A comfortable, spacious hideaway, situated in a small hamlet in good walking and riding countryside. Twenty minutes away from excellent beaches, well placed for the D-day sites, Bayeux Tapestry and Mont St Michel, with an English caretaker nearby.

The recently modernised farmhouse features stone walls and wooden beams, pretty white shutters, front and back patios with barbecue and a delightful secluded paddock.

There are 3 bedrooms - 1 double and 2 twin - a large lounge/dining room, well equipped kitchen (including dishwasher, microwave and washing machine), second lounge, bathroom with large corner bath, and a second toilet downstairs. UK tv, video and dvd/cd players.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Farmhouses Cottages Houses
Nearest ferry port:	Cherbourg approx 1hr 10 minutes, Caen and St Malo both approx 1hr 30 minutes
Nearest restaurant:	Auberge du Terroir, typical village restaurant good quality and value at Ouville 2km, other restaurants with prices from approx 12 Euros for a 3 course meal within easy reach. Fuller details in the house
Location and activities:	Quiet hamlet, secluded paddock, walking, good beaches within 20 minutes
Bathrooms:	One bathroom with large corner bath including shower attachment, double wash basin and toilet plus downstairs toilet with wash basin
Kitchen:	Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, small electric fan oven, microwave, kettle, steamer etc
Dining:	Table and 8 chairs, radio, cd and cassette player, coffee-maker and stable door to rear patio
Living area:	Downstairs lounge. Three seater settee which folds into a double bed and 2 matching armchairs, nest of tables and coffee table and tv, dvd player and video recorder in stand. Wood burning stove. Upstairs lounge. Three seater settee which folds into a double bed, one armchair and one rocking chair, cofffe table and nest of tables, tv and French video, radio, cd and cassette player. Top floor sitting area. Two rocking chairs, radio, cd and cassette player, coffee table
Entertainment on-site:	English tv (BBC1, BBC2, ITV and C4) on all 3 tvs. Upstairs lounge also has French tv available. English radio via vhf from Jersey. Paperback books and assorted games. Compehensive pack of tourist brochures
Outside:	Patios front and back, substantial permanent barbecue and small paddock through the barn. Off road parking for at least 2 cars
General:	This is an ideal location to sample rural French life but be close to excellent beaches and convenient for famous tourist attractions such as the Bayeux Tapestry, Mont St Michel and the Normandy Beaches. Locally the Cathedral and gardens in Coutances and the horses at the National Stud in St Lo are well worth a visit. The cottage has wall mounted electric heaters in all rooms and plenty of wood for the stove so is ideal for off season breaks
Suitability:	With 3 separate living areas it is perfect for families and friends who enjoy being together but occasionally enjoy their own space

Rental Rates

Le Hameau Durand - Sleeps: 6/8, Bedrooms: 3

High £425 pw
Mid £325 pw
Low £225 pw
Short breaks negotiable

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: NM000184.

Contact:	Mrs Elizabeth Hall for a brochure with pictures
Telephone:	01202 778992
Email:	Email the Owner »
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Listing last updated:	31 Mar 2008