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Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F

Les Epiceas is one of five gîtes on the Les Patis estate that spans eight acres of private gardens. It is a one bedroom stone gîte with an attractive patio area that overlooks the garden and the swimming pool; perfect for early morning breakfast and/or coffee. The bedroom has a double bed with an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The lounge has a sofa bed that can accommodate two small children or one adult; screens are provided for separation and privacy. There is an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area which includes a flat screen television with UK Freeview TV. The gîte is ideal for a couple, a family with two small children or for an extended family also staying at Les Patis.

Activities at Les Patis include a large and heated communal swimming pool, ( heated 25th May - 14th Sept), with an outdoor hot tub for adults, a tennis court with a basketball ring, table-tennis and bicycles to explore the local area. Fishing on our own private lake will yield large and healthy carp, tench and roach; no license is required. Guests can also take a stroll within the grounds taking in the natural beauty or enjoy a leisurely picnic by the River Vie that borders Les Patis.

The pretty town of Vimoutiers is less than one mile away that has an array of shops and restaurants including a small supermarket. Twice a week the town holds a traditional market were you can sample the delicious local produce. The small village of Camembert, the birthplace of the famous Camembert cheese, is just two miles away and the Graindorge cheese dairy at Livarot is less than six miles. Vimoutiers also boasts to having one of the last remaining Tiger I tanks in France from WWII and the Mont-Ormel memorial, dedicated to the servicemen who gave their lives during the Battle of Falaise, is just a 10-minute drive. Only 30-minutes from Les Patis is the birthplace of William the Conqueror at the Chateau de Falaise and the French National Stud at Haras national du Pin.

Further a-field, the Normandy Beaches of the historical D-Day landings, including other WWII sites, are an easy drive from here. Bayeux with its magnificent hand worked tapestry, majestic Cathedral and many restaurants, is less than one hour away and the charming fishing port of Honfleur, surrounded by first class seafood restaurants, is also very close.

Yet there is plenty to do without even leaving the grounds of Les Patis; the choice is yours. Come and enjoy, relax and unwind in the lovely garden of France.

Property manager

Dorothée & Gwen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 560 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Guerquesalles, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Vimoutiers Tiger tank - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Eglise Notre-Dame - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Musée du Camembert - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coudehard-Montormel Memorial - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Manoir de Bellou - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant la Couronne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Stop Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Fordingbridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Rendez-vous - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rôtisserie Queniart - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F located?

This family-friendly Guerquesalles cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Musée du Camembert and Eglise Notre-Dame. Graindorge E Fromagerie and Coudehard-Montormel Memorial are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cottage with shared swimming pool, hot tub, fishing, tennis, UK TV and Wi-F Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic H., Bremmelbach

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

Super logement authentique

Super logement authentique en pleine nature nous avons adoré. Nous avons profité des différentes activités proposées ( piscine,spa,tennis, promenade en barque,ping pong ....)rien a dire tout juste super. Le cadre, le logement étais magnifique seul bémol la barrière de la langue mais on arrive à communiquer ce sont des gens très sympathiques. Bonne adresse je renouvellerai l'expérience c'est certain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Lovely getaway

Beautiful property and grounds with lots of sunny spots and shady spots. The pool was beautiful too. We did a couple of day trips out but mostly just chilled out and made use of the pool and table tennis. There was also a tennis court with basket ball hoop but we didn’t use it. Good local supermarkets and we tried the local pizzeria and bakeries - all excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Fantastic Stay

Property is lovely, Tony and Pat are great hosts. Pool is a great spot to chill. Cooking facilities were good for self catering. Vimoutiers is close by, can walk in about 30 mins. No complaints, will be coming to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Egbert v., we live at Utrecht

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

a beautiful house in a large garden with swimming pool

a beautiful small house with an enormous garden with enough place to play and relax
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thierry L.

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

Gite op groot landgoed

Gite dichtbij Vimoutiers een dorpje met de nodige voorzieningen zoals bakkers, supermarkt en horeca. De omgeving is heuvelachtig en een auto is noodzakelijk. Het landgoed wordt goed onderhouden. Wifi is een oke en de bedden zijn goed. We misten een koffiezetapparaat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

serge S.

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

Vivre au milieu de la nature

Dépaysement total. Dommage pour la barrière de la langue ( anglais - français )
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bert v.

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

Korte (fiets)vakantie in Normandie

De Pittoreske vakantiewoning ligt in een zeer fraai aangeled park. De woning was oorspronkelijk een appelopslag voor de cider die een paar eeuwen later getransformeerd is naar een ruime vakantiewoning. Het was schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. de eigenaar en eigenares waren zeer vriendelijk en uiterst behulpzaam. Hoewel het weer niet heel erg meezat hebben wij erg van ons verblijf genoten. Toch een puntje van kritiek. Het bed is voor 2 volwassenen echt aan de smalle kant. (140) Veder niets dan Lof.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE B.

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

Magnifique !

Une propriété superbe, petit Havre de paix ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Tolles Anwesen mit vielen Möglichkeiten

Die Beschreibung stimmt 1:1 mit der Wirklichkeit überein. Alte, tiptop gepflegte Gemäuer, in denen wenige Urlauber untergebracht sind, sodass man seine Ruhe findet. Der Pool ist ein Highlight und es gibt auch andere Angebote zur Aktivität vor Ort. Der Vermieter ist stets hilfsbereit und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Einzig, dass es in der direkten Umgebung keine weiteren Anlaufpunkte gibt (abgesehen vom Dorf Camembert), ist ein kleiner, aber erträglicher Wermutstropfen.

8/10 Good

Janie-Claude M.

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

Magnifique domaine campagne

De jolies maisons de campagne, douillettes et agréables à vivre, dans un superbe domaine arboré, très bien entretenu avec piscine, tennis, ping-pong, panier de basket, étang de pêche, rivière. Vimoutiers à 5 minutes avec tous les commerces. Activités ou repos à l'ombre des arbres...tout y est pour un très agréable séjour.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle S.

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

Vacances en pleine nature

Logis très joli, il y a tout ce qu'il faut. Pour ceux qui aiment les vacances tranquilles, loin des masses touristiques. C'était tout simplement parfait
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

alexandre l.

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

très beau domaine au calme

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Nous avions tout ce qu'il fallait dans le gîte. le domaine est très beau. les hotes sont accueillants et disponibles. Nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rémy G.

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

Famille Gautheron 1 adulte et 3 enfants: (13, 9 et 6 ans) séjour d'une semaine.

La propriété de Pat et Tony Kirby est charmante, calme, et très bien entretenue. Le cottage "les épicéas" est confortable et fonctionnel. Les prestations et équipements sont en tous points conformes aux descriptions. Nous remercions encore Tony de nous avoir accueilli malgré une arrivée tardive. Nous avons passé un un très agréable séjour aux Patis et nous y reviendrons avec plaisir si l'occasion se présente.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

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

A slice of heaven...

Well what can I say our stay was simply lovely. The photos do not capture the magical element of Les Patis. The properties charm was delightful. Tony and Pat are both great hosts and could not do enough for our family to make sure our stay was special. Tony even set up a DVD and TV in the communal room by the pool, for all the children staying in the Gites. Our children loved making friend's and now have pen pals in Hamburg, Dublin, and Wigan. The other friendly families made it just a fab place to be for our holiday. The Gite was comfortable and clean. We very much enjoyed the local area the history and good fairs, local markets. The locals in Vermoutiers were friendly and encouraged our children to try their french. All in all a peaceful 2 week's and lovely memories for our family. Thank you Tony and we will see you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rikke F.

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

Smukt og fredfyldt

Et super dejligt sted med ro og god service. Meget autentisk og med mulighed for at fornemme det franske. Kan klart anbefales.😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel J.

Hotes accueillant, lieux propres et très bien entretenus.

Belle propriété, lieux calmes et paisibles. Les proprietaires sont disponibles, accueillants et veillent au bon déroulement du sejour
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Lovely spot shame about the weather

The property, facilities and surroundings were lovely. Plenty to do in the area which was as well, as the weather was awful, meaning we couldn't take advantage of the facilities on offer. The property itself was charming and very comfortable / well equipped
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josie H., England

First class

What a fantastic place to stay Pat and Tony were so helpful and welcoming, such a peaceful and beautiful area our accomodation was comfortable and well equipped everything we needed for our weeks holiday.We will definately be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

Ein wunderbarer Ort um zur Ruhe zu kommen !

Absolut empfehlenswert 👍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stuart m.

Absolutely stunning

Just back after an amazing time staying in the quite stunning surroundings of Tony and Pats grounds. The accommodation was lovely and both the pool and hot tub well used by my 7 and 8 year old kids. Tony is very attentive without being intrusive and is very respectful of the fact it's your property for the duration of your holiday whilst at the same time being on hand should you need to know anything! This is a must visit place with decent surroundings however if your anything like us you will enjoy sitting by the pool just relaxing. Only small complaint I had was it was a little dark down at the pool late on however this was hardly an issue. Great value and a perfect getaway spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel P.

Super top

Cadre enchanteur pour des vacances super reposantes et détendantes Grande proprièté dans un petit vallon avec étang ,piscine ,tennis. Entretien des bâtiments et du parc parfaits. Accueil extrémement sympathique par un couple d'hotes d'une gentillesse rare A recommander sans hesitation Nous envisageons d'y retourner
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

monique h.

10/10

Nous avons passé une bonne semaine aux patis,Tony et Pat sont sympathiques.Piscine réellement chauffée ! Calme,silence,nous recommandons ce logis.Merci à Tony et Pat We spent a good week at the Patis, Tony and Pat are friendly. Pool really heated! Quiet, quiet, we recommend this logis.Thank you to Tony and Pat
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

monique h.

TRES BON SEJOUR,REPOSANT,PISCINE CHAUDE,PROPRIETAIRES TRES ACCUEILLANT

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine, au calme, la piscine est vraiment chauffée, très propre.La location est bien agencée.Tony et Pat sont accueillants,très discrets, et disponibles si vous avez besoin.Nous recommandons cette location.Nous reviendrons.Merci Tony et Pat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

excellant holliday

been to france on holliday for the last 6 years and this was the best. Hosts were brilliant the pool tennis court table tennis kept us all entertained .The grounds have fantastic scenery .would highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN M.

A quiet corner of rural Normandy

Les Epiciers is a well-appointed, comfortable, one bedroomed apartment situated close to the pool and hot-tub. The accommodation has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners. Vimoutiers (the nearest small town) is archetypal provincial France having boulangeries, restaurants, fishmonger etc. Les Patis is within a short drive of Falaise (castle closely associated with Willian The Conqueror), and Lisieux (basilica / cathedral / shopping). The property is situated off a quiet lane to the south of Vimoutiers, and a few miles from Camembert.