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Quiet, unusual, private swimming pool, bucolic garden with trees, surrounded by meadows

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Situated in a serene open field, this unique tower offers a secluded retreat surrounded by lush greenery and a small seating area.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by a lush green area.
Guests can observe wildlife in a serene natural setting surrounded by lush greenery and a majestic tree.
Stroll along the beachfront, surrounded by a vibrant mix of residential and commercial buildings.
Experience a tranquil family-friendly atmosphere amidst lush surroundings and historic charm.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Varneville-Bretteville, Normandie
  • Parc du Bocasse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Parc de Cleres
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rouen Cathedral
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Varneville-Bretteville

On river.Stay at this Varneville-Bretteville vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Parc du Bocasse and Parc de Cleres. Centre Commercial Barentin and Boucles de la Seine Natural Regional Park are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parc du Bocasse - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Parc de Cleres - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Rouen Cathedral - 25 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Dieppe Beach - 32 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Dieppe Ferry​​ Port - 33 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Saint Victor L'Abbaye Station - 7 min drive
  • Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Table de Jeanne - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Vieille Auberge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Mère Duval - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Clos de la Roseraie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Les P'Tites Pommes - ‬13 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.

Quiet, unusual, private swimming pool, bucolic garden with trees, surrounded by meadows

This round house is a dovecote of the XVII century. It is located in the countryside, in a farmhouse, the place is quiet and clean. No immediate neighbor.
Built in brick of St John, flint and sandstone.
The owners live in the farm house on the same property.

The cottage includes a kitchen open to the living / dining area.
The kitchen is equipped with an electric convection oven, 3 gas, an electric hob, a microwave, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, a breadboard, a grill bread, kettle and fridge / freezer.
The living / dining area is equipped with a sofa, armchairs, a flat screen TV with DVD player, and a large table 6/8 places to take meals. Extensions available.
Wifi on the property.

1st floor
A beautiful master bedroom (bed 1.40 x 1.90) with lots of charm, bricks and exposed beams.

A bathroom with shower, sink, washing machine, towel dryer, hair dryer. The toilets are independent.

2nd floor
A room for children, the room and round shaped tipi. 3 beds 0.90 x 1.90.

The garden is private and fenced, a space is reserved to park two cars.
Children can go tobogganing, swinging, sandcastles ... You can dine outside, grill.
- Garden furniture
- Beach umbrella
- Barbecue
- Deck chairs

Complete baby equipment (free): changing table, travel cot, bath, high chair.

The +: a barrier secures the stairs, games for young children and adults.

Bakery, butcher / caterer, café, pharmacy, doctors 3 km, supermarket 3 km, restaurant 10 km, sandy beach 30 km, Veules-les-Roses 40 km, Dieppe 30 km, Rouen 35 km

Located halfway between Rouen and Dieppe, access is easy by the highway. From there we can go to visit all the local cultural and artistic wealth. The sea is not far.

From here you can easily discover the Normandy coast Dieppe cliffs, the beach, the harbor. You can also visit Etretat and these famous cliffs. Make a pleasant walk in Veules les Roses (one of the most beautiful villages in France). Stroll the streets of Rouen, admire the half-timbered houses, visit the magnificent belfry said "The big clock" 400kg clock and a diameter of 2.50m, visit the majestic Gothic cathedral, where the church of St. Joan of Arc completed in 1979.





Property manager

Claire et Philippe Vandenbulcke

Languages

French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Farming classes
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1/2017

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.

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Quiet, unusual, private swimming pool, bucolic garden with trees, surrounded by meadows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

paul r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mixed views

Our experience at the Gites du Colombier was mixed. The property is beautiful, quiet, and has helpful hosts who provide local activity information. It’s an ideal place to stay. The nearby town of Tôtes is charming, with excellent dining options like La Vieille Auberge, Au comptoir gourmand, and Restaurant Le Normandy, all of which we highly recommend. However, the website listing is inaccurate. Features mentioned were absent, leading to additional costs. For example, the website shows an ‘above-ground’ pool, but there was none. Wifi is available in the owners’ home, 100 meters away, so we had none. The electric car charging port is described as ‘on-site’ but is actually a commercial point 2 km away. The website claims a nearby river and beach for waterskiing, but the nearest beach is over 40 km away, and we found no river. We were charged extra for towels and bedlinen and had to make our own beds when we arrived, and then 50 for cleaning for a four-night stay. Before checkout, we received a bill for electricity and water. While some chambres d’hotes charge extra for services, this isn’t common in the UK, and none of these charges were mentioned on the website. Vrbo should ensure accuracy, as this listing isn’t. We would have highly recommended the accommodation if it had been as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed a wonderful stay for a long weekend away from Paris. The property is very well maintained and is well situated for exploring the Normandy area. It's great for small kids in particular, as you have a private yard with a playground and sand pit. In addition, the accommodation is located on a farm with animals, which my children enjoyed observing. My only feedback for the owners would be to make clear on the website the additional charges for sheets, towels, electricity, and water usage. Unless I'm mistaken, this information is not detailed on the site, so people may be surprised about the extra charges. Overall, it's a very quiet, family-friendly option for those looking for a short getaway from Paris or those looking to explore the region. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful gite!

Dear Claire Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful gite! The children loved their bedroom and being able to see the cows and chickens each morning. We had a wonderful week exploring the countryside and the beach. We found the gite had everything we needed, although a few dishwasher tablets and a spare bin bag would have been useful on arrival, nothing a quick trip to local supermarket couldn't solve though! The main bedroom was lovely, it's such an interesting building! The top bedroom was awesome, the children had great fun playing up there and exploring the garden. The noise from the farm was no issue, and having the baby cows come up to the kitchen window was enchanting! All in all we had a great time, it was easy to get into Rouen for shopping and restaurants, and half an hour to the beach for some sun. Visiting Vueles-les-Roses is a must, thanks for the tip Claire! Bon journee! Rich & Lynz
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Steyning, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and peaceful location

The property sits on a working farm at the end of a quiet lane in a small hamlet. The setting is very rural but being on the farm is interesting as the free range cows surround the property and during our week we saw the entire harvest process in the fields behind. The property is clean and tidy and has basically all you need for a comfortable stay. The owners are on hand if you need them but are not intrusive, other than a wave as you drive past. Despite being and feeling rural there is good and easy road access so you can get to both Dieppe and Rouen in 30mins. There are other things to do fairly close by including theme parks, animal parks, and walking/cycling trails. If you’re prepared to drive then the Normandy beaches are about 1.5hrs away but on easily accessible roads. However, along the coast from Dieppe there are other lovely seaside fishing villages and beaches worth a visit. It’s a pleasant and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pieter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a relaxing getaway with family

A beautifully renovated old dovecote on a working farm in Normandy. This was the perfect vacation home for our family. The garden is completely fenced off, so our three young children and our dog could roam freely. The kids loved the outdoor playset, the sandbox and the swimming pool. They also loved their room on the top floor. The surroundings are beautiful and very secluded. We enjoyed our daily walks. Claire was very welcoming and provided useful information about the sites to visit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Break in Normandy

A beautiful location, peaceful and relaxing. The owners Claire and Philippe were very kind and helpful. Thoroughly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short vacation with young kids

This was a great place to stay with 2 young children. The kids loved the outside play area. We found the rest of the property and facilities exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kitty I.

Wonderdful accommodation in an ideal location

We had a fantastic stay in the Gite du Colombier, an amazing building, beautifully restored and set in tranquil surroundings of a working farm. The gite is comfortable, spacious and well equipped and Claire was a friendly, welcoming and helpful host. It is an ideal base or exploring Normandy and we had some great days out. We look forward to returning to this lovely place and would thoroughly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Céline D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week end

Super !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roel v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Duiventil

Aardige eigenaars mooi en schoon huisje. Mooie landelijke omgeving.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winfried B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft, wunderbar für Familien

Wir durften 2 Wochen im Taubenschlag verbringen. Die Unterkunft ist außergewöhnlich, die Kühe und Kälbchen grasen direkt hinter dem Haus. Das Haus hat einen großen nicht einsehbaren Garten und ist ideal für (aber nicht nur) Familien. Der Pool bietet an heißen Tagen eine willkommene Abkühlung. Die Lage ist perfekt um die Normandie in alle Richtungen zu erkunden. Das Haus war super sauber und perfekt eingerichtet, die Vermieter sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich aber zugleich unaufdringlich. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und werden ubs lange an diesen schönen Urlaub erinnern!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Petit coin de paradis dans la campagne normande

Un super week-end plein de charme avec une amie et nos 4 enfants. Ils ont adoré la superbe chambre avec 4 lits sous le toit du colombier. Logement atypique au coeur d'une magnifique propriété. La propriétaire est charmante et de très bons conseils. Nos enfans et nous sommes ravis de notre séjour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dépaysant !

L'aspect extérieur du gîte est déjà très agréable mais l'intérieur a été aménagé avec beaucoup de goût. Un magnifique étage sous le toit du colombier où les poutres apparentes et l'aménagement en font un vrai refuge mais aussi un endroit propice pour rêver. L'étage intermédiaire et le rdc sont également très bien aménagés et, malgré un temps maussade, le gîte est un véritable cocon d'où on n'a pas envie de repartir. Environnement calme et une belle vue sur la campagne alentour. Accueil très chaleureux de la propriétaire et propreté irréprochable du gîte ! Sans compter un équipement au top ! Bref, un arrêt incontournable si vous êtes dans le secteur ! Olive
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent séjour !

Un accueil chaleureux et sympathique, un gîte original très bien équipé et bien entretenu. Un magnifique jardin calme et bucolique, merci pour le bac à sable et le toboggan, petit bonheur de nos enfants. Une annonce conforme en tous points. Très bien équipé pour les très jeunes enfants et les plus grands. Remarquable endroit que je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cédric C., Luxembourg

Liked: Cleanliness

Très agréable séjour

Tout était parfait pour ce week end à rallonge du 08 mai … le soleil au rendez vous durant les 4 jours et un cadre très agréable. Merci a Anne pour son accueil chaleureux, ses conseils et sa sympathie. En pleine nature et à 30 min de la mer, tout était au rendez-vous pour se déconnecter du quotidien et profiter d’un moment en famille agréable et reposant ! Je conseille sans hésitation
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour relaxant

Ce fut un séjour très agréable. Claire et Phillippe ont été très serviables. Les enfants ont adoré les jouets, les balançoires, la piscine, les animaux de la ferme et les tracteurs. Je recommanderais cet gite à tous ceux qui recherchent un séjour relaxant.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week-end pour l'armada de Rouen

Gîte tres agréable et calme . Propriétaires sympathique et souriante. Nous recommandon ce gîte.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Arnaud P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Emplacement idéal dans un merveilleux endroit

Une petite escapade en Normandie dans ce magnifique colombier très bien situé. Tout y est ! C’est parfait merci !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unieke locatie in een mooie streek

We hebben genoten van onze vakantie in deze rustige omgeving. Het was fijn om de koeien en andere dieren op de boerderij rondom ons te hebben. Het was een unieke ervaring voor ons om de kalfjes geboren te zien worden. Het huisje was heel volledig voorzien van alles wat we nodig hadden. Het diende ook als goede uitvalsbasis om de streek te verkennen. We hebben goed kunnen genieten van het zwembad, zeker met de zomerse temperaturen. Claire heeft ons vriendelijk verwelkomt. Ze gaf waardevolle tips over de streek, en gaf ons ook de ruimte en privacy om ons eigen ding te doen. Als je houdt van een rustige, unieke locatie, zou ik niet twijfelen. Kleine opmerkingen: - de wifi blijkt niet in het huisje zelf aanwezig te zijn, maar aan het hoofdgebouw. Hou hier rekening mee, moest je muziek of een film voor 's avonds willen kunnen streamen. - er is een hond aanwezig op het domein. Deze is vriendelijk, maar wel heel enthousiast. Ons zoontje was er wat bang van.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Severine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accueil très sympathique

Nous cherchions un endroit campagne/calme, et l'ancien pigeonnier a répondu à notre attente et l'accueil très sympathique. Le gîte est très agréable et bien aménagé. Nous espérons revenir vite...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnifique endroit. Colombier très bien aménagé.

Endroit très calme, bucolique, Bien situé entre Seine et mer. Le Colombier est décoré avec goût. Très bien sécurisé pour les jeunes enfants. Nous y avons passé d'excellentes vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour très agréable et reposant en famille

Nous avons passé un weekend très reposant en famille dans ce gîte fabuleux! Très belle déco, grand jardin pour profiter des beaux jours avec les enfants. Tout est bien pensé pour accueillir familles avec enfants en bas âge. Un grand merci à Claire pour son hospitalité et pour la visite de la ferme!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un lieu calme, accueillant et chaleureux

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour en famille. L'endroit est très agréable. Les enfants ont pu voir les animaux de la ferme (Vaches, lapins, poules, canards, oies, chèvre). Les échanges que nous avons eu avec Claire ont été riches d'enseignements et de découverte sur le lieu!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

charlotte d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnifique

Magnifique séjour à la campagne et à la fois proche de la mer. Le gîte est très bien aménagé, il y tout ce que vous pouvez avoir besoin pour le temps de vos vacances. Les propriétaires habitent la maison de la ferme, l’endroit est très propre. Je recommande cette très bonne adresse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Pascale P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour très sympathique au calme.

Accueil sympathique et location correspondant au descriptif.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021