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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Saint-Martin-De-Cenilly, Normandie

Hambye Abbey7 min drive
Cornille-Havard Foundry17 min drive
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey61 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)71 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for a week in September. Roger and Mary are considerate hosts. Communication was very good before and at ...

Connie M.

Sep 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Self Contained Gite with lovely country views

La Cure is situated at the end of a 230metre lane off a quiet country road. It is surrounded by farm land containing many mature trees and the 'bocage' or 'banks' surrounding the fields for which this area is famous. It is ideal for a couple wanting to get away from it all and unwind. It is just 10 minutes from the popular market town of Gavray with its supermarket, shops, banks and restaurants. The cathedral town of Coutances and the copperware tourist town of Villedieu les Poeles can be reached in 20 mins. Perfectly situated for days out at the Mont St Michel, St Malo, Bayeux and D-Day Beaches etc.

Property manager

Roger Shipway

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Inform owner when booking

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Saint-Martin-de-Cenilly

Located in Saint-Martin-de-Cenilly, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park and Hauteville-sur-Mer Beach, while Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights. Coutances Botanical Garden and Champrepus Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Saint-Martin-De-Cenilly, Normandie

What's nearby

Hambye Abbey - 7 min drive
Cornille-Havard Foundry - 17 min drive
Champrepus Zoo - 20 min drive
Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach - 31 min drive
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 61 min drive

Getting around

Coutances Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurant du Délice - ‬9 min drive
‪La Baratte - ‬11 min drive
‪L'Apocalypse New - ‬4 min drive
‪Les Gars Melles - ‬5 min drive
‪Le Commerce - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Contained Gite with lovely country views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self Contained Gite with lovely country views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Contained Gite with lovely country views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self Contained Gite with lovely country views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hambye Abbey and within 12 miles (20 km) of Coutances Botanical Garden and Coutances Cathedral. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Cornille-Havard Foundry are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

19 June 2024

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

Great Normandy retreat

Lovely, well equipped property in a peaceful location set back from the road up a lengthy drive. Roger & Mary were the perfect hosts who were friendly & helpful yet inobtrusive. The property is very well located and acted as an excellent base to explore the surrounding area and slightly further, but more than reachable D Day beaches. The gite more than met our needs with both comfort and expectation & our hosts had created a tasteful and really well equipped home with a comfortable bed and excellent range of facilities for those wishing to cater for themselves. This included a picturesque outside seating area and private garden. We would highly recommend a stay at Roger and Mary's property and would not hesitate to book again when visiting the area in the future. Thank you both.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc D.

16 June 2024

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

découvrir la Normandie

Magnifique endroit gite agréable dans les prés et les vaches au calme

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

31 May 2024

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

Lovely Gite

On arrival we were given a lovely friendly welcome. The gite was super and immaculately clean. We had a super time.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

22 Sept 2023

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

Good Stay

We stayed here for a week in September. Roger and Mary are considerate hosts. Communication was very good before and at arrival. The gite is well equipped and a good size. It is in a quiet location in the midst of lovely countryside that is home to picturesque towns and villages. Within striking distance of the coast directly west and north. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veit W.

13 Sept 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

What a place

A lonely place in the middle of green and nature. A spot from where to discover this part of the earth.Trips to the world of gothic abbeys and cathedrals, beaches with great historic importance, beaches to walk along and collect what the waves carried along, water to lie in and watch the sky and the clouds moving on, moving on. And wonderful hosts! A good decision, yes.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2023

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

In the silence that restores

Roger e Mary , persone discrete ed ospitali che ci hanno offerto l’opportunità di godere di questi luoghi, di cui abbiamo apprezzato il silenzio che li circonda, i grandi spazi aperti e verdeggianti delle campagne circostanti e i piccoli paesi con i loro tratti caratteristici, ma soprattutto il silenzio.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

10 Aug 2023

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Arcadia ( in France!)

Wonderful gite with everything you need to live in the French countryside. Totally relaxing with comfy bed and furniture. A great base for both coasts and lovely little French towns with genuinely welcoming locals. Lots of leisurely days out in the local area - but not for party animals! The hosts were so welcoming and kind, we were totally at ease. A masterclass in how to host a gite. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Saskia L.

3 Aug 2023

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

Nice gite

Perfect for our holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pien L.

27 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We voelden ons meteen thuis

Heerlijk rustig. Gite was compleet. Zeer aardige eigenaren

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2023

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

Restful

Absolutely first class gite. So clean and a very restful location. Handy for so many places of interest. Hosts, Roger and Mary very helpful and informative. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and useful. All in all highly recommend this gite.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Graham S.

25 June 2023

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

Lovely

Have already completed this survey, good time, good accommodation, helpful hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

24 June 2023

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

Excellent holiday in Normandy

Lovely upstairs apartment, comfortable and very well equipped, with good parking and outside seating in a separate area of garden. Close to Hambye which is a pleasant village, with one of the best boulangerie / patisseries we've ever come across. Lots of local interest. We recommend the Abbaye de Hambye close by and Coutances and the Mont St Michel not too long drives.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reg F.

20 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful holiday in Normandy

Lovely relaxing holiday great base for sightseeing. Great hosts Roger and Mary always there to help when needed. Reg and Arlene Huddersfield

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berthold S.

12 Aug 2022

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

Schöne Unterkunft einsam gelegen

Alles Prima

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

21 July 2022

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

Short Break in Normandy

Property as described, quiet and relaxing location, not far to travel for coast or towns of interest. Roger and Mary were the perfect hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

13 June 2022

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

Heaven la cure it is all in the name.

If you are wanting a holiday in a wonderful location in a beautiful gite then go no further. Rog and Mary are truly excellent hosts with information and advice before you even set off and while you are there. They are around if you require again for advice and have great knowledge of the area. They made our stay even better with being awesome hosts. We will never forget them and hope to return soon. Marvellous warm and generous couple. Thank you Phil & Cat

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

isabelle b.

28 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Séjour sympathique

Dommage que les propriétaires parlent pas bien le français mais très sympathique.endroit un peut isolé de tout mais reposanty

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion v.

4 Aug 2021

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

Heerlijk verblijf

Zeer gastvrije en warme ontvangst. Ontzettend schone woning met mooi uitzicht over mais velden. Heerlijke rustige omgeving met binnen uur rijden naar d - day stranden en naar mont st Michel en St Malo.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., France

25 July 2021

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

Wonderful well- equipped gite in wonderful Normandy countryside setting.

This is a spotlessly clean well equipped gite which lacks for nothing ! There is a private garden area for guests with furniture & barbecue. Roger & Mary , the owners are kind & helpful but none intrusive. It’s calm & quiet in the countryside but local shops are only a few minutes away. We have stayed in many gites & this is one of the best.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marlène L.

16 July 2021

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

Pour les amoureux de la campagne et du calme

Le logement est en pleine campagne et loin de tout. Néanmoins tres belle région a découvrir. Les propriétaires sont tres sympathiques, accueillants. L'appartement est clair bien décoré et agréable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2021

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

Très bon accueil

Très bien équipé sauf dans la salle de bain pas de chauffage

10/10 Excellent

Michel P.

31 Aug 2020

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Pour un séjour ou tout est au TOP

Des propriétaires chaleureux, une maison très propre au calme de la campagne normande, à proximité des sites touristiques. Un endroit idéal pour passer de bonnes vacances Un grand merci à Roger et Mary

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

27 Aug 2020

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

bon séjour dans la région

Propriété propre, bien équipée, au calme. Bien située pour rayonner dans la région. Propriétaires agréables toujours prêts à renseigner tout en restant très discrets. le seul regret est que l'appartement soit à l'étage.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S., Schwaig

26 Aug 2019

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

A very nice accommodation in a vey quiet location

We really enjoyed our stay with Roger and Mary. We were received very nice and warmhearted. The cosy, comfortable and functional apartment has met our expectations. It was so nice to give us fresh food when we arrived. Thanks again to Roger and Mary for your hospitality . We would love to be your guests again. Sabine and Wolfgang

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

19 Aug 2019

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

A delightful experience

We have just returned from a very lovely week at the appropriately named The Cure. It was just the nicest week in all respects. Mary and Roger are great hosts and keep the place in excellent order. The peace and quiet is amazing. The beaches in the area are quite breath taking. There is more than enough to do within a short drive. The accommodation is amazing. The patio area is great for evening barbecues or just sitting enjoying the sunshine in the comfy loungers. Thank you Mary & Roger (and Nellie the dog) for a brilliant week at your very lovely Gite. A return is very likely.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Roger Shipway

Hi,

My wife, Mary and I, originally from Somerset, have retired to Normandy with our little collie cross, Nellie. We live on site and will be happy to provide as much or as little help as you require. So, if you know France and/or do not require any assistance during your stay we will extend a cheery wave and respect your privacy. If you are new to France or even travelling abroad for the first time we will be happy to provide all the support you need.

Why they chose this property

Prior to settling in Normandy we travelled extensively in Europe for several years in a motorhome. We made many friends and a lot of them had settled in this region of France. When we came to visit them we fell in love with the countryside. It is very similar to our home county of Somerset but much quieter with miles of near empty roads and beaches. We take the dog to the beach nearly every day, where she wears herself out galloping around the dunes and into the surf. The beach and salt marshes also offer bird watching opportunities and a chance to see race horses exercising. The farming of mussels and oysters can be seen from the dunes. With endless beaches and blue sea it is a wonderful place to take a picnic and relax for a few hours.

What makes this property unique

Although we are in a very rural situation, our house has fields on all four sides, you can be in several villages within minutes and a few large towns in 30 minutes, more or less, depending how fast you drive! Due to this rural aspect and lack of nearby lights we have a spectacular view of the sky at night. Bring your binoculars, sit in the garden after dark and be prepared to be amazed by the clear view of millions of stars and constellations.