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The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Exterior
Golf

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Aure Sur Mer, Normandie
  • Omaha Beach Golf
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Omaha Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Russy

In Aure sur Mer .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Aure sur Mer vacation home, you'll find Omaha Beach Golf and Big Red One Assault Museum. Overlord Museum and D-Day Wrecks Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Omaha Beach Golf - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Omaha Beach - 15 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Le Molay-Littry Station - 18 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Embusqué - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Crémaillère - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Criée - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fleur de Sel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eolia beach house - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

Located in a hamlet 4 km from the sea, this cottage offers a peaceful place to stay. You will appreciate its large living room with open kitchen and its south-facing terrace. Its location is ideal for visiting the D-Day landing beaches, between the American cemetery and the artificial harbor of Arromanches. Many historical monuments are nearby (castles, abbeys, cathedrals ...) as well as several classified natural sites.
The cottage is classified 4 stars (out of 5) by decision of "Calvados tourisme" dated 4. 10. 2016

Property manager

Camille DUFOUR

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

June holiday

Comfortable and spacious property with a well equip kitchen. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of storage and hangers. bathroom was adequate but small and hair dryers were good. However, as the weather was exceptionally warm the bedrooms were very warm being in the roof space ( as a converted barn ) and there was no aircon. or fans and keeping the windows open let the mosquitoes in. Overall we loved our stay. The gite was in a good location and we regularly went to Port en Bessin for groceries and fresh fish along with some very good evening restaurants.We also really need to feedback on the dreadful VRBO website where we have lost a deposit on a double booking that should not have happened due to a poor website : everyone be very vigilant when booking and paying. We received a message stating "This property is no longer available" when our payment had been taken. So we ended up booking another property. Despite calling VRBO customer service they fails to help resolve the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Normandy 2024

Property was lovely and clean, directions to property was not very clear, we found the road ok but no clear directions/signposting to the property, we drove around for half an hour, sought directions from the local campsite and very kind local man guided us there on his bicycle. Property was nice clean but to our tastes the decor was a bit dated .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steve b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Normany Tour

We used the base for touring the Normany area. The accommodation was Peacefu l and in lovely location. Ample space for a group of 3. Facilities were very good with excellent facilities for self catering Few areas that need improving though. Beds are extremely low and need to be upgraded. We felt The tv media systems need upgrading as well. We had a brilliant time here and Camille was very helpful. Just a few minor touches needed. catering
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill ` V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for the Normandy area and more

We could not have asked for a better place to spend our time while touring the Normandy beach area. My wife and I spent 5 amazing days there with our daughter, her husband, and our new granddaughter while traveling the beaches of the D-Day landings, and from the moment I booked until the day we left, our host was amazing. Camille, the owner stayed in communication the whole time, and when I told her my granddaughter would be with us, she set up a portable crib and had a baby chair for feeding. She even had a locally made cider bottle waiting for us in the fridge. The living area on the first floor is wide open and very comfortable to gather in, and the table and chairs on the patio made for wonderful evenings after our day of touring. The kitchen is well appointed for all you need to do, coffee maker, espresso pot, tea kettle, and ample pots, and pans for cooking. The location is within ten to fifteen minutes of just about everything you want to see if you desire to relive the history of D-Day, and the people in the area treasure American history more than most Americans do at this point. It was heartwarming to see the American, British, and Canadian flags being flown on almost every house in the area. The nearby town of "Port Au Bessin" is a great place to get groceries, and has some amazing restaurants on the water. My wife and I are already missing the quiet serenity of the area, and hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Gite in fantastic location

Beautiful and spacious house was big enough for our family of 5 adults. Had all the facilities we needed for our holiday. Great location close to coast and DDay sites and situated in very pretty countryside. Camille was a brilliant host- excellent and prompt communications in advance, and friendly and helpful once we arrived. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and comfortable house with discreet and helpful host - great for Bayeux and WW2

Well situated in quiet location for Bayeux and the Normandy Beaches. Very comfortable stay for the two of us. Well equipped - only slight issue is the kitchen could do with a new kettle equipped with an on-off switch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home. Good central location for landing beaches

Lovely safe and clean property. Large open plan lounge, diner and kitchen perfect for family socialising. Away from the hustle and bustle but this is no problem as long as you have a car. Just a short drive from Bayeux which is a lovely town. Well equipped kitchen. Good power in shower. Only thing we missed was a bath for our young children but this was not a problem. Extra charge for bedding and cleaning could come as an unpleasant surprise if not expected. As long as you are aware of this upfront will not leave a bitter taste!

2/10 Terrible

Gary F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay at Aure sur Mer

Excellent accomodations!! Would stay here again and certainly recommend it to others!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage in a great countryside location. Short drive to Bayeux and nearby supermarkets. We visited the d-day beaches, Mont le Michel, Deauville and Hornfleur.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review of Aure sue Mer

Absolutely spotless property. Lots of space and everything you need for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

viv macdonald

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Normandy cottage

Had a fabulous time with easy driving access to all the war graves and museums. Loved having our south facing patio and furniture for outside dining. Please note ... Mind your head when going upstairs, we All banged it !!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Great home base in the French countryside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 Days in Normandy

Easy online booking and communication from Guillaume. Peaceful location and property good size for the four of us. Close to all the sights by car and set in beautiful countryside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Cary, Illinois

Great location and House

The house was very clean and comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful and really captures the feel of the small towns throughout Normandy. The house was an easy drive to many D-Day tourist locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel N., USA

Quiet, beautiful retreat

An easy drive to Omaha beach and other sites, we chose this house to experience a little bit of country side as we toured through D Day sites. Most of our meals we ate out in Bayeux after our tours, but one night we did manage to plan an easy meal and cook in this large kitchen. You will be 20-25 min away from a grocery store. We very comfortably slept 4 adults, and enjoyed the living areas together. Beds were on the harder end of the scale, but we were so exhausted after our tours that I think we slept well regardless. One thing we did double check and prepare for weeks before our arrival was renting our linens and a cleaning fee—be aware of those extra costs when booking, they’re subtle in the text. Everything was very clean and water pressure was excellent. A lovely country experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house near all the Normandy sights. Very quiet. Loved the free range chickens. They provided much entertainment. Only drawback was the undisclosed charge for linens and towels and the cleaning fee. I thinks this should have been disclosed on the property description page.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

wonderful place to stay

This is a very nice quintessential stone country french house in the farmlands of Normandy, about 15 minutes from Bayeux and 15 minutes from Omaha Beach. The location is exceptionally charming, the house is spacious and very clean, with excellent furnishings, bath, laundry, and kitchen. The house is located in the countryside, in a very private setting, with a barn, other out buildings, and beautiful fields, but is a very close drive through the farmlands and little villages to Bayeux and the D Day beaches. very close to Bayeux and the D -

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Everything we could possibly need

We choose this particular cottage due to its excellent location for the Normandy beaches. The property had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay and was very clean and well laid out. It's blissfully quiet there but with easy access to local stores in Bayeux. The skies are also beautiful at night with little light pollution which is great for stargazing. Overall we were delighted to have stayed and would look forward to returning one day. A prefect break.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

A bit of a drive from Bayeux, but well worth the drive. Very peaceful and everything we had wanted

Very comfortable and reasonably well stocked with kitchen appliances. Washer and dryer very useful. Big bonus was being out in the countryside and away from city lights, the night sky is incredible. First time I've seen the band of the milky way in a long time. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Owen Taylor

Lovely, spacious & clean house. Great location too!

Our stay was great. The house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The outside is pretty and has a perfect spot for some al fresco eating. Lovely to have the chickens roaming about too. The owners were very friendly & welcoming (not in an intrusive way!) The location of the house is perfect for exploring Omaha beach and Bayeaux. All in all, would totally recommend a stay at this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dilly P.

It was so beautiful

Beautiful quiet and in lovely countryside, but close enough to cycle to the landing beach and museums..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne B.

Great!!

It was a perfect location for Omaha and Utah beaches as well as pont du hoc. Quiet, and very spacious. The only drawback was that the heat was not on downstairs and it was cold. With all the beautiful tile and stone it took a good day to heat up. The owner was welcoming. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Celine L.

Propriété très agréable et très confortable

Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans ce gite. Il est très agréable, bien aménagé et comfortable. Il est proche de tous les lieux touristes à voir dans la region. Les proprietaires sont sympathiques et sur place si necessaire. Nous le recommenderions sans hésiter à notre famille et nos amis.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Ogden, UT

Excellect accommodations and location.

If you want to experience the french countryside, this is the location. It is a lovely accommodation and well stocked with everything you would need. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights end of September and if we were to return to Normandy, we would definitely stay here again. Even through you feel far removed, you're only minutes from the coast and the Utah, Omaha beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Beautiful property

The property is spacious, tastefully decorated and well maintained. It is in a good location for all the major tourist attractions in the area. We met the owners at beginning of our stay and they were very friendly. They went away the following day and we were advised to speak to the neighbour if we has any problems but as we had no problems there was no need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017