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Ground-floor bedroom (king-size bed 160X200)

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Aclou, Normandie

Bec-Hellouin Abbey11 min drive
Golf du Champ de Bataille15 min drive
Chateau du Champ de Bataille16 min drive
Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley)66 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Maddie (the owner)was there if required and very helpful. Well equipped and quiet place to stay. If you have children th...

John H.

Sep 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ground-floor ensuite room

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs double room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs twin room

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Clean, Comfy Cottage. Suitable for 2-4 guests. Family-friendly. LA MAISMENT.

La MAISMENT is a Normandy-style cottage providing comfortable, clean, homely accommodation. We have tried to create a holiday home that we would like to find when travelling as a couple (all the home-to-home comforts including free wifi) or when we travelled with our children when they were young (without having to fill the car with children's equipment). It is extremely child-friendly: Spacious mezzanine bedroom/playroom and a well-equipped play area outside in an enclosed garden. Lots of baby/toddlers' equipment : 2 cots, 2 high chairs, baby's bath, potty, children's cutlery and plates/dishes, stairgate, bed rails, etc + plenty of toys, books, DVDs + games. The main bedroom is on the ground floor next to the bathroom. It has a king-size bed (160 X 200) with 2 good quality mattresses and a cot. There are 2 bedrooms on the mezzanine, one with a double bed, the other with 2 singles and also a cot. The bathroom has a large shower, double washbasins and a towel dryer. The kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, large fridge-freezer, micro wave oven, electric oven with a vitro-ceramic hob, kettle, toaster, coffee machine etc. The living area has a comfortable 3-seater sofa and armchair, a large flat-screen TV and DVD player. Outside on the patio there's garden furniture (table + chairs + sunshade + barbecue) for al fresco dining and sun-loungers for relaxing in the garden. There's a playhouse for children as well as swings and a slide. Not forgetting the hens' park - a big hit with children who enjoy feeding them food scraps and being rewarded with fresh eggs :-)
There are 2 swimming pools, both a 15-minute drive.
Ideal for sightseeing: Honfleur + Deauville on the coast 1-hour away, the D-day beaches slightly further. Cerza Wildlife Park a 45-minute drive. Monet's house + gardens about 1 hour away. Several local chateaux (4 within a 20-minute drive) one with an 18-hole golf course. For sport-lovers: cycling, canoeing, kayaking, wind-surfing, fishing, golf, tennis, horse-riding and swimming. Or just relax in the garden or down at the sandy, lakeside beach in Brionne. Stroll in the local shops, mingle with the population, and practise your French! Walk in the countryside, grab a bargain at a Brocante/Foire à Tout (Street Fair), play French boules with the locals, or just sip a glass of wine on a terrace café as you watch the world go by.
Second holiday home available : Le Batison sleeps 6.

Property manager

Maddie

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 cots, 2 high chairs, stairgate, cutlery etc

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

For the comfort of all, animals are not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

An ashtray is provided for use on the patio.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aclou

Located in Aclou, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Bec-Hellouin Abbey and Chateau du Champ de Bataille are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf du Champ de Bataille and Barriere Deauville Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Aclou, Normandie

What's nearby

Bec-Hellouin Abbey - 11 min drive
Golf du Champ de Bataille - 15 min drive
Chateau du Champ de Bataille - 16 min drive
Beaumesnil Castle - 24 min drive
Parc Zoologique Cerza - 30 min drive

Getting around

Brionne Station - 13 min drive
Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Salon de Thé les Divinithés - ‬10 min drive
‪Pizzeria le Pepino - ‬12 min drive
‪Auberge de la Vallée - ‬3 min drive
‪Auberge de la Vallée - ‬3 min drive
‪Café des Sports - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean, Comfy Cottage. Suitable for 2-4 guests. Family-friendly. LA MAISMENT. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clean, Comfy Cottage. Suitable for 2-4 guests. Family-friendly. LA MAISMENT.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean, Comfy Cottage. Suitable for 2-4 guests. Family-friendly. LA MAISMENT.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clean, Comfy Cottage. Suitable for 2-4 guests. Family-friendly. LA MAISMENT. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Bec-Hellouin Abbey, Golf du Champ de Bataille and Chateau du Champ de Bataille. Beaumesnil Castle and Boucles de la Seine Natural Regional Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John H.

10 Sept 2023

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Brilliant accomodation

Maddie (the owner)was there if required and very helpful. Well equipped and quiet place to stay. If you have children there is a vast amount od toys and a toy shed. There are chickens at the end of the garden and love to be fed any scraps you have left. The garden is well kept and very pleasant. I give it 5 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ad V.

28 May 2023

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Pleasant stay

Pleasant little house comprising 2 appartements. Sufficient privacy. Very pleasant landlady who was very helpful to solve unexpected problem.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judith F.

9 Oct 2022

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Cycling around Aclou

A comfortable property, with privacy .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

25 Sept 2022

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Ideal for two people

A comfortable property for two guests. Quite a rural area, very quiet, with some lovely villages and chateaux to explore.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Van Aerde R.

24 Aug 2022

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Nette woning, te klein voor het aangegeven aantal personen

Het vakantiehuisje is knus en netjes. Alle dagelijkse broodnodige benodigdheden staan ter beschikking. Allerlei speelgoed, spelletjes enzovoort staan uitnodigend in functie van het kind. Als ik dan èèn opmerking mag maken, de mezzanine lijkt me enkel geschikt voor kleine - en of opgroeiende kinderen. Het huisje wordt aangeboden met drie slaapkamers, wat overdreven lijkt Dit mag anders omschreven worden. Men zou meteen denken aan zes volwassen personen, maar vergis u niet! Daarvoor is de ruimte veel te klein en onpraktisch. Gelukkig waren wij met vier en dat lukte net.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stewart W.

15 Aug 2022

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Smallish cottage with heart off gold.

With great out side garden space, really great fun for small children. Enjoyed this location. And our warm host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

francis c.

9 Aug 2022

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Très bonne

Très bonne semaine dans une location sympathique et calme

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva-Maria G.

2 Aug 2022

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Liebevoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus

Sehr kinderfreundliches Ferienhaus in ländlicher Gegend mit vielen Ausflugszielen in der Nähe. Hilfsbereite Vermieterin. Haus selbst ist grosszügig ausgestattet und beinhaltet viele Spielmöglichkeiten für die Kinder.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Habitat

Suite à la canicule nous n'avons pas pu utiliser les deux couchages de l'étage : Température excessive et absence de toutes fenêtres ouvrant sur l'extérieur (non précisé sur annonce) en conséquence avons dû déménager tous les soirs pour couchage au sol pour deux personnes dans le salon .

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sanderson C.

1 July 2022

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Peaceful place in good location to explore Normand,

Just right for couple or small family. Plenty to see and do in the area for all tastes.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine G.

28 Aug 2021

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repos

Vacances reposantes, site très calme . On est bien accueilli et on a apprécie la maison bien équipée. Nous sommes très contents.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

12 Aug 2021

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Agréable séjour

Très bel accueil Maison très propre Tout est parfait pour les parents et enfants dans la maison et le jardin Au top merci Maddie !

10/10 Excellent

Viviane S.

17 July 2021

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Très bon séjour tout le matériel bébé à disposition jardin et cabane au top l'idéal pour les enfants

Très bon séjour, tout y est, très adapté pour les enfants. Petit bémol, l'insonorisation dans la maison, le parquet craque énormément et dans la maison voisine. Par contre un accueil irréprochable, des hôtes très à l'écoute et très attentionnés!!! Le top!! Jardin très bien et dispose de tous les équipements pour petits et grands. Une maison idéale pour y passer d'agréables vacances. Merci

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie D.

25 Mar 2021

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Très bien

Nous avons aimé la maison et tous les aménagements pour les enfants

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

7 Oct 2020

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Aclou

Très bien accueillis maison très bien équiper merci

10/10 Excellent

Hetty v.

14 Sept 2020

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Perfect for a holiday with small children

Like many reviews stated, this house is perfect for a stay with young children. Everything you need is there: children's cutlery, cots, changing mat, baby bath, high chair and many many many toys. Whenever we left my son kept asking: when will we return, I want to play there! Ideal to have a washing machine and dish washer as well. There is a lot to do in the area, so you won't be bored a bit. Small things for improvement: safety 'gate' downstairs as well (there is one upstairs) so children won't climb the stairs by themselves. The fence is placed for privacy (so we think) however this blocks the view from the house at the garden, so it makes it a bit harder to watch your children. There are so many plates, cups and glasses that you could use a different one every day and still be eating from a new plate after a week. This does mean that there is hardly room to store your groceries. If you want a holiday with very small children where you can sit back, relax on your sun chair and have them play in the garden: simply book it! Be aware this is one holiday home, connected to another one in the same building with an openly connected garden. No problem for us. You can hear the neighbors through the walls as well as people walking upstairs in the mezzanine in your own home. Maddy is an absolutely lovely host. Ready to help you in whatever way, very quickly responding and she wrote a nice guest guide to help you to find your way. We would definetely return.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Karin A.

25 Aug 2020

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Geweldige vakantie

We hebben, ondanks COVID 19, een geweldige vakantie gehad. Het is een compleet huisje waar niets ontbrak. Zelfs over de extra loge werd niet moeilijk gedaan. Het enige wat ons een beetje tegenviel, mede omdat het niet duidelijk uit de omschrijving bleek, was dat het twee huizen in een tuin waren. Het heeft geen problemen gegeven, maar het was fijn om dit van te voren te weten. Verder is Maddie een geweldige gastvrouw die het begin van de vakantie perfect verzorgd met een startpakket voor het ontbijt de volgende dag. En natuurlijk niet te vergeten de verse eitjes, tomaten en komkommers. Al met al een aanrader en wie weet nog eens voor ons als weer naar Normandië gaan.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Griet D., regio Gent

15 Aug 2020

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Relaxing in a calm and peacefull home

We had a wonderfull stay at Aclou in a calm environment. The house had everything you needed. The kids loved the garden and all the toys. They also loved feeding the chickens. Maddie was very kind and we were thankfull for the eggs and vegetables she gave us. For us it's a place to come back to.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Viktor B.

11 Aug 2020

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Excellent Accueil - parfait pour les enfants

La maison est adorable, l'accueil de Maddie très sympathique. Elle a été parfaitement disponible. La maison est excellemment équipée en termes de matériels pour enfants (deux lits bébés, deux lits enfants). Malheureusement une des pièces était indisponibles à cause du Covid (rotation des jouets d'une semaine sur l'autre), ce qui est tout à l'honneur de Maddie.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Guillaume B.

12 Feb 2020

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Très bon séjour en famille

Nous avons passé une semaine de repos en famille très agréable. La maison est relativement petite mais confortable, propre et l'accueil de Maddie est excellent. Rien ne manque pour une famille avec un bébé de 8 mois et enfant de 7 ans. Nous avons apprécié la proximité des poules (même si en cette saison, elles ne pondent pas... ce que j'ignorais). Nous avons joué au croquet comme dans Alice au pays des merveilles et avons essayé de tenir sur les échasses. Un jeu de boules "adulte" serait bienvenu. La maison est bien située pour le ravitaillement (en voiture) mais l'endroit manque de sentiers pour se promener... nous avons trouver un seul chemin accessible à pied après 15 mm de marche sur une petite route et il faut prendre la voiture pour rejoindre le GR 224. Bon, c'est vrai qu'en été on peut s'en doute se satisfaire du jardin, mais en hiver en Normandie nous aimons marcher... Merci à Maddie pour son accueil et sa jolie maison.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Laura S.

19 Aug 2019

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Great house for kids

Really enjoyed our stay. Lots of toys for the kids, really enjoyed the fresh veg and eggs and feeding the chickens, and Maddie was lovely. 2 bedrooms are on a mezzanine level with a balcony down to the ground floor. Worked out fine for the kids but would have liked to have known before booking

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARILYNE M.

9 Aug 2019

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Petite maison au calme

Très bon accueil de Maddie et c'est agréable d'avoir le 1er petit déjeuner d'offert. Très bon séjour au calme. La maison était très bien et fonctionnelle. Jardin agréable et les jumeaux et le papa on apprécié de nourrir les poules tous les jours.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

19 July 2019

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A lovely Gite and location for a family holiday

We had a wonderful break at la Maisment. Our two young daughters (4 and 1) loved the toys in the house and in the garden. They also adored the chickens and spotting fish and frogs in the pond. The location is fantastic - in a quiet village, if you just want to relax at home, but with plenty of things to see nearby and close to a town for supermarkets and other amenities. The children loved swimming in the lake in Brionne. We also visited Chateaus, Moulin Amour (30 mins drive away) and local markets. Maddie was a fantastic host, great communication and ensured we had everything we needed. It is well equipped for young children (cot, high chair, potty, baby bath, toys, books). Other reviews have commented on the children’s bedroom being on the mezzanine and so open to downstairs - we didn’t find this a problem as we sat outside on the patio area in the evening while the children went to sleep. The children loved their bedroom/playroom. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexandre m.

4 July 2019

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Très bien

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

26 June 2019

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Very restful place, even with a toddler!

Really lovely place to stay with an 18 month child, very well kitted out. She would have quite happily played in the garden with all the toys and watched the chickens all day every day! Lots to explore without needing to travel very far. Very peaceful place to stay, we thoroughly enjoy our visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maddie

I fell in love with France as a teenager on a school trip to Dordogne. The following year I came to Normandy on a school exchange trip (my penfriend lived near Brionne) and when I left school I just came over here to improve my French and enjoy life. Over 40 years later I'm still here !
I have done various jobs during my time here but I have been teaching English to adults, since 1991, part-time now that I also have my holiday homes to look after.

Why they chose this property

I have lived in the Brionne area for over 40 years since I left the UK and just love the laid back way of life here in Normandy. There's so much space, too, with fields and forests all around, and the people are very friendly, on the whole.
When I met and married a French man over 25 years ago I knew I'd made my mind up to stay here for good. We built the holiday homes, hoping to provide comfortable, clean places to stay - just what we would have liked to find when we travelled with our two young children. They are equipped with cots, high chairs, stair gates, etc and many toys and games inside and out (swings + playhouse).
I live in the village should you need any advice/help during your stay but I respect guests' privacy at all times.

What makes this property unique

Here in the village, it's very quiet and peaceful, but a five-minute drive takes you into Brionne where there are 2 supermarkets, lots of small shops, a twice-weekly market and several bars and restaurants. Not to mention the Outdoor Leisure Centre (Base de Loisirs) at the lake with its sandy beach, children's play area, barbecues, peddle boats, canoes and mini-golf course.
Honfleur + Deauville are just an hour's drive as is Monet's Garden and Cerza - a great wildlife park. There are several chateaux within a 20-minute drive, one with an 18-hole golf course. The landing beaches are about a one and a half hour-drive as is Paris, or just one hour by train. However you'll find plenty of interesting towns and villages a lot closer to home.