Les Deserts with Private pool
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About the home
Les Deserts our beautifully restored cottage is situated just outside the sleepy hamlet of St Christophe De Chaulieu, and has wonderful views of the neighbouring pine forest and the Normandy countryside, it offers a haven of peace and tranquillity, whilst still being close to all of Normandy's many attractions. A perfect location for a family or romantic holiday.
Les Deserts retains many original features including its exposed oak beams and feature granite fire place which has a large wood burner for cooler evenings. The very comfortable living area is tastefully furnished and the open plan kitchen is fully equipped to make your stay at Les Deserts more comfortable. Please visit our website for more photos and info on the house (link at the bottom of the page). Discount available for guests using Brittany ferries crossings.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Granville |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Downstairs there is a modern shower room & toilet and upstairs there are 3 bedrooms consisting of two doubles and one twin room, all rooms are pleasantly furnished and have heating for winter lets and floor standing fans for the summer months. There is also an upstairs WC.
The living area is very comfortable and has large comfy sofas, TV with satellite (English channels), DVD with surround sound and a large library of films to keep you and your family entertained. There is a selection of varied music and lots of books.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with Dishwasher, Washing machine, Gas hob/oven, Fridge Freezer, Combi micro/ Grill and even a Crepe warmer.
The twin bedroom has a TV and Video and a large selection of films and children's videos.
One of the double bedrooms has a very comfy single sofa bed for a 7th person if required.
A baby's highchair, cot and bath are all available.
Further details outdoors:
Les Deserts stands in its own large well maintained gardens with beautiful views of the countryside, The south facing terrace has a lovely view of the neighbouring pine forest, it is a wonderful place to sit and relax any time of year, you may also be able to spot some of the local wildlife including deer, red squirrels, hares and the many different birds that frequent the garden and if you are lucky wild boar.
There is a gazebo on the terrace with table/chairs and barbecue and plenty of out door lights for dining alfresco. To cool off in the summer months there is a large plunge pool with sun loungers and for our younger guests there is a sand pit (bucket & spade provided) and a selection of garden toys (a small paddling pool is available for toddlers).
Further details
Changeover days are Saturday and entry to the cottage is only available after 4pm, please vacate before 10am on the day of your departure, please note that you are required to leave the cottage as clean and tidy as you would expect to find.
If however you decide not to clean the cottage before your departure please mention this when you are booking and a cleaner can be arranged at an additional cost of £30.
Conditions
Please note this is a non smoking house and is only permitted outside, very well behaved pets considered.
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The Normandy / Calvados region
Being on the edge of 3 regions Calvados, Manche and Orne Les Deserts is the perfect location for discovering all that Normandy has to offer, from the D-day beaches and the coastal town of Granville to the Mont St Michel and Bayeux, all a must when visiting this part of France.
Also the the pretty little town of Villedieu De Poules which is well known for its manufacture of copper pans, it also holds a vibrant weekly market a good place to stock up on local produce, or maybe just sit in a cafe and enjoy watching the locals go about their every day business, all these places are within easy reach of the cottage.
Please visit our website for more suggestions on places to visit ( link at the bottom of the page)
The Vire / St Christophe de Chaulieu area
The pretty little town of Vire which is our largest local town has plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from and the market held every Friday is also worth visiting where you could try one of the tasty Galletes made by the local traders.
The museum in Vire exhibits local art and the heritage of lower Normandy. The area surrounding Les Deserts is a walkers paradise with some lovely walks to be had in the countryside which has some wonderful views.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Caen |
| Railway: | Vire |
| Ferry: | Caen: 77 km |
Ls deserts is easily reached from one of the ports, and flights to Caen Airport are available from most united kingdom Airports.
*BRITTANY FERRIES:-Have regular sailings from Portsmouth to Caen and Cherbourg :- also from Poole to Cherbourg, contact www.brittanyferries.com (Caen port to Les Deserts 77kms)
*LD LINES;- Offer cheaper crossings and sail from Portsmouth to Le Havre (Le Havre to Les Deserts 168kms) contact www.ldlines.co.uk
*P&O FERRIES;- Have sailings Portsmouth to Caen and also from Rosslere (Ireland) to Caen and Dover to Calais, contact www.poferries.com
* EURO TUNNEL;- leaves Folkestone every 35 minutes to arrive in Calais, (Calais to Les Deserts 420kms). Very quick journey on the train and a nice drive down to Les Deserts.
FLIGHTS;- Available from all UK airports to Caen airport, cheap flights available at www.onlinetravel.com
CAR HIRE;- Car hire available from Caen airport, contact www.carhire3000.com
FLIGHTS TO PARIS;- Many flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, distance from airports to Les Deserts 330kms approximately, all major car hire companies available
Activities near Vire
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 29 Oct 2011 |
Les Deserts is an extremely well equipped Utopia in France. The peace and quiet and fantastic decor of the house made our stay just what we needed not to mention that it is so reasonably priced. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone looking to get away from it all. The huge selection of DVDs and CDs were a massive hit on rainy days. We will definitley be returning. Response: Thank you for kind review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your holiday at Les deserts. Best Wishes Mark |
22 Jul 2011 |
What can i say, spent a marvelous week at les deserts with my husband, brother, sister in law and Weller our patterdale terrier. It really is a slice of heaven on earth. The cottage is truely... more |
Guestbook for Les Deserts with Private pool
Idyllic rural getaway
Catherine Paris
Review Submitted: April 27, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
We spent a week in Les Déserts in April 2011. We found the property to be very comfortable and well-equipped. It was fantastic to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and hear only the birds. We appreciated the isolated location and were prepared to drive to the many interesting places to visit. We spent many a pleasant evening in the lovely garden. It was very easy to book the property and we would recommend it to our friends.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
We have found our perfect home, peace and tranquillity- perfect. we loved our week here the garden wonderful and very relaxing we can not wait to return to this wonderful place- The pods
We have enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the garden, the cottage is very well designed and we felt at home immediately. Les Deserts location allowed us to thoroughly relax but it is also close enough to the many attractions, we have had a fantastic holiday- Stuart & Estelle
We have stayed in many many gites but this is definitely the best so far- The Chapman's
A lovely stay, the gite is everything we love to see in a country cottage, fully equipped and excellent interior, very comfortable, the best gite we have stayed in- The Johns
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season 2010 | 2 Jan 10 | 1 May 10 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 May 10 | 26 Jun 10 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 26 Jun 10 | 11 Sep 10 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season 2010 | 11 Sep 10 | 19 Dec 10 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas And New Year | 19 Dec 10 | 7 Jan 11 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 29 Jan 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 30 Apr 11 | 25 Jun 11 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 25 Jun 11 | 10 Sep 11 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 10 Sep 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas / New Year | 24 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 7 Jan 12 | 29 Apr 12 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 29 Apr 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 30 Jun 12 | 9 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 9 Sep 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please email for Christmas and new year prices. Linen available at £8 Per Person and includes all bedding/sheets, Bath and hand towels Tea towels, aprons etc, Baby linen available at £8. if you choose to have the linen all beds will be made up prior to your arrival.
Please note that dishwasher tablets, washing powder and toilet rolls are all provided as is electricity and gas. If booked over the Christmas period a real Christmas tree and decorations will be put up prior to your arrival.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Mark Scully
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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