La Bucaille
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About the home
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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bretteville sur ay, 5km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
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
Conditions
·Strictly No Smoking except in the garden
·Well behaved pets allowed
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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.
The 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
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Cherbourg: 45 km |
| Railway: | Carentan: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Cherbourg: 45 km |
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
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 20 Jan 2012 |
Lovely gite set in a lovely garden with the very friendly owners living next door. Ideal for a familiy of 4 with excellent and very clean facilities and in a good location not far from a neighboring town and ideal for touring the Cherbourg peninsular. Some great countryside and coastline/beaches and plenty of things to do. The garden is ideal for holding a BBQ in the peaceful surroundings (all equipment provided at the gite). The owners were very friendly and always willing to help without intruding. We would be more than happy to recommend this gite and hope to visit again soon. |
17 Jan 2012 |
We had a great stay at the cottage. Mark & Melanie were a friendly couple and were very good hosts that left you alone but were there to help should you want it. The cottage has its own garden to relax in and a lovely log burner to keep you warm at night. The rest of the cottage is very well decorated and furnished. All in all we had a great fortnight and the surrounding area is very idilic with plenty to see and do. We will go back one day. Steve |
25 Sep 2011 |
We have stayed here twice and can't wait to go again. It is perfect for relaxing. The cottage is so clean you would think you are the first guests to use it, and yet cosy with the most beautiful fire place. The garden is secure for young children or dogs. The English owners make you very welcome, starting with a delicious basket of provisions when you arrive. The wifi and English TV are an added bonus. The beaches nearby are stunning, we would particularly recommend Portbail. Normandy landing sites, Bayeaux and Caen all well worth the hours drive. For dog owners the local vet speaks perfect English, making the Pet Passport administration very easy. |
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.
Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay in your very comfortable Gite! The peace and quiet did us the world of good. We haven't experienced such a well equipped Gite in the past and we've seen quite a few! and very clean! Your welcome basket was a very thoughtful idea, we enjoyed every last crumb of it!
The Philp-Kluss Family, Meerbusch, Germany.
La Bucaille is fantastic! with a combination of country living and city visits La Bucaille is the best of both worlds. We recommend that you get off the beaten path and enjoy Normandy at its best; coasts, trails, bakeries and tiny meandering roads leading to quaint villages. Thank you for a wonderfull week at your gite!
The Kerner family, South Dakota, USA.
A great place altogether! Charming, peaceful with beautiful countryside. A great escape from a wintery Sydney.
Thank you Mel & Mark.
The Harris family, Sydney, Australia.
Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil et le charmant gîte que vous avez amenagé pour vos hôtes. Nous y avons passé de très agréables moments, avons apprécié le calme du lieu et les feux de cheminée. Il est temps de reprendre la route de Paris, mais nous aurons plaisir à revenir.
Merci beaucoup.
Christophe. Paris, France
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter | 14 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 290 | 55 | 55 | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 340 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 2 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 1 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | € 340 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn/Winter | 22 Sep 12 | 30 Mar 13 | € 290 | 55 | 55 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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.
PayPal is our preferred method of payment.
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.
We can offer you Brittany Ferries discount when booking your holiday with us.
Availability
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This gite has received 5 reviews from previous guests.  |
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