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16th Century former Cider Farmstead in Normandy – Home 3778908 House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 9 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

16th Century former Cider Farmstead in Normandy – Home 3778908

  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 9
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 48 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

A lovely 16th century former cider farmstead set in the very heart of the beautiful Pays d'Auge region of the Calvados departement of Normandy. Nestling into the southern slopes of a picturesque valley with meadows, pastures, orchards and woodland, La Boursaie has a picture postcard view across a valley of ancient manors and villages.

Our four charming and characterful half-timbered cottages, built in the traditional Colombage style typical only of this region, are set around a spacious pretty courtyard.

Bed & Breakfast AND Evening meals available, overnight, short break or a longer vacation all catered for

Relax under an apple, pear or ancient walnut tree whilst enjoying a refreshing glass of farm cider or Calvados. Stroll through wildflower meadows up into the fairy tale woods, rich in wildlife (red squirrel, buzzards, owl, deer, fox and badger, also many bird species and the odd wild boar! )

Normandy Landing Beaches,St Lo, Bayeaux tapestry, Monet's House & Gardens, ancient city of Rouen (Joan of Arc) charming fishing harbours, famous Deauville Beaches and several other resorts within easy reach

Very pretty, tranquil unspoilt countryside, no traffic -set in the heart of the world famous Calvados

& Cider making areas in Normandy (Pays d'Auge) - home to Camembert , Livarot, Pont l'Eveque and other famous cheeses and dairy produce - World Famous Produce - 1000 Year History, staring from the invasion of the Normans upto II WW - steeped in history,

English / French / German spoken languages ( also some Spanish)

Ideal for children and adults alike

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 4 Full beds, 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Climbing frame
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Boat available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 12:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($320.79) €300.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

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About the owner

Peter D.
Calendar last updated:
25 Jul 2022
Years listed:
12
Based in:
France
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
15 reviews

Excellent
12
Very Good
2
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
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“Rustic fairy tale charm, wonderful cooking, warm helpful hosts”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2015

Anja and Peter made us feel warmly welcome from the minute we arrived at this fairy tale setting in rural Normandy. The cottage we rented (Foines) was very spacious, with a great fireplace and wonderf… More

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“The most restful holiday we have experienced in years in beautiful, tranquil surroundings”

Reviewed 31 Aug 2015

My family (together with a friend of our daughter's) stayed at La Boursaie, at the beginning of this month and had the most peaceful and relaxing holiday we have had in a number of years. The fa… More

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“Worked out well in the end”

Reviewed 9 Sep 2014

After getting off to a rocky start, we were made to pay 40 eur for the glass of a picture frame which one of us knocked off the wall by accident while she crashed out on a dangerous step on the upper … More

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“Fantastic Retreat in the countryside of Normandie!”

Reviewed 3 Sep 2014

Absolutely wonderful spot, and fantastic hosts! I stayed here in early June 2014 for the D-Day Anniversary nearby on the coast. It wasn't ideal for the travel for the events there, but otherwise … More

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“Wunderschöne Unterkunft”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2014

Wir waren zwei Nächte während der Weltreiterspiele dort. Sehr kurzfristig gebucht und trotzdem schnell und gut reagiert. Wunderschöne, etwas abgelegene Unterkunft.

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“Lovely stay in great guesthouse with lovely owners.”

Reviewed 26 Aug 2014

Stayed here for one week with the family, it was a last minute decision and we are all glad we did as it is in a fantastic location with beautiful scenery my son loved all the different types of wildl… More

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“Great base to explore Normandy”

Reviewed 18 Aug 2014

Stayed in Le Pressoir for a week in August with husband and four children. The cottage is steeped in history and very pretty and the area is like going back in time with nice views across the valley. … More

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“Very nice stay!”

Reviewed 10 Jul 2014

We stayed with Anja and Peter at their beautiful farm in Normandy for three nights. The area is very pretty, and our kids loved to run around the farm, playing with the cats. The rooms are charming an… More

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“Off the beaten track, but a truly memorable stay”

Reviewed 17 May 2014

My family of 8 flew in to Paris from Asia and my goal was to let my children (their first trip to Europe) appreciate France for its beauty and culture outside of the traditional visit to paris, versai… More

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“Absolutely Perfect!”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2013

This B&B was perfect for my wife and me. After three weeks of touring Paris, Spain & Portugal, we needed a laid back, quiet, home like atmosphere. La Bousaie fit the bill perfectly. Anja wa… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Peter (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Peter (the owner) before booking?

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Peter (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Peter (the owner) a message.

If Peter (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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