[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Golden Light Cottage Escape Vacation home in Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle with kitchen and patio ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112927000/112926999/8f9f9290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112927000/112926999/37a6f601.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112927000/112926999/962811e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112927000/112926999/85ecccd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112927000/112926999/4351a5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Golden Light Cottage Escape provides a garden and more. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Golden Light Cottage Escape This charming stone-built gîte in Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle offers a warm and spacious retreat for families or groups. Spread across three floors, it features a large kitchen and dining area, a sunlit lounge perfect for watching spectacular sunsets, and three cozy bedrooms including a family room with a king-size bed, cot, and single bed. The curved staircase adds character, though may be challenging for less mobile guests. Set in a hilltop village with sweeping views of green valleys, the location is ideal for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. Explore the 11th-century church, hike or cycle through scenic trails, and visit the majestic Château de Balleroy nearby. The garden and patio are perfect for relaxing with a drink as the sun sets in golden hues across the lawn. Guests are welcomed personally by knowledgeable hosts, with beds made on arrival and local tips always available. Enjoy peaceful evenings with a barbecue in the garden or unwind in the lounge bathed in sunset light. This gîte promises a memorable Normandy escape filled with charm, comfort, and countryside beauty. A security deposit of EUR 50,00 will be required closer to your check-in date. You will receive a separate communication with the payment link. The security deposit ensures a smooth stay and covers any additional services such as cleaning, service charges, consumption, damages or any additional charges incurred during stay. Any balance from the deposit will be refunded within 21 days after checkout. Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(seating area), Kitchen(seating area, hob(electric), toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer), bathroom(bath tub, shower, washbasin, toilet)) On the 1st floor: (Living room(TV, seating area), toilet) On the 2nd floor: (bedroom(double bed), bedroom(single bed, single bed), bedroom(single bed, double king size bed, baby crib(free)), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet)) garden, BBQ These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.: Pets; Not allowed Bed linen; Present Optional services that you can arrange on site: Bath towels; Present ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Car required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,368 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111941600/111941522/efd5e911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country house 10min from the landing beaches Omaha Beach Longueville - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=111941522&PinnedHotelID=111941522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117260000/117250800/117250725/bd87f0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy l'ESCALE gite Le Tronquay - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=117250725&PinnedHotelID=117250725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112730000/112729600/112729599/cd431d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pretty house 5 minutes from station & town center Agneaux - Pet-friendly - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $238 CA $337 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=112729599&PinnedHotelID=112729599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115830100/115830021/131e1a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Fraisnaie - Beachfront house in Omaha Beach Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer - Washer - Dryer 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=115830021&PinnedHotelID=115830021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112921400/112921371/87195aea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home in Saint-Clément near the Sea Osmanville - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=112921371&PinnedHotelID=112921371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105611600/105611600/52ee0681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le D-Day - Sauna - A moins de 2 km de la plage Aure sur Mer - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=105611600&PinnedHotelID=105611600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95260000/95254600/95254516/w506h683x259y0-26cfd4b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Clos de Russy Aure sur Mer - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=95254516&PinnedHotelID=95254516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78300000/78299600/78299559/39475b88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 200m² house in a renovated farmhouse, stone walls and exposed beams Étréham - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=78299559&PinnedHotelID=78299559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22080000/22076300/22076223/w2042h1302x3y0-ea0759e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice home in La Cambe with kitchen La Cambe - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=22076223&PinnedHotelID=22076223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22070000/22062500/22062464/65e73ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice home in Canchy with kitchen Canchy - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=22062464&PinnedHotelID=22062464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as FR-14330-06 ## About the area Located in Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle, this vacation home is in a rural area. Milling Museum and Mine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ferme de la Sapiniere Winery and Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Marguerite-DElle.dx6271376) [View more Vacation homes in Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Marguerite-DElle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6271376-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.22316%2C-0.98499&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-__sBb4W8hn1BqfYz0byQfbl0Eg=) Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle ### What's nearby - Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 32 min drive - 27.2 km - Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - 32 min drive - 25.7 km - Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 32 min drive - 27.9 km - Omaha Beach - 33 min drive - 26.1 km - Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 37 min drive - 29.5 km ### Getting around - Lison Station - 8 min drive - Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gang Of Pizza Moon Sur Elle - ‬8 min drive - ‪Chez Louisette - ‬12 min drive - ‪L'Authentique - ‬11 min drive - ‪Le Chateau - ‬20 min drive - ‪le Flamingo Inn - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Golden Light Cottage Escape pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Golden Light Cottage Escape located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Abbey of Cerisy-la-Foret, Milling Museum, and Mine Museum. Forest Museum and Tourism and Château de Balleroy are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Hotels.d178262.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lily of the Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Maxime-Saint-Tropez-Hotels-Lily-Of-The-Valley.h36418920.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Banff National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.0-l602291-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Royal Hotel West Edmonton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Royal-Hotel-West-Edmonton.h10330.Hotel-Information) > > [The London EDITION](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-London-EDITION.h4278.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Gateway-Los-Angeles-Hotel.h12287.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Fallsview](https://www.expedia.ca/Fallsview-Niagara-Falls-Hotels.0-n553248633981690205-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Imperial las Perlas](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-HOTEL-IMPERIAL-LAS-PERLAS.h41525348.Hotel-Information) > > [The Jangle Hotel - Paris - Charles de Gaulle - Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-The-Jangle-Hotel-Paris-CDG-Airport.h7980.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Marienplatz](https://www.expedia.ca/Marienplatz-Hotels.0-l508534-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cuba-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d44-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Le Club Mougins](https://www.expedia.ca/Mougins-Hotels-Le-Club-Mougins.h1967419.Hotel-Information) > > [Hebergement Fort Prevel](https://www.expedia.ca/Gaspe-Hotels-Club-De-Golf-Fort-Prevel.h2882240.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Fallsview Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Sheraton-Fallsview-Hotel.h194534.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn The Pointe](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-The-Pointe.h6346.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Collingwood](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels.d11938.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Coquitlam](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Coquitlam.h24475.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Restaurant & Spa Au Tilleul](https://www.expedia.ca/Labaroche-Hotels-Hotel-Restaurant-Spa-Au-Tilleul.h24067602.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTELAir Paris CDG - Transit Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-YOTELAir-Paris-CDG-Transit-Hotel.h18900469.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [United](https://www.expedia.ca/United-Flights.cUA.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yhz/toronto-to-halifax) > > [Etihad Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Etihad-Airways-Flights.cEY.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Terrace (YXT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yxt/edmonton-to-terrace) ### Cars > [Pickup Car Rentals in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Pickup-Car-Rentals-In-Calgary.d178245-tPickup.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Packages > [Vancouver Waterfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Waterfront-Central-Vancouver.d6249617.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Playa del Carmen Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen.d601751.Destination-Travel-Guides)