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High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI.

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A stone house with a wooden door and window, a small porch, and a gravel driveway.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence.
A staircase with a stone wall, wooden handrails, and a white safety gate at the bottom.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a bed, a dresser, a door, and a window.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table. There is a staircase leading to an upper level, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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Sourdeval, Normandie

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI.

DUE TO CANCELLATIONS, SPECIAL RATES FOR SUMMER 2024 18TH AUGUST ONWARDS !!
A stunning high quality barn conversion featuring solid oak floors throughout, open plan ground floor living, and all modern facilities, including broadband. It is 'Tardis' like with the interior more spacious than the exterior appears. The master bedroom features en-suite shower room, French windows and electric Velux windows. It is an ideal base to visit beaches and the tourist sites of rural Normandy. The ground floor has a kitchen/diner at one end seating upto 6-8 and the lounge at the other with sofas for upto 6 adults. Fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, TV (satellite for British channels), DVD, broadband and all you would expect of a new conversion. There is a rear patio for morning sun, while the front patio catches the evening sun. Use the scenic heated open air swimming pool in Mortain 15 minutes drive away, or make for the Normandy coast in about 45 minutes for a half or full day by the sea. The barn is 1 hour from the port of Caen and 2 hours from Le Havre.
Folding table tennis table for use on the patio. New sun loungers for 2017. Use of 2 bicycles available.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8111303
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 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
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

Sourdeval

Located in Sourdeval, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Domaine du Coquerel and Souleuvre Viaduct are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and La Grande Cascade. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Village Enchante and Normandie Luge. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Sourdeval, Normandie

Getting around

  • Vire Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Central - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Gambrinus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Robbery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bar Marrakech - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L’audacieuse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is High Quality Barn Conversion. Great village location. Super fast WIFI. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vire Museum, Le Village Enchante and Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park. La Grande Cascade and Regional Pottery Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate R.

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

Lovely house in a quiet rural village location

This is a charming, spacious house in a quiet village, not far from restaurants, cafes and supermarkets in Vire and Sourdeval and about an hour from pleasant beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Fantastic location

My family had a fantastic holiday. The location is ideal for the attractions in Normandy. The village of Vengeons is quiet with the restaurants and shops available nearby in Vire. Recommend the walks near Sourdeval and Mortain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you. I'm really glad you had such a good time, David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel M.

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

Exceptional stay in Vengeons

Comfortable house full of charm with excellent facilities. Friendly and helpful owner. The surrounding area is stunningly beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful. Very highly recommended. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review- very pleased you had such a good time - you are always welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

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

A quiet rural gite

The Gite was clean and comfortable. UK tv was intermittent, which the owner did his best to sort out.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Great stay at Le Maison Calme

Our family of 7 had a great stay in this renovated barn home. Le Maison Calme is in a peaceful village where we enjoyed morning coffee on the back patio and walks along the rolling hills. When we encountered some transportation challenges, the owner was very responsive to help us find a solution. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Beth Thank you so much for your kind review. I hope you had a good journey home, Best wishes, David Winstone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslieelizabeth L.

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

Fabulous relaxation in rural France!

We were looking for a comfortable place in the Normandy region to spend a quiet week, and this house was fantastic!!! We live in an urban rat race, so having the time to check out on vacation is paramount. The house has EVERYTHING we could gave needed. We spent time using the great kitchen, and appreciated the fabulous dining table as well as the living room area that served well for a down afternoon. The host was beyond amazing and made sure communication was easy, complete, and appropriate. There was not one thing we would have changed about the accommodations or our stay. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Great location and property- friendly sheep!

We had a couple of nights in the village on the way down to Brittany. The house is well equipped and in good order with plenty of room for four adults. Good size bedrooms and comfortable beds. Good to have two bathrooms both with showers. Although there are no shops in the village, Sourdeval is only 5 minutes down the road by car. It has everything you want from a couple of small supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, boulangeries and so on. In the other direction you can be in the larger town of Vire within about 10 minutes. It's a great location to explore Normandy and provides peace and quiet after a days travelling. Martin the local caretaker provided a wealth of information and made sure we had everything we wanted. Even the neighbours sheep were friendly and would come by to get a stroke! Only snag at time was the dishwasher wasn't working but David the owner had let us know beforehand so no complaints there- meant my daughter learned what 'washing up' means. Great time and weather perfect as a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Ian, Thank you for your review. I'm very pleased it was what you were looking for. I'm sorry the dishwasher wasn't replaced in time for your stay - there is now a new Bosch working away, so you daughter won't need to exert herself if you stay another time, david
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

One of the best holidays we have taken

We have just returned from a wonderful week away in this fantastic cottage. Communication with the owner prior to our visit was extremely helpful and Martin, the caretaker called in to welcome us and was on hand if we needed him throughout the week. This cottage is deceptively spacious throughout. Very well equipped with everything from a dishwasher, washing machine right through to UK TV stations. We felt very much at home from the very start of our stay. The furnishings was very good quality and we found the cottage very well cleaned on our arrival. The property is well maintained. The main bedroom has a lovely ensuite and was very spacious and comfortable. The second bedroom, again spacious and further bathroom are located on the same floor. There is a lovely bedroom in the attic space. We loved the open plan layout downstairs and the back door led on to a spacious patio where we ate a lot of the time as well as playing table tennis as a family. The rear garden is huge and I can imagine a wonderful place for children to play whilst parents watch from the patio. A great location for visiting some wonderful places. We visited Mont St Michel, Bayeux town and the tapestry, D Day landing beaches and museums and local towns and villages. There is a wonderful cycle path nearby too. We mainly shopped locally in Sourdeval, just 4 km away with a small supermarket with its own butchers and a bakery opposite. The vet here was fantastic, helpful and also spoke English very well. Vire is also not far away with Carrefour and Lidl as well as many other lovely shops - definitely worth a visit too. There is very good wifi here and we had a very good mobile phone signal too. We plan to return here again for another holiday and would highly recommend this place to all whether just a couple or a large family.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Andy and Rachael, Thank you so much for your full and very positive review, and for agreeing that, if requested, I can refer future enquiries to you for more information. Kind regards, David
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guillaume A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle rénovation dans un coin très calme. Toutefois ça mériterait un petit « rafraîchissement », notamment l’extérieur dont n’a pas pu profiter autant que souhaité (sur nos dates de location, début d’été, il aurait fallu un bon débroussaillage)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvie A.

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

Maison très agréable avec un grand espace au rez-de-chaussée . La localisation était idéale

Localisation idéale pour notre famille car étant de la région nous avons pu rencontrer nos proches dans les environs. Deux salle de bains et deux toilettes très appréciables.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francoise G.

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

Trés bien

Logement adapté à notre besoin. Propre et confortable. Superbe suite parentale.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Jones Family

Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO N.

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

Maison très conviviale

Séjour très reposant dans une maison très confortable et, qui plus est, aménagée avec goût.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Une réponse très tardive à votre avis! Merci pour votre aimable commentaire et heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour David
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jenny H.

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Levede ikke op til forventningerne

Huset, som var en skuffelse, levede ikke op til billedmaterialet på vrbo's hjemmeside. Billederne må være adskillige år gamle, fordi træer og buske nu har vokset sig så store, at der ikke kommer meget lys ind i huset. Terrassen foran huset lå det meste af tiden i skygge af træerne. Det ville være godt for helhedsindtrykket, at få beskåret de omkringstående træer og buske. Beliggenheden er for så vidt OK, med omkring 1 - 11/2 times kørsel til invasionsstrandende, Bayeux og Mont St. Michel. Samlet vurdering 21/2 stjerne
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Jeg beklager det meget sene svar på din anmeldelse. Jeg har først nu set tilbage på anmeldelser, og jeg undlod at svare på nogle.Jeg er meget ked af, at du var skuffet over manglen på sollys til huset. Dette er normalt ikke et problem. Du har ret i, at træerne skulle beskæres. På tidspunktet for dit ophold var det meget vanskeligt at rejse fra Storbritannien på grund af Covid. Derfor var vi sent ude med nogle vedligeholdelsesopgaver såsom træerne. Nu har jeg fået en ny ejendomsadministrator og kan komme på besøg oftere, og vi har bestræbt os på at hæve niveauet tilbage til de meget høje standarder, som jeg sigter efter. Og de seneste anmeldelser har været meget positive. Venlig hilsen David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine F.

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

Calme

Séjour apprécié par toute la famille, vraiment à l’écart de tout, très bien pour se ressourcer. Au plus près pour faire ses courses et boulangerie, c’est environ à 3 kms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Désolé pour ma réponse très tardive à votre avis. Je suis très heureux que vous ayez passé des vacances reposantes. Et merci encore pour votre séjour.CordialementDavid
Verified review

8/10 Good

antoine h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

5 jours au calme

Ras
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claude B.

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

Belle Région, maison de vacances très agréable

Tout y était, quels moments de détente merveilleux, maison très lumineuse et vraiment très agréable. La chambre parentale est fabuleuse, seul le lit (matelas, je pense) mériterait à être changé. Merci pour tout.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Vacances agréables

Nous avons passé une belle semaine dans cette région.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

LATIFA N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

MAISON CALME ET AGREABLE.

Cette maison porte bien son nom qu'on aurait pu d'ailleurs aussi donner au village. Ce petit village est sympathique, calme et verdoyant, il y a pas mal de maison louer aux touristes. Par contre, aucun commerce à pied pas même une boulangerie, il faut obligatoirement une voiture. La maison est spacieuse, cosy ,agréable nous étions 4 adultes et 2 enfants et nous étions pas à l'étroit. Maison très bien équipée et le nécessaire y est pour passer un bon week-end ou de bonnes vacances. Pour localiser la maison sur le GPS de Paris, taper "église Saint Germain" à Vengeons, la maison est 100m plus loin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Romain M.

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

Week-end au calme

Nous avons passé un très agréable week-end dans la maison calme. La location est très propre, fonctionnelle et aménagée avec goût. Nous y retournerons sans hésiter. NB. Ne pas laisser la porte se refermer avec les clés à l'intérieur sous peine de passer un moment à l'extérieur 😅
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

CHRISTIANE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Maison par elle même sympa

Pas de chauffage à l arrivée. 15 degrés. Avons du faire appel au gérant. Tele ne fonctionnant pas sur antenne. Lave vaisselle garni d assiettes sales. Donc moisissures.. .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Je suis terriblement désolé de ces problèmes. Nous remplaçons un appareil de chauffage, mais néanmoins, le chauffage restant aurait dû fournir un chauffage à 20 degrés. Et je mets à jour les instructions pour les locataires pour régler le chauffage. Je laisse également de meilleures instructions sur la façon de changer de chaîne pour la télévision. Le lave-vaisselle doit absolument être toujours propre et vide à l'arrivée. J'ai discuté avec le responsable local et l'agent de nettoyage pour faire en sorte que tous ces problèmes ne se posent plus. Vous serez le bienvenu pour revenir, I am terribly sorry about these issues. We are replacing a heater, but nevertheless, the remaining heating should have provided heating to 20 degrees. And I am updating the instructions for renters to adjust the heating. I am also leaving better instructions how to change channels for the television. The Dishwasher should absolutely always be clean and empty on arrival. I have spoken with the local manager and cleaner to ensure all these issues do not arise again. You will be welcome to come again, David David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina S.

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

Casa perfetta

Ottima scelta bellissima dentro e fuori! Ottima posizione per rilassarsi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura L.

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

Très agréable séjour

Maison très jolie, au calme, tout équipée. Très bon contact avec David ainsi que son ami Martin. Je recommande cette maison pour y passer un séjour reposant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Leonard R.

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

Maison comfortable en Normandie en campagne

Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette maison comfortable dans le village charmant. La maison est fidèle à la déscription. Nous avons profité de la terrasse et du jardin. Nos enfants ont beaucoup aimé le champ à l'arrière de la maison. Le contact avec David, le propriétaire, était très bien, très vite et aimable. Des magasins, restaurants etc. sont à proximité à Sourdeval. Pour atteindre la mer, Bayeux, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Caen etc. il vous faut environ une heure en voiture. Avoir une voiture est indispensable. En somme nous avons passé des jours très agréables et nous recommandons la maison aux familles avec des enfants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Ruhiges und gemütliches Ferienhaus

Wir haben uns in „La Maison Calme“ sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet, von der Terrasse hat man einen schönen Blick ins Grüne und es ist wirklich ruhig. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es vor Ort in Vengeons nicht, aber im nahegelegenen Sourdeval oder in Vire, ein Auto oder anderer fahrbarer Untersatz sollte also vorhanden sein. Als Ausgangspunkt für verschiedenste Ausflüge ist die Unterkunft gut geeignet (wir waren u.a. in Bayeux, an den Landungsstränden, auf dem Mont St Michel). Das Haus selber bietet (fast) alles, was man benötigt. Eine Kaffeemaschine gibt es allerdings nicht, nur eine kleine French Press, die für ein bis zwei Tassen Kaffee reicht. Tischtennisschläger sind vorhanden, Bälle nicht. Die Federballschläger waren leider kaputt, ebenso wie die Sonnenschirme. Martin, der sich im Auftrag des Eigentümers um Haus und Gäste kümmert, hat uns aber netterweise seinen eigenen geliehen. Die Betten im 1. Obergeschoss sind bequem, das „Schlafzimmer“ unter dem Dach hat als Betten aber nur 3 Matratzen (zum Teil sehr dünn) und 1 Lattenrost. Für Kinder geeignet, für Erwachsene eher nicht. Trotz dieser kleinen Mängel haben wir uns, wie gesagt, sehr wohl gefühlt und unseren Aufenthalt genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by david winstone

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I am a health professional and bought this property in 2005. It became a labour of love in designing and renovating the property between 2010 and 2012. It has been converted to a very high standard with solid oak flooring and staircase, underfloor heating, and electric velux windows and blinds in the master bedroom.

Why they chose this property

It was a perfect balance of being easy to access from the ports, and also well positoned for both trips to the beaches of the west coast and also exploration into unspoilt rural Normandy. It is in a peaceful village, but not too quiet and remote - there are other houses around but no shops in the village. However the shops of Sourdeval are just a 5 minute drive away. I also enjoy the open air heated swimming pool in nearby Mortain. For a larger town Vire is just a 10 minute drive. One day I intend to cycle in a day on the dedicated cycle track to the Mont de Michel.

What makes this property unique

I wanted a holiday home which had a taste of luxury, spaciousness and calm. I enjoy the quality fittings and modern conveniences like broadband which keep me in touch with the world. Equally, I can turn it all off and enjoy quiet reflective walks with no noise nor reminders of modern life. It is a friendly village, generally quiet, free from traffic but not isolated. Overall, a perfect combination.
Excellent garden for children, which extends down into woods. Or the gate down to the larger garden can be closed allowing a smaller area for small children to be supervised (or dogs too for that matter - fences are dog proofed with mesh).
Foldable TABLE TENNIS table is easily set up on the patio for games for all.
2 bicycles are also available for use.

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English, French
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