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NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace!

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A marina with several sailboats docked, reflecting the buildings and sky.
A stone building with a pitched roof, a door, and a window. There is a lawn with green chairs and a table, and pink flowers in the foreground.
A bakery display case with various cakes and pastries, and wine bottles on shelves above.
A gallery with various artworks displayed on easels.
A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Saint-Aubin-des-Bois, Calvados
  • Place, Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornille Havard Bell Foundry
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Champrepus Zoo
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace!

This recently renovated, relaxing and tranquilly located holiday home is a charming and characterful detached 3 bedroom Converted French Normandy Barn. It is set within its own private large garden, in the heart of the picturesque Normandy countryside. The barn is located in a rural setting, on the outskirts of the village of St Aubin des Bois, and just 25 minutes drive from the expansive sand dune backed Normandy beaches.

The barn is just a short drive from the historic and enchanting market town of Villedieu-les-Poeles, famed for its fine copper-ware artisans, cafes, bars, beautiful shops, artists and many restaurants. This market town has become a well known centre for local artists and artisans, with various studios displaying their craft. There are many art exhibitions and festivals over the summer here. Our local village, Saint Aubin Des Bois, has its own famous Tractor Festival during August! If you love steam engines, tractors and retro vehicles, you will love this day!

If your family like peace and quite, then this is a great place for your family to relax, and unwind, in the heart of the Normandy countryside.

Our barn conversion is less than 1 hours drive from Caen car ferry port. The property can comfortably sleep 5 as it has 3 bedrooms, two of which have queen size double beds and the third bedroom contains one single bed and another pull-out bed. The spacious open plan lounge / kitchen / diner has all you need to enjoy self catering at your own convenience. There is a family shower room with downstairs WC and the house also has a washing machine, ceramic hob/oven, fridge freezer and microwave within the fully-equipped kitchen area.

This property is situated in the heart of the Normandy Countryside, yet just 25 minutes from beautiful beaches and 25 minutes from Mont Saint Michel Unesco world heritage site – this is the world-famous island abbey and the second most visited tourist attraction in the whole of France!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Tranquil family location
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please let owners know re pets prior to booking
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please smoke outside in the garden

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please aim to checkout by 10am on your day of departure so that the property can be thoroughly cleaned. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10815888
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saint-Aubin-des-Bois

Located in Saint-Aubin-des-Bois, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Souleuvre Viaduct and Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Grande Cascade and Garden of the Bishop. Champrepus Zoo and Le Village Enchante are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Saint-Aubin-des-Bois, Calvados

What's nearby

  • Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cornille Havard Bell Foundry - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Champrepus Zoo - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Château d'Avranches - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • St. Gervais Basilica - 32 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Villedieu-les-Poêles Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Atelier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Flambée des cuivres - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Samovar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Accueil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dan Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NORMANDY BARN CONVERSION. Detached 3 bedrooms, 20 mins beach, countryside peace! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Cornille Havard Bell Foundry and within 12 miles (20 km) of Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Champrepus Zoo. Hambye Abbey and Vire Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ferroudja A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Endroit trop éloigné de tout commerces de bouches.

La maison n'était pas agréable car pas de grande fenêtre qui donnent sur le jardin, chambres trop petites et salle d'eau avec toilette inapproprié pour 5 personnes. L'état général du mobilier est extrêmement moyen et décevant de plus une odeur de remontée d'égout en permanence dans la maison. Bref je ne recommande pas.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Honoré Julien A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beau cadre pour de vacances tranquilles

La maison est charmante et bien équipée. Les alentours sont très calmes. Le couple voisin qui nous a accueillis est très gentil et disponible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pour un amoureux de la nature comme moi, je suis totalement satisfait.

Au calme à la campagne, les personnes qui s'occupent de la maison sont adorables, les magasins à moins de 15min et beaucoup d'autres découvertes à moins d'une heure (en voiture bien-sûr).
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank-you for your kind words about our barn conversion and our wonderful hosts Salvador. We are glad that you fully enjoyed your stay and were pleased to host you and your family. Here are your words repeated in English:- For a nature lover like me, I am totally satisfied. Quiet in the countryside, the people who take care of the house are adorable, the shops less than 15min and many other discoveries less than an hour (by car of course).
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6/10 Okay

Karin T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Rural barn in lovely area with plenty of potential

The barn is located in a rural area with plenty of space, green and quiet. Lovely country setting! The local town is tiny and does not have any shops or a bakery. The barn has an oven however, so you can use it to bake some fresh bread. (Shops are app 10-15 min. ride by car) Furthermore you are close to the main roads. It is a good place to visit places you want to see like -Mont-Saint-Michel (app. 30 mins) and the landing beaches (just over an hour). The barn has three medium sized bedrooms and can easily sleep four. Five is possible, but I would not recommend it; the bathroom is tiny and for five to relax in the living area would be a bit cramped. (We were a family of four with teenagers and a dog.) We had a good week, regardless of the bad weather we had all week. We played boardgames at the dining table and watched a few of the movies using the dvd-player and the movies that were in the house. We walked a lot in the local area with our dog. One evening we walked to the village and played table tennis there. The local hosts as well as the owners are lovely people and communication was never a problem. Always got a quick response. A few issues with the house made our stay less comfortable than it should have been, like the (smell of) dampness and other minor things, like no lock on the bathroom door and a leaking shower enclosure. It is a lovely place, run by lovely people. It does need some TLC in some places and truly has all the potential for a lovely holiday home.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks for your comments, this was our first season since we renovated the barn so they are helpful. Re your points, we will put a lock on the bathroom door, fix the shower door enclosure leak to stop the damp smell and add other new facilities to improve holidaymakers experience. It is a pity that this summer was extremely wet, rainy and cold in France so that you were not able to get out to enjoy the garden and surrounds so much. The nearest town is Villedieu-les-Poeles which has many shops, bars, restaurants, market, museum, artists studios and indoor swimming pool. Thanks again Karin, all the best.
Verified review

8/10 Good

ingrid d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour a st aubin des bois

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.

About the host

Hosted by Steve Bridge

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I love meeting people, travelling, exploring, painting and photography. I have loved converting this ancient Normandy stone barn into a comfortable family holiday home!

Why they chose this property

This barn conversion property was architect designed, structurally optimised and renovated very recently. It is peaceful, with a large private garden of over 2000 M2, set in the countryside amidst the rolling Normandy hills. Externally the character of the stone barn has been retained. Inside is more contemporary, with a completely new internal structure, insulation everywhere, including walls, underfloor and ceiling, with newly installed dry-walls. There are many new fixtures and fittings, including two new sets of french doors and fully double glazed windows everywhere. It is well positioned to explore the Normandy and Brittany coast, towns and other delights, such as Mont St Michel,
in this beautiful region of France.

What makes this property unique

Experience the peace and tranquility of the rural French countryside with cows, sheep, and other wild and farmyard animals nearby from time to time! Countryside walks are lovely around the local area. At night you will be able to see the milky way galaxy, and then relax to the beautiful sound of silence. Bon Nuit.

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