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Why go to Normandy?
A quick trip across the Channel and your in the heart of rural France. Check back regularly to see new properties as they're listed. |
Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.
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La Mare Chappey |
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La Mare Chappey www.lamarechappey.com, email: lamarechappey@wanadoo.fr,
Tel: 00 33 (0)233412976. 16th Century Norman manoir estate with leisure complex offering chambre d'hote and four spacious and luxuriously appointed cottages. Perfect family holiday venue for children
and grown-ups to relax and enjoy their holiday!! Superb facilities include: Heated swimming pool with deluxe spa area, Bouncy Castle, Indoors play barn, bistro & bar, sports facilities. Sleeping 2-30. |
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La Mare Chappey subtly combines the elegance of a by-gone age with all the luxuries of the present day. The River Douve gently meanders through the manoir’s five acres of rolling grounds - home to a menagerie of local wildlife together with a charming collection of chickens, ducks, and our own warm and friendly Border Collie., Resident British couple on site Audrey & Geoff, Canoeing, fishing, cycling routes and village amenities within 5 minutes; Cherbourg 25 mins. Some of the most glorious and deserted Blue-Flag beaches including Barneville Plage, Carteret, Surtainville, and Portbail - are within a fifteen minute drive and day-trip by ferry to the island of Jersey. Close the entire D-Day landings beach, Bayeux and St Michael Mount. Perfect location for all major tourist attractions.. |
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Manoir B&B
Luxurious period en-suite bedrooms just off the tower.
Luxurious Spacious cottages were created from an ancient farm building. Whilst they retain the traditions of by-gone Normandy, with their thick stone walls, elegant slate roofs and original oak beams, they combine the very best of ancient and modern living. Designed and renovated specifically for the discerning holidaymaker, the cottages offer supreme comfort within an extremely relaxing, child friendly and historic environment. Equipped to an exceptionally high standard with dishwasher, full sized cookers, family sized fridge/ freezer, some of cottages have the latest double walk-in showers, internet access wifi, satellite TV with UK channels, DVD, CD, bed linen, private enclosed and secure patio area with BBQ and garden furniture.All cottages come equipped with all the necessary baby and toddler equipment including, monitors, blackout blinds, sterilisers etc
River Cottage: Set near wildlife pond and riverbank. Sleeps, 6 with 3 bedrooms. Large Lounge and kitchen and dining room.
Superb views of open tranquil fields
Puddle duck: 6-8 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Separate Large Lounge and kitchen and dining room.
La Grange: sleeps 6-8 with three bedrooms. Separate Large Lounge, kitchen and dining room.
Bumpkin: sleeps 4-6 with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Open plan lounge, kitchen & dining room.
New Coach-house Apartment Completed Spring 2010.
Sleeps-2+infant Stylish open plan lounge, kitchen & dining area with your own private veranda, one large bedroom with en-suite being a full sized bathroom offering the ultimate with roll top bath & deluxe shower .
Ideal for couples with infant or Grandparents
Independent laundry area
Note the river & the wild life pound have been fenced off for safety
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The Courtyard Bistro offers everything from an ice-cold draught beer from the well-stocked bar, to a Childs tasty snack or home-made three or four course meal in relaxing surroundings. or can be delivered to your cottage course by course at a time thats suits you! Outside the Bistro is the chic terraced area, complete with pool table and other bar game.
Our wonderful outdoor heated 28C swimming pool with lots of fun inflatable’s for the children and separate deluxe spa with 64 jets and waterfall feature this area just for adults with a furnished wooden-decked terrace area for relaxing in the sun or after the children are settled in bed. French regulations ensure that it is extremely safe for children with fencing, gates and life-saving equipment to prevent any mishaps.
Note the courtyard Bistro and hot-tub are all within child mointor reach from your cottage. For added peace of mind a trustworthy and experienced local baby sitting service to allow you time out to or enjoy a meal in one of many local restaurants .
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Superb facilities: Tots
Indoor Play Area: Play
Station Play- house,
trampoline, ball pit & push
toys. Our new fully enclosed
15ft bouncy castle the lastest in saftey for
children straight from USA A
toybox in every gîte,
Cbeebies children's outdoor
play area. trampoline,
climbing frame, slide,
swings, Indoor Games Area :
air hockey, table football ,
duo basket ball, table
tennis, full size football
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Being just twenty miles from the Cherbourg ferry terminal and l hour Drive from Caen. Nearest airport Rennes serviced flybe which is a 2, hour drive away. |
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Cottages from £320 low season to £1,100 peak season.
Manoir B&B from £65 per room
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La Ferme de Longues, Longues-sur-Mer |
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La Ferme de Longues, Longues-sur-Mer, Lower Normandy www.toddlerholiday.com. Telephone Sarah Caille on 0033 677 407047. email : info@toddlerholiday.com |
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Set in the coastal village of Longues-sur-Mer, La Ferme de Longues was a working farm until September 2008 and after extensive renovations now offers a cluster of three rustic gîtes within walking distance of the sea (1km). Longues-sur-Mer is the ideal combination of coast and countryside. It is a traditional French village, not a resort, offering easy access to the sea with the space and calm of the countryside. Ideally situated between the pretty port of Port-en-Bessin and the historic town of Arromanches (both 5 minutes by car) there are shops and good restaurants within easy reach and the historic city of Bayeux is only 8km away. The local beach is a pebble cove and there are miles of unspoilt sandy beaches within a few minutes drive. |
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Set in 3.5 hectares the three gîtes and grounds have been converted from former farm buildings dating back to the early nineteenth century. The gîtes have between 2 and 4 bedrooms each with a dedicated nursery and have been renovated to a very high standard featuring a combination of contemporary French design and rustic chic. Each gîte has a private patio and grassed area to enjoy easy al fresco dining and there are communal indoor and outdoor play areas where the children can play safely and meet new playmates.
The former barn has been converted into a toddler’s play paradise including trampoline and ride-ons and behind the barn the former walled potager has been transformed into a securely enclosed outdoor play area with swingset and sandpit for the kids and sun loungers and hammocks for parents. Surrounding the potager is a paddock offering plenty of space for outdoor games and picnics with beautiful views across the rolling fields to Bayeux.
A short stroll will get you to the local store for groceries and a bakery serving fresh morning croissants. There is a good restaurant in the village and best of all you can be admiring the fantastic sea views less than 1 km away on foot. Blow those cobwebs away with a walk (or jog!) along the dramatic coastal path all the way to Port-en-Bessin or Arromanches. Alternatively take the winding road down to the pebble cove - a hidden treasure with plenty of scope for rock-pooling and crabbing.
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Modern, high quality accommodation in a rustic setting. A dedicated nursery in every gîte, all the necessary baby and toddler equipment, a meal-delivery service from the local restaurant and friendly helpful owners on hand to offer advice and help. |
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An indoor playbarn with trampoline, ride-ons, climbing-frame etc, enclosed outdoor play area with swingset, sandpit etc A paddock for picnics, ball games and visits to feed Carmelo the donkey. A toybox in every gite and satellite TV including Cbeebies and a DVD library. |
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Nearest ferry port Caen just 40 minutes drive, 20% discount available on crossings with Brittany Ferries. Calais is 3.5 hrs away. Fly to Paris (3hrs drive), Dinard (1.5hrs drive) or Rennes (2hrs drive). A travel information sheet is available to make planning your trip as easy as possible. |
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From 695€ to 1665€ per gîte per week. 395€ for a short break and discounts for larger groups. |
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Les Gites Champetres, Sainteny, Normandy, France |
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Les Gites Champetres, Sainteny, Normandy, France.
www.normandygitevacations.com
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Chestnut Cottage : 8 in 4 bedrooms
Walnut Cottage : 8 in 4 bedrooms |
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Spacious, self contained accommodation in semi rural setting, ideal for families which can also be rented together for larger parties.
Set in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin, Les Gites Champetres are located on the edge of the quiet village of Sainteny which is less than one hour from the port of Cherbourg and city of Caen.
Les Gites Champetres provide an excellent touring base to visit historic towns, the Normandy landing beaches and other places of interest.
The village of Sainteny has great facilities all within a few minutes walk.
At the centre of the village is the Bar / Tabac, Pharmacy (with English speaking pharmacists) and the beautiful St Pierre Church.
At the top of the village we have the Boulangerie / Patisserie, Boucherie / Charcuterie, Village Shop, Restaurant / Bar, Hairdressers, Garage and a new Doctors surgery - all within walking distance from your accommodation.
The nearest town is historic Carentan which is 10 km from Sainteny with several supermarkets, banks, shops, cinema, railway station (route to Paris) and a popular market held every Monday.
Les Gites Champetres has easy access to numerous places of interest such as the Normandy Landing Beaches , Bayeux with its famous Tapestry, the seaside town of Granville and a little further afield the magnificent Le Mont St. Michel. The city of Caen is only 1 hour away and has excellent shopping facilities as well as other historic places to visit. Paris is only a two hour train ride away, making an interesting day out.
From Football to Fishing, Golf to Cycling, most, if not all sports activities are available within a short drive from the Gites. |
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Les Gîtes Champêtres comprise of two 2 properties – 4 bedroom ‘Chestnut Cottage ‘ and 4 bedroom ‘Walnut Cottage’, and are set within the 2 acre grounds of the owners home. A friendly but discreet service is assured.
Chestnut and Walnut cottages can be booked individually or together.
Chestnut Cottage
Ground Floor: a large open plan lounge / dining room with comfortable seating and French doors opening out onto an individual patio area with furniture and looking over to the large shared gardens. The lounge has a Tv with English freeview channels and a dvd player of which a selection of dvd’s can be loaned from the owners.
Bathroom with full bath suite, sink and w.c, modern fully fitted and well equipped kitchen comprising of electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances.
First Floor: 2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms, shower-room with multi-jet power shower, sink and w.c.
All bedrooms have a wardrobe, drawers, bedside units.
All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels (excluding those for the beach) are provided.
Walnut Cottage
Ground Floor: a large open plan lounge/dining room with comfortable seating with French doors opening out onto an individual patio area with furniture and looking over to the large shared gardens. The lounge has a Tv with English freeview channels and a dvd player of which a selection of dvd’s can be loaned from the owners.
Modern fully fitted and well equipped kitchen comprising of electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances, separate w.c.1 double bedroom.
First Floor: Mezzanine Lounge, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom.
Upper First Floor : 1 twin bedroom, bathroom with full bath suite, sink and w.c., shower room with multi-jet power shower, sink and w.c.
All bedrooms have a wardrobe, drawers, bedside units.
All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels (excluding those for the beach) are provided.
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At Les Gites Champetres we do more than just provide a cot and a high chair,
the garden and grounds around the Gites are all fenced and gated for security and peace of mind and we provide the everyday equipment and necessities to make your family holiday as comfortable, enjoyable and as stress free as possible.
From baby baths to potties, high chairs to stair gates and plastic plates to stroller buggies
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In addition to the facilities in each Gite, each property has it's own patio area which open out into extensive open gardens. The grounds and gardens are fully enclosed and gated.
There is ample garden furniture and a large barbecue, and for children there are swings, slides, sandpits, paddling pools, a trampoline and other outdoor toys available – football, badmington, boules etc |
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The property is approached by a separate driveway with ample enclosed parking for
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from £375 to £675. |
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La Cour aux Bourgeois, nr Falaise |
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La Cour aux Bourgeois, nr Falaise, Lower Normandy www.toddlerholiday.com. Telephone Sarah Caille on 0033 677 407047. email : info@toddlerholiday.com |
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One of the first of its kind La Cour aux Bourgeois is a magical place that not only welcomes babies and toddlers but positively celebrates them. Sarah and Laurent Caille, the Anglo-French owners of this beautiful 17th century farmhouse, have been dedicated to helping young families plan and enjoy the most stress-free holiday possible since 2003 and guarantee a relaxed and safe family environment by only accepting reservations from families with at least one child under 5yrs old (see our two location reports for in-depth independent reviews).
The property is situated in the traditional village of Villers Canivet where you can enjoy a morning stroll to pick up your freshly baked bread and croissants and it’s just a five minute drive to the town of Falaise where you will find a hypermarket, shops, restaurants, banks and medical facilities – the best of the French countryside without feeling cut off. It is an easy 30 minute drive to the coast and 20 minutes to the main city of Caen.
The region is packed with activities for families and you can use their unique Tried and Tested directory with reviews from previous families to help plan your days out. The most often repeated feedback is a week simply isn’t long enough to fit it all in – probably one of the reasons so many of their guests return year after year.
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La Cour aux Bourgeois is everything you expect and more from a 300yr old farmhouse: exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and floor to ceiling fireplaces are packed full of character and it has been lovingly renovated and equipped with enormous attention to detail.
The property is situated in approximately three acres of land with the three gîtes and playbarn arranged around a beautiful central grassed courtyard. Each gîte has a different layout: the smallest has been conceived specifically for a couple with a baby and/or toddler and the largest is perfect for a larger family or additional grandparents. You can even take over the whole property if your group is large enough!
The gîtes have been decorated in an eclectic mix of French and English country styles to create a very stylish yet comfortable and family-friendly atmosphere designed to meet the needs of children and discerning parents alike. They are equipped with all the necessary baby and toddler equipment including pushchairs, monitors, blackout blinds, sterilisers etc. and all the usual home comforts including WIFI, satellite TV, library of DVDs and free-to-use washing machine - you really only need to pack a few clothes and the rest is taken care of.
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The attention to detail here is second to none and everything has been set up to make travelling with young children as easy as possible. You don’t need to pack any of the usual baby paraphernalia and in addition to the fantastically well-appointed accommodation you can make use of the pre-arrival shopping service, a meal delivery service from a local gastronomic restaurant, baby-sitting, pampering services and even French conversation classes. The owners offer an unobtrusive yet very personal service and are happy to help out with anything you may need. |
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A toybox in every gîte, Cbeebies, a DVD library and play areas you’ll find it difficult to drag the kids away from. The playbarn includes a 12ft trampoline, soft play area, ride-on toys and climbing frame – the perfect venue to entertain early risers whilst at least one of you gets a lie-in. Behind the playbarn, set in the orchard, is an enclosed outdoor play area including wooden play equipment and giant sandpit with permanent sunshade. |
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Nearest ferry port Caen just 40 minutes drive, 20% discount available on crossings with Brittany Ferries. Calais is 3hrs away. Fly to Paris (3hrs drive), Dinard (1.5hrs drive) or Rennes (2hrs drive). A travel information sheet is available from the owners who have over ten years experience travelling to and from the region with young children to make planning your trip as easy as possible. |
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From 695€ to 1665€ per gîte per week. 550€ for a short break and very interesting discounts for larger groups. |
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4 rue de la Dive, Nr Trun, Normandy www.toddlerholiday.com. Telephone Sarah Caille on 0033 677 407047. email : info@toddlerholiday.com |
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Nestled in 17 hectares of rolling countryside 4 rue de la Dive offers a beautifully tranquil retreat on the outskirts of Trun in Orne, Lower Normandy. An easy walk across the fields or short bike ride, Trun is a typical small French town with a range of shops including three bakeries, a butchers, supermarket, traditional grocers and a bank with cash machine. There is a weekly market every Thursday and ten minutes by car will get you to a large hypermarket in Argentan. |
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If you have ever fantasised about upping sticks and living in France then this is the place to come and live the dream – even if it’s only for a week or so. 4 rue de la Dive is an eighteenth century manoir set in 17 hectares of land that has been lovingly and authentically restored. Featured in House Beautiful magazine, it offers a magnificent holiday retreat where you can while away hours in the pool or on the tennis court, stroll through the grounds and feed the animals or amble into town, basket in hand, across the footpaths through the fields.
The Coach House is suitable for a family or group up to eight members (max. five adults) and caters perfectly for babies, toddlers and older children. Set apart from the main house, the spacious accommodation offers 4 bedrooms over three floors with a magnificent 15ft arched window flooding the main living area with light. There is a separate dining room leading onto the private patio and enclosed courtyard and a large separate kitchen with all amenities. An integral part of the accommodation is a large playroom equipped with toys, creative play, books and puzzles which is for the private use of Coach House guests. It is accessible from the living area but also opens out into the enclosed courtyard where you can enjoy outside games or just relax in the sun.
The swimming pool is situated outside of the enclosed area and is securely fenced. It is a coldwater pool and is operational from June to September. The tennis court has an all weather surface which guests are welcome to use at any time. There are plenty of bikes some with child-seats so you can enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside or cycle to town for lunch.
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Everything you need for a truly French country escape including a fantastic home-cooked meal delivery service. The owners prepare a four course meal, come in and lay the table ready for you to eat, then take away all the dirty dishes. A house-keeper and chef all rolled into one! You don’t need to pack any of the usual baby paraphernalia as it is all provided and you have a private playroom attached to the gîte – just leave the door open and let the children run in and out safe in the knowledge they can’t escape. There is a pre-arrival shopping service and babysitting available. In short you will struggle to tear yourself away. |
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Playroom, enclosed garden with outdoor toys, swimming and paddling pools, swings, sandpit, animals to pet, acres of land for walks and picnics, free bikes with childseats. |
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Nearest ferry port Caen just 55 minutes drive, 20% discount available on crossings with Brittany Ferries. Calais is 3.5hrs away. Fly to Paris (3hrs drive), Dinard (1.5hrs drive) or Rennes (2hrs drive). |
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From 870€ to 1815€ per gîte per week. 590€ for a short break. |
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