Title: Charming cottage near the sea 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 # Charming cottage near the sea Holiday home in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Charming cottage near the sea ![Exterior - Charming cottage near the sea (Saint-Germain-sur-Ay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34517500/34517486/c5c1e48d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Charming cottage near the sea (Saint-Germain-sur-Ay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34517500/34517486/50ccbb76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Charming cottage near the sea (Saint-Germain-sur-Ay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34517500/34517486/406d11bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Charming cottage near the sea (Saint-Germain-sur-Ay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34517500/34517486/7d4e721e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Charming cottage near the sea (Saint-Germain-sur-Ay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34517500/34517486/aa0ab84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming cottage near the sea provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61345 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming cottage near the sea Modern charming house with a touch of authenticity with all the comfort that travelers can expect. A south-west facing garden and terrace as well as a pétanque court are available to them. The interior is composed on the ground floor: A large living room of 45 m² with fitted kitchen, living room and dining room. A bedroom with a 160 bed, large closet and bathroom with Italian shower accessible to people with reduced mobility. An independent WC; A cellar with washing machine. Upstairs a large bedroom with a 160 cm bed, another bedroom with 2 90 cm beds a reading corner on the mezzanine and a bathroom with bathtub. This cottage is located 2 km from the beach and close to various shops. Ideally located for visiting Mont St Michel, the landing beaches and the city of the sea in Cherbourg. Many possible activities nearby. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 1,345 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114610000/114605400/114605395/888a88cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gîte Le Dakota facing the sea Saint-Germain-de-Varreville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=114605395&PinnedHotelID=114605395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90996300/90996285/e955e41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage de Campagne à 10min de Saint Vaast la Hougue Aumeville-Lestre - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=90996285&PinnedHotelID=90996285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33473200/33473171/ba1766b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### house near sea, landing beaches Utah Beach, golf, 6 pers Saint-Marcouf - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=33473171&PinnedHotelID=33473171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33479100/33479009/6e9ba6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage 8 people with heated indoor pool and fishing pond. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: respecter les voisins en termes de bruit 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 EUR 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 Charming Near The Sea Charming Cottage Near the sea Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Charming Cottage Near the sea Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barneville Beach and Carteret Beach, while D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center and Airborne Museum are cultural highlights. Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and Coutances Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Saint-Germain-sur-Ay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Germain-Sur-Ay.dx6139288) [View more Holiday homes in Saint-Germain-sur-Ay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Germain-Sur-Ay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6139288-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.238884,-1.617656&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:czpkHj%7DzH%3FW%3FW%40W%3FW%40W%40W%3FW%40WBW%40W%40WBWBUBWBW%40UDWBUDWBUDUDUDUDUDUFUDUFUDSFUFSHSFSFSHSFSHSFQHSHQJQFQJQHQJOHQJOJOJOJOJMJOJMJMLMJMLMLKJMLKLKLILKJINILILILINGLGLGNGLGNELENENELENCLCNCNCNCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLHLJJHLJLJLLLJJLLLJLJLLLJNHLLNJNHNJNHPJNHPJPHPHPHPHRHPFRHRFRHRFRFRFRFTDRFTFTDTDTFTDTBTDTDTBVDTBVBTBVBV%40TBV%40VBV%40V%40V%40V%3FV%40V%40V%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAVAV%3FVATAVAVCVAVCVATCVCVCTCVETCVETETCTEVGTETERGTGTERGTGRGRGTIRGPIRGRIPIRIPIPIPKPIPKNIPKNINKNMNINKLMLKNKLMJKLMJMLMJMJKHMJMHMJOHMFMHMFOHMFMDOFMDOFODMBODOBMDOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMEOCMEOCOEMGOEMGOEMGMIOGMIMGMIOKKIMIMKMKMKKMMKMMKKMMKOKMKMKOKOKOKOKOIQKOIQKQGQKQIQIQGSISGQISGSGUISGSGUESGUEUGSEUEUEUEWEUCUEWCUEWAUCWCWCUCWAWAWCWAU%3FWAWAW%3FWAW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oxjumGNM7Sj5BowPTcLU-GxpSKE=) Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, Normandie ### What's nearby - ![Remembering D-Day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173451/1dafd129-911c-41c3-961b-f01ce7e9cb65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Utah Beach 46 min drive \- 34.7 miles - ![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 60 min drive \- 45.8 miles - Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church 34 min drive \- 26.8 miles - Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach 51 min drive \- 37.4 miles ### Getting around - Coutances Station 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Commerce 8 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - O‘lala Bar & Restaurant 3 min drive - La Paillotte 5 min drive - Restaurant les Artistes de St Germain Saint-Germain-sur-Ay 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming cottage near the sea pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Charming cottage near the sea? ### What time is check-in at Charming cottage near the sea? ### What time is check-out at Charming cottage near the sea? ### Where is Charming cottage near the sea located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming cottage near the sea 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 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renate D. 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect lovely house Excellent house, perfectly clean and fully equipped. Nice and very friendly onwners. ##### Renate D. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S H. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir haben einen traumhaften Urlaub bei Marylène und Hubert verbracht. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen, wurden mit Tipps und Leckereien verwöhnt und haben uns von Anfang an sehr wohl und äußerst willkommen gefühlt. Das Haus war sehr sauber und für uns perfekt aufgeteilt. Auch den schönen Garten haben wir sehr gerne genutzt.Die Umgebung ist wunderschön und die zwei Wochen haben uns leider nicht gereicht, wir kommen ganz sicher wieder.Ein einzigartiger kurzer Ausflug mit den Vermietern war eines unserer Highlights und wir denken sehr gerne an die tolle Zeit zurück. ##### S H. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantal F. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location au top! Accompagnés d'une personne en fauteuil roulant tout et fait pour passer un super séjour, je recommande sans retenue cette location et de plus les propriétaires sont chaleureux et charmants ! ##### Chantal F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben E. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heel fijn huis, lag wat afgelegen. Dat was jammer. Prima . ##### Ben E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### YVES/CHRISTINE D. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe et au calme M. et Mme LUCE ont été très agréables, nous les avons sentis très disponibles et à l'écoute. Le séjour s'est très bien passé malgré une météo maussade mais au moins au sec dans une très jolie maison lorsque nous n'étions pas en promenade, elle est spacieuse, bien équipée et très bien entretenue, c'était parfait ! Aucun problème pour revenir y séjourner avec le soleil une prochaine fois 😉 ##### YVES/CHRISTINE D. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### francoise b. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent Maison très agréable, calme, bien équipée et très bien située, proche de la plage et à 10 minutes du grand supermarché de Lessay. Un grand jardin en herbe pour laisser les enfants s'amuser en sécurité. Excellent accueil à l'arrivée et au départ. Nous avons " circulé" sur la côte ouest du Cotentin de Granville à Cherbourg et bien profité de la mer, avec un temps changeant, mais correct. Excellent séjour. ##### francoise b. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus M. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super gepflegtes Haus Nach zwei erholsamen Wochen ging unser Urlaub heute leider zu Ende. Die Vermieter sind nett, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist super sauber, toll eingerichtet und hat eine gute Lage. Wir werden bestimmt nochmal buchen. Vielen Dank an Familie Luce ##### Marcus M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne C. 25 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bon séjour au sein d un gîte confortable Chambre au rdv idéal pour les pmr avec un WC indépendant. Chambre très spacieuse au 1er étage pour les parents. Gite très propre avec des propriétaires disponibles et très agréables. ##### Corinne C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael L. 1 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très agréable maison idéalement située Très agréable maison, idéalement située pour partir à la découverte de la côte Ouest de la manche. Accueil sympathique des propriétaires et bon conseils au rendez vous. ##### michael L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie - Blanche L. 24 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour parfait ,maison adapté aux personnes à mobilités réduites.propriétaires adorables,disponible Accueil chaleureux.maison parfaite.nous sommes parties avec une personne en fauteuil roulant .nous avons passé un séjour de rêve.tout était parfait.la location,l environnement et la plage à proximité.calme et repos assuré.beaucoup de choses à faire et à voir .merci encore aux propriétaires de leurs accueil et de leurs gentillesse.une adresse à recommander. Marie Frédérique et Thérèse. ##### Marie - Blanche L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luce D. 9 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour parfait Merci beaucoup aux propriétaires pour leur accueil très chaleureux et l'entretien parfait du gîte ! Vous serez très bien accueillis dans cette belle maison. Idéal pour des vacances en famille. ##### Luce D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### louis l. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent séjour la location est conforme à l'annonce, elle est spacieuse. Située dans une petite rue peu passagère, elle est très calme. La literie est excellente, La propreté est irréprochable. Nous avons été très bien accueillis. La location est idéalement siruée pour découvrir la région. Dommage que le temps ne s'y soit pas prêté mais ce n'est pas grave car nous avons passé un excellent moment. Catherine et Louis, Pascale et Marc ##### louis l. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin C. 27 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très beau séjour dans une magnifique maison très bien située près de la mer! Maison très spacieuse et confortable bien située à proximité de la mer. Accueil très sympathique des propriétaires. Très bon séjour! ##### Benjamin C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth O. 4 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Lovely property in a quiet location. Downstairs bedroom with walk in shower perfect for elderly parents who travelled with us. Lovely beaches and towns within a short distance. The house is exceptionally well equipped and spotlessly clean. Would definitely visit again. ##### Ruth O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie P. 24 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location au top 👍 Week-end entre amis, pour faire découvrir notre terre natale : La Manche, mais aussi les plages du débarquements. Le gîte est très agréable, super bien équipé et une très bonne literie. Agréable, propre, spacieux et avec du charme : logement au top ! Et géographiquement bien situé. Sans oublier une disponibilité et un accueil chaleureux des propriétaires. Pour avoir organisé plusieurs we, je recommande ce logement. ##### Nathalie P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genevieve B. 23 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### sejour tres positiif Maison agreable sur un terrain arbore...claire et impeccable.la literie est bonne , il y a le materiel necessaire, le contact avec les propietaires est agreable. ##### Genevieve B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucie C. 4 May 2019 #### séjour très réussi Gîte très bien entretenu d'une propreté irréprochable et très bien aménagé. La literie est excellente nous avons très bien dormi. Les propriétaires sont adorables et aux petits soins. À conseiller les yeux fermés. ##### Lucie C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ---