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Hi Ken
 We are now back in the normal routine & just wanted to drop you a line in appreciation of our wonderful holiday.
 We could not have asked for better accomodation & the location was perfect. Added to this was the beautful finish of the property, the tranquility, Lottie being close by & the immaculate cleanliness and all the thoughtful touches that had been taken into consideration. Normandy is magical & we hope to return often. 
 Best wishes & thanks once again

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The charm, elegance and setting of this country farmhouse is an experience that everyone will enjoy. Nestled in the countryside, it is quiet & peaceful, and yet only a 10 minute drive to Vire, and 40 mins to Caen. While relaxing in the garden I heard grasshoppers busy in the long grass – something that I haven’t heard with a few years!  A wonderful kitchen of goodies awaits the ‘gourmet-inclined’ traveller with various utensils & pots available, plus the benefit of a herb garden outside, plus apple and pear trees. The cleanliness of the house was fresh & crisp. A welcome note from the owners awaited us with some freshly cut roses and wine in the living room. It’s the perfect location for visiting the many tourist sights in Normandy and we even managed a day trip to Paris by train from Vire. The house is a ‘treasure’ that you dream about finding and are overwhelmed when you actually arrive there in person.  We had a super time and hope to return again soon – Marguerita, Ireland.

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Website doesn’t do it justice…

We’d read other people’s reviews about the photos – but believe us its true. Wether you’re a seasoned Gitte-er or have never had a French Cottage holiday before you will not regret staying at this beautiful property in fantastic surroundings, everything in the advert is accurate and the house was spotless and well decorated and furnished. The owner Ken may be in Vancouver but answers emails almost imediatly and when we were there, the local property manager was a very helpful english girl who lived nearby. We live on the outskirts of London and really appreciated the fact that it got dark at night (enough to see meteor showers) and during the day all you can hear is birds and the odd donkey or cow. The nearest Town is Vire -15 mins away by car with a great market on fridays,also with the Carrefour etc. If History’s your thing amazingly this area was a major turning point in WW2 after D Day there are several museums,memorials & cemetaries in the area, and not far is Bayeux (tapestry) and Caen (Home of William the Conqueror -although he wasn’t called that pre -1066). We are in our 50’s and had a wonderful holiday here with our 15 year old son, even he looked up from his phone and nintendo occasionally!. Theres also plenty in the area to paint if you’re in to art or youcan just enjoy the grounds, with your bread,wine and cheese for lunch by the pond or BBQ for dinner. We will definitely be returning, as soon as we can.

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Lovely in Les Desert

We had a lovely time at your house in Les Desert. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our short stay. The beds are lovely and comfortable and it was great to have fresh linen and towels provided. The house was nice and warm when we arrived and the wine and milk left for us were a lovely welcome. Overall, the house provided for all our needs and exceeded our expectations from the photographs. Perhaps you could include more photos on your website so people can fully appreciate the size of the rooms and the quality of the furnishings (a picture of the dining room and/or shower in the bathroom for example). The garden and surroundings are also very peaceful and I imagine would be lovely in warmer weather.

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Great Time with Girlfriends

Myself and 4 adult girlfriends stayed over New Years and had a blast. Coming from small and stuffy accommodations in Paris this place was roomy, comfortable, & clean. Everything was new from the furniture to the linens. Each bedroom had a great view of the south yard and comfortbale matresses. We didn’t make use of the grounds in January, but it is definately private and fenced if you have kids. It was nice having british TV, althou we didn’t watch a lot. A car was a must and we rented in Vire after taking the train from Paris (great train ride!). Overall we loved it and will be returning again next year. FYI — stock up on your wine on Friday and Saturday, difficult to shop on Sundays.

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  1. Jane Glover's avatar Jane Glover says:

    Just to say thank you for a lovely stay at your charming farmhouse. We had a wonderful week and the weather was amazing! We split our time between lazy days under the pear and apple trees with visitng the zoo at Jurques, the beach at Grainville and the enchanted village. The girls loved all three!! We also explored Vire one sunny afternoon too. WE all felt refreshed and relaxed – many , many thanks.

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