Charming French Country House in Normandy

About The Experience

This incredibly cozy French country house to rent has every ounce of the atmosphere you long for: on the estate of a gorgeous chateau, you are transported back in time. Imagine yourself the inhabitants of this ancient mill-house, now transformed into a comfortable French holiday house, enjoying the bucolic sight of water running through the canals just outside your door. On the other hand, since you do live in modern times, you won't be slowed by carriage-travel when you leave this country house rental in France to explore the sights of the area!

Location Description

This house is located in quiet country setting in the heart of the Contentin peninsula, just a few minutes by car from the small, historic town of Valognes, where you can find all you need in the way of necessities. There is also a cultural center and a music festival in August. The port town of Cherbourg is also within easy reach, along with plenty of opportunities for visiting parks, properties, and historic cities such as Ste Mere Eglise, Bayeux, Coutances, St Lo, Caen, and St Malo.

Nearby Attractions: Valognes (shops, restaurants, cultural center, August music festival), Cherbourg, Ste Mere Eglise, Bayeux, Coutances, St Lo, Caen, St Malo, Tatihou Island, Utah beach.

Paris: 345 km/214 mi
Mont-Saint-Michel: 165 km/102.5 mi
Caen: 108 km/67 mi
Bayeux: 79 km/49 mi
St-Lo: 72 km/45 mi
Coutances: 57 km/35 mi
Utah beach: 35 km/22 mi
Ste-Mere-Eglise, Tatihou Island: 25 km/15.5 mi
Cherbourg: 20 km/12 mi
Valognes (train): 5 km/3 mi
Negreville: 3 km/1.9 mi

Exterior Description

(600 m2) Once the mill-house for the estate, this country house is a 16th century listed monument. Next to the house you can still admire the old canal through which the water flowed. Located on a larger estate with a grand historic chateau, the house looks out over the estate's park, including broad grasslands and trees. It has its own outdoor area with a table, chairs, and sun lounges for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Interior Description

(240 m2)
Ground Floor: Entering into this comfortable, rustic-style house, you will find yourself in a living room that includes a fireplace and a sofa-bed suitable for one. There is also a separate dining room with another fireplace and a long wooden table seating eight to ten. The kitchen is well-equipped with a breakfast table, cook-top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and electric coffee pot. This floor also has a bedroom with a 160 cm queen-size bed. There is one bathroom on this floor with a sink, toilet, and shower.

First Floor: Upstairs there are two more bedrooms. The first has a 160 cm queen-size bed, while the second has two 90 cm single beds. These two rooms share a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Cook Service: 11 Euros per hour
• Housekeeping: 11 Euros per hour; 15 Euros per hour on Sunday

Please Note:

• This house is on the same estate as both The Bakery and The Orchard, which are both available to rent for larger groups.
• There is WiFi internet connection in the Chateau's reception office ONLY. The internet service in the Chateau's Reception Office is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Features and Amenities

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM