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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 1060 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monfréville, Normandie, Normandy
  • La Cambe German Cemetery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pointe du Hoc
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Omaha Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Room Downstairs

2 Single Beds

Twin Room Upstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage

The cottage is situated within the grounds of Le Chateau de Monfreville, the ancestral home to Walt Disney's family dating back a 1000 years. The cottage is spacious & tastfully decorated. The cottage has its own private gardens & patio area. The chateau overlooks a national park which has superb wild life and walks. Within the grounds of the chateau, there is a natural swimming pond, a hot tub, a ping pong table, table football and an honesty shop with the essentials. In the summer months, The Bread Fairy is out & about delivering pastries & French bread to your door every morning. We have lots of lovely animals from kitty cats, horses, a donkey, chickens and Hector the labrador.
Monfreville is a 4km drive to Isigny sur Mer where you will find a delightful port with supermarkets, restaurants, markets & cafes. The Chateau was commissioned almost a thousand years ago by William the Conqueror & was once home to Walt Disney’s family & then later occupied by German soldiers during WW2. The Chateau is steeped with history & central to the D Day Landing Beach of Omaha & The American Cemetery and Utah Beach, close to the villages of Sainte Mere Eglise & Sainte Marie du Mont. The medieval town of Bayeux is home to The British Cemetery & the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Mont St Michel, Monet’s Gardens, Honfleur & Paris are all great for a day’s adventure. For fun times there are miles & miles of golden sandy
beaches making this a superb vacation for all ages. Normandy is known as the bread basket of France and you won't be disappointed. Isigny sur Mer is home to world class butter, cream and cheese. There is also a caramel factory with a superb shop which is ideal for gifts. Fish markets are open every morning and there is always a market on each day of the week. Chateau de Monfreville is a special retreat for all those that visit. There are plenty of cider farms in the area where you can go and taste the delights of Cider, Pommeau and Calvados.

Property manager

zoe mckinley

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monfreville

Located in Monfreville, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Maisy Battery and D-Day Omaha Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ferme de la Sapiniere Winery and Bayeux Aventure. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayeux Botanical Garden and Souterroscope des Ardoisieres. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Monfréville, Normandie, Normandy

What's nearby

  • La Cambe German Cemetery - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pointe du Hoc - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Omaha Beach - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 22 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Utah Beach - 30 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Lison Station - 14 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Trinquette - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Café du Port - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Normandy Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de la Marée - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Isigny-sur-Mer Visitor Center, Baie de la Seine and Maisy Battery. D-Day Omaha Museum and Milling Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Beyond excellent

We have stayed at Pond Cottage on 9 separate occasions over the last 6 years and always loved every minute of it. The cottage, location and hospitality of Paul and Zoe is just fantastic. We have stayed in the summer holidays with our children and taken Grandma and Grandad and then had Christmas and New Year and it has been the best. Pond Cottage has all the comforts you need and it just feels like home from home. Paul and Zoe are there if you need anything (never obtrusive) and give advice and guidance on where to go, if required - they are great hosts. Chateau Monfreville is perfect for exploring D Day beaches and museums, Bayeux and getting further afield. Isigny, the local town is great with all the amenities and a few bars and restaurants and Bar Central is a favourite with consistently excellent and reasonable food. We cannot recommend Chateau Monfreville highly enough - it has been a place where we have made many happy memories of family holidays that our children and parents will always remember.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S., New Orleans, LA

Normandy oasis

Our family undertook an ambitious European vacation with our teenaged children. We truly enjoyed it, but we were desperate for some down time and needed a vacation from our vacation! We found an absolutely perfect respite at Chateau Monfreville. Zoe and Paul could not have been more hospitable. Rose Cottage was a perfect gem of a cottage with two beautifully appointed bedrooms upstairs and a very cozy living area and kitchen downstairs. The Chateau is stunning with flowers, gardens, acreage, animals, and nice open spaces. The cottage provides a perfect launching pad for touring Normandy: the D-Day beaches, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, etc. I immediately began considering how I could possibly plan a return trip. Two nights were not nearly enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Our perfect week.

We loved it! It's homely and generously sized with lovely spacious gardens. Great to meet Paul & Zoe, superb local knowledge and recommendations for eating. Remote enough to be peaceful yet very handy for the Normandy Beaches and such. Negatives? Our (double) bed was on the small side. Wouldn't stop us going back though!

About the host

Hosted by zoe mckinley

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We are both English and come from the south coast of England. We have live at the chateau for the last 10 years and run our business from here.

Why they chose this property

This property is just fantastic - its beautiful, full of amazing history and close to great days out especially for those who are interested in World War 2

What makes this property unique

Close to the beaches of Omaha & Utah

Languages:

English, French