Calvados Rental: Haven of peace, 18th century Normandy Manor, Cancellation for July and Aug 2008! — Property 145459

Summary of the estate, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms,

Summary of the estate, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms,

Property type:
estate, 1200 sq. ft.
Location Type
rural, village
Highlights:
garden, terrace, fireplace View all features
Call Cathy Steven
231-408880
(international +00 33 231-408880)
  • Manor front in Spring

    Manor front in Spring

  • Cider house and chapel Christmas 2005

    Cider house and chapel Christmas 2005

  • reception to balcony on back garden

    reception to balcony on back garden

  • Gallery

    Gallery

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Calvados estate Rental Property Information

Beautiful Normandy manor offering ideal retreat. Splendid light and views from 1st floor, privacy from high walled garden 2 80M2 superb 15ft windowed rooms suitable for private courses yoga, dance etc. 3 bathrooms. Possibility local/ live in catering. There is now a wheelchair friendly ensuite on the ground floor of my chateau

Location

Nearest Beach:  
beach at 15.0 Miles
Nearest Airport:  
Paris at 150 Miles
Nearest Railway Station:  
Caen at 12 Miles
Nearest Highway Intersection:  
Grainville L'engannerie at 4 Miles
Nearest Ferry Port:  
Ouistreham at 15 Miles
Car:
necessary

Le Chateau du Val Hébert is steeped in history, built by the Abbé Hébert in 1784. It is a beautiful retreat which has retained its original features, 15ft high ceilings and windows, its fireplaces and floors. The high walled gardens hold tranquility and privacy where the original chapel, cider house still stand..It is a family home of beauty and peace yet with all the attractions and mod cons for a modern family. The upstairs gallery is designed as an open space for meditation/yoga/dance artists' space with splendid views and light. Downstairs there is a banquet hall with a huge fireplace and incredible CRAMER grand piano, perfect for your festivities. Within an hour's drive from the Normandy beaches, Ouistreham, Deauville and Honfleur,2hrs from Paris , Mont St Michel Falaise. The countryside, cuisine and ancient markets, churches , castles and fairs make it an ideal and original holiday suitable for all age groups and tastes.

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Special Offer

Rental Rates for the estate in Normandy, France



Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

  • ****last minute offer on my chateau for july & august 2008****
  • January - June: 1000 Euros /week, July& August: 2000 Euros /week, September-December: 1000 Euros /week, Christmas Easter New Year 2000 Euros /week
  • all rates are Euros

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for the estate in Normandy, France

Property Type:
  • estate
Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic
General:
  • Activities-Guide
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Bottled-Water
  • Firewood
  • Hair-Dryer
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Local-Maps
  • Paper-Towels
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • Shampoo
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Toilet-Paper
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • fax
  • hot tub
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • grill
  • kitchenette
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • Blender
  • Lobster-Pot
  • Spices
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • Refrigerator-Mini-Size
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • woodstove
  • comfy seating for 12 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people
BA:
  • 4 bathrooms
    Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Extra downstairs toilet with wash hand basins All bathrooms have wash-hand basins toilets and bath
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 12 people
    Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, 1 Child Bed, 1 Baby Crib
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Child Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double, 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 5 - 1 King
  • downstairs bedroom (5) ensuite wheel chair friendly
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • tv
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • cd
  • audio tape player
  • Books
  • Books-Adult
  • Books-Kids
  • Games-Adults
  • Games-Kids
  • Music-Library
  • Piano
  • Toys-Kids
  • Video-Library
  • VideoGame-Console
  • VideoGames
Internet access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
Communication / Internet:
  • Computer-PC
Outside:
  • garden
  • balcony
  • parking
  • garage
  • Outdoor-Grill-Charcoal
  • Unscreened-Porch/Lanai
  • Patio-Stone/Concrete
  • terrace
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 3 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • low allergen environment
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair accessible
Local Activities:
  • hunting
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
Onsite Services:
  • Housekeeper-Optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • Beach-Towels
  • Binoculars
  • Thermos-Bottle
  • Backpack
  • Beach-Chairs
Attractions:
  • ATM/Bank
  • Babysitting
  • Botanical-Garden
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Equestrian-Events
  • Forests
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • Laundromat
  • Library
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • Pond
  • Recreation-Center
  • Theme-Parks
Leisure Activities:
  • Fly-Fishing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Live-Theater
  • Sight-Seeing
Nearby Activities:
  • Golf-Privileges-Optional
Nearby Services:
  • Babysitting
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Restaurants
  • Ruins
  • Winery-Tours
Notes:

Smoking permitted in grounds Wheelchair accessible, possibility bedroom in downstairs reception room (there are 3) Grounds cover 2 acres and an orchard


Further Details for the estate in Normandy, France

Artists'i nspiration The Chateau is a perfect haven for meditation, yoga, tai chi ,shaitsu, dance, music, writing , painting, movie-making and photography thanks to the light and colour which has inspired generations of artists: Monet, Manet, Boudin, Maupassant, Flaubert et Proust, Chopin, St Saens, Lelouche. Cooking is still regarded as a high art form here in Calvados, as there are the finest raw materials and food to work with. There is simplicity and excellence in flavour and choice. A guide to the markets and and a cook to show and cater can be arranged to take you round and give tips and instructions and make an interesting option for the 'fin gourmet'. All the local specialities can be found in the colourful markets, on harbour quaysides or in village squares

Historical background William the Conqueror's birthplace is 10 minutes drive, the Bayeux Tapestry 30. Everywhere there are superb examples of Romanesque architecture -most of the county's 800 abbeys and churches were built nearly a thousand years ago. The historian will find a wealth of events to discover on the Chateau's doorstep.

Paradise for water sport enthusiasts & ramblers The sea itself also provides a wealth of culinary delight: and a source of great enjoyment for all the family On seashore and inland, rambling and walking and hiking make life a dream.

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Call Cathy Steven
231-408880
(International +00 33 231-408880)

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