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Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.

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Front entrance to the cottage. Car parking to the right infront of garage
Entrance into front courtyard. Car parking infront of garage.
Exterior
Breakfast outside in the sunshine in May.
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Pernelle, Normandie
  • Barfleur Tourism Office
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tatihou Island Maritime Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tatihou Fort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cherbourg (CER-Maupertus)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.

Are you looking for a quiet country cottage for a holiday near the sea with young children or on your own? What about discovering the Val de Saire in the Cotentin where you will find activities and enjoyment for all ages and tastes.
Our little semi-detached cottage, part of an old stone building recently renovated, is fresh and modern inside and very comfortable. It is set in a small valley surrounded by farms and country tracks for easy walking. Children are safe and guests have access to 50sq.m. part of an English style garden looking over the owners' private part, entirely enviromentaly friendly This enables visitors to enjoy a lovely garden surrounded by fields with cows and sheep as neighbours. Garden furniture and a barbeque are supplied.
The cottage has a 23sq.m sitting room including a very well equiped kitchen and dining area. Two small bedrooms, shower room and separate WC leading onto a large light landing. The cottage faces east-west and the garden at the back is well protected.
There are plenty of sporting activities, walking, riding, sailing,swimming, windsurfing, fishing. Children enjoy climbing the lighthouse, animal park, rock fishing for shrimps, cockles and mussels, beaches, Cité de la Mer. There is a buzzing fishing port and marina in St Vaast La Hougue 4 km away, and Barfleur with its unique tidal harbour only 10km away. The cottage is 35 minutes drive from the ferry port in Cherbourg and 1 hour 15 minutes from Caen. It is within easy driving distance from the DDay landing beaches, Mont St. Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry amongst many other interesting sites.
The nearest town, Quettehou, is 5 minutes drive away and visitors will find a big supermarket as well as local shops and a weekly market.

Property manager

Caroline da Costa

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Les enfants sont bienvenus.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Il y a quelques règles à suivre. 50€ de ménage.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 503950095659

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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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Pernelle

Located in La Pernelle, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Fontenay-sur-Mer Golf and Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Baie de la Seine and Plage de la Sambière. Travelling with kids? Consider Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Fun Box. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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La Pernelle, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Barfleur Tourism Office - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Tour Vauban de La Hougue - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tatihou Island Maritime Museum - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Tatihou Fort - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Utah Beach - 41 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherbourg Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Marée - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Debarcadere - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Bohème - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Chasse Marée - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Baie de la Seine, Tatihou Island Maritime Museum, and Plage de la Sambière. Bois de Videcosville and Tour Vauban de La Hougue are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Maison bien situé afin de visiter
Beaucoup de visites
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herzlichkeit und Entspannung pur
Vom Empfang bis zur Abreise fühlten wir uns gut aufgehoben. Begonnen mit einem herzlichen Empfang, über das liebevoll eingerichtete Haus, den wundervollen Garten bis zu den - nicht selbstverständlichen - Kleinigkeiten wie kleine Blumensträuße und Gemüse, die wir ab und zu vor der Haustür fanden, bis hin zu den netten Gesprächen mit unseren Gastgebern war alles perfekt. Die Unterkunft ist nicht nur für Hundebesitzer ein Traum. Wir haben uns bewusst für die Lage abseits vom Trubel entschieden; mit dem Auto war alles, was man brauchte in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Ein zweiter Aufenthalt ist auf keinen Fall ausgeschlossen, sondern sehr wahrscheinlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour à Joulines
Un gîte a recommander !!! Des hôtes très accueillants et sympathiques .De plus le jardin à l'anglaise du gîte est magnifique, plein d'odeurs et de variétés florales. Les hôtes partagent leurs légumes et fleurs !!! Joulines est un endroit calme, verdoyant, vallonné propice aux ballades, et proche de la mer. C'est un pied à terre pour visiter les lieux mémoriels du Débarquement par exemple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect summer holiday
This is a place where we immediately felt at home. Caroline and Georges are lovely hosts who made sure that we felt comfortable at all times. The house provides everything we needed as a family. We loved the great garden and the quietness of nature. There are so many things and places to explore on the Cotentin that we have to come again. Spending time here means to dive into the Normandie.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TRES BIEN
Hôtes très accueillants et discrets, gîte très simple et complet, pas de superflu, superbe jardin, séjour très agréable bien au calme dans une nature flamboyante.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne Zeit
Das Haus liegt ein wenig versteckt, aber in sehr schönen abgeschiedenen Lage bei einem traumhaften Garten. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und bemüht alles zum besten zu richten. Bäcker und Supermarkt sind mit dem Auto in 10 Minuten erreichbar, der nächste Strand in 15 Minuten. Barfleur 15 Autominuten entfernt ist ein Traum....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöner Urlaub in einem französischen Cottage
Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Urlaub bei Caroline und George. Beide sind aufmerksame und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, mit vielen guten Tips und Vorschlägen! Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt und wären so gerne noch länger als drei Wochen geblieben. La Pernelle ist ein schöner, kleiner Ort mit viel Natur, tollen Stränden und netten Leuten. Wir kommen unbedingt wieder!
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte enchanteur
Magie et poésie sont les premiers mots qui viennent à l'esprit pour définir ce lieu de quiétude et de beauté. Un jardin anglais au charme infini ajoute une valeur inestimable à cette demeure de charme si proche de sites sublimes. Les hôtes sont d'une exquise gentillesse. Le paradis existe dans le Cotentin !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jutta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
…wunderschönes Cottage
Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und waren von Anfang an bemüht, dass wir das Cottage auch direkt finden, denn via Navi nicht machbar. Natur pur, toller Garten (den wir aufgrund der Jahreszeit und des Regens leider nicht nutzen konnten), es gibt jede Menge Bücher, aber auch Spiele, die einen Regentag verschönen können. Wir haben uns gut erholt und auch viel Sehenswertes mit nach Hause genommen. Die kleinen Küstenorte sind sehr schön für Ausflüge (Barfleur als Beispiel), der Aussichtspunkt in La Pernelle bietet bei tollem Wetter ein tolles Panorama - Kartenmaterial und Tipps aus den Handbüchern der Vermieter bereichern den Aufenthalt. Fangfrischen Fisch kann man in kleinen Restaurants genießen. Der D-Day (Utah-Beach, La Batterie in Azeville und Crisbecq etc.) ist natürlich sehr präsent und stimmt nachdenklich.. Auf dem Heimweg haben wir das Gräberfeld des Soldatenfriedhofes in Orglandes besucht…
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

bart k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Gîte très confortable et très bien équipé. Nous avons passé un très beau séjour en Cotentin. Les propriétaires sont très chaleureux. Merci Caroline et Georges ! Nathalie et Bart
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic week away in Normandy, wonderful hosts, dream cottage, everything we could have wanted.
An absolutely superb destination for a family holiday. The cottage was perfect , it was beautifully presented, light and more spacious than expected. I like to cook and can honestly say that the kitchen was very well equipped to make delicious meals from the superb local markets. Plenty of local beaches and harbours to visit and the kindest most pleasant hosts …a perfect week .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un bonheur de parfum de jardin et d’embruns maritimes
Nous souhaitons exprimer notre sincère satisfaction à mr et mme Dacosta pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur charmante demeure,leur jardin aux mille parfums et la douceur de nos échanges…. Nous avons déjà réservé pour le futur 🙂🙂🙂merci vraiment. Joane et Suzanne
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage,Garten(!),Gastgeber(!),Gegend: alles perfekt
Waren in jeder Beziehung rundum begeistert. Absolut nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeber mit jeder Menge fundierter Urlaubstips, ein phantastischer Garten in einer abwechslungsreichen und lieblichen ländlichen Landschaft in Meeresnähe, sehr geschmackvoll und funktional eingerichtetes Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accueillant et reposant
Jolie maison, bien située, au calme. Propriétaires chaleureux. J'y reviendrai sans hésitation si l'occasion se présente.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Super sejour!!!!!!!
On a veccu de belles vacances qui ont commencé par l'accueil chaleureux de Caroline et Georges. Nous avons pu demander et recevoir des informations et des connaissances privilégiées à tout moment. La maison était belle, propre et bien tenue. Un rêve pour les propriétaires de chiens. Nous recommanderions le gîte à tout moment et serions ravis de revenir. Un grand merci et meilleures salutations j'espère vous revoir bientôt Frank & Moni
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Martina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Traditionelle Ferienwohnung in der Normandie
Die Wohnung war einfach, aber sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, das Bad leider so klein, dass man es mir einzeln betreten konnte und sich darin aufgrund des fehlenden Platzes nicht föhnen konnte. Insgesamt war es eine saubere und gemütliche Wohnung mit sehr zuvorkommenden Gastgebern, die nebenan wohnen. Wir würden trotz der kleinen Wohnfläche wieder hinfahren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Très bon accueil dans ce gîte confortable et plein de charme, avec un magnifique jardin. Semaine superbe, et un grand merci à Caroline et Georges pour leur gentillesse et leur générosité.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alizée B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe et reposant!
Merci à Caroline et son mari pour ce beau séjour dans un endroit charmant. La maison est confortable et très jolie. Le jardin et la proximité d’une ferme ont fait la joie des enfants ainsi que les plages très proches. L’accueil et les échanges ont été très chaleureux malgré la période covid! Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

gladys m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour dépaysant et sympathique...
Très bon accueil de Caroline et Georges toujours plein d'attentions pour leurs hôtes. La maison style cottage anglais ainsi que le jardin sont très agréables, on s'y sent bien après les balades sur la côte ou dans les beaux villages. Région chargée d'histoire et de manoirs et jardins qui étaient malheureusement fermés. Nous reviendrons donc !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour très agréable !
Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable dans cette maison absolument charmante où nous avons été très gentiment accueillis ! Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location au top
Caroline et son mari sont des propriétaires très gentils et accueillants, la propreté de cette location est appréciable aussi.

10/10 Excellent

mireille b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Joli gîte confortable, très calme et fleuri en pleine campagne.Facile d'accès aux plages et lieux touristiques et historiques.Bel accueil de Monsieur et Madame Da Costa avec artichauts du jardin,brioche,confiture et ravissants petits bouquets.Nous le recommanderons aux amis.

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmante maison
La maison est charmante et le jardin magnifique. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et sympathiques. Il y a de belles balades à faire au départ de Joulines et les plages de Réville et des environs sont très belles. Bref un petit coin de paradis...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Cottage in Strandnähe
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in diesem Cottage inmitten der Natur der Normandie. Die weitläufigen Felder sowie der Garten direkt am Haus waren ideal für uns und unseren Hund. Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und alles sehr sauber. Wir wurden von den lieben Gastgebern mit Wein und frischem Brot empfangen und konnten in der super ausgestatteten Küche die frischen Produkte vom Markt in Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue zubereiten. Die Besitzer sind sehr hundefreundlich und die Kommunikation in Englisch war top! Die Umgebung bietet auch im Winter viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten, es gibt sowohl Sandstrände als auch steile Küsten. Uns hat es insgesamt sehr gut gefallen, wir würden gern wiederkommen!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

CELINE T., Le Touquet

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons adoré le secteur et le logement
Secteur magnifique pour les balades.la vue est splendide .le logement est très bien conçu et le jardin a fait le bonheur de nos enfants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Caroline da Costa

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I am English and my husband is French. The cottage that we let is part of our old stone Normandy house where we have lived for nearly 25 years. Georges is now retired from a long teaching career as a French language teacher abroad and as a primary school teacher in Normandy. I have always worked with textiles and have taught patchwork and quilting classes as well as creative textiles. We both enjoy time working on our creative projects - Georges being a water-colour painter.
I love my garden where I work on a regular basis. The vegetable garden supplies us with organic produce which I am willing to share with our guests when possible. The garden is totally chemical free.
We walk on a daily basis in the different country tracks which surround our house and criss-cross the whole valley. There is a wonderful coast-line with long sandy beaches, broken from time to time with rocks and rock pools.
The excellent local sea food (oysters, fish, shell-fish etc) as well as local meat and fruit and vegetables give us a varied and healthy diet easily sourced and a well-equipped kitchen enables guests to return from the market and prepare delicious meals and, in the summer time, eat outside.

Why they chose this property

We came to live in Normandy and found our house in what we consider an ideal spot, when Georges obtained a post as a primary school teacher in Quettehou, the nearby town. We were very taken with the countryside around the house as it has not been spoiled. Small fields with hedges, pasture for sheep and cows and horses, plenty of bird and animal life. The sea is only a few kilometers away and the long coast line running round the peninsular gives us varied and beautiful walks and places to swim or fish. We did not hesitate to settle in the little hamlet of Joulines with its 2 farms and a handful of houses. It remains a quiet place and young families have settled here for the quality of life it brings. We wake to birdsong or the sound of the sheep or the cows. Our garden is a haven for animals and birds as we do not use pesticides or herbicides.
At the same time we are only 5 minutes away from Quettehou in the car. There you can find a big supermarket, a market on Tuesday, a butcher, 2 bakers, chemist, post office, bank etc.
The little sea-port of St Vaast la Hougue is 10 minutes away and there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy and fish to be bought on the quayside. A little further north there are some wonderful beaches ideal for families with small children or for long walks with a dog.

What makes this property unique

Many of our guests have the feeling of "coming home" when they return from a day out. The cottage is decorated very simply. The inside is plaisant as well as comfortable and is not pretentious. Both of us are interested in cooking so we have provided a good basic equipment to enable guests to prepare their meals, as well as a micro-wave oven for those who are having a rest from cooking!
There is plenty of space to store clothes and suitcases etc. The cottage is functional and easy to keep clean.
Outside the back door guests will find a sheltered spot to sit or eat in. It is possible to limit the access so that parents can look over into our part of the garden but contain their children within the cottage's private area.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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