Lovely Lodge & Coach houses on the grounds of a C19th Villa. Ideal Giverny/Paris

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Vernon, Normandie

Impressionism Museum7 min drive
Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny8 min drive
Monet House Museum8 min drive
Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Tastefully renovated one-bedroom Gardner's lodge and Coach house, only 45 minutes from Paris in the charming town of Vernon near Giverny.

Located on the grounds of our villa, the houses have a separate entrance and are a 5 minute walk to the train station. Vernon is an easily commutable to Paris, with morning trains leaving about every half- hour.

The houses are twins, each with a spacious 65 m2 (700 sq ft) volume, nicely furnished and set in idyllic surroundings. The ground floors have open plan living areas with period features and a fully equipped kitchen.

Upstairs you'll have a large 30m2 (320 sq ft) bedroom with hardwood floors, an en suite bathroom and views onto a leafy square as well as use of a planted terrace which has enough space for entertainment. Can accommodate 2 adults and 2 small children or 1 teenager

Available by week or for longer terms

NB: The Lodge is occupied until end 2022 - Bookings are for the Coach House only until then.

Property manager

Nigel Wilkie

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vernon

This cottage is located in Vernon. Musee de Vernon and Impressionism Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maison de la Figurine and Gaillon Golf Course. Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny and Tolysland are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Vernon, Normandie

What's nearby

Musee de Vernon - 14 min walk
Chateau de Bizy - 15 min walk
Impressionism Museum - 7 min drive
Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny - 8 min drive
Monet House Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

Vernon-Giverny Station - 6 min walk
Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Café de France - ‬9 min walk
‪Cookie Cat Café - ‬9 min walk
‪L'Estampille By Erisay - ‬13 min walk
‪Bar des Lilas - ‬9 min walk
‪BAR le BISTROT MONTMARTRE BRASSERIE - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Lodge & Coach houses on the grounds of a C19th Villa. Ideal Giverny/Paris pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Lodge & Coach houses on the grounds of a C19th Villa. Ideal Giverny/Paris?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Lodge & Coach houses on the grounds of a C19th Villa. Ideal Giverny/Paris?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Lodge & Coach houses on the grounds of a C19th Villa. Ideal Giverny/Paris located?

Situated in Vernon, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Maison de la Figurine, Collegiale Notre-Dame de Vernon and Maison du Temps Jadis. Musee de Vernon and Chateau de Bizy are also within 1 mile (2 km). Vernon-Giverny Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

4 Sept 2023

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

The Coach House is a blend of Charm and Convenience

My August 2023 visit to the Coach House in Vernon was the actualization of a dream; I had admired the VRBO property since 2015 when I envisioned a trip to Monet’s Home and Garden in Giverny. The Coach House has been lovingly restored and modernized for visitors, yet the property maintains its historic charms. The Coach House interior has sophisticated furnishings that reflect the owner’s passion for art and design. The Coach House is a solid stone cottage with 19 Century charm in peaceful surroundings. The Coach has all the amenities a visitor seeks, small appliances, kitchen ware, loft bedroom, beautiful windows out onto the courtyard. The internet is unfailing, as are the warm showers! The property is incredibly convenient for the trip to Monet’s Home and Garden. It’s a seven minute walk to the train station, to connect with the Monet shuttle, or for visits to Paris museums. The owner takes great pride in the restored property and is onsite and a willing communicator should questions arise. The property has a family ambiance, and I felt very comfortable there. I truly enjoyed my visit.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

25 Aug 2023

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

Great location

Nigel was a great host. The apartment was in an ideal location and proximity to Ammenities. Vernon is a lovely place to stay for a few days

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

25 July 2023

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

Vernon

Charming property in the middle of town. Excellent location, several minutes walk to train station. Cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Host very hospitable and responsive to our questions. She also provided restaurant recommendations. Quiet at night.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukas H.

26 Oct 2022

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

Schön & stressfrei

Der Vermieter war sehr nett und die Ferienwohnung war liebevoll ausgestattet

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

5 Oct 2022

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

Everything you need and friendly hosts

The house is so well located near the train to Paris and the hosts met and welcomed me on arrival and showed me around the property. I felt safe and looked after. The house was equipped with oven/stove, washer/dryer and all the bits you need. Thanks to N & P for a happy stay in Normandy, close to Monet’s garden.

Stayed 59 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christoph A., Köln

14 Aug 2022

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

Gute und originelle Homebase für Ausflüge

Ideal für Paare, um das schöne Impressionisten-Umfeld, aber auch das nahe Paris zu erkunden. Sehr netter Gastgeber. Weniger geeignet für mehr als zwei Personen.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellen W., Sacramento, CA

12 June 2022

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

Great place

Perfect place for 4 nights, first time in France. Driving distance to beaches of Normandy, short train ride to Paris, and a bike ride to Monet’s house. You can’t beat that. The hosts are friendly and welcoming, we will be coming back :) . -Brittany and Kellen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe R.

25 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful and well-kept Coach House

We spent 5 nights in the pretty and very well-kept Coach House. The little house is very clean, loving and nicely furnished with personal details. The Internet connection was also perfect. The house is well situated for excursions in the surrounding arrea, par example to the garden of Monet in Giverny, to Rouen or to the very nice castle of Les Andelys above the Seine. Vernon is also a pretty little town with shops and restaurants. A supermarkt is also very close to Nigel‘s house. We really enjoyed our stay and we would like to say thank to Nigel and his wife for their hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D.

29 Aug 2021

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

Wunderbares Haus und reizender Gastgeber

Wir hatten Dank Nigel wunderschöne Tage in Vernon. Und vielleicht für Andere interessant: musste die Tage noch arbeiten. Internetverbindung war sehr gut, WebEx und Arbeiten mit großen in der Cloud liegenden Dateien gar kein Problem!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F.

18 July 2021

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

Comme chez soi

Agréable séjour dans une maisonnette présentant le charme de l'ancien et aménagée avec goût. Tout le confort nécessaire pour accueillir parents et enfants lors de courts séjours et plus. Hôtes disponibles, discrets et agréables.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liesbeth A.

6 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful apartment

I had a great time staying in this beautiful apartment. The garden is very pleasant and very private. Everything in Vernon is walking distance - the city center, the Seine, but also chateau de Bizy. I enjoyed very much the stylish decoration of the place, the top floor/bedroom feels like 'living in the air' 😊. The communication with Nigel and his two children was easy, smooth and pleasant. I would surely recommend this apartment!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanja B.

29 Aug 2019

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

small house with a character in a great location

We can only recommend the house in a great surrounding in the middle of Vernon. The house is nicely decorated, Paris and Versailles are close, but one can also discover the Seine River.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross F.

7 Jan 2019

Cozy coach house

Well equipped, clean and comfortable accommodation with a welcoming host - thoroughly recommended. Ideal spot for walking into town, supermarket, local sightseeing trips (Giverny etc.) and further afield (Rouen)

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

28 Oct 2016

Romantic stay!

My husband and I stayed at this property for 3 nights and absolutely loved it! It was very romantic and cozy! The property was very clean and had everything you would need for a perfect stay. The pictures on the website were accurate. It was our favorite property in our 2 week stay in France. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

4 Oct 2016

Lovely lodge in great location

My partner and I stayed here for 3 days to meet some friends in Giverney. The Lodge is very well maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is excellent as stated before, with a very short walk to the station, where as well as trains you can get a shuttle bus to Giverney for 4 euros each way. Vernon is a nice little town, quite sleepy in the evening (well mid week in late September it was!) but we had some nice meals at L'Envie and Le Capitinaire (or something like that-book a table with a river view) for circa 25 euros for 3 courses which we thought was very reasonable for the quality of food. All in all a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josie O.

21 Sept 2016

Quiet, convenient, quaint. Pam and Nigel were gracious hosts. Highly recommend! Thanks again!

Comfortable and authentic, loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

26 May 2016

Nice stay!!

Excellent ! Nice place, very comfortable. Owners very nice and extremely helpful Very good stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Wyoming NY

4 Nov 2015

Awesome Location in France

This Property was much better than I expected. The location is perfect! The train to Paris and beyond is a 4 minute walk. (45 minutes to Paris on the train) The Farmers Market is on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. It was wonderful. This is a great walking town. A few minute drive to Giverny to see Monet's garden. Very god restaurants. The owner is very helpful. This house is perfect for two people. There is a pull out couch in the living area for extra people. The kitchen is equipped nicely.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine R.

8 Sept 2015

Adorable petite maisonnée, proche Giverny

Nous avons passé 3 superbes journées à Vernon, dans cette petite maison située au bout du jardin des propriétaires, des gens charmants, anglophones d'origine mais maîtrisant suffisamment le français pour être pleins de bons conseils! Une entrée indépendante avec places de parkings toujours libres juste en face. Confortable, propre, déco sympa, 4 couchages pour des personnes qui s'entendent bien (2 lits en 140). Région magnifique à découvrir pour ces paysages adorables (Giverny entre autres..) et ses nombreux sites culturels (château de Bizy, château de La Roche-Guyon, et en poussant un peu, les ruines de l'abbaye de Jumièges, magnifique !). Il nous reste encore beaucoup de choses à visiter, nous reviendrions au Lodge avec grand plaisir!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

21 July 2015

Lovely property in a great location

We had 3 lovely days at the lodge. The property is gorgeous and contained everything we needed. Pam and Nigel are great hosts. The location was ideal for a day trip by train to Paris and a visit to Monet's spectacular gardens. We chose to walk to the garden, but there is also a shuttle bus from the station. There is no off-street parking at the lodge, but there was ample free parking nearby.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

18 May 2015

The Gardener's Lodge.

We had a wonderful stay at The The Gardner’s Lodge in Vernon. Nigel and Pam are great and made us feel so welcome. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. It looks just like the pictures. If we are back in this area, we will definitely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

14 May 2015

The Gardener's Lodge

The Gardner’s Lodge worked especially well for us during our 3-week stay. The Lodge was comfortable with a nice patio area between our cottage and an identical cottage facing ours. The appliances were modern and the furnishings worked effectively and tastefully with the design and historical nature of the Lodge. We had everything we needed for our stay. We drove from Paris CDG to Vernon, about a one hour+ drive on a Sunday morning. We easily explored Vernon by foot and took day-trips to visit nearby sites and even further afield places such as Caen, Etretat, Honfleur, the Normandy beaches, Mont-St-Michel, and drove the Route du Cidre. We cooked about two-thirds of our dinners at home using produce/fish/meats/bread purchased at the local markets or at the Wednesday/Saturday markets in Vernon. The owners (Nigel and Pam) were extremely welcoming and helpful with their suggestions for places to visit. We would gladly recommend this place to anyone wanting a similar experience and actually did so to folks we met at the airport on our way back to the U.S.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

1 Nov 2014

A great spot to visit Giverny and explore Normandy

We stayed in the Gardner's Lodge in the fall and used it as a base to visit Giverny and other Normandy sites. It is an easy 45 minute train ride into Paris and the Lodge is just blocks from the train station and the center of Vernon so you can easily walk everywhere. Nigel and Pamela are great hosts with lots of helpful ideas and suggestions. Make sure you check out the Rose bakery in the village center. We would highly recommend this property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D., Canada

26 Oct 2014

Enjoyable and Relaxing stay in France

We quite enjoyed our time at the Gardeners Lodge. It is exactly as described, clean, lovely, and with a short walk to town, Giverny, and up the street to the local market, we spent a lot down time relaxing after long days walking. It's easy to get to and from Paris and a great alternative to staying in a busy city. Thank you!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony & Sarah S.

20 Oct 2014

Tony

What a wonderful place and a terrific relaxing week. The unit is beautiful, very comfortable and makes you feel at home. As with most things the personal relationships make all the difference, and the owners Nigel and Pam are two very kind, helpful and generous people. They made our stay even more enjoyable than we could of expected. They are delightful people and we hope to see them again on another visit to Vernon or if they ever come our way. Pam graciously met us at the train when we arrived in Vernon. She helped us get settled in and also pointed us in the direction of a market and also a place for dinner that first evening. We also ran into her on the train to Paris one day and she graciously gave us a lesson on the Paris bus system. She is just a delight. We also joined them both for a walk thru the Saturday market in Vernon. it is a great market and a must see if you stay here. Vernon itself is a beautiful little town and worth exploring. The town is so centrally located and very easy to get from here to Paris or other locations like Rouen or Normandy. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy the smaller French towns but still easy access to Paris. Delightful place to stay with equally delightful owners

About the host

Hosted by Nigel Wilkie

We are an anglophone(American/Scottish) couple who have lived in France for some 20 years. Over the years we have lovingly renovated a selection of furnished apartments in Paris, Vernon-Giverny (Normandy) and Dinard (Brittany), as well as longer established properties in Notting Hill, London.

The Gardner's Lodge and Coach House are our latest pride and joy.

Our kids are all bilingual and we love Polish sheep dogs...you will surely meet them all !!

Why they chose this property

We bought our 19th century Villa in the town of Vernon near Giverny because it provided an ideal and secure space for our family within commuting distance to Paris where we both work.

The Villa had out-houses at the back of the grounds. They would have been the carriage house/stables 150 years ago and needed renovation or demolition !

We chose the former and have created a lovely property that has a country feel but is close to the amenities of a small market town (25,000 inhabitants).

What makes this property unique

Vernon is a quiet market town with a main line station to Paris. The station (only 2 minutes from the Lodge) is the arrival point for visitors to Giverny, Claude Monet's famous home.

The Lodge and Coach house provide an ideal base to visit the sites of 'Haute-Normandie' and Paris (only 45min away). Vernon itself has a great market every Saturday and we are usually available to show you around if required.

It is also an ideal retreat for an artist or writer looking to spend some creative time in calm but inspirational surroundings.

Visit
- Giverny
- Les Andelys
- Rouen
- Deauville/Trouville
- Paris