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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cerisy-La-Forêt, Normandie
  • Place, Abbey of Cerisy-la-Foret
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Cerisy-la-Foret

At this farm stay you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Abbey of Cerisy-la-Foret and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Milling Museum. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, free WiFi and a patio. .In proximity to this Cerisy-la-Foret farm house you'll find Omaha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Abbey of Cerisy-la-Foret - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 26 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 27 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Omaha Beach - 32 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 33 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Le Molay-Littry Station - 9 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La rainette bleue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Camion à Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vivaldi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De l'Abbaye - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Relais de la Mine - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village.

Les Glycines, the french name for wisteria, is the name I chose for the gîte, as in the summer the walls are covered in beautiful purple flowers, with a heady scent!! The one bedroom gite attached to my house was converted in 2015. Previously the gite was two garages, storing cider barrels and bottles, sadly empty! The farmhouse is over 300 years old, a mixture of brick, cob & stone, and is not overlooked, except by the cows in a neighbouring field! You'll feel as if you're miles from anywhere, as there is 5000sq metres of land, plenty of green space, the cats enjoy it!

Les Glycines is situated in a small village called Cerisy-la-Foret, which is known for its 11th century abbey and modern sculpture park. A 10 minute walk and you're at the monks pond opposite the abbey, very picturesque. 5 mins drive in the other direction, and you're in the forest.

If it's a relaxing break for two you need, in a quiet setting, then look no further. However, you're not in the middle of nowhere, Bayeux and St Lo are close by, within a 25 minute drive. You have the best of both worlds!

Most people choose Normandy to explore everything they have heard about D-day. You won't be disappointed! Ideally situated for visiting all the D-day landing beaches with Omaha being the nearest, only 30 minutes away. There are plenty of military cemeteries and museums nearby.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Golf
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Perfect Hideaway Rural Setting yet 10 Minute Walk Village

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village.?

The closest beach to Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village. is Omaha Beach (19 km).

Does Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village. have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village.?

No, Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Perfect hideaway in a rural setting, yet only a 10 minute walk to the village. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful and tranquil oasis in a busy world, our host Noreen was exceptional and had a vast knowledge of the area,she had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and memorable.The Gite is located in the perfect place to explore the Normandy region.Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet but convenient

We really enjoyed our stay at Les Glycines, Noreen is a great host with a beautiful house and garden. Situated on the edge of a lovely village with all the essentials (boulangerie, bar, bank, shop) in walking distance, the gîte had everything we needed in a peaceful rural setting. Easy to get to from the ferry port at Ouistreham, close to Bayeux and D-Day beaches.We loved it!
Abbaye Saint-Vigor
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent in every way

Stayed here for a week while touring the area. Fantastic location, lovely house and grounds. Great host a very enjoyable holiday
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gILES c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural gite in Normandy

Wonderful welcome from owner and sensitivity to our needs. Discovery of Normandy, its beaches villages and countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Fabulous gite in a lovely rural setting. Facilities gorgeous and air con too. Host amazing. Lovely village with everything you need and fabulous restaurant10 minutes away. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna I., NY NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and quiet

This was a perfect spot to do the DDay sites. We loved the tranquility of being in the countryside. Gite was very clean and had everything we needed. Noreen was very hospitable even providing a baguette, cheese, tomatoes and cider for our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Revisiting Normandy

Very light, airy and roomy property. Let down by the quaint assortment of crockery and cutlery. Only one saucepan had a lid. Needs more storage space in kitchen area. A bit further to the village than we expected. The butcher was on his annual holidays!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Shirley Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A most relaxing time

We have just had a really lovely two weeks in this relaxing little gite. Noreen is a great Lady who does everything she can to insure you have a memorable holiday. We did have a few issues but these were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Our one and only criticism is that the outside seating area could be made more comfortable with a bit of TLC. Otherwise we are more than happy to recommend this gite to everyone who wishes to get away from it all.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Chapel Hill, USA

A really neat and beautiful place to stay in the Normandie region

What a cute little place in the Normandie countryside. Noreen was an excellent hostess, so kind and thoughtful. The property is conveniently located in proximity to the Normandie coast. When I come back to Normandie, I will definitely want to stay here! Chris Chapel Hill, NC USA
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Ciliegio

An splendid gite. Over the years we have stayed in many holiday cottages in France and Italy and this is one of the best. Good facilities and in a very attractive and peaceful location. A particular strength is the number of outdoor spots by the cottage to sit or eat.Noreen is an good hostess leaves you to it but is on hand to help if needed. It is an attractive part of Normandy. Nearby Le Molay Liitry has decent shops, a Thursday market and a couple of restaurants. Bayeux and the surrounding area have much to offer - gardens,chateaux, the D day beaches and much more. We will go again if we are able.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Perfect hideaway for a couple, quiet, clean, comfortable. Good location for all D-Day activities.

A great gite, all on one level, with everything you could need provided. A large, airy, lounge/kitchen/diner with cooker, microwave, fridge and coffee machine. A large bedroom with modern en-suite shower room. Air conditioned too. It's all nicely decorated and very clean and comfortable. There is also a TV with English Freeview satellite and a dvd player. There are plenty of places to sit outside in the extensive grounds to chase sun or shade and the only noise is from the cows in the adjoining fields and the tolling of the nearby abbey bell. It's a perfect gite for a couple and gave us a very peaceful and relaxing break. Noreen the owner is there should you need her but otherwise let's you get on with your holiday. Bayeux and St Lo are about 20mins away, the nearest supermarket is c10mins away but the local village has a butcher, a baker and a small general store. The D-Day beaches are about 40mins away and the gite makes a good base to explore the region. It's one of the best gites we've used and is recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Just perfect!

Noreeen was the ideal 'there but not there' hostess. She was always ready to advise or help, without being in any way obtrusive. The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped. Consequently we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Easter weekend in Cerisy-la-Forêt

My wife and I spent the Easter weekend and although the weather was poor we still had a wonderful time. Noreen is an excellent host and was always available when needed, providing advice and guidance on the local area as well as answering any questions we had about the Gite. For those who want to spend time enjoying this area and want a comfortable intimate Gite for 2 then you can't go far wrong. Will definitely recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

David B.

Relaxing and Quiet

Gite is clean, light and has all you need. Situated on the edge of the village. We took our bikes and explored the local area, beaches and museums. Had a lovely time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Allan D.

Wonderful stay

We were met at this very comfortable "home from home" gite by the English owner, who was so welcoming and eager to make our stay pleasurable. The setting is rural and the village is in a lovely area with plenty to see, good areas to walk and handy for the tourist areas of interest. We loved our stay here and would definitely return and recommend it. Thank you Noreen for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

john and susan w.

A PEACEFUL RETREAT

We had an excellent stay at this property and Noreen was there should any problem arise which was great. Mixed weather but we managed to barbecue 2 nights out of 6 which we enjoyed as we do at home. We would have liked opening windows in the bedroom as we did not want to leave the french doors open on an evening. Very comfortable with everything you need.Unfortunately the local boulangerie and charcuterie were closed for annual holidays but the cocci market came up trumps and we also bought some great wine from there. They even ordered some in specially for us to take home.An excellent week, thanks Noreen
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Geoff F.

Still amazing

This was our second holiday at this beautiful gite! Yet again an amazing break (thank you Noreen!) We came for a peaceful and tranquil break which we totally got. We did the beaches and the crematories a couple of years ago which was a very emotional visit for us both . We stayed two years ago and would have stayed last year but to due to unforeseen circumstances were unable to. We would highly recommend the gite if you want a relaxing break (if you want nightlife and lots of bars it's not for you!). It was fab seeing Sem Sem and Claude again and I know Geoff really looked forward to seeing the cattle running around the field. We are now planning our third, fourth and fifth visit over the coming months and years. This is a place we really look forward to visiting time after time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Comfortable Gîte at a quiet, relaxing property

Selected this property for a one week stay in Normandy based on location and amenities. It is about 20-25 minutes to Bayeux or Saint-Lô by car. Booking was easy and on site owner Noreen very responsive. The gîte is a converted farmhouse and has been renovated to a very nice comfortable standard. The place was spotlessly clean upon arrival and bottle of local cider was provided. The kitchen has all of the essentials including microwave, kettle, coffee maker, fridge with a small freezer compartment, etc. A few highlights/essentials: Parking--in a rural setting and parking is no problem. Water-very adequate water pressure for shower and plenty of hot water too. Internet: Wifi signal excellent in main room. Speed and stability supported streaming without any issues. A/C: it is the proper type--the mini-split wall mounted system with a remote control. Almost silent and works quite well. One note--the unit is in the kitchen/sitting room so one must leave bedroom door open in order to cool that space, but it does work fine. Bedroom: Good size with a wardrobe and plenty of clothes hangers. Towels were provided and changed out mid week. Bed was a double (a bit small compared to what I am used to at home) but otherwise comfortable. Sitting area: comfortable couch, and TV with UK Freeview Owner: Noreen is very warm and friendly. She was available to assist and chat without ever being intrusive. She assembled a very organised "instruction manual" for guests. Bonus: Two marmalade cats Sem Sem and Claude were always on patrol outside. Very friendly! I would recommend this gîte to anyone looking to stay in this part of Normandy. It is a good location for accessing D-Day beaches and sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Les Glycines

Had a lovely week in Cerisy la Forêt. Very quiet and un disturbed. A tranquil setting and very comfortable accommodation, clean and well equipped. Thankyou Noreen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brooke I.

Beautiful!

Beautiful flat in an absolutely beautiful area! The pictures do not do it justice! Noreen is an absolute sweetheart too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hôtesse très agréable et réactive, lieu très calme, logement bien équipé. Le village comporte une boulangerie, une pharmacie, un cocci market, un bar et une crêperie.. et c'est à peu près tout...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henk V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a very nice stay in the gite. The owner of the gite was so nice to us.. very pitoresk..
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, quiet appartement

Very nice and lovely. Quiet area. Great host. Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

tres bon sejour

belles vacances
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base for 2 people to explore Normandy

The pictures reflect the accommodation very well. Warm welcome from the landlady including a small personal greeting. Quiet location, very clean, lovingly furnished, well-equipped eat-in kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, dishes, etc.), stable internet, cozy sitting area at the back of the house. The landlady was always available to answer questions and provided us with lots of information about the surrounding area. Limited shopping facilities in the village. We felt very welcome and comfortable and would book this accommodation again at any time. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024