The location is spacious and located in a beautiful area with many options for unique day trips. Marian had a welcome basket ready for us with wine, cheese and a delicious cake in de refrigerator. The bedding was clean, only 1 set of towels for 1 week, showers and toilets were clean. We advise that the house and garden gets serious attention: cleaning up, cleaning and maintenance! Wooden floors from the upper floor make everything very noisy, greasy fingers and stains in the kitchen with crooked doors, oven was not clean, the fridge did not close properly, the sofa sagged, dust and cobwebs everywhere, dust and dirt under benches and in corners, lots of damp spots, leakage from the bathtub upstairs to the bathroom downstairs, the door handles are loose, the back of the building is not finished, the owner lets her dogs out on the property and does not tidy it up, the pool was green, 2 caravans are standing at the edge of the garden and 1 car and everything is about to perish. The photos shown are from long ago it seems, because it doesn't look neat now. Therefore we will unfortunately not recommend the location to family and friends. Our group (9 adults and 2 children) is happy to improvise and came up with solutions. It could be a very nice location again, but then it needs serious TLC from a number of skilled people. Would be good for the owner too, because she is very friendly.

Beautiful scenery very historic building. We had a lovely welcome basket and strawberry pavlova given to us on arrival

Three generations of us, eight people in all ranging from 10 to 69 in age stayed here for a week in late August. The building has interesting history which our friendly host Marian was keen to relate. The part we stayed in has been renovated but other parts of the house are yet to be restored - very interesting to see. The large living room kitchen is a cozy space that we were in all the time except when out in our garden, as weather permitted.The barbecue-cum-firepit was very popular - we cooked a grilled meat meal on it once but also had a couple of evenings with marshmallows being toasted at the fire.The swimming pool was used by us on one day only, as the weather cooled after our first couple of days. Those who used it seemed to enjoy - you do need to climb to get in as its an above-ground pool. Its shared with the owner, but only likely to be busy if her grandchildren are visiting.The area has some decent family attractions, especially the luge track at the viaduct park (which also has bungee jumping and giant swing as well as smaller play areas); look up Normandy Luge on the web to find details.Local village market was just for fresh veg, eggs and fish when we were there, but the village butcher is good too. The bakery and charcuterie were both closed for the owners summer holidays so I cant comment about them.Theres a useful 8-til-8 store (actually open until 19:30, not 20:00!) in the village and bigger supermarkets are just a bit further away.Some of us made the trip to see the Bayeux tapestry and WW2 museum, again less than an hours drive away through pretty Normandy countryside.All in all a good location, excellent host and I definitely think well go again when we can get everyone organized.

Three generations of us, eight people in all ranging from 10 to 69 in age stayed here for a week in late August. The building has interesting history which our friendly host Marian was keen to relate. The part we stayed in has been renovated but other parts of the house are yet to be restored - very interesting to see. The large living room kitchen is a cozy space that we were in all the time except when out in our garden, as weather permitted.The barbecue-cum-firepit was very popular - we cooked a grilled meat meal on it once but also had a couple of evenings with marshmallows being toasted at the fire. The swimming pool was used by us on one day only, as the weather cooled after our first couple of days. Those who used it seemed to enjoy - you do need to climb to get in as it's an above-ground pool. It's shared with the owner, but only likely to be busy if her grandchildren are visiting. The area has some decent family attractions, especially the 'luge track' at the viaduct park (which also has bungee jumping and giant swing as well as smaller play areas); look up Normandy Luge on the web to find details. Local village market was just for fresh veg, eggs and fish when we were there, but the village butcher is good too. The bakery and charcuterie were both closed for the owners summer holidays so I can't comment about them.There's a useful 8-til-8 store (actually open until 19:30, not 20:00!) in the village and bigger supermarkets are just a bit further away. Some of us made the trip to see the Bayeux tapestry and WW2 museum, again less than an hour's drive away through pretty Normandy countryside. All in all a good location, excellent host and I definitely think we'll go again when we can get everyone organized.

There were 9 of us which included 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and there was plenty to keep all of the children entertained. Marian is a lovely host, very welcoming and helpful offering as little or as much advice as you may require. The property itself was very homely, plenty big enough for us all and with everything we could need. We did need to use the car to venture out anywhere and there were a couple of towns near by that are worth a visit and a meal out if you fancy. The beach that was recommended to us was about an hour and it was lovely, supermarkets are near by with everything you could need. We also visited the zoo which was a highlight.The pools were a great addition and the kids thoroughly enjoyed using them, they also loved the dogs and were sad to leave them.Thanks again x

There were 9 of us which included 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and there was plenty to keep all of the children entertained. Marian is a lovely host, very welcoming and helpful offering as little or as much advice as you may require. The property itself was very homely, plenty big enough for us all and with everything we could need. We did need to use the car to venture out anywhere and there were a couple of towns near by that are worth a visit and a meal out if you fancy. The beach that was recommended to us was about an hour and it was lovely, supermarkets are near by with everything you could need. We also visited the zoo which was a highlight. The pools were a great addition and the kids thoroughly enjoyed using them, they also loved the dogs and were sad to leave them. Thanks again x

We had a 4 generation holiday, (oldest 90 and youngest 5). Enough room for everyone and the downstairs bedroom and wet room was ideal for Mum as she was all on one level.Marion was a great host. There when you needed her but not interfering. The welcome basket and the home made pavlova were really nice touches.Ideal location for many of the attractions the area has to offer. The local village has a lovely bakers and a small supermarket so everyday needs are close by.The 2 swimming pools were used a bit, but unfortunately the weather was a bit cool so the pool was a bit chilly. Cant do anything about the weather but a bit frustrating after the heatwave.If you want authentic old French nestled in the countryside then this is it.

We had a 4 generation holiday, (oldest 90 and youngest 5). Enough room for everyone and the downstairs bedroom and wet room was ideal for Mum as she was all on one level. Marion was a great host. There when you needed her but not interfering. The welcome basket and the home made pavlova were really nice touches . Ideal location for many of the attractions the area has to offer. The local village has a lovely bakers and a small supermarket so everyday needs are close by. The 2 swimming pools were used a bit, but unfortunately the weather was a bit cool so the pool was a bit chilly. Can't do anything about the weather but a bit frustrating after the heatwave. If you want authentic old French nestled in the countryside then this is it.

Marianne is a wonderful host, very welcoming and very easy going - and boy does she make a good desert !! We had a 'welcome to Normandy' pavlova and a 'have a good ride home' lemon meringue pie 😁😁 The accomodation is a lovely period cottage with everything you need to make your stay comfortable - tucked away out in the countryside it is also VERY secure for a motorcycle holiday, all in all we loved our stay and would be happy to recommend to others.

We had a lovely stay. We had 9 people total and we had more than enough space for sleeping and spending time together. Great for kids with all the play equipment out front and toys in the house. Marian is a wonderful host. We would recommend this property and stay here again if in the Normandy region of France.

Nous avons passé deux nuits dans cette charmante demeure. L'hôte est vraiment arrangeante, sympathique, accueillante et agréable. Nous fêtions l'anniversaire d'un ami et nous avons vraiment pu profiter d'un lieu tranquille pour pouvoir faire la fête sans souci de voisinage et sans crainte de déranger. Mme Clarke a rendu ce séjour très agréable par sa bonne humeur, ses attentions et sa disponibilité. Encore merci à elle !

Marian is really accommodating. There was 15 of us and it has plenty of space. Kitchen has plenty of equipment to cook.

At a very short notice, Marian offered us her brilliant, quiet and comfortable accommodation. The warm welcome and Normandy cuisine( bread, cheese and cider) made us feel very welcome in France. The Chateau was fantastic with large and small swimming pools for us and our children to enjoy. The lovely well equiped garden was brilliant for our whole family. The children enjoyed bouncing on the trampoline and relaxing on the hammocks. The fire place kept the house warm and cosy. The chateau is within 30 minutes to the beaches, memorials, museums and the zoo to name just a few. The accommodation and surrounding areas are suitable for disabled persons because they can experience the freedom of open spaces and fun facilities. The bedrooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. We couldn't ask for more. The family bathrooms downstairs and upstairs were spacious and suitable for the whole family. The downstairs bedroom is very much accessible for wheelchair users. Thank you Marian for providing the facilities for families and children with special needs. Thank you for your warm welcome and the barbecue; your friends made us feel at home too.

Perfect location, peace and tranquillity. Marian was a perfect host. I celebrated my birthday while there and Marian made a huge strawberry pavlova, it was delicious. Marian allowed my friend, who lives in France, to stay over with no extra charge. We had seven grandchildren with us who enjoyed the swimming pools (one for toddlers), play area and badminton. Plenty of outdoor eating areas with a choice of BBQ's. Thank you for a memorable holiday.

We arrived to a lovely welcome from Marian who had made a gorgeous strawberry cream meringue.The property was absolutely great, lots of room, homely,plenty of kitchen equipment and lots of hot water.Outside swings pools chairs loungers and plenty of space to exhaust the kids .We had a marvelous time and Marian is a lovely warm hearted person who will go out of her way to help you.Marian her family and pets helped make our stay wonderful.We look forward to our next visit

It was very nice holiday the house is very comfortable and my kids had nice time with the cats .The location is charming and i like the hospitality of Marian with her beautiful heart i will visit you again certainly Thank you from my heart

Eight adults from the US rented Marian Clarke's farm home for six nights in May, 2016. Located near the small village of St. Martin des Besaces, the 17th century home is being lovingly restored by Marian. It is cozy, roomy, and offers the hottest water you can imagine! Marian met us with a bottle of local Brut, cheese and bread. She had offered to pick up some supplies for us since we were arriving on Sunday evening and local stores were closed. Also, the following day was a national holiday, and stores were closed. Several in our group are "history buffs", and she told us the story of the home which is an ongoing project and shared with us her plans for the future of the building. The living area, kitchen, bed and bathrooms were clean, well-kept, and very functional. If the nights are cool, guests will have to take charge of the fire, but this turned into a fun activity for the men in our group and caused no problems. The location is central to Normandy sites; D-Day Beaches, Bayeux, Caen, Honfleur, Mont St. Michel are all 50 km or less from the house. Rouen is a little further, but some of us drove there easily for a day trip. Be sure to use Marian's directions to the house instead of a navigation system. The location is off a main road, and the nav system led us astray. Those who followed her map had no problems. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and can certainly recommend this accommodation for a home stay in Normandy. Marian is a lovely host and helped to make our visit memorable.

We stayed at this cottage for a family vacation (14 people!) and we absolutely loved it. Marian was very kind and hospitable (she made us a delicious cake!) and made us feel very comfortable. The cottage itself was brilliant. Very spacious with plenty of traditional features. We all enjoyed staying there and would definitely recommend it very highly.

Lovely place to stay. Plenty of space for all 11 people we had on this trip. Many toys for our children to play with and the owner is very helpful and kind. She suggested great places to eat and visit during our stay. I highly recommend these accommodations and would gladly stay here again if we return to the area.

Très grand gite où 14 personnes peuvent loger confortablement. Accueil très chaleureux de la maîtresse des lieux malgré le temps qui n'était pas de la partie. Grande bâtisse difficile à chauffer, on a eu un peu froid. Environnement très agréable pour les enfants, beaucoup d'animaux aux alentours. Bonnes prestations (linge et draps inclus).

Marian greeted us on arrival, the owner of the property, showed us around the petit manor we had flowers, camembert and a bottle of red wine waiting for us. Such a lovely personal touch. The petit manor itself is a quaint renovation with rustic finishes as a family we would love to visit in the winter again to take advantage of the beautiful log burner that they have in the living room. The views around the property are amazing. Marian took us on a D-day tour which was very interesting we saw all the Normandy landing beaches. We also did lots of activities around the area. We went to a tile mine in caumont l'evente, paintballing, something very similar to go ape, picnics on the beach, swimming pool and also the val de la souleurve where they do bungy jumping, a massive zip wire and a luge. All in all we had a fantastic stay. Marian was a fantastic host and holds alot of knowledge of the area and suggested all of the places we should go.