Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Le Coquelicot is a gite created from the old hay barn of an impressive Normandy farmhouse set in the beautiful countryside of tiny hamlet called La Cahudière.Thoughtfully renovated to retain its rural charm while proving luxury accommodation with all amenities this gite is an ideal place to stay in all seasons.
Staying with us you can have the best of both worlds with tranquil countryside and a swimming pool on your doorstep or a choice of many beautiful beaches on the Cotentin and Emerald coasts only half an hour away.
Le Coquelicot (Poppy) Gite
Heated swimming pool on site
Comfortable living space
Luxury accommodation, sleeps 5
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/61053
The Normandy / Manche region
Historic Normandy
The region’s buildings - half-timbered houses, Norman churches, grander abbeys and towering cathedrals - speak of the wealth which built them, The lush landscape of the interior is one of dairy herds and apple orchards where cattle graze the meadows to produce the creamy cheeses and butter for which Normandy is famous, while innumerable bees busy themselves pollinating the fruits which make cider and the Calvados (apple brandy) .
The coastline is world famous. From the wide expanses of the Baie Mont St Michel with its impressive island abbey, with beaches of the Emerald coast reaching to via Cancale to the walled City of St Malo. Heading north up the rugged Cotentin Peninsula are the sweeping headlines around Arromanches and Caen, areas that witnessed the D-Day landings, when Allied troops set out to liberate France and end the Second World War.
There is so much to see within easy reach of La Cahudiére.
St. Hilaire du Harcouet, Manche / St. Martin de Landelles area
Local Attractions:
La Cahudiére offers you a rural retreat with only a half hour drive to a range of magnificent beaches. If site seeing is your thing then there are lots of choice including the historic landing beaches. More local (10 minutes by car) is L’Ange Michel a leisure park that proves a great success with our younger visitors. The lake nearby provides opportunities for boating and fishing. Just leave a little time to sample the local produce. Restaurants and weekly farmers markets will enable to you try the delicious local produce; cider, cured meats and not to mention cheeses!
Markets One of the biggest markets in the area is in St Hilaire on a Wednesday morning. It takes over most of the town centre. The market begins about 9.30am and is packing up by 12.00 noon. Here you can buy everything from a rabbit to a Renault. Of particular interest to some is the selling of livestock by locals.
Local Picnic areas:
Pont de la Republique Just down the lane from La Cahudière (10 minutes walk) is the Bridge of the Republic crossing over the Selune Lake. On the far side of the bridge is a picnic area by the water. Just turn right at the end of our lane and stroll down the hill. Pont des Biards At the Biards bridges there is a viewing spot. (10 minutes by car) Its offers a beautiful view of the lake. It is possible to sit on the rocks by the lake. Barrage de Vezins The barrage is the hydroelectric dam that has created the Selune Lake. 15 minutes by car brings you to the barrage and the picnic area by the lake. There is a parking area and toilets.
La Mazure La Mazure is an outdoor centre on the edge of the lake. There is a covered area by the side of the lake for picnics. In season, a small shop sells ice cream, drinks etc. There are plenty of activities here. You can hire canoes and boats to take out on the lake.
St Hilaire Park In the centre of St Hilaire (15 minutes by car) is a beautiful park with two adjoining lakes. There are picnic tables here and plenty of activity equipment for children. Crazy golf is available with clubs and balls for hire from a nearby bar, a sign gives details.
Beaches The Cherbourg peninsula has some of the best beaches such as; Bec D’Andaine, Genets, St. Jean le Thomas, Carolles & Jullouville. All these provide sandy beaches. Many have facilities for eating and drinking. Views across the Bay of Mt St Michel and the Mount itself. There are free car parks Horse & Pony riding is available or for the daring, a guided tour across the sand flats.
Alternatively, having taken the second left turn towards Jullouville you can follow the signs for the route of the bay and discover the coastline yourself. Places of interest might be: Le Grouin du Sud, St Leonard and Le Grand Port.
If you head further west you will discover more beaches as you head towards Cancale and St Malo. Look out for Port St Mer – a beautiful cove with some good restaurants and activities for children during the summer. About an one hour drive along the cost from La Cahudiére.
How to get there
Follow A84 (N175) to Jct33 (St Hilaire du Harcouët) leave at Jct 33 onto A176 towards St Hilaire. Go through Ducey on A176, the main road through this little town winds right (around a roundabout) and then to the left. After Ducey follow the A176 direction St Hilaire. After about 8km you will come to a roundabout signed Pont de Biards and St Martin de Landelles. Follow this country road through Les Biards, over the 2 bridges of the Ponts des Biards and then follow signs which will take you straight into St. Martin Village.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dinard or Rennes: 80 km
Railway:
Avranches: 32 km
Ferry:
Caen (Ouistreham): 154 km
Activities near St. Hilaire du Harcouet, Manche
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Further details indoors: The whole Farmhouse is divided into two separate living/sleeping areas each is self contained allowing two groups to share while retaining their own space. This one sleeps up to 5 with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The larger area sleeps up to 14 with 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Each has fully fitted kitchen, wood burning fire and independent hot water. There is a separate laundry room for the convenience of all guests. The house has electric heating and wood fired stoves. All utilities included.
Further details outdoors: La Cahudière is a tiny hamlet of two houses set in Normandy farmland. The front of the house over looks fields and is an ideal place to sit and enjoy this extraordinarily peaceful setting. There is a private furnished patio at the rear with table and chairs, sunloungers and a BBQ facility. It also has a log store for winter lets. Our open air heated swimming pool is 7m x 3.5m and is surrounded by an attractive decked area so that you can sun bathe and keep cool all day long. Smoking is permitted in the external grounds.
Conditions
The farmhouse can be rented as a complete unit sleeping up to 19 people or as one of two individual gites sleeping up to 5 or 14. Special rates apply for booking the whole farmhouse, please contact us. See giteholidays.com
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Mid Season
11 Jun 08
28 Jun 08
500£500
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28 Jun 08
14 Sep 08
675£675
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14 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
325£325
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Christmas/New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
500£500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
To book the whole farmhouse + gite (sleeps 19) special rates apply - please contact us. See giteholidays.com
Guestbook
Thanks for making us so welcome and for making us so comfortable in the gite. Best hosts we've met in 25 years gite-ing! -The Dohertys, Hampshire
We have had a super stay in this delightful gîte, it has been very well restored...It is so quiet and peaceful when one leads such a busy life back home -Janet and David, Birmingham
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Contact details for home 61053
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Name:
Margaret Atherton
Tel:
+44 (0)1204 657413
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+33 233 493045
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