La Haye du Puits holiday gite rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Bucaille (gite)

Home description

La Bucaille is situated in the tranquil rural hamlet of Montgardon, only 3 minutes by car (1.5 miles, 20 minutes if you fancy a stroll) from the popular Normandie market town of La Haye du Puits (which has got everything you need from good restaurants, bars and brasseries to an assortment of shops (including many French traditional shops).

The Gîte is part of a longère, which was built in 1850. Originally four houses, three of which consist of the main property, which is occupied by the English owners who live there. The fourth was renovated in 2008 to create the Gîte. This has been done to a very high standard by local artisans, retaining many of its original features, including a beautifully restored original open fireplace with an inset woodburning stove for those cosy nights by the fire.

The beautiful, spacious furnished living room is fully equipped to make your stay as relaxing as possible.

Good sized kitchen/diner, is well equipped for all your self catering needs, including oven, hob, fridge and microwave.

Large downstairs family bathroom with separate shower cubicle, wash basin, toilet, shaving point and heated towel rail.

The spacious master bedroom has been tastefully decorated with original exposed wooden beams. It is fully furnished with a double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers and a wardrobe. The second bedroom is a twin room, furnished with twin beds, bedside cabinet and shelf storage. Good quality mattresses have been provided to guarantee a good night’s sleep, ready for the day ahead.

Gite La Bucaille	Cosy nights by the fire
Fully equipped Kitchen/Dining area	Large Double Bedroom

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The Normandy / Manche region

Normandy is a major cider-producing region (very little wine is produced). Perry is also produced, but in less significant quantities. Apple brandy, of which the most famous variety is calvados, is also popular. The mealtime trou normand, or Norman break, is a pause between meal courses in which diners partake of a glassful of calvados, and is still observed in many homes and restaurants. Pommeau is an apéritif produced by blending unfermented cider and apple brandy. Another aperitif is the kir normand, a measure of crème de cassis topped up with cider.

Parts of Normandy consist of rolling countryside typified by pasture for dairy cattle and apple orchards. A wide range of dairy products are produced and exported. Norman cheeses include Camembert, Livarot, Pont l'Évêque, Brillat-Savarin, Neufchâtel, Petit Suisse and Boursin. Normandy butter and Normandy cream are lavishly used in gastronomic specialties.

Fish and seafood are of superior quality in Normandy. Turbot and oysters from the Cotentin Peninsula are major delicacies throughout France. Normandy is the chief oyster-cultivating, scallop-exporting, and mussel-raising region in France.

La Haye du Puits area

La-Haye-Du-Puits is a pretty town which hosts the local market on a Wednesday. The houses are painted in different colours along the high street and has an abundance of floral decoration. For those of you who enjoy cycling and walking, you could perhaps take a cycle ride along the many miles of the Green route cycle / footpath picking up the Voie Verte route from La Haye Du Puits.

We are only 10 minutes away from the nearest beach on the west side of the Cotentin peninsula, 40 minutes from Utah beach, and under an hour to Omaha Beach, two of the famous Normandie D-Day landing beaches. We are ideally situated for St Mere Eglise, Pointe Du Hoc, The Bayeux Tapestry, Le Mont Saint Michel and Villedieu-les-Poeles, famous for its copper making, to name but a few of the many attractions that Basse-Normandie has to offer.

Whether you have an interest in the military, museums, beaches, water sports, bird watching, walking, golf, traditional French craft towns or antique shops, you will find it here in Basse-Normandie.

If you do have pets that need to be seen by a vet before returning back to the UK, there are 2 very good vets in La Haye du Puits who we can recommend. However, if you would like us to make the appointment on your behalf, please advise us of your departure date and time of ferry when booking and we shall make the necessary arrangements.

If you fancy escaping from the stresses and strains of everyday life, and are looking for peace and tranquillity on your holiday, why not come and stay with us here at La Bucaille.

How to get there

Brittany Ferries (www.brittanyferries.com) from Poole or Portsmouth to Cherbourg which is only 45 mins away by car.

Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, approx 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

LD lines (www.ldlines.co.uk/) from Portsmouth to Le Harvre, approx 2 hours 15 minutes away by car.

Flights are available from UK to Dinard Airport, which is approximately 2 hours away by car and in the summer flights are also available from Southampton to Cherbourg. Car hire is available at these airports.

We are very easily accessible by train. Our nearest station is 20 minutes away at Carentan, which has good network links to all destinations, including Paris.

Activities near La Haye du Puits

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Set in its own private, enclosed garden with an abundance of beautiful shrubs giving a lovely splash of colour throughout the Spring/Summer. The garden is equipped with wooden garden furniture, making this the perfect setting to relax and dine 'al fresco' during those long, warm summer evenings.

Further details

Welcome pack is provided upon arrival, please specify at time of booking whether Red, White or Rosé wine is preferred.
English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
A supply of wood is provided free upon arrival, if extra is required this is available at €5 per basket.
Wi-Fi available 3 euros per day

Conditions

·Strictly No Smoking except in the garden
·Well behaved pets allowed

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn/Winter	2 Nov 09	3 Apr 10	290£ 259	5549	0-	3 Nights
Spring	3 Apr 10	6 Jun 10	340£ 304	6558	0-	3 Nights
Summer	6 Jun 10	29 Aug 10	500£ 446	8576	0-	3 Nights
Autumn	29 Aug 10	2 Oct 10	340£ 304	6558	0-	3 Nights
Winter	2 Oct 10	26 Mar 11	290£ 259	5549	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

SPECIAL OFFER:

If staying for more than one week, a 10% discount is offered on the second and subsequent weeks.

In order to secure your booking a non-refundable deposit of 100 euros is required, the balance to be paid at least 6 weeks before arrival. If less than 6 weeks, then full payment will be required.

Euro cheque or Paypal are accepted. We also accept £ sterling, but please note the exchange rate will be calculated on the date payment is made.

A fully refundable 100 euros cash damage deposit is required upon arrival. However, any damage or breakages will be deducted from this, and the balance will be returned to you upon day of departure, after a quick check-over of the gite.

Guestbook for La Bucaille

What a fantastic 4 days. Great weather and great food/wine. Great location and accommodation. Mel and Mark are great hosts, very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a lovely stay.
The Campbell Family, Poole.

We had a wonderful week here - the cottage was perfect, very close to long sandy beaches. Mel and Mark were very friendly. There are some very good golf courses within 40 mins. Wherever we go in the future, we hope we can find a place and hosts like this - it was just as the website said and you don't always get that.
Mr and Mrs MacCormac, Ireland.

We had a lovely, relaxing time at La Bucaille. Bayeux Tapestry absolutely beautiful. Town and cathedral very good. D-Day beaches, memorials and cemeteries essential visit. All beaches in local area very good for those evening strolls before returning to the gite for a few glasses of wine in front of a roaring fire - superb!
The Bradley Family, Wiltshire.

What a fantastic Gite! Self contained with many lovely surprises. Our favourite part has been from sitting by the wood fire to taking nice long walks along the beaches. The Gite is in a great location central to La-Haye-Du-Puits, Bretteville and Carteret. Would definitely return and explore what we haven't seen.
Bernadette and party, London.

As soon as we opened the front door it became apparent that this was no ordinary Gite, it was very special! The whole feeling of the place was of comfort and relaxation. It is very well equipped, We spent perfect winter days walking on the wonderful beaches with our German Shepherd Dog, and totally relaxing evenings in front of a roaring fire. We return to England totally refreshed. We shall be back!
Mr & Mrs Chandler, Kent.

What a lovable little house! Very nicely furnished and thoughtfully equipped, with a luxuriously heated bathroom. We loved the fireplace. We certainly would recommend the cottage to friends and family. Your Flemish friends,
The Daineffe Family, Belgium.

When two people put their heart and soul into a project it truly shows. This is what La Bucaille shows in abundance. A beautiful, comfortable, well equipped Gite run by two very friendly and accomodating people. Fantastic location close to a lovely town and gorgeous beaches. Just take out your map and look at what this wonderful area has to offer.
The Treacy Family, Ireland.

Beautiful Gite, realy couldn't get over how clean and quiet the place was. To look at the Gite anybody would think that they are the first, it is so clean and so special. The basket is wonderful after a long journey. We have done a lot of the war interests which we found really interesting. Wishing you great success with all you do.
Mr and Mrs Shaw, Nottingham.

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