Title: Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage ## Photo gallery for Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage ![Property grounds - Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage (Monfréville, Normandie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34588600/34588507/270-0e88c1b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage (Monfréville, Normandie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34588600/34588507/77dbbda6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage (Monfréville, Normandie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34588600/34588507/7c00825b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage (Monfréville, Normandie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34588600/34588507/0641d5fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage (Monfréville, Normandie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34588600/34588507/2d08eb3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Normandy, Chateau de Monfreville offers a tranquil retreat with its own private gardens and patio area. Enjoy natural surroundings and activities like swimming in the pond, playing ping pong or table football, or simply relaxing in the hot tub. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Breakfast available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123900000/123895200/123895126/a4b605ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le domaine des roseraies, Unterkunft Maupassant by Interhome Isigny-sur-Mer - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### 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 ### Property is also known as Gorgeous Home From Home Pond Outstanding Holiday Cottages Pond Cottage Gorgeous Home From Home - Pond Cottage Cottage Gorgeous Home From Home - Pond Cottage Monfreville Gorgeous Home From Home - Pond Cottage Cottage Monfreville ## About the area Located in Monfreville, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Baie de la Seine, while Maisy Battery and Mine Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Monfreville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monfreville.dx553248625326084765) [View more Cottages in Monfreville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monfreville-Cottages.d553248625326084765-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.31232%2C-1.04242&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CTCMbMQm1ofJt2pkeM4bdlftWTY=) Monfréville, Normandie, Normandy ### What's nearby - ![The old World War 2 German bunkers. A very interesting site ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6187383/222fac4d-5959-4fc5-aacc-e90ce0a5d9eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pointe du Hoc 15 min drive \- 11.1 miles - ![The American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Every American should put this special place on their bucket list.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295628/ed12a7b1-43ef-47ae-b6f6-5e2d3bd01173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Omaha Beach 16 min drive \- 13.1 miles - La Cambe German Cemetery 5 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Isigny-sur-Mer Visitor Center 6 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Maisy Battery 12 min drive \- 8.6 miles ### Getting around - Lison Station 14 min drive - Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - La Marine Brasserie 14 min drive - L'Estran 15 min drive - L'aristide 15 min drive - Café Du Port 15 min drive - McDonald's 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage have a pool? ### Is Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage? ### Where is Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gorgeous Home from Home - Pond Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul L. 22 Mar 2017 #### 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. ##### Paul L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy S., New Orleans, LA 26 Jun 2015 #### 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. ##### Stacy S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian B. 27 Sept 2014 #### 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! ##### Ian B. ---