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The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

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Overview of The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Tessy Bocage, Normandie
  • Popular LocationSouleuvre Viaduct26 min drive
  • AirportCaen (CFR-Carpiquet)44 min drive
  • Popular LocationMont-Saint-Michel Abbey61 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaha Beach62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

This circular Dovecote and attached cottage are one of the oldest properties in the area and has quirky features like, wooden beams, original pigeon holes in the walls, spiral staircase in dovecote, plus log burner, originally part of Chateau Fincel it was built in the 1600's and has been renovated keeping with tradition but giving an up dated living style to last for a few hundred years more. In the middle of the countryside with views across farmland and the possibility of cows looking through the fence within feet of the window, with 2 double bedrooms 1 en suite, separate bathroom plus sofa bed in lounge. Free WiFi, UK Freesat TV, DVD, Washing machine, Log burner, Electric cooker, Microwave and BBQ. Just 4 hour easy drive from Le Shuttle/Calais ferry or 1.2 hours from St Malo or Cherbourg Ferry and 45 min from Caen. The local town Tessy sur Vire has a full variety of shops, bank with cashpoint and Carrefour supermarket just 5 min drive away.

Property manager

Tony Quick

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Exterior
Normandy (Manche) CHARMING GITE 160 m2 spacious, comfortable, enclosed garden
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (97 reviews)
Normandy (Manche) CHARMING GITE 160 m2 spacious, comfortable, enclosed garden

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Contact owner for further information

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Tessy-Bocage

Located in Tessy-Bocage, this cottage is in a rural area. Vire Museum and Souleuvre Viaduct are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Champrepus Zoo and Souterroscope des Ardoisieres. Traveling with kids? Consider Coutances Botanical Garden and Le Village Enchante. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and cycling.
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Tessy Bocage, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Cornille-Havard Foundry - 18 min drive
  • Souleuvre Viaduct - 26 min drive
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 61 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 62 min drive
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Villedieu-les-Poêles Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Les Routiers - 11 min drive
  • Cafe du Haras - 4 min drive
  • Hippocampe - 19 min drive
  • Crêperie les Roches de Ham - 10 min drive
  • La Pomme d'Or - 13 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angea S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Dog friendly gite in Normandy countryside
Gite looked fine on arrival but once inside there was a cleanliness issue. Lots of dog hairs, Marks on kitchen unit doors, fly paper hanging over the dining table full of flies. Only used one side of the gite although the other side was better but we used the side that contained the kitchen and en suite facilities in the bedroom. Next to grazing cattle’s so didn’t open the windows due to the fly situation although this is normal in Normandy and fly papers have to be used but away from dining facilities, please. The gite itself is well equipped with everything you could possibly need and enough games to last a lifetime. Peaceful area. We left early as we didn’t feel comfortable and I didn’t go on holiday to clean up after other people and their animals. It’s hard for owners when they are not on site and have to rely on other people to look after their property. Would we return? Unfortunately not.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, extraordinary place to stay
We enjoyed our stay at the dovecote very much... An enchanted place and special retreat to stay for your holidays. We visited mont st michel, the normandy landing beaches, barfleur, and by chance also so many other beautiful little places maybe less famous but nontheless intriguing. Our dogs loved the garden! Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacances en Normandie en Aout !
Nous voulions le calme de la campagne et c'est réussi. La maison est pleine de charme. Nous avons fait beaucoup de visite dans les 60 kms aux alentours. La semaine a été riche et bien remplie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dorit G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely dovecote
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Häuschen, Einrichtung etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Super naturnah, man hört nichts außer Blätterrauschen und Muhhhh :-) . Achtung bei Personen, die fast 2m groß sind, Treppe und Betten könnten etwas klein/eng werden. Garten ringsum eingezäunt, ideal für unseren Hund. Küche voll ausgestattet, nur eine Kaffeemaschine fehlt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie B., Kenilworth, UK

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky
A quirky property deep in the Normandy countryside Quite comfortable but agility needed to manage staircases.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony Quick

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Liz and I fell in love with and purchased The Dovecote as a home from home in 2014 then spent 2 years renovating it. We spend a lot of time here ourselves but also head back to UK to see our family and feel we can share The Dovecote with others now.

Why they chose this property

You only have to look at this quirky building to see why we went for it. With it's thatched roof and circular dovecote, quirky staircases and meter thick stone walls, peaceful countryside and abundant wildlife. We feel totally at ease here every time we stay. With the historical ties to the UK the area has it all and the people could not be nicer even if your French is non existent like Tony's, he is trying to learn.

Languages:

English
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