Edcar

These delightful cottages, with their beautiful 'colombage' style exteriors, are situated in the heart of rural Normandy offering a peaceful retreat whilst having many of Normandy's tourist attractions within easy driving reach. The detached properties are close together, allowing extended families/groups of friends to be together whilst also having their own space. The property is set in approximately 20 acres of land which you are free to explore. The bigger cottage has two bedrooms with two king size beds and a single. The smaller cottage has one bedroom with a king size bed. Guests will have sole use of the entire property and and will share the associated grounds only with cows, deer, foxes, badgers and the occasional wild boar. There are no other cottages on the site. Pets are permitted by prior arrangement. Terms and Conditions for bringing your pet is detailed in the Booking Contract and a Pet Fee is applied. The cottages in more detail: Chez Caroline – From the front door you enter the dining area with a large fireplace for those cooler winter evenings. The lounge is through a door on your left and it has English TV (free sat) and a music system. WiFi is available throughout the cottage. To the right of the dining room there is a well equipped modern kitchen/diner with original wooden beams. At the back of the dining area is a sliding door leading to the downstairs toilet and shower room. A washing machine is located in a separate outbuilding. From the dining area the staircase leads into the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The bedroom is furnished with a King Size bed, wardrobe and drawers. Bed linen and towels are provided. Across the narrow landing from the master bedroom is the family bedroom which is also furnished with a king size bed as well as a single bed, wardrobe and drawers. Please note there is a very steep step over from the landing into the second bedroom which makes the cottage unsuitable for people with limited mobility. The property is not suitable for wheelchair users. At the front of the property there is a large terrace with table and chairs and to the rear of the property is a private garden. This is ideal for “alfresco dining” or just relaxing and enjoying the views. A barbecue is provided for your use. Chez Edward - From the front door you enter the comfortable lounge area with log burning stove for those cooler winter evenings. The lounge has English TV (free sat) and a music system and there is access to free WiFi throughout the cottage. The lounge leads into a well equipped modern kitchen/diner and has patio doors opening onto the terrace. There is a washing machine located in a separate outbuilding. On the first floor is the light airy bedroom with a King Size bed. Bed linen and towels are provided. The spacious shower room has a large shower cubicle and WC and wash hand basin. The property is not suitable for guests with impaired mobility or wheelchair users. Outside the property, extending round to the side, there is a large terrace with table and chairs and a small lawned area. This is ideal for “al fresco dining” or just relaxing and enjoying the views. A barbecue is provided for your use Ferries operate into all the channel ports, including Ouistreham (30 minutes drive) and Le Havre (1 hour drive. The property is just 10 minutes by car from the beach and the beaches of Houlgate and Villers sur Mer are our favourites. The historic town of Honfleur with its beautiful harbour is 30 minutes away. Heuland is part of the cider route with the excellent Calvados experience just 20 minutes away in Pont L'Eveque. Go-karting, the casino and horse-racing are some of the many attractions in this region, and of course the medieval market at Dives-sur-mer on Saturdays (and Tuesdays in July and August) is a must. Other things to consider for your stay are:- • The Normandy D-Day Beaches beyond Caen • Memorial Museum outside Caen (fascinating and heart-rending) • The Bayeux Tapestry • William the Conqueror’s Castle at Caen • Cabourg’s promenade and its tributes to Proust • Fossil-hunting at Les Vaches Noires cliffs between Houlgate and Villers. A car is essential to enjoy the cottages and their surroundings. The nearest bakery and supermarket are 5 minutes drive away in Dozule but for a big shop there is a mega-store in Dives.