Manche holiday house: St Vaast- la -Hougue

'Wonderful, charming house' near the sea.

Description House,
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, town, terrace, pets considered, internet access, TV
Rates per property (GBP)
£800 - £1,450/week 
K J D Perkins
+44 (0)1753-830080
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of this Manche holiday house 6 beds, 2 bathrooms plus 1en-suite basin & WC, sleeps 9

St Vaast is a delightful fishing port with many restaurants, art galleries and shops. Ideal for those who wish to sample French life close at hand in a small community described by one travel writer as 'a gem of the Normandy coast'. The house is perfectly situated a few metres from the sea and approx 50 metres from the delightful harbour, shops and restaurants. The property has been refurbished and offers bright spacious accommodation comprising of large reception hall, dining/sitting room with wood burning stove, refitted kitchen with new appliances: dishwasher, fridge, microwave, oven- a (washing machine in the exterior boiler room), three ground floor bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single) and 2 new bathrooms. The living room is a large open mezzanine, overlooking the dining area with a door leading to a single bedroom. There is a separate staircase leading to 2 more bedrooms, 1 double with en suite W/C and 1 single. To the rear is a lovely south facing patio with garden furniture
Manche house rental - Mezzanine

Mezzanine

Manche house rental - Patio garden

Patio garden

Manche house rental - The kitchen

The kitchen

Manche house rental - Dining Room

Dining Room

Location: Manche in France

Nearest Ferry: Cherbourg at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Valognes at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50.0 Metres
Car: not necessary
The town of St Vaast itself is full of interest. Beaches have both sand and rock pools and just offshore is a nature reserve, the Ile de Tatihou, which is reached by amphibian craft. Towns to visit include Cherbourg, Bayeux and Caen. There are trains to Paris from Valognes (20 mins drive away) The landing beaches and museums are a short drive away. On the other side of the peninsula and there are trips to the Channel Islands and Mont St Michel is about 1.5 hours away by car. There are numerous events throughout the year details of which are published at the local tourist office. There are golf courses at Fontenay-Sur-Mer and Cherbourg both approximately 20/25 minutes drive from St Vaast.

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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Manche, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Minimum Stay
03 October 2009 - 30 November 2009 £900 - - 1 Week
01 December 2009 - 17 December 2009 £800 - - 1 Week
18 December 2009 - 03 January 2010 £1,400 - - 1 Week
04 January 2010 - 02 April 2010 £800 - - 1 Week
03 April 2010 - 16 April 2010 £1,100 - - 1 Week
17 April 2010 - 04 June 2010 £900 - - 1 Week
05 June 2010 - 02 July 2010 £1,000 - - 1 Week
03 July 2010 - 03 September 2010 £1,450 - - 1 Week
04 September 2010 - 01 October 2010 £1,000 - - 1 Week
02 October 2010 - 05 November 2010 £900 - - 1 Week
06 November 2010 - 17 December 2010 £800 - - 1 Week
18 December 2010 - 02 January 2011 £1,450 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Short breaks and/or rentals for six or less may be available at reduced rates outside the main summer and Christmas holiday periods . Please enquire.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Manche, France

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • town

Theme:
  • family

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • microwave
  • fridge
  • hob
  • dish washer
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • highchair
  • seating for 9 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom -
  • 3 WC

Bedrooms:
  • 6 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • 2 doubles, 1 twin, 3 singles, 2 cots
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • video player
  • CD
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • terrace
  • 9 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair accessible

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • diving
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • paragliding
  • sailing
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • wind-surfing

Notes: Perfect for families but also ideal for those who like a quiet holiday with no need to drive anywhere- perhaps just a walk along the beach followed by supper in a local restaurant.! Suits all tastes - you can do as much or as little as you wish!

Further details for this holiday house rental in Manche, France

14 Rue de la Vielle Eglise, St Vaast was originally two fishermens' cottages which were joined together some years ago. Since then the property has been extended and modified into a large, comfortable six bedroom, two bathroom house which has now been renovated to a very high standard by the present owners. The age of the house is unknown, but it was probably built towards the end of the 18th century: it is certainly shown on maps of St Vaast which were compiled in Napoleonic times. It is in a conservation area close to the site of the old church which is now the'Sailor's Chapel', and 50 metres from the sea wall constructed by Vauban, Napoleon's architect, some 200 years ago.

St Vaast is a charming, small town with easy access from the Channel ports and is an ideal destination for holidays and breaks throughout the year. It is what the French call 'une ville vivante' - a 'living town' - and there is plenty to do during the winter. The house, with its wood burning stove and central heating makes a perfect setting for Christmas (tree and decorations supplied if required!)

Other Activities: Fitness trail. internet cafe.

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Manche, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook14181 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Comments from guests since the house was first rented in June 2004:

Lovely house
Comfortable and well equipped
Great location
A wonderful holiday
An amazing secret place
A perfect holiday
It was just perfect
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Rating
5 out of 5

Lovely house with everything you need

JJMH Lymington
Review Submitted: October 15, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
This house is full of surprises. Looks small on the outside but goes on and on when you open the front door! From the minute you set foot inside you just know you are in for a great holiday! The owner also rings to ensure you have everything and to welcome you.
We had a lovely relaxing holiday and will definitely be back!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful Normandy Rental

Travel West Roseville, California, USA
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Our family of four adults rented this lovely home in St. Vaast for a week in April, 2009. What a pleasant experience. We found the home better than advertised with plenty of bedrooms (including 3 on the main floor), clean bathrooms with lots of hot water, and a well-equipped kitchen. We liked the large farmhouse table where we could all gather for breakfast and map out our plans for the day. The owner was great in providing excellent recommendations for dining and sightseeing; he even called us to make sure things were going well. The house is just a few steps from several great restaurants and the harbor. Lunch at Chasse Maree was a highlight. The St. Vaast oysters are the best we have ever had. Don't miss Gosselin's, the gourmet wine & cheese shop. We did the Landing Beaches, American Cemetery, the German Cemetery and spent the better part of a day at the 101 Airborne Museum at St. Mere Eglise. We took an afternoon drive to Barfleur and did a day excursion to Mont St.Michel and Dinan in Brittany. I would not hesitate to recommend this house to anyone. We have rented four properties in Europe over the years and this was our best experience.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect!

monkey2000 Washington, DC
Review Submitted: April 13, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2008
My large family went to Normandy last spring and we rented this lovely house in St. Vaast. It could not have been better.

We were a hard to please bunch, adult children ranging in age from late teens to thirties travelling with our parents in their sixties, all with very different tastes and requirements. It was the combination vacation and family reunion. We wanted something in a village where we could take walks, shop and have dinner. We wanted to be near historical points of interest like the Bayeux tapestry. My father and brothers needed to be close to DDay beaches. We wanted to be near the local markets and I needed a good kitchen where I could cook.

The house was everything we needed and more. A beautiful and well kept home walking distance from everything in the village. The owner could not have been nicer. He thoughtfully left notes and recommendations and even called to check on us. And it had plenty of bedrooms so no one was stuck sleeping on a couch which often happens with large groups.

A list of our favorite things:
* the main living room. Right next to the kitchen and dominated by a big farmhouse table where everyone could gather. And a fireplace
* the village and surrounding countryside. The beautiful old homes and the narrow streets of St Vaast, the historical sites close by. Especially Barfleur. Amazing to be in the same place William the Conqueror set sail from.
* Gosselin's! A fantastic gourmet shop in town where you can purchase stinky cheeses and other good stuff
* moules frites or galettes everywhere we went
* the friendly people
* the local king crabs
* day trip to Guernsey
* tour of Mont St Michel. Long drive but we had an amazing tour guide. He was a professor and was the best guide we've ever had. I wish I could remember his name!
* the D-Day Beaches, just make sure you get a good guide, ours was terrible. We knew more from reading Band of Brothers
* the German military cemetery
* the local markets especially in Carentan and Valognes. Look for the guys cooking sausages! Very good!
* the backyard. It was a shame it was too cold and rainy to use it but I can imagine it would be very nice in warmer weather

I would recommend this property without hesitation.
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Rating
5 out of 5

August Review

GeeDeeBee York
Review Submitted: September 5, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
This holiday house is a gem. It is located in the centre of St Vaast, close to shops, restaurants, marina and beaches. You do not need to use a car if you do not want to.
My wife and I stayed for two weeks in August 2008 with daughter, son-in-law and three young grand children and there were still two bedrooms we did not use.
The house is old, interesting, clean, comfortable and comes equipped with everything you could possible need.
St Vaast is a lovely town. A fishing port with a marina, good beaches, oyster beds and nearby islands. We know the area from previous visits so did not travel far. If you wish though there are many places to visit and sights to see including the WW2 landing beaches and museums.
We all enjoyed the holiday immensly and the children thought it was heaven.
This is our second stay at this house and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anybody.
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