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Kestrel Cottage
A converted cider mill which has been tastefully
renovated to provide four-bedroomed Gite accommodation
with all modern amenities. Outside the cottage is
a large lawned area and landscaped terraced garden
which our guests are free to use and explore. This
is a wonderful place for families and friends to relax,
enjoy and have fun.
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Sleeps 2 to 12, with 4
bedrooms, cots and additional beds.
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Family friendly holidays.
Great for walkers.
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Rates £350 to £690
per week.
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Above-ground swimming pool and indoor play loft.
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Self-catering, or some
meals by arrangement.
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Large garden, BBQ, trampoline,
games room and play equipment.
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On-site activity sessions
for children.
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Nearest beach:
Normandy Beaches: 35 km.
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Access: Car advised.
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Changeover day - Saturday.
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Short breaks / long weekends
available off-season .
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Favourable rates for Charities
in low season.
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Accommodation and Surroundings
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Adjoining the main farmhouse at the former
farm of Le Hamel Roger and offering complete
privacy is Kestrel Cottage, aptly named because
of the family of kestrels nesting next door
during the spring and early summer.
We live in the farmhouse with our young family
and enjoy welcoming guests from all over the
world. One holidaymaker left a note in the
guestbook saying that we are "helpful yet
unobtrusive hosts" which is what we aim to
be!
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The cottage has a large spacious
lounge with a log fire, comfortable seating,
bed-settee, TV & DVD player. We are happy
to lend our DVDs and basic satellite TV can
be arranged on request. There is a selection
of books and games.
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The kitchen has a cooker, microwave, separate
grill and a toaster. There is a dishwasher, washing machine,
fridge, freezer, kettle, iron and ironing board.
A door leads from the kitchen to a shower room
and w.c.
Constant hot water is provided.
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The dining area, with table
and seating for twelve
Highchairs are available
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The large gallery landing is
a great place for the games room. We can equip
the area with age-appropriate toys and games
to fit your needs. There is a TV which plays
videos and there is a range of films to choose
from. The games can be cleared away and the
sofa converted to a bed to take the accommodation
to 12 people if you need it.
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On the first floor is a twin room
with additional cot bed, a double room, bathroom,
open plan games room and a store cupboard. |
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First floor bathroom with W.C,
washbasin, bath with shower over.
Babybath, changing mat and potty
provided.
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On the second floor we have
another double room and a twin room with additional
travel cot
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Outside the cottage at the front
is a gravel drive providing ample parking and
an opportunity to hone your skills at the French
game of boules. The landscaped grass terrace is
a great place to play and relax. |
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The garden has a large lawned area with trampoline and play equipment.
2010 has seen the addition of a 4.5m above-ground swimming pool in its own securely fenced area. |
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For quieter moments there
is bench seating at the top which affords wonderful
views across the valley and creates a peaceful
space for reflection and calm
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Exclusively for the use of our
guests we have seating immediately outside the
cottage and a BBQ dining area a little further
into the garden. This part of the garden offers
some appreciated shade under the apple, plum
and sycamore trees.
If indoor play is the order of the day you can use our newly renovated play loft. An area equipped with a small ball pit and ride-on toys for little ones or table tennis & table football for older children and adults. |
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Long view of the Gite and adjacent farm buildings
Nearby,
curious cow!
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The rental includes electricity,
gas and logs for the fire, when requested. It also
includes bed linen, towels and tea towels.
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