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| NORMANDY MANOIR |
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| Reference: |
FB-1401 |
| Region: |
Normandy |
| Location: |
In the village of Douvres la Delivrande. Minutes from the D-Day Beaches, and between Caen and Bayeux. |
| Nearest Town: |
10 minutes to Bayeux. Caen - 7 miles.
25 min. to Deauville.
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| Department: |
14-Calvados * 14-Calvados |
| Features: |
This beautiful manor house & guest house are located in Douvres-la-Delivrande, a charming, lively village in Normandy. The manor house has been painstakingly restored and is surrounded by a large garden - ideal for sitting outside and enjoying long meals on sunny days. Its village location means you can walk to the local baker, the weekly local market in the church square, the patisserie, greengrocer, butcher etc – all part of the charm of staying in France. It is an excellent base for exploring Normandy, one of the unspoiled regions of France. |
Occupancy:
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Accommodates 10 guests |
Bedrooms:
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This property has 5 bedrooms |
Bedroom Info:
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King, twin, 3 doubles plus 2 bdrm guest cottage |
Bathrooms:
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This property has 4 bathrooms |
| Description: |
The manor house has 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and can sleep up to ten guests. In addition, there is a 2 bedroom guest cottage which is also available for rent (see listing FB-1401). These buildings are surrounded by a large and quiet private garden. A caretaker lives in a private house on the property and is available for assistance. The caretaker can also provide meals or additional housekeeping on request & additional cost.
Enter the manor house from a the courtyard and path through the garden to the entry hall. This is a large, sunny room with marble floors and touches of red. There is a large, comfortable beige sofa and two mahogany banquettes to make a comfortable, welcoming lounge. Guests enjoy lounging in this room or on the comfortable chaises lounges in the garden at the end of a long day.
The large dining room with antique fireplace is on your right, decorated in French country style. The antique trestle table can seat up to ten and gives the room a warm ambiance, for lively meals together during your stay.
Next to the dining room you will find the large kitchen with all the modern appliances needed to cook a gourmet feast with the fabulous food available at the local shops and weekly open market. This is a sunny room with an antique wooden table that seats 8 - great for preparing meals and conversation. The kitchen has doors which open directly onto the garden and a large table and umbrella are available so that you can eat outside on sunny days.
The sunny conservatory is next after the kitchen. This beautiful room has a table which expands to seat ten, delightful for entertaining. It opens onto the garden where there is a second picnic table for outdoor dining.
From the entrance hall, walk up the staircase to the first floor. The long living room is straight ahead. This room has enormous windows which overlook the garden and let in the sunshine. There is comfortable seating at one end of the room, with a daybed, empire style sofa and armchairs. On the opposite end, there is a beautiful original fireplace, tea table, and chairs set for tea. The walls are painted in trompe l‚Äô?ìil to resemble pale wood, contrasting with the red upholstery. This room has a stereo.
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Accommodations:
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On your right is the master bedroom with en suite dressing room and bathroom. The room has a king-sized bed and lost of closets. There is a TV with satellite reception for CNN, CNBC, BBC etc. Also a dvd player to enjoy while relaxing.
The master bathroom is gorgeous: tiled in pale and dark marble, with a sunken bathtub, enormous shower, toilet and double sinks. You won’t want to leave!
Continue to the second floor to find Bedroom 2 with ensuite bathroom on the far right. The bedroom has 2 single beds which can be made up together or separately. This is a pretty room, with beige toile de jouy bedspread and an antique fireplace (as do all the bedrooms). This bedroom also has an expansive view over the gardens. The ensuite bathroom is tiled in white and terra cotta colors and features bathtub, sink and toilet.
Bedroom 3 is next, with a double bed and a large window overlooking the garden. There is a connecting bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
Bedroom 4 has a double bed and is decorated in pale beiges. It connects to the bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
Bedroom 5 is on the far left end of the hallway, with large windows and double bed. The en suite bathroom is tiled in white with a pale blue frieze and has a shower, sink and toilet. |
| Exterior: |
Beautiful grounds and garden surround the manoir and guest house.
The Guest Cottage sleeps 5 or 6 and is available separately. It is a charming cottage is an ancient stone building which has been painstakingly remodeled and beautifully decorated. It has a spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located near the main house, with the entrance from the garden. |
Equipment:
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Washer, dryer, microwave, oven, toaster, coffeepot, telephone, . new surround sound TV system TV with CNN and other English news channels available and American standard DVD player on the top floor. There is also now free high-speed computer line and computer to use. Stereo with CD player: bring your favorite music. Hair dryer, ironing facilities. Resident caretaker. |
| Reviews: |
In many ways this property exceeded our expectations, and we enjoyed our stay in Normandy. We experienced a plumbing problem in one of the bathrooms during our stay, but the caretaker was helpful. She is a real plus - welcoming, patient and a gracious host. M. Dionne. Barnstable MA. Oct/08.
Agency note: the plumbing has been repaired and upgraded, and the clients have been compensated for the inconvenience. |
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Local Information |
Local Info:
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The village which surrounds the house is delightful: there is a weekly open market which you can walk to in the Church Square. It is also fun to walk to the local baker, patisserie, greengrocer, butcher etc. Normandy is a beautiful region of France where you will find: Hiking, Biking, Golf, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Windsurfing, Omaha Beach Golf Course and Shopping superstores nearby.
The location of this house is central to famous points of interest in Normandy: the famous DDay landing beaches of WWII, 25 minutes from chic Deauville and its film festival, 7 miles to Caen the home of the incredible WWII Museum. Bayeux is ten minutes drive away, a medieval town on a river and home of the famous tapestry of the Norman Invasion and 1066 fame. |
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| Activities: |
Normandy itself is a simply beautiful region where you can enjoy the beach, bicycling, golf tennis and great food. |
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price estimates & Rental Information |
| Please Note: All web site prices are
estimates only and subject to change. Please contact
France Bound for an individual quote based on specific rental dates and
current exchange rates. |
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| Price Estimate: |
$5100 - $6300 per week, depending on dates & exchange rates. |
| Extras: |
Telephone charges |
| Arrival Day: |
Flexible |
| Minimum Stay: |
1 week |
Conditions:
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This is a non-smoking home and no pets are allowed. |
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