Property HFT62508, Holiday Villa for rental in Manche, Basse Normandie, France

At the centre of the historic D-Day landings, Sainte-Mere-Eglise is just 5 min drive for shops, bank, pharmacy and restaurants. The popular fishing/yachting village of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 25km has more shops, restaurants and bars to savour the local moules and oysters. Unspoilt and undeveloped Utah Beach 15 min drive. More beaches on the west coast of the Cotentin Peninsula 45mins. Historic town of Bayeux with its famous Tapestry, cathedral and D-Day Beaches also just 45 min drive. International airport: Caen 90 km (one hour), also Cherbourg but smaller. Ferry port of Cherbourg 41 km. Located in the peaceful hamlet of Ecoqueneauville, this exquisitely renovated C16th fortified manor with independent cottage and barn is set in 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and lawns. The three buildings form a secluded courtyard providing various eating areas and a vine-covered gravel terrace with BBQ. This super property is divided into three buildings. It has been recently renovated and retains its differing floor-levels, low stone doorways, stone stairs and other numerous original features. The Manor: Entry from courtyard into hall with sep WC, large farmhouse kitchen/diner with stone sink, range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge/freezer. Low doorway leading into a grand lounge with monumental working fireplace, satellite TV/DVD/video. Door to tower with stone spiral staircase to first floor. Bed 1: double with ensuite bath, sep shower and WC. Bed 2: double with ensuite bath/shower over, WC. Stairs to second floor. Bed 3: double (four-poster) with ensuite shower, WC and twin basins. Bed 4: 2 singles with ensuite bath, WC. Independent from the Manor house is The Cottage: Entrance to living room with working fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, washing machine, electric cooker, table and chairs for two. Open-tread stairs to first floor. Bed 5: double with ensuite shower and WC. Access via separate entrance The Barn has been turned into a games room with kitchen, lounging area, wet-room shower and WC. Open-tread stairs to bed 6: bunk-beds and one single. Separate boiler room with washing machine, tumble-drier and sink. All buildings are centrally heated and double glazed. For parties of up to 8, access is given to the Manor House and games room only. High chair and cot on request. Saturday changeover. Five night short breaks available out of July and August period. No smoking at this property.