Walnut House
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The house
The house stands in five acres of land with picnic areas for outside dining, the large paddock next to the house has a children's play area and a 6 x 3.6 (meter) fully fenced, oval swimming pool for guests sole use.
The farmhouse will sleep up to six people, it has an open plan living and dining area with high ceilings, beams and a lovely staircase.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas cooker, washer, microwave, toaster etc.
On the first floor is a bathroom and separate WC and three bedrooms. Two double rooms and a further bedroom with three single beds, a children's play room with a TV, a Wii, a selection of board games.
WiFi, Flat Screen TV, (French and English) Free Sat HD Box, DVD player and a selection of DVDs are available to provide all the comforts of home away from home.
Registration code
(RP)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Safe for small children
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Cot
- High chair
- Playground
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- With swimming pool
- Private pool
Surroundings
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Welcome to rural Calvados, beautiful and peaceful, it's a great place to relax and unwind.
Normandy has so much to offer, such beautiful countryside, an abundance of pretty fishing towns and miles of sandy beaches. A rich gastronomic area, renowned for the Camembert and Pont l’Eveque cheeses, cider and Calvados liqueur.
The pretty market town of Vire is a 5 minute drive away where you will find supermarkets, boulangerie, patisserie, bars and restaurants. The market is on a Friday morning and you'll find all sorts of lovely food and bargains. It surrounds the remains of a castle and there are some lovely cafes to sit and watch the world go by. There is a swimming pool in Vire with water slides, jets and a family pool that is very well priced. You will also find a municipal golf course, the river and the stunning Lac Dathee.
The D day landing beaches and gorgeous coastal resorts such as Granville, Houlgate and Carrolles (amazing rock pools here!) are all about one hour’s drive away. The beaches are amazing for kids with safe sandy beaches and life guards.
The Bayeux Tapestry, Mont Saint Michel and the British War Cemetery are also within an hour’s drive.
If you want to explore beautiful scenery then the area of Suisse Normande and Bagnoles de Lorne are also within an hour’s drive. The stunning Mont Cerissy Belle Etoille is around 25 minutes away and is not only great fun for kids but beautiful and historical too. Set in the grounds of an old castle there are beautiful wooded walks, view points, a playground and mini golf! Take a picnic and spend the day.
You can have lunch on the river in Pont D'Ouilly 35 minutes away and even hire a kayak down the river.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
- In or near a town
Reviews
Rein en Renate from Erics,
We hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad in Walnut Cottage. Het huisje is knus, netjes en schoon met voldoende ruimte voor 2 personen. Heerlijk warm water om te douchen. Julie en Nigel zijn hele warme lieve mensen en super gastvrij. Ze hebben ons goed in de watten gelegd. We hebben het ontzettend naar onze zin gehad. Het is een aanrader om naar Walnut Cottage te gaan en kennis te maken met Julie en Nigel.
Comment from Julie & Nigel Cook
Het was leuk u beiden te ontmoeten, we zijn erg blij dat u genoten heeft van uw verblijf in onze cottage. Hartelijk dank voor de mooie recensie.
Het allerbeste,
Julie en NigelIris Pereboom from Diemen,
Echt een fantastisch huis! Ruim en genoeg te doen voor kinderen. En op warme dagen een heerlijk zwembadje! Het uitzicht is prachtig en heerlijk rustig. Nigel en Julie zijn zo relaxed, lief en zeer behulpzaam. Echt genoten, voor herhaling vatbaar!
Comment from Julie & Nigel Cook
Het was een genoegen om zo'n lieve familie te ontmoeten. Blij dat jullie van jullie vakantie hebben genoten. Hopelijk tot ziens weer op een dag!
Linda Hardy from Dronfield,
Lovely gîte, very clean and comfortable. Hosts very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Providing excellent extras that I have found nowhere else, changes of towels and bed linen mid stay, a cooked breakfast to celebrate à wedding anniversary.
Comment from Julie & Nigel Cook
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Thank you for leaving us a lovely review it is very much appreciated.
All the best, Nigel & Julie
Restaurants, food & wine
.Calvados is a department in lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie) and it’s also a brandy produced in the area.
The cider route is approximately 40 kilometres long, that passes the producers of the "AOC Pays d'Auge" cider. You can see how cider is made, taste it and buy it.
The signs for the route are clearly marked ("Route du Cidre" and a picture of an apple) and are easily followed.
The route passes from village to village through narrow lanes in the beautiful Normandy countryside. The cider producers who are part of the route are marked as "Cru de Cambremer".
The cider route:
Grandouet, Montreuil-en-Auge, St-Ouen-le-Pin, La Roque-Baignard, Bonnebosq, Beaufour-Druval, Saint-Aubin-Lébizay, Beuvron-en-Auge, Hotot-en-Auge, Victot-Pontfol and Rumesnil.
Activities
Welcome to rural Calvados, beautiful and peaceful, it's a great place to relax and unwind.
Normandy has so much to offer, such beautiful countryside, an abundance of pretty fishing towns and miles of sandy beaches. A rich gastronomic area, renowned for the Camembert and Pont l’Eveque cheeses, cider and Calvados liqueur.
The pretty market town of Vire is a 5 minute drive away where you will find supermarkets, boulangerie, patisserie, bars and restaurants. The market is on a Friday morning and you'll find all sorts of lovely food and bargains. It surrounds the remains of a castle and there are some lovely cafes to sit and watch the world go by. There is a swimming pool in Vire with water slides, jets and a family pool that is very well priced. You will also find a municipal golf course, the river and the stunning Lac Dathee.
The D day landing beaches and gorgeous coastal resorts such as Granville, Houlgate and Carrolles (amazing rock pools here!) are all about one hour’s drive away. The beaches are amazing for kids with safe sandy beaches and life guards.
The Bayeux Tapestry, Mont Saint Michel and the British War Cemetery are also within an hour’s drive.
If you want to explore beautiful scenery then the area of Suisse Normande and Bagnoles de Lorne are also within an hour’s drive. The stunning Mont Cerissy Belle Etoille is around 25 minutes away and is not only great fun for kids but beautiful and historical too. Set in the grounds of an old castle there are beautiful wooded walks, view points, a playground and mini golf! Take a picnic and spend the day.
You can have lunch on the river in Pont D'Ouilly 35 minutes away and even hire a kayak down the river.
In Granville you will find a beautiful sandy beach ideal for families with life guards. Lovely local cafes and restaurants nearby. Or you can go for a swim even at low tide in the retention pool which was used in the 1960’s by students taking their swimming exams. There are pristine sandy beaches and many delicious seafood restaurants on the Port and you can also take a stroll along the Plat Gousset which overlooks the beach then walk up the stairs to the Christian Dior garden, from there the view of the Chausey Islands is breathtaking. There are ferries to the Channel Islands of which Jersey is a popular place for a day trip.
The area is great for walking or cycling with many marked trails, two of which are just 5 minutes away from the property.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Water sports
Further remarks
New for 2023 - A private pool for guests sole use, the pools dimensions are 6.1 meters x 3.6 meters.
Whether you want to get away from it all, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, relax on golden sandy beaches, visit the many historical sites and towns in the area, or you would like to have a full activity holiday, our home is the ideal base.
Everyone's expectations are unique whether you are a couple, a family with children, a family with a child or children with special needs or travelling motorcyclists we will do our best to make your holiday relaxing and enjoyable so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Additional price info and offers
Arrival times are from 16.00 and departure time is 10.00 although we will try to be flexible with this wherever possible.
Bed linen and towels for inside the properties are provided, beach and pool towels are not provided.
If you are coming for a special occasion or there is anything we can do to make your holiday more enjoyable please do not hesitate to email us
Walnut House is a non-smoking environment, if you do need to smoke please do so outside and dispose of your cigarettes afterwards.
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Cleaning fee (optional) € 40.00