Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin
On the West coast of Cotentin, between Mont Saint Michel and Cap de la Hague-Cherbourg, BiâO Cotentin is an old farmhouse from the XVIth century with an enclosed wall that we have been renovating since 2006. The BiâO * Cotentin is certified ECOGÎTE by Gîtes de France. It constitutes a whole of life, a school, where the reception of vacationers is in interaction with all our other activities. (* BiâO means 'beautiful' in Norman dialect) We have set up "Le BiâO gîte" and 4 guest rooms, using old-fashioned local materials: stone, clay, wood, linen, lime, etc. in order to maintain the authenticity of the place and bring you incomparable comfort.
The optimum layout of our eco-lodging allows for several reception configurations: - a family with 4 children, - two families of 3 people, - two couples.
On the ground floor, a spacious living room with fireplace, a kitchen open to the living room, and a bathroom with Italian shower and wc. The kitchen is equipped with a washing machine, dishwasher, a 5-burner stove with oven.
On the 1st floor, Two rooms : The tulip room (2 80X200 twin beds + 1 90X190 closed bed + a 60x120 child's bed), the hydrangea room (2 80X200 twin beds + 1 90X200 bed), a bathroom with bath, 2 sinks and WC.
Wood chip central heating is included in the price. Domestic hot water is produced by solar panels
The exteriors: The private walled garden is perfect for keeping your pet. Picnic table. Barbecue. Shelter: bikes, firewood, garbage cans. Car park. South-facing terrace with lake in the immediate vicinity.
ON DEMAND : Short stays possible depending on the season Welcoming riders and their mounts. Baby equipment, television, a microwave. WIFI disconnectable. Rental of sheets and towels (€ 10 per person, billed on the day of departure) Cleaning service (48 € charged on the day of departure).
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 1234
About the area
Bretteville-sur-Ay
Located in Bretteville-sur-Ay, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and Mont Castre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mont Doville and Plage de la pointe du Banc. Travelling with kids? Consider Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and Labyrinthe. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
La Haye-du-Puits Tourism Office - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
Domaine de Rugueville - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
Château Fort de Pirou - 15 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Chef-du-Pont-Ste-Mere Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Le Commerce - 8 min drive
Le normandy - 13 min drive
Aux XIII Arches - 12 min drive
Pom'Cannelle - 7 min drive
Café du rond-point - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin ?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy the pleasures of nature and beaches on vacation at BiâO Cotentin located?
Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and Plage de la pointe du Banc. Mont Doville and Mont Castre are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
séjour très chaleureux, configuration idéale pour notre famille
Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement par David et Elisabeth dans ce gîte retapé avec goût et simplicité. Nous nous sentions comme chez nous, avec cette belle pièce à vivre particulièrement adaptée aux petits et aux grands. Nous recommandons vivement ce gîte respectueux de l'environnement et du lien familial ! Merci infiniment !
Tiphaine R.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Merci beaucoup Tiphaigne & Family (je ne me rappelle plus trop du prénom de votre conjoint, ni de vos trois ravissantes petites filles (Léonie , Marthe, ...?).
Sachez que la présence de votre famille a été des plus sympathiques. C'est toujours avec plaisir que nous voyons notre BiâOGite prendre vie grâce ses hôtes.
Merci à vous! Elisabeth & David
We had a great stay at David and Elisabeth’s property. In a quiet village 3kms from a quiet sandy beach, this is a perfect rural location for peace and quiet. Our daughter loved the horses and donkey at the property and there was a safe garden to exercise our dog.
I would recommend if you want to experience Normandy in a rural village.
Adam C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Merci Adam ! c'était du bonheur de vous recevoir et grand "bonjour" toute la famille.
Elisabeth & David
Sehr nette Vermieter. Sehr schönes, gepflegtes Objekt. Gute Ausstattung. Liebevoll eingerichtet u gepflegt.
Karin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Wir tun alles, um Ihren Aufenthalt im BiaO Cotentin so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten, Elisabeth & David
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10/10 Excellent
Stijn F.
31 July 2018
Super relax en toffe gastheer en -vrouw
Prachtige gite die ook nog eens op een rustige en prachtige locatie ligt.
Gastvrouw en -heer doen er alles aan om het verblijf van hun gasten zo vlot en aangenaam mogelijk te laten verlopen.
Bij minste probleem staan ze klaar om je te helpen, zelfs als dat probleem niet rechtstreeks met hun accommodatie te maken heeft. Zo hadden wij panne met de auto en hebben ze ons twee maal helpen starten en ons naar een betrouwbare en goede garagist gestuurd.
Kortom als je een rustige vakantie wil in een prachtige omgeving, met een geweldige gastvrouw en -heer, dan moet je hier zijn.
Familie Franssen-Boonen
Stijn F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Merci pour vos compliments!
Les problèmes de voitures peuvent gâcher des vacances... Heureusement cela a pu se résoudre facilement!
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez pu passer des vacances reposantes au BiâO Cotentin !
Elisabeth & David
Bedankt voor de complimenten van fox!
Autoproblemen kunnen een vakantie verpesten ... Gelukkig kan het gemakkelijk worden gedaan!
We zijn blij dat je een ontspannende vakantie hebt gehad in BiâO Cotentin!
Elisabeth en David (google traduction )