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Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau

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Exterior
Exterior
Swimming  pool and Manoir
Children's area
Pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 15150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie
  • Souleuvre Viaduct
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau

Le Petit Manoir is part of the Chateau de Montbosq. It was originally inhabited by the Family of Jean D'Arclais and Pierrette de Montbosq in 1360
Central for WW.II Historic Areas. Large Cottage, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Wheelchair accessible (Sleeps 12-15)

Le Petit Manoir is a 14th century stone farmhouse; 3 kms from the town of St. Martin des Besaces, in Normandy France.

The cottage is at the end a a pretty private driveway in tranquil countryside with beautiful views down the valley. Ideal for a relaxing holiday.

The ground floor is entered by a central door from the courtyard, it is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. In front is the staircase, to the right is a door leading to the open plan living cum dining room with a large wood burning stove which is grand when lit, there is a doorway beside the fireplace that leads to the rear garden area with the usual furniture, barbecue and shaded by tall trees.

The kitchen layout is extremely compact with gas/electric cooker, extractor, large combined fridge/freezer, dishwasher, separate microwave oven and everything you need including the kitchen sink!!

To the left is a corridor leading to the downstairs bedroom, before reaching the bedroom there is a door on the left to a large shower/wet room fitted for disabled persons. The corridor and doorways meet the requirements for disabled access.

The living and sleeping areas are separated by the stairway leading to 4 bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom has a four poster bed and an en suite shower room with hand basin and toilet, 2 of the other bedrooms have adult size bunk beds and 1 has a single bed as well, The larger bedroom at the other end of the corridor has a double bed and a single. All have easy access to a family bathroom with bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. There are 2 cots and 2 extra fold up single beds if needed.

The open plan dining/lounge is spacious and comfortable, the large dining table seats 12 people, two large d seater sofas complete the seating, there is a TV & DVD player (bring your own favorite CD's and DVD's), there are books and games for your use. Heating is by a large wood burning stove which looks lovely when lit, very cozy on colder days.

Property manager

Marian Clarke

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
But not in the property

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Martin-des-Besaces

Located in Souleuvre en Bocage, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Souleuvre Viaduct and Château de Balleroy are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Clecy Miniature Railway and Bayeux Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Souleuvre Viaduct - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 37 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 38 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 54 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Omaha Beach - 62 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Lo Station - 25 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de la Poste - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Cowshed Bar et Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistro du Marché - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Souterroscope Desardoisiers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais du Bocage - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau located?

This family-friendly Souleuvre en Bocage holiday home is located in a rural location, 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Souleuvre Viaduct, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Forest Museum and Tourism and Clecy Golf. Château de Balleroy and Château of Thury-Harcourt are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
We had a wonderfull time. We were with 11 persons and I think that 12 is the maximum capacity. The house is ok , it's a pity the pool can't be warmed up. Very friendly and helpful landlady.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Wonderful old house, peace and quite abound
We had a 4 generation holiday, (oldest 90 and youngest 5). Enough room for everyone and the downstairs bedroom and wet room was ideal for Mum as she was all on one level. Marion was a great host. There when you needed her but not interfering. The welcome basket and the home made pavlova were really nice touches . Ideal location for many of the attractions the area has to offer. The local village has a lovely bakers and a small supermarket so everyday needs are close by. The 2 swimming pools were used a bit, but unfortunately the weather was a bit cool so the pool was a bit chilly. Can't do anything about the weather but a bit frustrating after the heatwave. If you want authentic old French nestled in the countryside then this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic old property, exactly what we needed for 12 people!
Had extended family (12 of us) all staying in one place including a toddler, young kids, tweens and 6 adults! The place was perfect for what we needed. The pool was a big win, excellent amenities in terms of crockery, glasses, cutlery kitchen equipment etc. Garden was lovely and we had almost no complaints. The only comment we have is that the property is very tired and must be very difficult for Marianne to keep clean by herself. This is not a major complaint from us as there were several children and lots of us so would have felt very uncomfortable trying to keep an immaculate house clean!!! This is not an immaculate house. Some of the sockets are loose and there are fixtures/fittings in need of repair. One of the chairs collapsed when we sat on it(!) But again this is not a complaint, it is probably a plus for such a large family in one place. We left it cleaner than we found it :) Marianne was lovely and showed us the old photos of the place and the work that was done (and is still to do!). I loved looking at the derelict parts and considering whether I could find £250,000 to buy it!! All in all an excellent stay and I would book again. But just a word of warning for others - it is rustic, French countryside shabby chic...sans le chic. Extra thanks to Marianne who was next door on hand whenever we needed but not too much that we felt uncomfortable. Merci Beaucoup! A bientot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anne L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Décus
Il est rare d'arriver sur le lieu d'une location et d'avoir envie de faire demi tour. La description et les photos du gite sont trompeuses et ne correspondent pas à la réalité. En arrivant, vous etes accueillis par des gravats, une bétonnière et les abords ne sont pas entretenus. A l'intérieur, tout est bricolé (câbles apparents, carrelages qui se décollent,...). On peut effectivement loger à 14, mais obligatoirement à 3 par chambre. Dans ce cas, la salle a manger est trop petite. L'annonce met en avant la présence d'une piscine qui clairement n'est pas exploitable (l'eau est sale et verte). Le château de Montbosq n'a de château que le nom. L'accueil de la propriétaire est néanmoins chaleureux.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julien A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Avis
Très bon accueil agrémenté de cadeau et petite douceur. Terrain non clôturé et garage avec outil trop accessible dangereux pour les enfants Manque containers poubelle. Certaines d'installations sont à revoir.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jean Yves Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit calme et reposant
Endroit calme et reposant où nous avons été très bien accueillis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Olivier W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable
Résidence et environnements très calmes. Nous nous sommes vraiment bien reposés. Si l'on accepte de passer du temps en voiture, il y a de nombreuses activités autour. La propriétaire est charmante et très accueillante.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Audrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe lieu
Endroit sublime, isolée et surplombant une petite vallée. Malheureusement la propriétaire a eu un petit souci avec la piscine dont nous n'avons pas pu profiter. Nulle doute que le problème sera très vite réglé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe
Vraiment un super week end entre amis ! Marian est très à l’écoute et toujours disponible !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aline B., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Formidable.
Portugais Français Em primeiro lugar queriamos agradecer à Madame por este excelente fim de semana que passamos. Só temos de agradecer e desejar tudo de bom para essa grande mulher que nos fez sentir em casa e que nos acolheu tão bem. Sinceramente foi mesmo encantador, a casa, os quartos, as camas tão macias, o espaço, o ambiente e a paisagem tão maravilhosa. Mais uma vez um grande obrigado Madame Marian por este momento inesquecível. E pretendemos voltar mais uma vez. Obrigada Tout d'abord nous tenons à remercier Madame pour cet excellent week-end que nous avons passé. Nous devons juste remercier et souhaiter tout le meilleur à cette femme formidable qui nous a fait sentir chez nous et qui nous a si bien accueillis. Honnêtement, c'était vraiment charmant, la maison, les chambres, les lits si doux, l'espace, l'environnement et le paysage si merveilleux. Encore un grand merci Madame Marian pour ce moment inoubliable. Et nous prévoyons d'y retourner une fois de plus. Merci ❤👌👌🙈
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
excellent week end dans une belle propriété
Nous avons passé un excellent week end dans une belle propriété pleine de charme. Marian est une belle personne, qui se rend disponible pour ses invités. Le coin est calme. Pas de voisins aux alentours. Un calme olympien!!! Nous gardons un énorme souvenir .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

marie therese m., Chateaubriant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour pentecôte
Séjour agréable malgré le mauvais temps Madame Clarke est une personne super
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour en famille
Marian se met en 4 pour ses hôtes (panier garni en arrivant, aller chercher du bois sous la pluie pour alimenter la cheminée...). Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Régis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre agréable et propriétaire aux petits soins
La maison à un rez de chaussée très adapté à une dizaine de personnes. La cuisine est très bien équipée, la salle commune est grande et permet des repas à 12. Le jardin est très joli et y prendre un apéro ou y faire un barbecue est très agréable. La chambre et la salle de bain du rdc sont très bien. Les chambres et salles de bain à l'étage ont sans doute encore besoin de rénovation surtout la salle d'eau. De manière générale., le rapport qualité /prix est bon et les évolutions prévues par la propriétaire ne peuvent que le rendre encore meilleur. Dernier point, la piscine hors sol est très grande et pratique pour les enfants. Un peu loin des sites des plages du débarquement. Commerces très sympas dans le village : 2 bouchers charcutiers, une boulangerie et un grand huit à huit (5 minutes en voiture).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anamari L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home in Normandie
Historic old home overlooking the Beautiful French Country side!

8/10 Good

Frans L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het was een uniekke verblijfplaats
Één uniekke verblijfplaats. En een vriendelijke bezorgde gastvrouw

10/10 Excellent

Susannah N., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique property/Great host
This property is fascinating and unique - you're staying in history. It is rustic, but everything works, with comfortable beds and hot showers and an ample kitchen. It's also handicapped accessible on the first floor, which is rare in a home this old. The owner is a lovely host who has been restoring the home carefully and lives on site. She not only provided us with some supplies we had failed to bring the first night, but made us strawberries and cream! And she shared the history of the place with us. Plus, it's perfectly located for a day at Mont St. Michelle and a different day at the beaches of Normandy. We're so glad we stayed here! It made a trip that necessarily included a lot of very touristy stuff really special.

4/10 Poor

Roos T.

Serious TLC needed
The location is spacious and located in a beautiful area with many options for unique day trips. Marian had a welcome basket ready for us with wine, cheese and a delicious cake in de refrigerator. The bedding was clean, only 1 set of towels for 1 week, showers and toilets were clean. We advise that the house and garden gets serious attention: cleaning up, cleaning and maintenance! Wooden floors from the upper floor make everything very noisy, greasy fingers and stains in the kitchen with crooked doors, oven was not clean, the fridge did not close properly, the sofa sagged, dust and cobwebs everywhere, dust and dirt under benches and in corners, lots of damp spots, leakage from the bathtub upstairs to the bathroom downstairs, the door handles are loose, the back of the building is not finished, the owner lets her dogs out on the property and does not tidy it up, the pool was green, 2 caravans are standing at the edge of the garden and 1 car and everything is about to perish. The photos shown are from long ago it seems, because it doesn't look neat now. Therefore we will unfortunately not recommend the location to family and friends. Our group (9 adults and 2 children) is happy to improvise and came up with solutions. It could be a very nice location again, but then it needs serious TLC from a number of skilled people. Would be good for the owner too, because she is very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marian C.

Great place very peaceful
Beautiful scenery very historic building. We had a lovely welcome basket and strawberry pavlova given to us on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Homely, welcoming and everything you could need
There were 9 of us which included 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and there was plenty to keep all of the children entertained. Marian is a lovely host, very welcoming and helpful offering as little or as much advice as you may require. The property itself was very homely, plenty big enough for us all and with everything we could need. We did need to use the car to venture out anywhere and there were a couple of towns near by that are worth a visit and a meal out if you fancy. The beach that was recommended to us was about an hour and it was lovely, supermarkets are near by with everything you could need. We also visited the zoo which was a highlight. The pools were a great addition and the kids thoroughly enjoyed using them, they also loved the dogs and were sad to leave them. Thanks again x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Ashford

Excellent accomodation for 7 guys that wanted to explore Normandy on motorcycles
Marianne is a wonderful host, very welcoming and very easy going - and boy does she make a good desert !! We had a 'welcome to Normandy' pavlova and a 'have a good ride home' lemon meringue pie 😁😁 The accomodation is a lovely period cottage with everything you need to make your stay comfortable - tucked away out in the countryside it is also VERY secure for a motorcycle holiday, all in all we loved our stay and would be happy to recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

isabelle d.

Maison en pleine campagne idéal pour se reposer
Marie et accueillante et arrangeante Nous avons passé un excellent we malgré le temps maussade
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Jacque E., Colchester, UK

Great location amazing host!
We had a lovely stay. We had 9 people total and we had more than enough space for sleeping and spending time together. Great for kids with all the play equipment out front and toys in the house. Marian is a wonderful host. We would recommend this property and stay here again if in the Normandy region of France.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Etienne D.

Week-end parfait !
Nous avons passé deux nuits dans cette charmante demeure. L'hôte est vraiment arrangeante, sympathique, accueillante et agréable. Nous fêtions l'anniversaire d'un ami et nous avons vraiment pu profiter d'un lieu tranquille pour pouvoir faire la fête sans souci de voisinage et sans crainte de déranger. Mme Clarke a rendu ce séjour très agréable par sa bonne humeur, ses attentions et sa disponibilité. Encore merci à elle !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KAREN G.

Great for big groups
Marian is really accommodating. There was 15 of us and it has plenty of space. Kitchen has plenty of equipment to cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Marian Clarke

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D-Day tours can be arranged for our guests. The history of the area is extremely interesting and having taught history I enjoy explaining and telling stories of the things that have happened here.
I was also a special needs teacher with many years of experience working with children and adults, especially dealing with learning difficulties, Asperger syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders. I taught and supported pupils and students with life and communication skills, helping to educate them to maximize their own potential. It is very important for everyone to feel confident in themselves and it is amazing what we can all achieve.
I have worked with various communication programmes such as PECS, TEACCH and Makaton.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the house as soon as I saw it. A 14th century stone building. Also apparently occupied by Honore V of Monaco of the Grimaldi Family in th 19th century who had links to Normandy in at this time. It needed alot of TLC so we set to and now have a beautiful place in undulating countryside surrounded by fields.

What makes this property unique

I can give D-Day tours uniquely for my guests.c

Languages:

English, French