La Brocanterie
Gouville-sur-Mer,
Manche
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 82 99 46 58
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£250 - £500
per night
£1800 - £5000
per week
An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach
9 beds
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 30 Oct 24 - 30 Oct 24
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£250 - £500 per night
£1800 - £5000 per week
The Experience
A brilliant marriage of old stone, modern design and reclaimed timbers, the U-shaped Normandy farmhouse is so cleverly linked that you don’t notice the joins. The pebbled courtyard on one side, the pool and deck on the other send light through generous windows onto the squishy sofas, distressed brocante, glorious timber gallery and gilt frames (James dealt in antiques and still can’t resist collecting) of the huge living area which feels both luxuriously sophisticated and totally relaxed.
The kitchen is filled with everything the modern cook could want and James leaves an unusually generous welcome basket. You can keep an eye on the children in the pool while rustling up that feast of local specialities. The double rooms are lovely, downstairs in contemporary style, upstairs more romantically antique, and bathrooms have good-sized showers.
You’ll find bikes waiting so venture out to explore markets, beaches, pretty towns.
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We think you'll love
- All the space indoors for multi-generational holidays where you won't feel on top of one another
- Being so near to the beach but well away from the crowds
- Cycling along quiet roads, visiting antique markets, feeling like a local
You should know
- No dogs
- The pool has an electric hard roller shutter which will keep it secure from children under 5
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £250
- Weekly price
- from £1800
- Damage deposit
- £500
- 1 House for 10
- From £2509 beds4 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 5pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 5 nights. 5 nights on weekdays. 3 nights at weekends. 7 nights in high season.
- Closed
- Christmas, 3 November - 31 March.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Restaurants 4km.
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Reviews
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We had a really lovely three generation family holiday here. James has a large, comfortable and very well equipped house full of weird and wonderful collections. And he provided us with many useful hints on local events and places to visit, all of which proved to be interesting and fun.
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A big thank you to James. We had a great time, three generations and plenty to do and see round & about. Great restaurants close by and it was wonderful to join in all the D-Day 80th anniversary celebrations.
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A beautiful home with everything you could possibly need. An incredibly peaceful location, but minutes from the lovely village of Gouville and Gouville Plage and very accessible for everything that Normandy has to offer. James is a wonderful host - on hand as much or as little as you choose, great at keeping you informed on local events and things to do in the area and very responsive prior to your arrival. We wholeheartedly recommend!
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An absolutely superb villa. Really well equipped and super comfortable for a big group. The decor is unique and has a very cool vibe. The pool was awesome. The owner is really responsive and a lovely person who sorts any and everything. Definitely would recommend.
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A lovely house for a week with family and friends. Bedrooms adapted to all ages, antiques galore, lots of games for the kids, and bikes for trips to the beach.
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La Brocanterie was a fabulous find and suited our needs perfectly. We were a party of six and the facilities suited all. My 11 year old grandson loved the pool and the pool table whilst his grandparents enjoyed the peace and quiet of other rooms in the house. James has thought of everything in the way of facilities and equipment and we will most definitely be back.
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We had a great holiday here. The house is comfortable and really well equipped. There was a huge amount of great books, games and toys. The owner was very welcoming and helpful but without being intrusive. The area was lovely, and we enjoyed the morning croissants as well as visiting the beach and Boa on the beach. I would gladly recommend this place and house to my friends.
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We loved our week at La Brocanterie which exceeded our expectations. We received a very warm welcome from James, both when making our booking and when we arrived, including some edible goodies. The property is perfect for a family, whatever the weather. We particularly enjoyed the pool, with wafts of lavender from the nearby flowerbeds. The kitchen has everything you could need. We also made good use of the games and puzzles that were available which made for some fun family moments. Hope we'll be coming back in the future as there is so much more we'd like to explore nearby.
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Location
The neighbourhood
You're just 5kms from the coast so you can buy mussels and oysters direct from the growers, or eat moules frites washed down with local wine at one of many restaurants and pop-up shacks in the summer. Spend a day in Granville - the Old Town has museums and galleries and you can visit Christian Dior's house. Play golf, ride a horse along the beach, try sand yachting or simply laze by the pool.
Local points of interest from James Mayhew
- If La Brocanterie is too big for your group, or already booked; Dont despair! Take a look at my other Gite, (new to Sawdays this year, 2023), La Reverie, with three double bedrooms(en suite), private pool, hot tub, playroom, officially 5* rated.
- La Cale, everyone's favourite beach shack for the best moules frites and sausages is 10 mins away. Get a table outside with your feet in the sand, and watch the the sunset. Or try the BOA, a pop up bar at Gouville beach for great tapas, beers and cocktails
- For a bit of brocante visit La Cle du Temps. (10 mins away A huge 'Depôt Vente' full of anything and everything used and quirky .. New things arrive every day. Prices are reduced on all items regularly until they sell. My guests adore going here!
- If you're coming to this part of France you'll already know about its history.. La B is ideally placed for day trips to Mt St Michel, the landing beaches, the Bayeux tapestry, the Cite de la Mer (visit a nuclear submarine!), And masses more
- Take one of La B's bikes and bicycle to the village for your baguette & croissants, or go for a leisurely ride. The local area is flat and has plenty of recommended routes to follow.
- Plenty of activities abound, from playgrounds, mini golf and pedaloes, to horse riding on the beach, sand yachting, kite surfing, stand up boarding, tennis, golf, bungy jumping, forest adventures, paint ball, laser game, karting; something for everyone.
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Introducing
James Mayhew
James is friendly and welcoming. He's been living in Normandy for very many years and has lots of in-depth regional knowledge. He worked in finance, then became an antiques dealer and now concentrates on running the gites and making sure you have the best time.
We had a wonderful time at La Brocanterie. It is a stylish, well maintained and comfortable house and provides generous accommodation for a large group. We loved the amazing collections that James has displayed in the house. The pool was enjoyed by all 3 generations and the children loved their little 'den' and the toys and books in it. The coast has some beautiful, deserted beaches. One of the nicest holiday lets we have stayed in! Many thanks James for your recommendations and advice.