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House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur. In addition to laundry facilities and babysitting service, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur

  • Located next to Barfleur (1Km), a tiny fishing port from the Val de Saire, this house is facing the sea at only 10 minutes walking on the beach from Barfleur. Inside paintings have been renewed in 2014. The bedrooms have been totally refurnished in 2016. It provides a 20 m direct access to the beach and an incredible view on the sea.

    For 9 to 10 persons (total rented surface around 200 square metres):
    Ground floor:
    - 1 large living room (45 square metres) with a fireplace. Baby chair is added.
    - 1 kitchen fully furnished : gas and electricity cooker, Dishes and plates washing machine, oven, fridge (with freezer) and all kind of new dishes are available
    - 1 Bathroom with shower, wash basin and toilets. It also includes a washing machine

    First Floor:
    - 1 large bedroom with 2 double bed (x 140 cm) country view
    - 1 double bedroom with 1 double bed (x140cm) with sea view a baby bed is provided if necessary.
    - 1 double bedroom with 1 double bed (x140cm) with sea view
    - Another bed is available on the landing in front of the bedrooms
    - additional WC + wash basin on the ground floor.

    An outside BBQ with table and chairs is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Check in on Saturdays only Check out any day but the whole week will be charged Saturday to Saturday

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Montfarville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Liberation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gatteville Lighthouse and Tour Vauban de l'Île Tatihou. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Montfarville travel guide
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Map
Montfarville, Normandie

What's nearby

  • A beach with steps leading down to the shore, a large concrete monument, and a metal sculpture. Flags are flying in the background.
    Utah Beach
    47 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Plage de la Sambière
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barfleur Tourism Office
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • La Cité de la Mer
    37 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
    39 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Valognes Station
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Débarcadère
    11 min drive
  • Café de France
    2 min drive
  • La Marée
    2 min drive
  • Le Goéland
    20 min walk
  • Le Safran
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur located?

This family-friendly Montfarville holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Plage de la Sambière and Barfleur Tourism Office. Baie de la Seine and Gatteville Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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House 10 meters from a sandy beach near Barfleur Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beach House near Barfleur

This is a lovely house located next to one of the best beaches in the Barfluer, St Vaast area. The beach has great sand, well protected with warm shallow water. The cottage and beach are off the beaten track and the area is very private, other visitors to the beach tend to be locals. The house is spot on, we housed 8 comfortably, 4 adults plus 4 children. Two bedrooms with double beds over look the sea. The owner is very welcoming and helpful, we had a very enjoyable evening with him searching for local crabs amongst rock pools near the beach. Each morning we walked along the beach into Barfleur (about 15 to 20 minutes), where we found the local bakers and coffee shops etc; it is a lovely picturesque port, where you can find fantastic local sea food at good prices (Moules, Oysters, Crab, Lobsters etc). Would certainly recommend this cottage.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A very special seaside retreat

We had a delightful week staying at Joel Kopp's atmospheric and relaxing house by the sea in Montfarville. From the moment we walked through the door we knew that we were in for a very enjoyable time and we were not to be disappointed. Louisa was on hand to greet us and had even baked us a delicious apple cake. She was a great help to us throughout our stay. The house is very comfortable with a large open sitting room, and three spacious bedrooms, two of which overlook the beach and sea. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a good shower room. A special feature is the 15th century fireplace in the sitting room which gives the house a wonderfully historic flavour. We spent a lot of the time sitting on the beach in front of the house, going for walks along the coast, and enjoying the peace and quiet of the house and garden. We will certainly return as it is a very special seaside retreat with a unique atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely but needed a clean first.

Lovely house, with plenty of room for us and 2 children. Lovely and conveinient location. Straight onto a sandy beach with rockpools. Nice walks along the coast and nearby beaches. Close to Barfleur which has a decent convienience store, and a few bakers and places to eat. The owner was away when we stayed and the house was being looked after by someone else referred to as 'The Maid'. She didn't answer the phone on the day of our arrival, although we were able to get into the property. The property was not very clean when we arrived. The ground floor was covered in pet hair and needed to be vaccumed. The Kitchen and equipment needed to be cleaned before use. The maid turned up the day after we arrived tto collect the rent. I hope that the state of the house was a temporary thing whilst the owner was away. This was a lovely house, after I'd cleaned it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Die Lage ist einfach einzigartig, 10 Meter, traumhafte Sonnenaufgänge und Sonnenuntergänge, direkt am Meer. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet, mit Geschirr, Raclette, Grill usw.. Großer Garten und eine absolute Stille. Der Strand ist sehr sauber. Wir kommen wieder, A+N+10+11
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
un peu sombre très très meublée mais agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferienhaus mit viel Flair und Charme in traumhafter Lage, sehr gut ausgestattet.Man kann vom Grundstück aus entweder durch Buchten oder über den Küstenwanderweg endlose Spaziergänge machen. Das Grundstück ist solide und sicher eingezäunt, Die Zentralheizung hält das Haus problemlos warm. Wir haben im März zwei wunderbare, ruhige Wochen dort verbracht und werden sehr gerne wiederkommen
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top

Perfekte Lage. Gute Leute. Waren nun schon 3x da.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top-Lage

Haus direkt am Strand mit allem ausgestattet was man für einen erholsamen Urlaub braucht. Joel ist ein aufmerksamer Vermieter, der auf die Wünsche seiner Mieter eingeht. Eine Nachlässigkeit wurde schnell und kulant geregelt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Superlage (in Vorsaison) mit Enttäuschungen

Das Haus punktet eindeutig nur durch seine Lage - die bezahlten 200 qm (lt. Projektbeschreibung) konnten wir nicht bewohnen, da der Vermieter das Haus teilt und die 2. Hälfte nicht zur Verfügung stellt. Außerdem besteht das 2. Badezimmer nur aus einer Toilette mit Waschbecken. Ein diesbezüglicher Briefwechsel mit dem Vermieter endete damit, dass er angab, die 2. Hälfte des Hauses nur ab 6 Personen zu öffnen. Da wir nur 2 Personen seien, würde der Rest uns doch genügen. Seine Housekeeperin allerdings teilte uns mit, dass er diesen Teil des Hauses noch nie geöffnet habe. Es seien auch schon 12 Personen im Haus gewesen ! Und das mit 1 Dusche !!! Er drohte uns auch damit, dass er uns eine schlechte Bewertung geben würde, wenn wir negativ über das Haus schreiben würden und sein letzter Satz lautete: hoffentlich sehe ich Sie nie wieder ! (Briefwechsel liegt vor) Zwei Tage vor unserer Abreise bezog seine Tochter mit Freunden die gesperrte Haushälfte, für die ich aber bezahlt habe (siehe 200 qm) Von der Housekeeperin haben wir die schriftliche Bestätigung, dass wir das Haus sauber und ohne Beschädigungen verlassen haben. Die in der Beschreibung erwähnte Veranda befindet sich auf der gesperrten Hausseite, ansonsten gibt es nur einen überdachten Hauseingang. Der erwähnte Grill war völlig verrostet und auf Grund eines großen Lochs nicht mehr zu gebrauchen. Der Sonnenschirm war defekt und lag verdreckt neben anderem Schrott unter einem Dach neben dem Haus. Es gab keine Sitzkissen für die erhitzten Plastikstühle im Garten. (Fotos liegen vor ) Das Haus ist auf Grund der Nut und Feder - Brettwände extrem hellhörig Dieses Haus kann man niemandem empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Lage

Die Lage vom Haus ist einfach ein Traum. Die Sauberkeit war leider nicht so doll. Am Geschirr, Besteck und Teller konnten wir noch nachvollziehen, was die Vormieter oder wer auch immer gegessen haben. Ein schwarzer Hund war scheinbar auch dabei. Haben am erst Tag einfach was reine gemacht und dann war’s gut. Da gibts schlimmeres. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter und auch vor Ort war sehr sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles in allem ein Traum Urlaub. Kann ich nur empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön!

Schönes Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage. Wir haben eine schöne Woche verbracht und werden auf jeden Fall wieder buchen. Unsere Hunde liefen sehr gerne im großen eingezäunten Garten herum und spielten besonders gerne am Strand direkt vor dem Haus in den Wellen. Bayeux und Mont Saint-Michel zu besuchen war einfach und vom Haus aus erreichbar. Die Gegend ist sehr malerisch und bietet viele Dinge zu sehen und zu tun, insbesondere all die schönen Bauernmärkte, die jeden Tag stattfinden. Joël war ein toller Gastgeber, unkompliziert und hat alle Fragen, die wir hatten, sofort beantwortet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emplacement parfait à côté de la plage.

Emplacement parfait à côté de la plage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

semaine à montfarville

maison très agreable et superbement située et correspondant tout à fait à la description donnée dans le site. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine.Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux et bienveillant !
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

comfortabel huis op een fantastische locatie

de combinatie van het comfort van het huis, de unieke locatie zo dichtbij de zee en de gulle gastvrijheid van de verhuurder zorgde voor een heerlijke, ontspannen en unieke vakantie; we komen zeker weer terug!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky and quiet

If you want your holiday house to be immaculate, minimalist and stylish, don’t stay here. If you like comfort, homeliness and books, do stay here. We loved it. Especially coming home from a long walk on the beach to an old style log fire, and tea with a slice of Louisa’s amazing apple cake. But what makes Joel’s place so special is its location. We would certainly come back - next time with the grandkids.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Impeccable

Idéal pour se reposer loin de tout stress
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Situation au top. Maison très vieillotte, en dessous des attentes.

La situation est exeptionelle , les pieds dans l’eau. La maison en elle même n’offre que peu de convivialité. Un fourbi indescriptible règne dans la maison, vieux livres remplis de poussières dans tous les coins, vielles couvertures recouvrent les fauteuils et un faible éclairage rend le séjour cafardeux en soirée. Difficile de maintenir une telle maison dans un bon état de propreté. Le propriétaire impose un contrat hors site Abritel sous menace de vous facturer les frais qu’il doit payer au site. Le contrat est standard et correcte, la pratique l’est moins! Bref vous loué juste une situation,. Là maison n’est pas au standard actuel de location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Droomplaats

Gewoon de perfecte rustvakantie
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafter Urlaub !

Wir waren für zwei Wochen in diesem tollen Ferienhaus. Die Lage ist wirklich traumhaft, direkt am Atlantik. Von dem Grundstück aus konnten wir aufs Meer schauen. Die Bucht direkt vor der Tür ist sehr schön, wobei dort an der Stelle Bucht an Bucht ist, so dass wir auch gerne mal zur nächsten gegangen sind, vor allem bei unserem täglichen Abendspaziergang. Wir fanden es sehr gut, dass das Grundstück recht groß und vor allem eingezäunt ist, wenn man mit Vierbeiner anreist, ein super Vorteil ! Bei unserer Anreise wurden wir von Louisa mit selbstgebackenem Kuchen empfangen und die ganze Zeit dort von ihr betreut. Wenn wir ein Anliegen hatten, war sie oder ihr Mann innerhalb von 10 min zur Stelle. Die Einrichtung ist eher als antik zu beschreiben, als modern, passt aber sehr gut zum Haus. In der unteren Etage befindet sich ein Bad , die Küche und das Wohnzimmer. Oben gibt es drei Doppelzimmer und auf dem Flur oben stehen drei Einzelbetten. Oben gibt es eine weitere Toilette. Wir fanden den Urlaub sehr schön und das Haus für unsere Zwecke ideal ! Vielen Dank für zwei Wochen Traumurlaub !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming cottage

A charming well equipped cottage ideal for those who want peace and tranquility with a superb ever changing sea view. The Harbour town of Barfleur with its bars and restaurants is reachable along a coastal path ( although it took me a bit longer than the 10 minutes achieved by previous guests) It is also possible to walk via the road which I found a fair bit quicker but nowhere near as pretty. The handling of our booking was exemplary from start to finish. With a warm wellcome from Louisa who was readily available Who was readily available to provid help should it be needed' All in all a delightful stay and one we would hope to repeat.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lieu fantastique

la maison situé en bord de plage est idéale pour des vacances zen avec enfants et chiens. nous avons apprécié l'accueil chaleureux et la situation. tout est parfait pour un séjour optimal. nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Super Lage, schreckliches Haus

Um es kurz zu fassen: Die Möbel sind weitestgehend kaputt und schmuddelig. Das Bad, besonders die Dusche muss Saniert werden(kaputte Bodenfliesen, Schimmel etc. . Toilettensitz löst sich auf. Geschirr und Inventar war unsauber und unhygienisch. Gartenmöbel waren kaputt und standen in einem offenen Schuppen in dem Müll und Schrott liegt. Der Garten war voller Glasscherben. Die Eingangstür wurde mal aufgebrochen und nur notdürftig mit einem kaputten Schiebeschloss repariert. Die Hälfte der Türen im Haus gehen nicht richtig zu. Der Boden ist fies und löst sich teilweise ab. Ich könnte noch ewig so weiter schreiben. Insgesamt ist alles kaputt, alt und unhygienisch. Wie haben über Fewo Beschwerde mit Fotos eingereicht, es wurde nichts unternommen. Wir haben unseren Urlaub 7 Tage früher abgebrochen.
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8/10 Good

Phantastische Lage direkt am Strand, schöner Garten, Haus mit speziellem Flair.

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in Montfarville sehr genossen. Für Hundebesitzer wichtig: der Garten ist rundum sicher eingezäunt und man kann direkt vor der Haustür wunderbar spazieren gehen. Wir waren außerhalb der Saison da und so konnten die Hunde auch frei laufen. Im Haus ist es ein wenig dunkel und die Dusche könnte bei Gelegenheit mal renoviert werden. Ansonsten ist alles da was man für einen Ferienaufenthalt braucht und der Charme des Hauses trägt zu einem tollen Urlaub bei. Wir wurden von Louisa sehr nett empfangen, mit selbst gebackenem Kuchen, Cidre und frischen Rosen auf dem Tisch. So empfehlen wir dies Haus gern weiter an Menschen mit Hunden, die auch in ihrem Feriendomizil den Flair der Normandie spüren möchten.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, beautiful view and kind, caring hosts

Our family had a very nice stay in this house. The location is unbeatable with a beach right outside of the front lawn. The hosts were very helpful and kind - we loved the delicious apple cake that Louisa baked for us! The children really enjoyed the toys and the adults found quite a few interesting books to look through in the house’s extensive collection. It all fit with the antique furniture, clocks and decorations that make this house truly unique!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We certainly will come back!

We love this House located directly at the beach and we've been there two times now in winter. Joel, the owner is very friendly and we always have a good email contact. Louisa, the angel of the house is always there when help is needed and at our arrival she has homemade cookies or cake ready! The house is clean, well equipped and has everything we need to spend a cosy week outside the season. One of the highlights is the large fireplace where we spent wonderful evenings. The large garden is perfect for the dogs, but they prefer the beach to run. You can reach Barfleur in approx. 15 Minutes walk along the beach. The next large supermarket is about 10 minutes by car and in this region there are many interesting sites to explore. We will definitely come back!