10/10 Excellent
Celine p.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Jenny est très accueillante
Celine p.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 876 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Le Bô, Normandie
- Via Ferrata de Clecy6 min drive
- Lande Viaduct6 min drive
- Château de la Landelle8 min drive
- Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
+1
1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande
This is a rural location in a small hamlet, ideal for those who want peace and beauty yet with easy access to activities and sightseeing. Just below the house there are walking and cycle trails. The whole property also contains the owner's house, several outbuildings, a garden and two fields where Shetland ponies are grazed. It is all securely enclosed so safe for dogs or children. The cottage itself is traditional, but has all modernised features including electric radiators for controlled heat in every room. Access to the first floor is by a spiral stair so may not be suitable for very elderly or infirm guests. The cottage is rustic in style with beams but the ceilings are high enough for everyone.
There are three bedrooms that sleep 8 people, and the facilities have been renovated
to provide one full bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and toilet, one separate WC with hand basin and an ensuite shower to the main bedroom. So even if you are in a large family or grup of 8, you should never have to wait for the bathroom!
Downstairs the open plan living room/kitchen includes 2 sofas, dining table and chairs and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with gas hob and double electric oven.
The glass doors lead out to a gravelled south facing terrace where guests can dine under a pergola or relax on a sunlounger as you admire the flowers or watch the ponies grazing. A kettle style bbq is provided.q
There is a swing set for younger guests, boules for everyone and a table tennis that can be erected in five minutes. A toddlers' paddling pool is available on request.
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There are three bedrooms that sleep 8 people, and the facilities have been renovated
to provide one full bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and toilet, one separate WC with hand basin and an ensuite shower to the main bedroom. So even if you are in a large family or grup of 8, you should never have to wait for the bathroom!
Downstairs the open plan living room/kitchen includes 2 sofas, dining table and chairs and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with gas hob and double electric oven.
The glass doors lead out to a gravelled south facing terrace where guests can dine under a pergola or relax on a sunlounger as you admire the flowers or watch the ponies grazing. A kettle style bbq is provided.q
There is a swing set for younger guests, boules for everyone and a table tennis that can be erected in five minutes. A toddlers' paddling pool is available on request.
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Property manager
Jenny Ranson
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and highchair. Swings and toddler pool
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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
Le Bo
Located in Le Bo, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Via Ferrata de Clecy and Lac de Rabodanges, while Le Royal Cinema and Charles Leandre Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Clecy Miniature Railway and Clécy Tubing. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Le Bô, Normandie
What's nearby
- Via Ferrata de Clecy - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Clecy Miniature Railway - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
- Lande Viaduct - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Château de la Landelle - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
- Clecy Golf - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Aux Rochers Restaurant - 6 min drive
- La Gavotine - 6 min drive
- L'Océane - 10 min drive
- Café Brocante - 4 min drive
- Logis Hôtel le Relais de la Poste Rest. le Fil du Temps - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Reginald G.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
vacances ressourçantes
Reginald G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chloé D.
2 Dec 2024
Chloé D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
John F.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spot in a Cozy Hamlet!
John F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
christelle h.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
christelle h.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha T.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swiss Normandy
Samantha T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia K.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Astrid B.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch
Astrid B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathanaëlle A.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et reposant
Nathanaëlle A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
daniel d.
6 July 2024
Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Manque de signalisation pour trouver le gite
daniel d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
JOURNOUD J.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances réussies
JOURNOUD J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
philippe E.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour en Normandie
philippe E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
juie m.
26 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accueil parfait!
juie m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jens T.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in outstandingly beautiful surroundings
Jens T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma T.
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday in Suisse Normandie
Emma T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan D.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jonathan D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marlies L.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifull place to stay
Marlies L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
angelique p.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A break
angelique p.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Catherine B.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gîte très isolé
Catherine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Aurélie C.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Visite Clecy
Aurélie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Olivier N., Lyon, France
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un très agréable séjour
Olivier N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
ANNIE P.
9 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Gîte insolite en Suisse Normande
ANNIE P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
lucie R.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sympa
lucie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Franck C.
21 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent emplacement pour randonnée
Franck C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jenny Ranson
I retired 8 years ago after thirty years in media as a TV journalist, video producer and university lecturer. I was privileged to work in Bosnia for almost ten years, helping reconstruct their TV system after the war. I spent three of those years as Chief Executive of the first postwar national TV network in the country.
Now I love the peace and quiet of the Normandy countryside, occupying myself looking after my animals (ponies and cats) and spending time with the good friends I have made here. I also volunteer at the local cat shelter. The gite gives me a steady stream of new friends, some of whom have made return visits.
I enjoy my flower and vegetable gardens and guests last year benefited from good crops of beans, courgettes and strawberries! And there is lots of fruit to share
Now I love the peace and quiet of the Normandy countryside, occupying myself looking after my animals (ponies and cats) and spending time with the good friends I have made here. I also volunteer at the local cat shelter. The gite gives me a steady stream of new friends, some of whom have made return visits.
I enjoy my flower and vegetable gardens and guests last year benefited from good crops of beans, courgettes and strawberries! And there is lots of fruit to share
Why they chose this property
It was always my dream to live in France - I fell in love with the country and culture when I was fifteen. And I also loved the Bosnian mountains and rivers when I was working there. This part of Normandy is as close as I could get to finding that here. I have space and safety for my cats and ponies, far from any main road but only five minutes from the shops and bars of Clecy. The house is surrounded by fields and forest, with a small lane giving access to the hamlet, which only has eight houses. At the same time, I am only thirty five minutes from Caen, which has all the delights and amenities of a big city, and fifty minutes from the ferry port of Ouistreham, so there is no long drive this side of the Channel. Paris is only two hours away by train.
What makes this property unique
When I first came here, I lived in what is now the rental cottage for a year while I did up the adjacent barn, and then switched so that the cottage is now for rent and I live next door. The cottage still has all the conveniences and equipment that anyone could need - I lived in it and I know.
The house is at the top of the hamlet, so has the best views over the valley. It is south facing and enjoys sun all day long, though there is shade in the garden. There is no through traffic and only the singing of the birds and the frogs to wake you up in the morning!
Children love the ponies, swing set and paddling pool. There is plenty of room to play football or boules, and many wonderful walks that start from the house, over hills and through the forest.
The house is at the top of the hamlet, so has the best views over the valley. It is south facing and enjoys sun all day long, though there is shade in the garden. There is no through traffic and only the singing of the birds and the frogs to wake you up in the morning!
Children love the ponies, swing set and paddling pool. There is plenty of room to play football or boules, and many wonderful walks that start from the house, over hills and through the forest.
Languages:
English, French
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