Title: Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes Step away from it all and unwind at this charming cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside. ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91345600/91345527/5fd53e65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91345600/91345527/d00412a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91345600/91345527/f2ce4b4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91345600/91345527/52587d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91345600/91345527/527b8f34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Lakeview Cottage, a sympathetically restored building in a peaceful rural location. Unwind in the open-plan living area with comfy sofa and TV or enjoy outside dining under the parasol on your private lawned area. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes Lakeview Cottage is a sympathetically restored building attached to the farmhouse, which is our holiday home. It is situated down a country lane just off the main road and there is ample private parking in front of the farmhouse. It is in a rural, peaceful location but not isolated, with the charming village of St Denis Le Gast a 30 minute stroll away. Downstairs, there is an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, and a child's high chair is also provided. There is a comfy sofa and two armchairs, along with a TV which has French and English Freesat channels. Wifi is free. Also, there is a downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin. The staircase leads to the first floor bedrooms and a child safety gate is also provided. The master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. The upstairs bathroom has a sink, toilet and there is a shower over the bath. Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels, tea towels, toilet roll and cleaning products are all provided. Electric, gas and water are included in the rental cost. Outside, the cottage has its own private lawned area, with steps leading into a communal garden. A parasol, table, and chairs are provided for outside dining. Within the grounds there are two lakes, where you can enjoy watching and feeding the fish (unfortunately fishing is not permitted). ST DENIS LE GAST - is a 2km drive away, or a 30 minutes walk. It is a small attractive village with a church, a bar and a small shop. GAVRAY Sur SIENNE - is a 5km drive away and is a bustling little market town with a range of shops. It has 2 supermarkets: U Express (also has a petrol station) and Proxy Super. Amuse-Bouche is an upmarket delicatessen. There are bakeries, butchers, banks, and a post office, along with several bars and restaurants, and a tourist office. Market days are Wednesday morning (food and produce ), Saturday morning (food and produce) and also on Saturdays there is a popular livestock market. There is a pizza takeaway shop and a kebab take away shop as well as various take away vendors who pull into the market place by the church on various days/evenings. AROUND AND ABOUT HAMBYE VILLAGE - 5km drive, has a beautiful abbey in picturesque surroundings with walks. COUTANCES - 17km drive, is the closest large town, famous for its beautiful cathedral and gardens. CHAMPRÉPUS ZOO - 17km drive, also has amazing themed gardens set out in the style of several continents. VILLEDIEU LES PÔELES - 18km drive, is a pretty town which has the only working bell foundry in France, which you can visit, along with copper workshops and copper goods to see and buy. BEACHES -20km drive. Beautiful long, sandy beaches and coastal towns. AVRANCHES - 39km drive, has many shops, restaurants, museums, and the famous Jardin de Plantes, with impressive views out to Mont St Michel. Summer concerts are held in the gardens. PARC de la BAIE, AVRANCHES 39km - is a large shopping centre on the outskirts of the town, with a Carrefour Hypermarket and Jardiland, a lovely garden centre with a huge gift shop. GRANVILLE - 25km drive, is a historic city with lovely views from the ramparts. Ferries run to the magical Isles of Chausey. BELLEFONTAINE - 47km drive, is known as The Enchanted Village and it has over 30 leisure activities, including zip wires, a canopy walk, tree climbing, bouncy castles, merry go rounds, farm animals. and a miniature village. MONT ST MICHEL - 59km drive, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with many historic, medieval, buildings, Abbey and restaurants. Take a guided walk across the bay. VIRE - 43km drive, a historic town. Visit Skypark at Souleuvre Viaduct for bungee jumping, zip wire, and Ariel walks. ST HILAIRE DU HARCOUET - 55km drive, has the largest and most popular market in the area. There is also a picturesque church, park and lake. PARC ANGE MICHEL - 55km drive, is a large theme park with over 30 rides. MORTAIN - 59km drive, has s superb walk by two waterfalls, pony-trekking, go-karting, the famous Abbaye Blanche (White Abbey) and a popular walking/cycling route along a disused railway track (the Voie Verte). BAYEAUX - 65km drive, has the famous tapestry and is a very pretty little town. D DAY LANDING BEACHES - are a short drive from Bayeaux. CANCALE - 90km drive, is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike, famed for its mussel beds, oyster stalls and seafood restaurants. DINAN - 109km drive, is a lovely, pedestrianised, medieval town with a picturesque riverside. View less ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42590000/42587700/42587649/43b1d57b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### STAY AND DISCOVER A STUD FARM 15 MINUTES FROM MONT-SAINT-MICHEL Hambye - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Gym [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=42587649&PinnedHotelID=42587649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90960000/90957200/90957138/d58909c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside cottage, 15 mn from the beach, D-Day, ideal for family, quiet and nature Courcy - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=90957138&PinnedHotelID=90957138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106520000/106519100/106519022/92edd132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Gîte des Vaches, a place dedicated to our friends the cows, 20 minutes from the sea! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 6820A ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![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%7C48.95618%2C-1.32000&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K60N81DTIMtef5FZ5OD4llJ03_0=) Saint-Denis-le-Gast, Manche #### What's nearby - Hambye Abbey - 10 min drive - 9.8 km - Champrepus Zoo - 22 min drive - 19.7 km - Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach - 25 min drive - 23.0 km - Christian Dior Museum - 31 min drive - 28.6 km - Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 60 min drive - 73.7 km #### Getting around - Coutances Station - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪la Baratte - ‬11 min drive - ‪Les Ga (rs) melles - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dufour Colette - ‬10 min drive - ‪Restaurant les Routiers l'Arrivée - ‬12 min drive - ‪Au P'tit Gavray - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hambye Abbey and within 12 mi (20 km) of Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Coutances Cathedral and Cote des Havres Tourism Office are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Set in the Normandy countryside, with many tourist attractions within 30 minutes Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin R. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location and great accommodation The property is set well away from the main road and is surrounded by lovely gardens and two ( very ) large lakes. The lakes are full of extremely friendly fish, that are always to be found swimming near the edges of the bank. All of the facilities were of a high standard and everything was very clean and well kept. The location is close to Gavaray, which we visited on more than one occasion. This town has a lovely quaint village feel to it, with plenty of useful shops and a variety of great restaurants/Pubs. Will definitely return as it was an extremely pleasurable and relaxing break. Highly recommend. ##### Martin R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barby J. Sep 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr ruhige Lage Sehr erholsamer Ort! ##### Barby J. Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Raïssa K. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Location #### Tranquillité à la campagne Le gîte est un bout de cette belle maison normande. L’intérieur est tout à fait bien équipé et j’y ai très bien dormi. Les seuls bémols me concernant (séjour seule pendant le mois d’août de trois semaines) : le manque de luminosité dans la pièce principale et l’isolement de la maison pour les activités. Pas de Vie sociale, pas d’apéro l’été dans le village d’à côté ;) . Il vaut mieux en effet y aller en famille en groupé ou entres amis. Le jardin est grand et agréable. ##### Raïssa K. Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024