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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields

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Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage
Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage
  • Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage
    Vire cottage rental - The large lounge
    Vire cottage rental - The kitchen diner
    Vire cottage rental - One of the bedrooms
    Vire cottage rental - The childrens playground in nearby Vassy
    Vire cottage rental - A view from the rear of the cottage
  • Vire cottage rental - Honflour
    Vire cottage rental - Dinan
    Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage
  • Per week £300 - £530
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $478 - $844
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Vire vacation cottage rental
3 bedrooms (2 ensuite Sh/WC/H.basin cabinets), Sofa bed, 1 bathroom/WC, sleeps 7

A well equipped 3 bedroom cottage with all the comforts of home. New in 2011; complete replacement of kitchen units and flooring. Full certified rewiring also carried out in 2011. New fridge freezer with all the other electrical equipment being nearly new. Nicely furnished and recently decorated. Set in the rolling Normandy countryside in a small commune right in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields. This 18th century cottage has a large kitchen diner, with all the equipment you are likely to require, including a new dishwasher and washing machine. A large lounge with a wood burner, satellite TV (Freeview only), DVD player etc. Three bedrooms, 2 double and children’s rooms with a bunk and a single. 2 bedrooms have en suite shower/WC wet rooms and a large bathroom, with full size bath. There is a large garden with a BBQ. Situated ideally for country walks, visiting the World War 2 sites, going to the beach, golfing, fishing, or simply relaxing.

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Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage

La Vigne Cottage

Vire cottage rental - The large lounge

The large lounge

Vire cottage rental - The kitchen diner

The kitchen diner

Vire cottage rental - One of the bedrooms

One of the bedrooms

Vire cottage rental - The childrens playground in nearby Vassy

The childrens playground in nearby Vassy

Vire cottage rental - A view from the rear of the cottage

A view from the rear of the cottage

Vire cottage rental - Honflour

Honflour

Vire cottage rental - Dinan

Dinan

Vire cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage

La Vigne Cottage

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Nearest Airport : Caen at 25 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Caen at 35 Miles
Nearest Train : Vire at 10 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Caen at 25 Miles
Nearest Beach : Ouistreham at 35 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Vire at 10 Miles
Nearest Ski : Vire at 10 Miles
Nearest Golf : Vire at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Vire at 10 Miles
Car: necessary

Located on a country road between Aunay sur Odon and Vire, 1.5 miles from the hamlet of Estry. Close by is the World War 2 war grave at St Charles du Percy. The lovely old town of Bayaux with its famous tapestry is 50 minutes drive away and Omaha beach is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive. The nearest beaches are in the direction of Caen (Ouistreham),Deauville or Granville approximately 45 minutes to1.15 hours drive. A zoo is just 15 minutes away and an amusement park in Caen. To the South and just 10 minutes drive away is the lovely area of Swiss Normande, with it s gorges, rivers and forests. At Crecy is a lovely river area with boats to hire, places to eat and a large model railway exhibition, a perfect place for a hot sunny day. Near to Crecy is a full size railway track on which you can, as a party, cycle for 6 km. along the track and back, it is great fun. There are a lot more things to do and we always have a plentiful supply of up to date pamphlets in the cottage

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Vire, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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May 1 2012 Jul 14 2012 £410 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Jul 15 2012 Sep 8 2012 £530 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Sep 9 2012 Oct 20 2012 £410 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Oct 21 2012 Dec 22 2012 £300 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Dec 23 2012 Jan 5 2013 £480 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Jan 6 2013 Mar 23 2013 £300 - - - - - - 5 Nights
Mar 24 2013 Jul 13 2013 £410 - - - - - - 5 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pound) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates are inclusive of gas and electricity, also included is the supply of duvets and English pillows,
    bed linen and towels, for party's up to 7 guests.
    Bed linen for the cot is also available and inclusive.
    ADDITIONAL LINEN FEE: There is an additional fee of £10 per person for the 6th or 7th guest.
    There is a refundable security deposit of £300.
    Reduced rates can be negotiated for 2 or 3 guests.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Vire, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • historic
General:
  • firewood
  • restaurant dining guide
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • sunbed
  • toilet paper
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 7 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 7 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Tub, Toilet, hand basin
    Bedroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, handbasin
    Bedroom 3 - Toilet, Shower, handbasin
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Twin/ Single, + bunk bed
    Lounge - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sofa bed
    Landing - 1 Baby Crib, Cot/crib
  • 2 doubles, 1 room with 3 beds, 1 cot, sofa bed is located in the lounge. One double bedroom and the three bedded room have on suite wet rooms with toilet, shower and hand basin in each.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • books adult
  • audio tape player
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • CD
  • radio
  • books
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 7 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • museums
  • playground
  • theme parks
  • ruins
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • cinemas
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • gambling casinos
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf privileges optional
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • golf
  • fishing
  • swimming
Notes: Duvets and English pillows provided. Bed linen, tea towels, towels are included in the rental. Firewood can be purchased at £20 per week. Gas and electricity are inclusive. There is full central heating. A double sofa bed is provided in the lounge. There is only a short flight of stairs in the cottage making it suitable for people who are not too elderly or infirm. There is a selection of DVD's for all ages.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Vire, France

Places of Interest Nearby: The cottage is located in the centre of the World War II Normandy battle zone. The landing beaches of Omaha and Utah are an easy drive either by motorway or via Port en Bessin and a pleasant drive along the coast. The beautiful town of Bayeux and its 900 year old tapestry should not be missed, this is 50 minutes drive. The stunning countryside of Suisse Normandy is a few minutes drive away with a lovely riverside location at Clesy, here you can hire various types of boats on the river or vist the large model railway layout, the children will love it. The ancient monastery of Mont St Michel is approximately one hours drive. Falaise, the birth place of William the Conqueror and a lovely town, is a very pleasant 1 hour drive through Suisse Normandy. Horse racing is available at the very pretty town of Deauville, there is also a casino plus a very large sandy beach, this is 70 minutes drive. Granville is a nice town, this also has a casino and a huge sandy beach, drive time is about 1 hour. There is a zoo on route.

Activities: There are many golf courses in the area. The nearset large beach is 45 minutes drive at Ouistreham (Caen). The area has many lakes and rivers for fishing. The nearest lake is just the other side of Vire, with a gravelled 4 mile path around it, ideal for a pleasant walk. There is also sailing and pedaloes. A golf course fronts the lake. The area is ideal for walkers with marked footpaths, the nearest 3 minutes drive from the cottage, this stretches some 40 miles. Festyland is the local theme park, it is located on the South side of Caen, approximately 30 minutes drive, this is ideally suited for children aged between 3 through to 16 years and is continually being updated with new rides. New in 2009 is a Ten Pin bowling alley in the town of Vire, 15 minutes journey time from the cottage. There is a large and modern swimming pool in Vire, it includes water slides.

Additional Information: . We also keep a large selection of up to date pamphlets on local attractions in the cottage.

Other Activities:

10 Pin Bowling

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Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Vire, France

An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
average rating of 4.4 based on 6 reviews
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6915
+44 (0)208-894 9399
Vire Vire area
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Such a clean kitchen

Review Submitted: April 17, 2012 Date of Stay: March 2012
In all the times we have been in France I have never seen such a clean kitchen !!! That is one thing that I am funny about, I know it is a stupid thing to go on about but the whole place was spotless. Even better than all the ones in all the other countries around the world we have stayed in.
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6915
+44 (0)208-894 9399
Vire Vire area
Melissa C.
5

A quiet little haven in the Normandy countryside

Review Submitted: August 18, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
This lovely little cottage has virtually everything you could want or need for a pleasant stay in the region. It is very well situated for those who don't mind driving a little: just out-of-the-way enough to be calm, without being to far from major points of interest (castles, beaches, etc.). Day trips to Bayeux, the D-Day beaches, Falaise & even Mont Saint MIchel are all quite easy drives.

The property was not difficult to find and is very well-maintained. It is very accurately described in the listing. We were 6 staying there & it was quite spacious & comfortable enough for us all. It would be an excellent holiday rental for families with young children (infant cot, highchair, fenced garden, etc.).

We highly recommend La Vigne Cottage as a holiday rental in Normandy!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We do try to cater for all our guests needs and dont just supply the basiscs, we like people to feel home from home. Because the cottage is very central it does allows many places of interest to be visited without a long journey, and through beautiful unspoilt countryside on quiet roads
Rating
5 out of 5
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6915
+44 (0)208-894 9399
Vire Vire area
Michael E.
4

Beautiful holidays

Review Submitted: August 9, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
We have beautiful holidays in normandy. The accommodation in the holiday house was pleasant and recovering. There was very much to see and explore. If I have my private vacation report finished, I give the crucial section you.
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are pleased that you had a relaxing and pleasant holiday. We try very hard to ensure that everything is available in the cottage to make our guests comfortable and have everything that they may require in the way of equipment etc. We are constantly upgrading the property and replacing damaged or worn out items, whilst keeping its character.
Rating
4 out of 5
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6915
+44 (0)208-894 9399
Vire Vire area
Chicago Folks
Chicago, IL, USA
5

Wonderful Holiday 2011

Review Submitted: July 8, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
What a delightful cottage in the country! It is better than we expected and more. The cottage is located just off a quaint French country road and it is very accessible to the WWII historical sites, medieval castles, and many charming towns and villages. We had 4 adults and 3 teenagers and there was more than enough space and it was spotlessly clean. The owners take great care in providing detailed instructions on how to use appliances and where everything you need is. We definitely recommend the cottage to our friends and family who really want a nice French experience!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6915
+44 (0)208-894 9399
Vire Vire area
Allen & Judy
Yarker, ON Canada
4

Normandy Tour

Review Submitted: September 18, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Our original plans called for two couples to share accomodations at La Vigne however unforeseen circumstances caused our travelling friends to cancel their trip to France. Thus we had the cottage to ourselves for our week tour of Normandy. This made the accomodations very spaceous and comfortable for just the two of us.
The cottage is rustic (as one could expect for a 300 yr old farm house) but very adequate and well equipped for a great home away from home. The location is ideal if you like rural settings and we do. Also we found La Vigne a perfect central point from which we could day trip to all the site we wanted to see. After a day of sight-seeing it was a pleasure to return to the cottage for a quiet drink and reflection on the back patio.
The closest village for good provisions is a short car ride away so make sure come stocked your initial essentials. Grocery shopping can be done daily at a number of close by villages.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at the cottage (even the rooster) with very few complaints.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing
Rating
4 out of 5
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