Les Hirondelles is a 19th century stone barn converted into a 2 bedroom gite, forming about half of the property. The other half is occupied by ourselves, Clive and Shirley. This means, of course, that we are never far away to deal with your queries and to offer our advice and assistance. We are situated just outside the village of Contrieres in a small hamlet, La Planche Bourdon ('the wooden bumble bee'), just 7km south of Coutances and 1½ hrs from Cherbourg.

The countryside around us is agricultural, peaceful and quiet. There are small towns and villages all around and just 10 mins away is the beautiful sandy beach at Hauteville-sur-Mer. Sand as far as you can see in both directions!

Coutances is just 10 minutes away and is famous for its lovely cathedral, seen on the skyline for miles around. Granville, 20 minutes away, has all you will ever need in a seaside town. Honfleur, Barfleur, St Malo and Mont St Michel are all within easy reach.

All the towns have good markets on different days. Not to be missed: Villedieu-les-Poeles ('God's town of the cooking pans') on Tuesday, Granville on Saturday and Coutances on Thursday. Lovely fresh local grown produce and best of all, sausage baguettes! There are supermarkets in all the towns, restaurants and bars. A super boulangerie in Trelly just down the road and a patisserie on every corner! You haven't lived until you've tried French bread and pastries!!!

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Farmhouses Cottages
Nearest port:	Cherbourg 84km.
Nearest market:	Montmartin-sur-Mer 5km.
Nearest restaurant:	Montmartin-sur-Mer 5km.
Kitchen:	Large kitchen/diner. All electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine. Table to seat 4-6. Coffee-maker, kettle, toaster and iron. Vacuum cleaner, clothes airer. Fridge and freezer. Plenty of good quality crockery, pots and pans. All linen provided.
Living area:	Comfy lounge. Large 3 piece suite, seats 5 adults easily. Also, a large pouffe and a padded swivel chair. Large windows opening onto pretty gardens and bbq area. The gite is electrically heated with thermostatically controlled heaters in lounge and bedrooms. The lounge also has a log effect free standing fan heater. There's English tv, video player/recorder and cd player.
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms. One double bed with en suite bathroom. Double bed with orthopaedic style mattress. The second room has 2 single beds. All linen is provided. A cot and/or fold-away bed is available, if requested, at no extra cost.
Bathrooms:	En suite to double bedded room. Full size bath, shower, toilet and hand basin. Second bathroom, has walk-in shower, toilet and hand basin.
Entertainment on-site:	English tv, video recorder/player, cd player. Books both adult and for children, jigsaws, cards, suduko books, paper and pencils. Boggle game, dominoes etc. One or 2 toys for smaller children, (Noddy car, stuffed elephant etc). Garden games for children include, quoites, frisby, croquet.
Garden and outside:	Pretty garden and lawn with bbq for your own use. Garden table and chairs, swingball for the children (and adults?).
Parking and garaging:	Off-road parking area for 2 cars at the side of the house.
Suitability:	Suitable for all ages, the house is situated just outside the village along a country lane, with pleasant quiet areas for walking.
General:	'Les Hirondelles' means 'the swallows'. Unfortunately we cannot boast swallows, but we do have our own resident tawny owls, returning annually to nest. Cows in the field one side and a pleasant family on the other side. A farm across the road with hens etc. Very rural, but not far to go for a little more excitement.

Owners Recommendations

'Gavray market'
"The Saturday market at nearby Gavray is well worth a visit. With friendly people, fresh produce and best of all gorgeous sausage baguettes!"

Rental Rates

Les Hirondelles - Sleeps: 4/5, Bedrooms: 2

01 Mar 2008- 31 Mar 2008 £175.00
01 Apr 2008- 31 May 2008 £235.00
01 Jun 2008- 30 Jun 2008 £325.00
01 Jul 2008- 31 Aug 2008 £385.00
01 Sep 2008- 30 Sep 2008 £325.00
01 Oct 2008- 31 Oct 2008 £235.00
01 Nov 2008- 30 Nov 2008 £175.00
01 Dec 2008- 20 Dec 2008 £175.00
21 Dec 2008- 31 Dec 2008 £235.00

25% on booking (non returnable)
Balance 6 weeks before arrival date
Electricity extra charge of 0.10 Euros per unit as per metre reading

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: NM000136.

Contact:	Mr Clive Caulfield
Postal Address:	Les Hirondelles La Planche Bourdon 50660 Contrieres France
Telephone:	(00 33) 2 33 46 79 92
Mobile:	(00 33) 6 42 84 08 81
Email:	Email the Owner »
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Listing last updated:	28 Aug 2008