Charming maison near Normandy's beaches with luxury and historic charm
Normandy, France
Price Guide
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Key Features
- Internet access
- Close to local amenities
- Walk to village
- Suitable for young children
- Near sea beach
- Tennis nearby
- Golf nearby
- Fishing nearby
Map
General Description
Just a short cycle ride from a magnificent sandy beach on the Cotentin Peninsula, this elegant yet authentic Maison is set in a picturesque region where you can experience Normandy at its very best.
Exquisite renovations and admirable attention to detail by the enthusiastic owners have led to a unique and very beautiful home that has been furnished with style and flair, after all this is their home as well. The Chesterfield sofa, antique furnishings, and a woodburning stove create a warm ambiance whilst exposed stone and wood beams give the room immense character. The open-plan kitchen adds a touch of contemporary luxury and is brilliantly equipped for creating feasts with the local produce you will find at nearby markets.
The romantic master bedroom upstairs has an antique bed and its own luxurious en suite with a classic roll-top bath whilst at the top of the Maison, under the traditional wood beams, is an unusual but impressive open mezzanine with a double bed and lounge area. A pretty twin on the first floor completes the sleeping quarters of this delightful house.
Catch the morning sun as you sip your coffee under the lilac tree by the rear courtyard, then spend summery afternoons relaxing in the south-facing courtyard by the BBQ, before heading for a glass of pommeau in the outdoor bar with its pizza oven and charming village view. Help yourself to herbs and vegetables in season, pick figs from the fruit orchard and admire the summer wildflowers. A large barn has been partially made into a games room where you’ll find all sorts of outdoor games and rackets for the village tennis court.
Set in a rural village, you can cycle to the coast in about 10 minutes where you will find a wonderful sandy beach which is often deserted. There are some excellent restaurants and lovely shops in the two local towns, La Haye-du-Puits and Portbail, both of which also have atmospheric weekly markets. Barneville-Carteret is also a great place to visit with its Blue-Flag beaches, charming cafes, Michelin-starred restaurant, and a wealth of activities such as sailing, golf and horse-riding.
As well as discovering some of the peninsula’s charming villages and magnificent beaches, further afield the Normandy region is waiting to be explored. Mont Saint-Michel and Bayeux are just two of the many highlights within driving distance or guided trips can be arranged. Many of the D-Day landing beaches can also be reached within an hour, as well as cemeteries and museums commemorating an incredibly moving time in Normandy’s history.
Perfect for a rural getaway near stunning beaches, traditional towns and villages with a fascinating history, as well as amazing cuisine, the Maison offers character, style and a touch of luxury in this idyllic part of beautiful Normandy.
Exquisite renovations and admirable attention to detail by the enthusiastic owners have led to a unique and very beautiful home that has been furnished with style and flair, after all this is their home as well. The Chesterfield sofa, antique furnishings, and a woodburning stove create a warm ambiance whilst exposed stone and wood beams give the room immense character. The open-plan kitchen adds a touch of contemporary luxury and is brilliantly equipped for creating feasts with the local produce you will find at nearby markets.
The romantic master bedroom upstairs has an antique bed and its own luxurious en suite with a classic roll-top bath whilst at the top of the Maison, under the traditional wood beams, is an unusual but impressive open mezzanine with a double bed and lounge area. A pretty twin on the first floor completes the sleeping quarters of this delightful house.
Catch the morning sun as you sip your coffee under the lilac tree by the rear courtyard, then spend summery afternoons relaxing in the south-facing courtyard by the BBQ, before heading for a glass of pommeau in the outdoor bar with its pizza oven and charming village view. Help yourself to herbs and vegetables in season, pick figs from the fruit orchard and admire the summer wildflowers. A large barn has been partially made into a games room where you’ll find all sorts of outdoor games and rackets for the village tennis court.
Set in a rural village, you can cycle to the coast in about 10 minutes where you will find a wonderful sandy beach which is often deserted. There are some excellent restaurants and lovely shops in the two local towns, La Haye-du-Puits and Portbail, both of which also have atmospheric weekly markets. Barneville-Carteret is also a great place to visit with its Blue-Flag beaches, charming cafes, Michelin-starred restaurant, and a wealth of activities such as sailing, golf and horse-riding.
As well as discovering some of the peninsula’s charming villages and magnificent beaches, further afield the Normandy region is waiting to be explored. Mont Saint-Michel and Bayeux are just two of the many highlights within driving distance or guided trips can be arranged. Many of the D-Day landing beaches can also be reached within an hour, as well as cemeteries and museums commemorating an incredibly moving time in Normandy’s history.
Perfect for a rural getaway near stunning beaches, traditional towns and villages with a fascinating history, as well as amazing cuisine, the Maison offers character, style and a touch of luxury in this idyllic part of beautiful Normandy.
Accommodation Facilities
Maison Interiors
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living and dining room with sofa-bed and wood-burner
- Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped
- Utility room
- Bathroom with large power-shower and WC
First Floor (via open-sided steep stairs)
- Landing with lounge area with sofa-bed, small library and desk
- Bedroom with king size bed, en suite bathroom with rolltop bath and WC
- Twin bedroom
Top Floor (open mezzanine level via steep steps)
- Bedroom with king size bed and lounge area
Outside Grounds
- South-facing courtyard
- Rear courtyard
- BBQ
- Pizza oven
- Outdoor bar
- Al-fresco seating area
- Vegetable and herb garden
- Fruit orchard
- Rear garden with pond
- Barn with games, tennis rackets etc
- Boules
- Parking on site
Facilities
- Underfloor heating (ground floor)
- Wi-Fi
- DVD player
- Games console
- Table tennis
- Boules
- Snooker table
- Darts
- Washing machine
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit €100 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time 3.00 p.m.
Departure time 10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included? Yes.
Heating costs included? Yes, underfloor heating on ground floor and one basket of logs for the wood burner.
Linen & towels included? Yes. Linen is changed once for stays of more than one week.
End of stay cleaning included? Yes. A mid-stay clean is also possible for stays of more than one week (payable locally). Please note, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Other Ts and Cs One cot and one highchair are available on request. Please bring your own cot linen and mattress.
Pets welcome? No.
Smoking Allowed? Outside only.
Minimum stay Saturday approximately July to September. Flexible during other periods.
Changeover day 7 nights approximately July to September. 3 nights during other periods.
Other Ts and Cs Weddings, stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted.
Tax French Taxe De Séjour paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival (typically costs approximately between €2-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required.)
The Maison can sleep up to 9 guests, with 3 guests on sofa beds for an additional charge. Please enquire for exact amount.
REVIEWS:
We loved it.
Posted by H.P.
Beautiful farmhouse in an interesting area. We loved it.
Gorgeous house.
Posted by Leanne
Gorgeous house. Great market nearby on Tuesday. Looking forward to exploring more as it's only been one day so far!
Ideal location
This lovely house is ideally located for a family stay. Beautiful decor.
Heavenly!
A Slice of heaven!! Lovely property and very charming- very close to the beach, would highly recommend
Exceptional!
I visited the house with my family, the 6 of us were utterly bowled over by the beautiful home that greeted us. It is the perfect spot. We used the house bikes and cycled to the beach everyday, at night we bbq'd under the stars before falling asleep in the most comfortable beds. The house is gorgeous. The attention to detail is exceptional. We could not have asked for more!
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living and dining room with sofa-bed and wood-burner
- Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped
- Utility room
- Bathroom with large power-shower and WC
First Floor (via open-sided steep stairs)
- Landing with lounge area with sofa-bed, small library and desk
- Bedroom with king size bed, en suite bathroom with rolltop bath and WC
- Twin bedroom
Top Floor (open mezzanine level via steep steps)
- Bedroom with king size bed and lounge area
Outside Grounds
- South-facing courtyard
- Rear courtyard
- BBQ
- Pizza oven
- Outdoor bar
- Al-fresco seating area
- Vegetable and herb garden
- Fruit orchard
- Rear garden with pond
- Barn with games, tennis rackets etc
- Boules
- Parking on site
Facilities
- Underfloor heating (ground floor)
- Wi-Fi
- DVD player
- Games console
- Table tennis
- Boules
- Snooker table
- Darts
- Washing machine
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit €100 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time 3.00 p.m.
Departure time 10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included? Yes.
Heating costs included? Yes, underfloor heating on ground floor and one basket of logs for the wood burner.
Linen & towels included? Yes. Linen is changed once for stays of more than one week.
End of stay cleaning included? Yes. A mid-stay clean is also possible for stays of more than one week (payable locally). Please note, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Other Ts and Cs One cot and one highchair are available on request. Please bring your own cot linen and mattress.
Pets welcome? No.
Smoking Allowed? Outside only.
Minimum stay Saturday approximately July to September. Flexible during other periods.
Changeover day 7 nights approximately July to September. 3 nights during other periods.
Other Ts and Cs Weddings, stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted.
Tax French Taxe De Séjour paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival (typically costs approximately between €2-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required.)
The Maison can sleep up to 9 guests, with 3 guests on sofa beds for an additional charge. Please enquire for exact amount.
REVIEWS:
We loved it.
Posted by H.P.
Beautiful farmhouse in an interesting area. We loved it.
Gorgeous house.
Posted by Leanne
Gorgeous house. Great market nearby on Tuesday. Looking forward to exploring more as it's only been one day so far!
Ideal location
This lovely house is ideally located for a family stay. Beautiful decor.
Heavenly!
A Slice of heaven!! Lovely property and very charming- very close to the beach, would highly recommend
Exceptional!
I visited the house with my family, the 6 of us were utterly bowled over by the beautiful home that greeted us. It is the perfect spot. We used the house bikes and cycled to the beach everyday, at night we bbq'd under the stars before falling asleep in the most comfortable beds. The house is gorgeous. The attention to detail is exceptional. We could not have asked for more!
Local Area / Activities
On the western coast of the Cotentin Peninsula, only an hour south of Cherbourg, Maison Bertiniere is set in a rural Normandy village very near the sea.
You can cycle to the gloriously long sandy beach in about 10 minutes, or take a leisurely stroll in about half an hour (or five minutes by car). The village itself also has a communal tennis court which are free for guests to use when available (tennis rackets and balls are in the barn).
The nearest places to eat, shops and supermarkets are a short drive/cycle ride away in La Haye-du-Puits (8km), a traditional and picturesque town with some excellent restaurants and charming bars, a tourism office and a weekly market on a Wednesday morning where you can pick up all sorts of local produce. Occasionally in the summer this expands into an atmospheric brocante (flea market).
The port town of Portbail (11km) is also a great place to visit with beautiful historic buildings, good restaurants (especially for seafood lovers) and a Tuesday morning market which includes a particularly good artisan bakery stall. There are various festivals or events taking place in the summer; if you’re staying in July look out for the festival of Normandy with fireworks whilst in late June there is usually a large brocante with food and live music.
Heading north, the seaside resort of Barneville-Carteret (19km) is much loved by Parisians in the summer due to its cafes, restaurants (including one with a Michelin star) and brilliant sandy beaches which have been awarded a ‘Blue-Flag’ for cleanliness. For a picturesque day out, take the 1930s Contenin tourist train from Barneville to Portbail, following the coastline with views of the Channel Islands.
Just further north, the dunes at Hatainville are especially beautiful. This area offers wonderful walking and hiking trails both along the coast and inland. Horse-riding is also incredibly popular here with centres near Barneville-Carteret offering rides along the beach for all abilities.
You could just spend your days exploring the delightful Cotentin Peninsula with its vast, long stretches of sandy beaches, rural villages and amazing cuisine. Food and drink tours can be arranged via the owners allowing you to sample some of the local soft cheeses, seafood, chocolate, Calvados brandy, apple cider and pommeau.
Yet there is also so much to explore further afield in Normandy, such as the outstanding Mont Saint-Michel (115km) and the historic town of Bayeux (80km) with the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.
The D-Day landing beaches are also nearby, for example Omaha (70km) and Arromanches-les-Bains (87km) as well as significant WWII villages such as Sainte-Mère-Église (33km); D-Day tours can also be arranged with the owners, tailored to your own particular interests.
Nearest Ferry Port Cherbourg
(60km)
Nearest Airport Caen – Carpiquet Airport
(103km)
Nearest Train Station Carentan
(33km)
Nearest Tennis Communal tennis in the village
(Short walk )
Nearest Beach Glatigny Beach
(2.5km)
Nearest Restaurant La Haye-du-Puits
(8km)
Nearest Supermarket La Haye-du-Puits
(8km)
Nearest Town/City La Haye-du-Puits/Cherbourg
(8km/54km)
Nearest Golf Golf Cote des Isles
(17km)
Nearest Village Glatigny
(In the village )
You can cycle to the gloriously long sandy beach in about 10 minutes, or take a leisurely stroll in about half an hour (or five minutes by car). The village itself also has a communal tennis court which are free for guests to use when available (tennis rackets and balls are in the barn).
The nearest places to eat, shops and supermarkets are a short drive/cycle ride away in La Haye-du-Puits (8km), a traditional and picturesque town with some excellent restaurants and charming bars, a tourism office and a weekly market on a Wednesday morning where you can pick up all sorts of local produce. Occasionally in the summer this expands into an atmospheric brocante (flea market).
The port town of Portbail (11km) is also a great place to visit with beautiful historic buildings, good restaurants (especially for seafood lovers) and a Tuesday morning market which includes a particularly good artisan bakery stall. There are various festivals or events taking place in the summer; if you’re staying in July look out for the festival of Normandy with fireworks whilst in late June there is usually a large brocante with food and live music.
Heading north, the seaside resort of Barneville-Carteret (19km) is much loved by Parisians in the summer due to its cafes, restaurants (including one with a Michelin star) and brilliant sandy beaches which have been awarded a ‘Blue-Flag’ for cleanliness. For a picturesque day out, take the 1930s Contenin tourist train from Barneville to Portbail, following the coastline with views of the Channel Islands.
Just further north, the dunes at Hatainville are especially beautiful. This area offers wonderful walking and hiking trails both along the coast and inland. Horse-riding is also incredibly popular here with centres near Barneville-Carteret offering rides along the beach for all abilities.
You could just spend your days exploring the delightful Cotentin Peninsula with its vast, long stretches of sandy beaches, rural villages and amazing cuisine. Food and drink tours can be arranged via the owners allowing you to sample some of the local soft cheeses, seafood, chocolate, Calvados brandy, apple cider and pommeau.
Yet there is also so much to explore further afield in Normandy, such as the outstanding Mont Saint-Michel (115km) and the historic town of Bayeux (80km) with the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.
The D-Day landing beaches are also nearby, for example Omaha (70km) and Arromanches-les-Bains (87km) as well as significant WWII villages such as Sainte-Mère-Église (33km); D-Day tours can also be arranged with the owners, tailored to your own particular interests.
Nearest Ferry Port Cherbourg
(60km)
Nearest Airport Caen – Carpiquet Airport
(103km)
Nearest Train Station Carentan
(33km)
Nearest Tennis Communal tennis in the village
(Short walk )
Nearest Beach Glatigny Beach
(2.5km)
Nearest Restaurant La Haye-du-Puits
(8km)
Nearest Supermarket La Haye-du-Puits
(8km)
Nearest Town/City La Haye-du-Puits/Cherbourg
(8km/54km)
Nearest Golf Golf Cote des Isles
(17km)
Nearest Village Glatigny
(In the village )