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CONVERTED STONE AUBERGE IN PEACEFUL VILLAGE, IN MIDDLE OF COTENTIN PENINSULA

 
 
 
Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Les Cavées
Les Cavées
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Les Cavées
    Relaxation
    Bedroom One
    Living Room
    Bedroom Two
    Kitchen
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Sitting Room
    La Grande Salle
    Le Grenier/attic dormitory
    View of Fresville church in early morning
    Garden
    La carrière (site of new geological museum)
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Village lane
    Commemorative window in Ste. Mère Eglise church
    Sainte Mère Eglise on a 6th June
    La rivière Merderet et le marais
    Utah Beach
    Monet's Garden at Giverney
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Barfleur
    Le Mont St Michel
    St Vaast La Hougue
    Cite de la Mer, Cherbourg
    American Cemetry
 
Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Les Cavées

Les Cavées

Relaxation

Relaxation

Bedroom One

Bedroom One

Living Room

Living Room

Bedroom Two

Bedroom Two

Kitchen

Kitchen

Sitting Room

Sitting Room

La Grande Salle

La Grande Salle

Le Grenier/attic dormitory

Le Grenier/attic dormitory

View of Fresville church in early morning

View of Fresville church in early morning

Garden

Garden

La carrière (site of new geological museum)

La carrière (site of new geological museum)

Village lane

Village lane

Commemorative window in Ste. Mère Eglise church

Commemorative window in Ste. Mère Eglise church

Sainte Mère Eglise on a 6th June

Sainte Mère Eglise on a 6th June

La rivière Merderet et le marais

La rivière Merderet et le marais

Utah Beach

Utah Beach

Monet's Garden at Giverney

Monet's Garden at Giverney

Barfleur

Barfleur

Le Mont St Michel

Le Mont St Michel

St Vaast La Hougue

St Vaast La Hougue

Cite de la Mer, Cherbourg

Cite de la Mer, Cherbourg

American Cemetry

American Cemetry

  • Per night £50 - £59
  • Per week £350
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $76 - $89
Per week $529
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 4 nights

Photos and Description of the Sainte-Mere-Eglise vacation house rental
Sleeps 8, but equally enjoyable by a couple

Les Cavées, end-on to the road, with double gates, has a courtyard in front of it, with a charming area for outside meals or aperitifs. Beyond is the peaceful garden/orchard, surrounded by hedges and trees, and bordered by immaculate veg. gardens (worth chatting up the neighbours!). The furthest of the two doors is main entrance, there are two staircases. The far end was always used for human habitation, the near for animals. The 'hay loft' now 'Grande Salle' ( no extra heating) for further sitting/dining/games use, with timbered, pitched roof; great for a party! The living/dining room has a cosy wood burner, & Radio-CD-MP3. Through the kitchen, is the sitting room, with an open fire, and family games, old and new. Next, the games room with full-sized table tennis, great for hysterical off-the-wall ping-pong! Rear corridor to WC and back door, beyond which is a laundry room. Bedrooms 1 and 2 share the main bathroom; open stairs to the loft 'dormitory' with shower and separate loo.

Les Cavees is well placed for exploring the story of the Allies D-Day 'Overlord' campaign. There are numerous excellent WW2 museums and memorials. A 'stele' was recently commemorated in the village to recognise a local tragedy.

Many impressive chateaux, churches and abbeys throughout the area, Mont St Michel being most famous. Numerous museums celebrate the history, arts and crafts of La Manche. There are many guide books in the house, to inspire you.

Nature and Animal Parks and gardens to visit; magnificent aquarium at Cite de la Mer in Cherbourg. Boat trips to the Channel Islands or on the R.Douve; Train Trips from Carteret to Portbail. Canoeing at St Sauveur le Viconte.

Bayeux & the Tapestry 30 mins away. Memorial in Caen. Haras/stud St Lo

To the south-east of the peninsula are the hills, rocks and gorges of the 'Suisse-Normande'

Interesting geology; Fossil Museum nearby.

Lush farmland, rich local cuisine. Lengthy coastline, sandy beaches to west, ports, delicious seafood.

Les Cavees has been described as 'more a home than a gite'. The deliberate lack of television has been appreciated by many families, over the years; they have enjoyed making their own entertainment, playing games, and exploring. Ping-pong competitions!

For those requiring Internet access, there is a public facility at the Office de Tourisme in Ste Mere Eglise. Alternatively, you could purchase a 'dongle' (available in some supermarkets), or look up abroadband.com for a roaming facility.

Details of 'How to find the House' can be sent by email or post if requested.

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Sainte-Mere-Eglise house rental - Les Cavées

Les Cavées

Relaxation

Relaxation

Bedroom One

Bedroom One

Living Room

Living Room

Bedroom Two

Bedroom Two

Kitchen

Kitchen

Sitting Room

Sitting Room

La Grande Salle

La Grande Salle

Le Grenier/attic dormitory

Le Grenier/attic dormitory

View of Fresville church in early morning

View of Fresville church in early morning

Garden

Garden

La carrière (site of new geological museum)

La carrière (site of new geological museum)

Village lane

Village lane

Commemorative window in Ste. Mère Eglise church

Commemorative window in Ste. Mère Eglise church

Sainte Mère Eglise on a 6th June

Sainte Mère Eglise on a 6th June

La rivière Merderet et le marais

La rivière Merderet et le marais

Utah Beach

Utah Beach

Monet's Garden at Giverney

Monet's Garden at Giverney

Barfleur

Barfleur

Le Mont St Michel

Le Mont St Michel

St Vaast La Hougue

St Vaast La Hougue

Cite de la Mer, Cherbourg

Cite de la Mer, Cherbourg

American Cemetry

American Cemetry

Nearest Airport : Rennes at 178 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Cherbourg at 38 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Valognes at 12 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Fresville/Neuville-au-Plain at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Ravenoville at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Ste Mere Eglise at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Fontenay at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Ste. Mere Eglise at 5 Kilometres
Car: necessary

The village of Fresville rises above the local Nature Reserve of the 'Marais', and is surrounded by farmland and orchards, criss-crossed by quiet lanes. Central on the Peninsula, you are never far from a coast; rugged cliffs, sandy stretches or the famous D-Day Beaches; and charming little ports, such as Portbail, Carteret, Barfleur, St. Vaast la Hougue and Carentan. Visit colourful markets, or ancient Abbeys and Cathedrals, such as Mont St Michel, or see the fascinating tapestry in Bayeux; and of enduring interest is Normandy's more recent history, such as the many moving WW2 museums and memorials. 'Les Cavees' itself was occupied by German soldiers for some time. The rich pastural traditions of the area are represented in a number of Agricultural museums, some with cheese or cider tasting. There are endless opportunities for all kinds of rural activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing, golf, beach-combing and bird-watching. Or just relax! Find house notes.

Other Activities: Canoeing. Cite de la Mer in Cherbourg, National Stud in St Lo,

Golf: Golf de Fontenay, Ravenoville. 9 holes links course

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

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Discounts: 14 nights or more: £48 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded

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Refundable Damage Deposit £150

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 290 m²
Location Type:
  • Village
  • Rural
Theme:
  • Family
General:
  • Laundry Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Alarm Clock
  • Local Maps
  • Activities Guide
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking
  • Basic Soaps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Fireplace
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Firewood
  • Heating
  • Parking Off Street
  • Toilet Paper
  • Iron & Board
  • Clothes Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Pantry Items
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Ice Maker
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
  • There is a W.C on all three floors. Main bathroom on first floor, containing bath with shower, hand-basin, mirror and shaving socket, heated towel rail, and WC. The loft has a WC and hand-basin and mirror, and also has a separate shower room, with full-length mirror.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 double , 1 baby crib
    Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single
    Converted Loft - 4 twin/ single
  • The cot can be moved to wherever required. Both Bedrooms have a wardrobe and chest-of-drawers for storage; the loft, hanging rail and drawers. Duvets and pillows are provided, with some extra blankets if required. Bed linen is available as an optional extra, £3.50 per head to cover laundry expenses. Please note that towels and drying up cloths are NOT supplied. Please also note that the steps to loft, although with hand rails and safety gate, are unsuitable for the very young and very old.
Entertainment:
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Games for Kids
  • Radio
  • Books
  • CD Player
  • Games
  • Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Child's Swing
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Beach Chairs
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • ruins
  • bay/sound
  • live theater
  • churches
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • botanical garden
  • forests
  • marina
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • golf
  • equestrian events
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • swimming
Notes: Courtyard, with flower-border,bench, table, chairs and parasol for al fresco meals. Additional table and chairs on lawn. More folding chairs and BBQ are stored in the Laundry Room. Double childrens' swing. Great for hide-and-seek! The cost of Electricity use over 20kwh per day will be charged at cost. A large 'starter' basket of wood is provided for each fire; further supplies can be purchased in bags from our supply (deducted from deposit) or can be bought from local supermarkets. Bed linen is available by arrangement, for the cost of laundering (£3.50 per head). A cleaning service, for the end of your stay, is available at 30 €, to be arranged with the Keyholder on arrival. There is a safety gate for the top of the stairs. A van delivers bread daily (except Sundays). PLEASE NOTE THAT OVERALL CHARGES ARE PAYABLE TO US, IN ADVANCE, IN STERLING, WHEREAS ANY TRANSACTION WITH OUR KEYHOLDER (INCLUDING SECURITY DEPOSIT) MUST BE IN EU

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
average rating of 4.875 based on 9 reviews
business
Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p446562
+44 (0)1202-483668
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Cherbourg area
5

Great House to stay in for family gatherings

5 of 5
Submitted: January 10, 2013 Stayed: May 2012
This was our second stay in Les Cavees. We have such a wonderful time in this house. We love being able to all sit around the dining table, sit around the open fire and then love transforming the Grand Salle into our party theme. The World War 2 parties are great fun.
The space in Les Cavees is great, even with 8 adults in the house there still feels like plenty of room.
We would recommend this house to anyone that is looking for a stay in this area.

Cant wait till our next visit to what we think of as our "home in France".
Owner's Response: It's always very reassuring when our visitors return time and again, and when they appear to use the place to its full potential. This family has been extraordinarily inventive, enacting murder mysteries and 'Allo, allo' evenings, all in fabulous fancy dress! As they say, Les Cavées lends itself to both big parties and more intimate cosy moments.
business
Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p446562
+44 (0)1202-483668
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Cherbourg area
Norfolk UK
4

a week in may

4 of 5
Submitted: July 16, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
The cottage was just as we expected and been told about by the owners. Our planned celebratory re-union group made great use of the "Party Room" upstairs one evening.. For the remainder of the holiday we only used Kitchen and breakfast rooms whilst we toured out to D Day landing sights, markets, resturants etc.. We recommend Le John Steele in St Mere Eglise ( table for 8 ordered on line before we left UK) Useful as shops tend to close after Saturday lunch time and after long travelling journeys the day before good to relax on the Sunday. Also recommend Le Forge en route home from Briquebec Market on the Monday.. Mussells still found at resturants in Barfleur despite no "R" in the month.
the caretaker system went well, the cottage was clean and welcoming, the beds made and we especially enjoyed the complimentary bottle of wine.
I would certaining recommend this cottage to friends and family. 2 families with children would find plenty of space during inclement weather.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p446562
+44 (0)1202-483668
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Cherbourg area
swindon
5

location,location.location

5 of 5
Submitted: June 11, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
After spending many nights looking for the right place to stay in Normandy,it looks like it was time well spent.The house and grounds are lovely.Everything about Les Cavee we loved and we are already planning are next visit Les Cavee is ideal for the D day landing beaches and if you are war buff like myself there are endless places of interest within 30 minutes drive.
We all would like to thank Andrew and Penny for letting us share the tranquil setting in Fresville
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p446562
+44 (0)1202-483668
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Cherbourg area
Germany
5

Perfect Holidays

5 of 5
Submitted: August 17, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
We found this wonderful location by chance on the web, with pleasant pictures and excellent reviews. Motivated by this, we (two adults and three teenagers) rented the house for two weeks of summer holidays, which was a great decision asking the whole group of participants. Beside the very friendly contact to the owner, for us, it was a perfect place to live. Since there are some excellent reviews in English (and believe me, these authors are right), I'll continue this review in German. It's easier for me and there might be some fellow countrymen who are happy about it.

Wie schon vorausgeschickt, handelt es sich bei diesem Haus um ein wirklich schönes Objekt, welches mit viel Liebe restauriert wurde. Im Gegensatz zu manch anderen erschwinglichen Ferienhäusern, in denen man mit mehreren Personen eher eingepfercht seine Urlaubszeit verbringt, kann man hier wirklich "leben". Wer ein modernes, gelecktes Domizil in Fußnähe zum Strand sucht, ist hier nicht an der richtigen Stelle. Wer aber ein authentisches Bauernhaus in einer absolut ruhigen Umgebung sucht, ist genau richtig. Die bewusste Entscheidung der Vermieter kein Fernsehgerät bereitzustellen, kann auch wenn man mit Kindern unterwegs ist ein Segen sein. Ansonsten bieten Haus und Garten viel Raum "nichtelektronischen" Tätigkeiten nachzugehen. Der Ort Fresville selbst hat keinerlei Infrastruktur, so dass ein Auto unverzichtbar ist. Als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Umgebung 5 - 100km ist der Standort sehr gut geeignet. Sowohl Vermieter als auch Nachbarn sind sehr freundlich und die Abwicklung (Bezahlung, Schlüsselübergabe, etc.) verlief reibungslos. Wir fanden es dort richtig gut und ich vergebe voller Überzeugung fünf von fünf Sternen.
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Converted stone auberge in peaceful village, in middle of Cotentin peninsula
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p446562
+44 (0)1202-483668
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Cherbourg area
Lydiate, Merseyside, UK
5

Les Cavees, Home From Home.

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2010 Stayed: July 2005
Back in 1996 we found Les Cavees, last minute, because everywhere else was booked up, as it happened it was the best thing we ever did, because we have been back many times, and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. The hardest part of getting there is the drive down through England, as we come from "up north". Once off the boat in Cherbourg the house is 30 to 40 minutes away, depending on traffic.
It is situated in the beautiful and peacefull village of Fresvile, near to Ste Marie Eglise. The facilities are first rate. The house and grounds are very spacious and beatifully maintained.

There are lots of Supermarts to choose from including a couple on the road to Fresvile itself.

The location is perfect for all the sites including all the D-day Beaches, and another bonus is that a short half hour journey to the east coast of the peninsular is the ferry to the Channel Islands. The ferry takes between 45minutes and an hour to get to Jersey. Brittany is another place within easy reach, the mount of St. Michael is not to be missed.

I only wish we were closer to the south coast because we would be there more often. Not to be missed.

Charlie and Pat Southern
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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