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Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14

Family-friendly holiday home in Picauville with a hot tub

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Picauville, Manche
  • La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airborne Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14

An impressive ancient house, with lovingly restored stone floors and antique furniture, La Chevalerie is the perfect base from which to explore the French countryside. You can tour country lanes on a bicycle, take a stroll along the vast sandy beaches, or sip an evening drink by the sea at Carteret Beach. This historical house was one of the first to be liberated on D Day and the area is steeped in history, with impressive war monuments and the famous American Cemetery. Foodies and wine lovers can forage in the weekly markets selling everything from Calvados to Spider Crab and local cheeses, to be brought home and prepared in the large kitchen or on the outside barbecue. The house has plenty of rooms to get lost in; read a book in the study or play Billiards in the Great Hall. Children can play in the garden and soak in the oversize paddling pool, while the adults listen to music on the eight seater sofas by the bar. Truly a unique place to get away from it all and relax in style.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Flea certificates required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the property as you found out and recycle according to instructions.
Please recycle glass and cardboard and take to bins provided
In winter, please bring in garden furniture and turn off the major electrical appliances including speakers and hot tub

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Picauville

Located in Picauville, this holiday home is in a rural area. La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument and Ecausseville Airship Hangar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mont Castre and Mont Doville. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Picauville, Manche

What's nearby

  • La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Airborne Museum - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Ecausseville Airship Hangar - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Utah Beach - 25 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Chef-du-Pont-Ste-Mere Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E Castel Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le stop bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant L'eucalyptus - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Normandy - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Nobleman’s Manor House in rural Normandy. Sleeps 14 located?

This family-friendly Picauville holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.5 mi (4 km) from La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Airborne Museum and Cotentin Farm Museum. Orglandes German War Cemetery and Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivier F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice trip in La Chevalerie in Picauville

We enjoyed our trip at La Chevalerie, it was really a pleasure to sojourn in this property. The house is wonderfull with a lot of charms, Jane is very reactive and answered to all our questions very quickly. The commodities are amazing, we recommend ! Thanks Jane !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Bucolic Week

The house was easy to find, well presented with a wealth of historic features and large enough that our two families all had enough room to both come together and have alone time. Jane’s communication and openness to conversation as we ironed a few details out was excellent. We all had a really lovely, relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

A joint 30th and 70th celebration

A beautiful country house that hosts a large party. Grounds perfect and the hot tub and pool were a huge plus along with the bikes and games room. The location was remote and you definitely need cars as taxis were non-existent. The barn owls and deer were a real treat along with the peace and quiet. Total relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Magical place

This place has a soul like no orher. It has been beautifully restored, with modern amenities, whilst preserving its historical integrity. The house is fully equiped with everything you can possibly need. Picauville is super well located in Cotentin. The communication with Jane was easy and thougtfull.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Wonderful

Lê Chevalerie was amazing! We couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations for a large group. Rooms were comfortable, kitchen was perfect for gathering and cooking, backyard was inviting for relaxing, and proximity to towns was perfect for those early morning pastry runs. Jane was such a pleasure to work with. The icing on the cake was the historical significance of the property in an amazing time in history. A perfect location to take all that is available around Utah and Omaha beaches. Highly recommend! Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Normandy house

Property excellent very well equipped & clean for weeks stay . Contact with owner first class . She left full instructions at the house and important numbers should they be needed. As we had children under 12 to travel to children’s activities was some distance . We all enjoyed Utah and Omaha beaches not far from property. Supermarket close by car . Other villages close but did not find them within walking distance . Would have been even better with a pool of some sort for kids . Gardens very child friendly. A great place to stay and would certainly recommend.👍
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Pas sérieux!

* Nous n'avons pas reçu le code de la boîte à clefs. J'ai téléphoné à 2 numéros reçus par mail avant l'arrivée... pas eu de réponse! Nous sommes entrés par une fenêtre mal fermée. (Que faisions-nous si cette fenêtre était fermée correctement?) La cuisine était sale et en désordre. La machine a café Nespresso était inexistante. Une cafetière était cassée (trouvé morceaux de verre dans les plats). Pas de place suffisante pour manger à 14 sur la même table. Pas de place dans les armoires pour notre nourriture. WC en panne et pas vu le plombier. Pluie dans ma chambre lors d'une averse. Pas de sèche cheveux. Explications des chambres et salles de bain pas claires. Mégot de cigarette sur plan de travail. Gros insectes morts sous les lits. Sans réponses à mes messages du dimanche à 16h depuis deux jours, j'ai contacté la propriétaire pour avoir le code de la boîte à clés, elle pensait que j'étais un hacker. Elle m'a demandé de lui téléphoner (mon anglais est pauvre surtout la compréhension) $$$ hors UE. Je reçois finalement le code. Elle me dit qu'un de ses amis français va me sonner le lendemain. (Conversation terminée vers 23h45) Cet ami me téléphone effectivement le lendemain et je lui explique nos nombreux désagréments. Il m'explique le manque de coordination entre Abritel et VRBO et les propriétaires. Il me parle de la venue d'un plombier et d'un ardoisier que nous n'avons jamais vus. Nous espérons bien obtenir un dédommagement financier !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Wow factor - and homely too!

Our extended family really enjoyed our stay at the Manor House. It has a real wow factor as you approach up the driveway, and this continues inside the house and in the garden. We ate most of our meals in the very lovely garden, and the kids loved the paddling pool and running around the garden. The house is very extensive, but has a homely and comfortable feel at the same time. We needed to contact Jane several times and she was always very quick to respond. The housekeeper who lives locally was extremely helpful and friendly. Jane provided very helpful documents with directions to the house, and information about the local area. A document with information about the house would have saved us from needing to contact her with some of our questions (e.g. information re using the jacuzzi; rubbish and recycling instructions). Rubbish and recycling needs to be taken into the village, which was a little bit of an inconvenience - our large party generated quite a lot! The kitchen is of course old (and lovely and characterful) and does lack storage space. The only other minor lack was that some of the bathrooms didn't have bath mats, and hand towels weren't provided, but I'm sure if we had asked for these, they would have quickly been provided. Overall, we felt very comfortable and happy in the house, and we really enjoyed our outings: a visit to the D day museum on Utah Beach, a lovely walk in the local marshes at the Maison du Parc, and a day at Carteret beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

murielle l.

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

Weekend de 3 jours

Un weekend en famille dans une demeure immense et magnifique avec un tas d'équipements au top pour la cuisine. Nous avons créé de bon souvenir de soirée autour du billard et du barbecue. La communication nickel. La maison très propre et les draps qui sentent bon. Merci c'était parfait pour nous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Poyntz

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La Chevalerie has been in our family now for two generations and I am proud to be taking over the role from my father as host. My friends and our children have watched our children grow here - the house has an atmosphere of conviviality and it is a joy to host large groups of people in such a peaceful setting.

Why they chose this property

It is very rural in this part of Normandy. If you want to that home from home feel and don't want to be a tourist, then this is for you. We love cycling to the local bakery, speaking our best French and touring the local markets. It is a safe and friendly place for adults and children, with loads of local activities to keep everyone happy. Horseriding, canoeing, cycling, tree climbing and wine tasting or touring the battle fields of D Day are all within easy reach and inexpensive.

What makes this property unique

It is a very unique house and as soon as people walk through the doors, they know they have arrived somewhere special. When we have new guests, we tend to let them stay at the property for the first day because it is so relaxing. It is a good blend of old and new, so you can feel the houses "good bones" but also have guaranteed heating that works instantly if it gets a little colder at night.

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