Escape to this idyllic retreat, nestled in a small rural hamlet near the charming town of St Saëns. In this spacious main house, unwind with 120 square metres of open terrace and barbecue or dive into the heated swimming pool with views of the gardens and park. Explore games areas for ping pong, pétanque, football and badminton or simply relax in one of two sitting rooms.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 204306 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
The main house sleeps 12/14 is 400 square metres on two floors. (Annexe sleeps 4 more - description below) Total 16/18 guests.
In the main house there are 6 double bedrooms, 2 with an extra bed and each with ensuite bath or shower rooms . Oak beamed ceilings and fired earth tiles throughout ground floor. Fully equipped open plan kitchen, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, utility room and 2 halls. 120 square metres of open terrace with barbecue. The dining room seats 20 and the kitchen is large and efficient enough to cater for a group taking the whole house. Satellite television, good internet connection, ping pong, pétanque, games area with football, badminton, 12m x 6m heated swimming pool and open views of the gardens and park The swimming pool is open from April to October, it is covered by a large structure allowing for swimming in all weathers. Secluded garden and ample parking, access to 5 acres of landscaped parkland.
Linen and towels provided, the beds are prepared. Beach and swimming pool towels not provided. Weekly cleaning of bedrooms included. In he main house there are, 3 double and 8 single beds with hypoallergenic latex mattresses. l please see bedroom layout for complete info.
In the annexe barn there are 2 bedrooms each sleeping 2 per room with a private sitting room. There is a shared bathroom with shower, bath and wc.
In total the property can cater for 16/18 comfortably.
Situated in a small rural hamlet 3km from the charming town of St Saëns and the magnificent forest of Eawy, the largest beech forest in Europe. 1 hour 45 from Calais, 1 hour Le Havre, 40 minutes Dieppe and clean unspoilt beaches.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
7 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a zoo
Things to do
Foosball table
Golf
Heated pool
Table tennis
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Theme park 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Unit size: 4,306 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Week-end checkout 16.00 Sunday
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 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
About the area
Located in Saint-Saens, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sculpture Garden and Saint-Nicolas d'Aliermont Clock Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include V1 Site at Val Ygot and Mesnières Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Parc de Cleres, or check out an event or a game at Euro Dieppe Karting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area. Visit our Saint-Saens travel guide
Does Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
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On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
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Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
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Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country house ideal for big families, groups of friends & corporate retreats.
located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from V1 Site at Val Ygot and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Parc de Cleres. Parc du Bocasse and Sculpture Garden are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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What a wonderful stay for a family with young children. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and Kate was the perfect host. An unknown corner of rural France with lots to visit. We will come again.
Our Canadian add UK family met here for a much anticipated reunion.
This is a gorgeous property that provided plenty of space for ten adults and six children.
The house is lovely with a well stocked kitchen, lots of comfortable sitting areas, and a great patio where we sat outside for meals and evening chats. The grounds are beautiful and we really enjoyed the big pool. Kate was a lovely, helpful host.
All in all a great stay!
We had a lovely stay at Kate's place, which was ideally suited for a big group of 8 adults and 6 kids under 5. The domain in which the house is situated is superb, with lots of space for kids to play. The weather wasn't great, so the indoor covered pool was a great asset in that regard! The house itself is large and well-equipped, especially the kitchen. The floors upstairs were very creaky and the showers are a bit dated, but that was our only observation in an otherwise fantastic place. Kate herself lives on the domain, which was completely fine for our group but is something for visitors to be aware of. The barn, which has three bedrooms and separate living space, was perfect for one of our families, but is separated by Kate's house in between and is a 5 minute walk away from the main house. Again not a problem in itself, but something to be aware of if you are travelling with small children who would sleep there in the evening -- we needed a mobile app baby monitor as the signal of the normal device did not travel. Big thank you to Kate for her warm welcome and responsiveness, we very much enjoyed our stay.
Our family had an incredible, memorable stay in the Normandy region, steeped in history, which was based out of Kate’s lovely estate and enriched by her kind facilitation and personal involvement with the welcoming local community. We stayed in the main house, which provided ample private sleeping areas and lovely communal areas for cooking, eating, and socializing (both inside and outside) by our 11 adult family members. The highlight of our stay was meeting with some of the local residents to share remembrances of some poignant experiences from World War II, and Kate went above and beyond to help us make connections and share our stories. Kate has a wealth of knowledge about the local area and the rich history enshrined there, and we are grateful for these deep and personal connections. We will be forever indebted to Kate for her enriching contributions to our experience.
We used Kate’s estate as a home base, which was well situated for exploring the greater Normandy region and returning to a tranquil spot for the evenings. The gardens are quite beautiful, and we wish we’d had more time to enjoy the pool and the grounds for playing family games.
We highly recommend this estate as a wonderful gathering place for families and friends, whether it be to explore the region, enjoy a peaceful respite, or both. We would love to return to enjoy more time there. Again, we thank Kate for her warm hospitality.
Un lieu magnifique où la réalité est encore plus belle que les photos, la cuisine est géniale et permet des retrouvailles conviviales ! Un super lieu pour se resourcer en famille et entre amis et se reposer ! Merci à Kate pour le bel accueil et la belle maison !
Charmante et discrète hôtesse.Maison super propre et super bien équipée :tant à la cuisine que pour la vaisselle/ savon et essuies de Sdb/ jeux de société Très bonne literie avec le confort d’avoir les lits faits à l.arrivée.Température de la grande piscine délicieuse.Le tout dans des bâtiments de Charme et un très grand jardin si joliment planté avec de multiples coins de jeux ( ping ping, balançoires ,…Le paradis sur terre Beaucoup d’activités possibles aux alentours ( culturel, animaux, promenade, baptême de l’air, mer…)Vous pouvez la louer les yeux fermés. Tout est conforme au descriptif
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. La maison ainsi que ses extérieurs sont bien entretenus et Les hôtes sont à l'écoute et disponibles ce qui est très appréciable. Nous y reviendrons.
Nous avons passé un merveilleux week end familial dans la propriété de Kate. La maison est très agréable et très confortable ( nous étions 18 dont 4 enfants) avec une mention spéciale pour la cuisine ( très conviviale et très bien équipée). En plus de la piscine la maison dispose d'un grand espace extérieur où petits et grands ont pu s'ébattre et courir.
Nous rêvons déjà d'y retourner.
Merci beaucoup à Kate pour son accueil ( Kate est très réactive et très arrangeante)
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour en famille dans ce beau domaine très cosy et bien équipé - la propriété se trouve dans un énorme coin de verdure tout ce qu’il faut pour décompresser - nous remercions aussi la propriétaire pour sa gentillesse et son écoute - sans problème nous reviendrons
The property was ideal for the wide age range of our group with areas for relaxation and quiet and a fabulous covered pool which was popular with the children. Very well equipped and comfortable. Good communication with the host and seamless check in and out. Altogether a really great holiday venue.
Très agréable séjour dans ce domaine pour notre famille de 19 personnes, de 1 à 91 ans, répartie sur les trois sites, permettant une vie diurne et nocturne variable et adaptée à chaque génération. Propreté impeccable, agencements charmants, sobres et efficaces. Kate est accueillante, gaie, chaleureuse et disponible. Entre vaches et chevaux, l'environnement champêtre est calme et revigorant. Les espaces communs (terrasse, patio, cuisine, salons) sont vastes et agréablement organisés. Le parc est très grand et bien entretenu, avec une petite note un peu sauvage très sympathique. L'équipement est suffisant pour des séjours de vacances. Les chambres et salles de bain fonctionnelles (à noter: deux chambres en enfilade = 3 lits simples). La piscine est parfaite, grande, protégée et chauffée, confortable. A noter: s'il y a bien une chambre accessible aux PMR, la piscine est éloignée du bâtiment principal et s'y rendre en chaise roulante (via chemin caillouté et gazon) ou pour une personne affaiblie sur le plan moteur est fort ardu . Saint-Saëns, tout proche, regorge de bonnes adresses (on recommande vivement la boutique "Le Verger de la Varenne" et le boucher qui est juste en face: la Boucherie de Centre sur la place principale).
A good range of facilities in an extensive property. Maintained to a high standard. No complaints whatsoever except for the proliferation of wasps - but inevitable in the countryside in an August like this
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce magnifique gîte.
Kate la gérante de ce gîte est très gentille et attentive à nos demandes. Les lieux sont très propres et agréables ainsi que la piscine
Je recommande vivement ce gîte
A great place for a family holiday - all 17 of us! Lots of space for children to run and play - the pool was a HUGE favourite with the kids and adults.
Super fully equipped kitchen and dining areas inside and out big enough for us all. Not 5-star luxury, but for converted farm buildings in rural France it was comfortable and welcoming. Thanks Kate.
Nous avons organisé un séjour entre amis avec des enfants. La propriété est parfait pour recevoir tout ce beau monde (15 adultes et 4 enfants) avec plusieurs espaces grand, on ne se sent pas à l étroit.
Salle de bain dans toutes les chambres (vrai plus) grande table pour recevoir au moins 20 adultes et cerise sur le gâteau il y a deux bâtisses donc ceux qui souhaitent le calme peuvent aller dans la petite maison.
Les propriétaires sont plus que charmant à l écoute et toujours disponibles ils vous font sentir comme chez vous
Et la piscine très très grande chauffe et couverte c était la cerise sur le gâteau
Cadre magnifique et maison tout à fait adaptée pour accueillir un grand groupe. Nous avons passé un excellent moment. Très bien accueilli par Kate. Merci beaucoup !
Célia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay
Baptiste Q.
30 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Good experience in Normandie
Good experience, nice is big and convenient for welcoming many couples as rooms have separate bathroom.
Summer was rainy so garden wasn't at its best state though.
Met 18 vrienden hadden we een heerlijke week bij Les Ecuries. Het huis is prachtig, ruim, de kapel en het tweede huisje van 6p maken het ideaal voor kleine gezinnen binnen je vriendengroep (we hadden twee jonge kinderen mee). St Saens is om de hoek en heeft alle voorzieningen. Kate was supergastvrij en snel te bereiken. Het zou fijn zijn om eens terug te gaan!
Très bon séjour passé au domaine les Écuries !
Kate est chaleureuse et avenante, très disponible.
Domaine vaste, bien équipé avec de multiples activités possibles.
La propriété se trouve dans un bel écrin de verdure. Parfaite pour un week end entre amis ou famille et la propriétaire est très sympathique et arrangeante. Je recommande vivement !
Tres beau gite, tres propre et tres bien amenagé. La proprietaire est à l'ecoute et son accueuil a été tres convivial.
Nous avons passé un excellent week end.