Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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 bedrooms, 1 double and 1 twin, with their exposed beams, comfortable beds and good quality mattresses guarantee a good night’s sleep, ready for the day ahead. It is fully equipped to make your stay as relaxing as possible.
Gite La Bucaille
Cosy nights by the fire
Perhaps a quiet read
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 Velo Vert 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 minnutes by car.
LD lines (www.ldlines.co.uk/) from Portsmouth to Le Harvre, approx 2 hours 15 minutes away by car.
Flights from Southampton to Cherbourg, car hire available at airport.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cherbourg: 45 km
Railway:
Carentan: 25 km
Ferry:
Cherbourg: 45 km
Activities near La Haye du Puits
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details
Welcome pack is provided upon arrival, please specify at time of booking whether Red, White or Rose 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.
Conditions
· Strictly No Smoking except in the garden · Well behaved pets allowed · At time of booking a non refundable deposit of €75 required, the balance to be paid six weeks before arrival
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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7 Sep 08
28 Mar 09
290£252
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28 Mar 09
30 May 09
340£296
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30 May 09
29 Aug 09
500£435
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29 Aug 09
6 Feb 10
290£252
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Euro cheque or Paypal accepted
Guestbook
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 - Sept 08
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 - Sept 08
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 - Oct 08
Thanks for a great welcome and continuing hospitality. We had a wonderful time here, we liked the cottage very much. We enjoyed local restaurants and market (on Wednesdays). We are sure this beautiful gite will be popular and we will find it difficult to book when we want to come back. Rick and Monika, London - Nov 08
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