Self catering cottage in the grounds of a Chateau, Montpinchon, Normandy
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Property Summary (FR029)
Three luxury self catering holiday cottages or gites in the grounds of a Normandy chateau - Voici, Voila & Votre
are three cottages in the grounds ofthe Napoleon III chateau and have views of the Chateau's twin turrets. They have been created from a row of pretty 18 th century stone cottages and stables.
The cottages are set in three acres of parkland just outside of the cathedral city of Coutances just 15 mins away, but the village of Montpinchon is just a few minutes away while a huge hypermarket is just ten minutes away. Lovely sandy beaches are just twenty minutes away.Top tourist sights like Bayeux and the D Day beaches are 45 minutes away, while Mont St Michel is just over an hour away. The ferry ports of Caen and Cherbourg are both just over an hour away. Ask about discounts with Brittany Ferries. Eurotunnel is around 4 hours away on very good roads - break your journey at the pretty port of Honfleur.
The cottages (gites) blend old world charm with 21 st century comfort. Original beams and exposed stone work collide harmoniously with innovative touches and styling from today. The cottages have TVs with UK channels (including children's channels), a DVD player, video player and CD. The three gites have use of a well equipped laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Voici (sleeps 4 in 2 beds) is a two bedroomed gite with two bathrooms (one ensuite), a large lounge and a great dining kitchen. The ensuite bedroom has a double bed (140cm) and the other room has oversized twin sleigh beds (110cm and 120cm wide). The cottage sleeps four people plus the odd child in a cot or put-u-up bed. Many families put a fold up bed in the twin room, although it does leave it a little on the cosy side (not that kids seem to mind!). There is family bathroom on the ground floor, so the kids can be popped straight in the bath after playtime. Being an old cottage, the staircase is steeper than you might be used to. There is a stairguard at the top. Right outside is a picnic and BBQ area plus plenty of parking.
Voila (sleeps an extra 4 people but must be booked with Voici) not big enough for your party? Well, at certain times of the year you can also hire Voila, which is right next door. Please note that Voila is not available to rent on its own. Voila has a large bedroom with a huge 160cm wide bed. There is also a large ensuite shower room, study area , lounge and a small kitchen. Voila is like a little hotel suite and is ideal if your party includes grandparents or another couple, who want to be near to you but have a little extra privacy. There is a small sofa bed in the lounge of Voila
Votre (sleeps 4 in 2 beds) A two bedroom gite with a large open plan reception area with four sets of double French doors. There is a well fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge. Downstairs is a bathroom with a shower over the bath. Upstairs is a good sized double bedroom and a small twin room. There is also a toilet with wash basin upstairs. Votre has a sprial staircase which some children may find difficult to use. There is no stair guard at the bottom.
Users of the gites get to enjoy the three acres of parkland that the gites and the Chateau are set in, including the swimming pool. There is a huge play marquee filled with toys aimed at 3 - 8 year old. It has a soft flooring with loads of Fisher Price an Tomy toys plus sand pit, bikes, scooters and a huge inflatable ball to climb into (5ft diamtre).Search out the woodland den area where odler children can let their imagination run riot with lots of planks and braches to create their own special places. Also, check out swings, the 5.5 metre diametre swimming pool (above ground) and picnic areas. Opposite Le Castel is a farm with children, who are often happy to play with your youngsters.
If you wish to have a break from cooking, then evening meals are available in the Chateau that also offers family en suite bedrooms with Bed and Breakfast.
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