Calvados Vacation Rental cottage: Falaise

Summary of Gite Martin 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12

Description Cottage, 130 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, village, communal pool, garden, internet access, parking
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£460 - £1,210/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$768 - $2,021/week 
Robin McGrother
Speaks: English, French, Spanish

Photos and Description of the Calvados vacation cottage rental 2 to 6 bedrooms, 1 to 6 bathrooms, sleep from 4 to 15

Five beautifully renovated self-catering gites on a 17th Century Normandy farm, Ferme de la Hamberie, in the fertile lower Calvados region. 'LA DEMEURE' is a magnificent 17th century farmhouse with 6 en-suite bedrooms and will cater for the larger groups and is ideal for family celebrations. Gite 'LE FOURNIL'(the old bakery) is fully accessible for guests in wheelchairs as is gite 'MARTIN', part of the old stable block and probably the oldest building on the farm. Each of these gites has 4 bedrooms. Gite 'LAROSE' (wheelchair accessible) and gite 'GOULET', each with two bedrooms, share a large old farmhouse. The gites face a central green in the heart of the farm and each is provided with its own patio, parking area and private garden. Guests have access to the outdoor solar heated swimming pool which is securely fenced for safety. A renovated 30 metre barn contains an indoor games area, library and many children's games.

Details for Gite Martin 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, 3 Bathrooms

Gite Martin began life as the oldest building on the site and dates from pre-revolution times. It has been used as stables and cattle sheds and store rooms. In 2000 we completely rebuilt it (except for the walls which are almost 2 feet thick! Martin is wheelchair accessible with a delightful en-suite bedroom on the ground floor and three more bedrooms on the first floor. A spacious kitchen, dining room and lounge occupy the rest of the ground floor and the paved patio and garden are easily accessed from the french windows at the rear of the gite. (See also gite le Fournil). This gite can accommodate up to 12 people and has full central heating and a wood burning fire in the lounge.
Calvados cottage rental - Domaine de la hamberie

Domaine de la hamberie

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Safe, heated swimming pool

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The Salon in Gite La Demeure

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Gite Martin

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Solar Heated Swimming Pool

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Gite Larose

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The 'Walled Garden'

Calvados cottage rental - Gite La Demeure in Springtime

Gite La Demeure in Springtime

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Gite Goulet

Calvados cottage rental - Gite La Demeure in Summer time

Gite La Demeure in Summer time

Calvados cottage rental - The Kitchen in La Demeure

The Kitchen in La Demeure

Calvados cottage rental - View of gite 'Le Fournil'...

View of gite 'Le Fournil'...

Location: Normandy < France

Nearest Airport: Caen at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Ouistreham at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Argentan at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Caen at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 35 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Each self-catering gite faces the central green of the farm with access to the heated pool and play barn. La Hamberie is an ancient farm near to Falaise, the historic birthplace of William the Conqueror whose castle dominates the old town. There are a wealth attractions in the area including local chateaux, Roman & Celtic archeology, Festyland for the children (a mini Alton Towers), the national Stud at Haras du Pin, bungy jumping, tree walking, canoeing, go-karts, golf, swimming, walking, cycling, horse racing and pony treking. During World War 2 Falaise and the region around the farm were the centre of the final battle of Normandy in 1944. We often host veterans of these battles from the USA, Britain and Canada who come to visit the beaches. The picturesque Suisse Normandie and miles of fine sandy beaches are within 40 minutes drive. Deauville, Honfleur, Bayeux and Mont St Michel are within easy reach. The area is also a shopper's haven especially Trouville and Deauville

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Calvados, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 £460 - - - - - 3 Nights
Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 £945 - - - - - 1 Week
Jan 3, 2010 - Mar 26, 2010 £500 - - - - - 3 Nights
Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 9, 2010 £650 - - - - - 1 Week
Apr 10, 2010 - May 21, 2010 £500 - - - - - 1 Week
May 22, 2010 - Jun 18, 2010 £990 - - - - - 1 Week
Jun 19, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010 £1,210 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 4, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010 £650 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 11, 2010 - Oct 15, 2010 £500 - - - - - 1 Week
Oct 16, 2010 - Nov 5, 2010 £650 - - - - - 1 Week
Nov 6, 2010 - Dec 18, 2010 £500 - - - - - 1 Week
Dec 19, 2010 - Jan 3, 2011 £990 - - - - - 4 Nights
Jan 4, 2011 - Jan 31, 2011 £500 - - - - - 3 Nights
Feb 1, 2011 - Feb 28, 2011 £500 - - - - - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Payment in Euros is welcomed
    There is a discount for two week hire.
    A deposit of £150 per gite will secure the booking.
    Payment of the balance is required 8 weeks prior to the date of the holiday.
    Pillows and duvets and bed linen are provided in each gite,
    For those travelling by air, towels can be hired at £3 per person per week if required. A welcome pack of a variety of essentials including bread, butter, milk, wine and camembert cheese is provided. A small amount of sugar, tea and coffee are also provided to ease your arrival.

    Cots and highchairs are available free of charge - just let us know your requirements
  • Use of gas and electricity is metered. £20 per week per gite is allowed and excess will be deducted from the security deposit before return within two weeks of the end of the holiday. This would not normally happen during the warmer months but could occur in early or late season.
  • Bed linen is provided free of charge. If you prefer to bring your own bed linen you will need sheet, duvet cover and pillow slips. Towels are not provided but for guests from the USA and other flying distances we will be happy to provide towels for £3 er person per week.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Calvados, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 130 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • tourist attractions

General:
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • staff
  • firewood
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide

Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • hob
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 12 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower, fully wheelchair accessible
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower
  • Bathroom 1 is en-suite with the accessible Bedroom . It is equipped with drop bars for shower and toilet and is fully wheelchair accessible. Bathroom 2 is en-suite with bedroom 2 Bathroom 3 is shared by bedrooms 3 and 4

Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 12 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Twin/ Single, en-suite accessible
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double, 1 Twin/ Single, 1 Baby Crib, en-suite
    Bedroom 3 - 3 Twin/ Single, can sleep 4
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single, small room
  • One accessible twin bedroom with en-suite roll in shower room and toilet with support bars. One en-suite double bedroom with a single bed in the alcove and room for a cot. One large bedroom with 3 or 4 single beds One very small twin bedroom.
Entertainment:
  • books
  • books adult
  • books kids
  • foosball
  • game room
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • ping pong table
  • toys kids

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • child's swing
  • sand box
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 12 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • communal pool
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair accessible
  • pets not allowed

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • equestrian events
  • museums
  • recreation center

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting small game
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • surf fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • zoo

Nearby Services:
  • medical services

Notes: Gite Martin is fully equipped with garden furniture and BBQ equipment in the patio and garden overlooking the duck pond (safely fenced from roaming infants). The first floor with exposed original A-framed oak beams has three bedrooms, one of which is en-suite and the family room can sleep up to 4 people. The ground floor is tiled throughout with a wood burning fire in the lounge. The dining room can accommodate up to 12 seated for dinner. The kitchen has all the equipment you would expect including washing machine and dishwasher. A combi boiler provides instant hot water and central heating throughout the gite. A cot & high chair are available free of charge if ordered in advance. A roll in shower chair can also be reserved. Bed linen is provided free of charge.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Calvados, France

Beautiful Calvados: The region abounds in ancient market towns, fetes and festivals, cider and Camembert. There are many places to visit. Arromanches, Omaha beach, and Monet's garden, the Bayeux Tapestry, Mont St Michel, the Memoriale to Peace in Caen, the National Stud, Horse racing in Deauville, the painters in Honfleur, all are favourites among our guests. The countryside is soft and lush leading to the wooded hills and river valleys of the 'Suise Normandie' with its delightful little riverside towns, ideal for a picnic. Falaise itself is the birth place of William the Conqueror with the castle open to the public.

The Road to la Hamberie: The nearest ferry port is Caen (Ouistreham) a 45 minute drive from the farm. It is served by Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth with three arrivals daily and a fast boat from time to time. Le Havre and Cherbourg are approximately 90 minutes and 2 hours drive away. A fast boat runs from Dover to Boulogne leaving a 3 and a half hour drive to the farm. The Dover ferries to Calais and the Channel Tunnel will leave you a 4 hour drive. Discount fares are available for our customers, please ask for details.

Access and Special People: In addition to all the normal provisions, Gite Larose, Gite le Fournil and Gite Martin are accessible for people in wheelchairs and were designed for this purpose. We have had many guests who have needed these facilities and have, without exception, found them either adequate or excellent. If you have special needs, including for such things as monkey poles, hoists, electric beds or wheelchairs, we can arrange for these to be hired.

Golf: Within easy reach of la Hamberie there are at least six good or excellent golf courses. These include Garcelles, Clecy, Omaha Beach and Deauville. Many groups of golfers have combined their stay at la Hamberie with a number of rounds of Golf and all have very much enjoyed their stay.

Other Activities: canoeing, Chateau, WW2 battlefields, markets,

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