Traditional timbered cottage in Pays de Caux
Traditional Normandy timbered cottage in the Pays de Caux
Surrounded by a pretty orchard overlooking fields
Central location for a stay in the Haute Normande region of France
Stay in our traditional Normandy timbered cottage which dates back to
1780 and is surrounded by a pretty orchard overlooking fields - a peaceful
and rural location.
The cottage of La Pommeraie lies on the outskirts of the small village of Etalleville in an area known as the Pays de Caux.
This region is not only famous for its cream and apples but the local town of Doudeville is known as the capital of the linen producing region of the Seine Maritime region of Normandy.
When the apple trees are
in blossom in May or the flax is in bloom in June - the countryside is
awash with colour.
The cottage is perfectly located for the ferry ports which mean it is
an ideal stopping off point on your journey further into France.
It is a perfect central point for a stay in the Haute Normande region of France enabling you to easily visit all the sites in the area.
La Pommeraie has a 3-epis rating with Gites de France which is the equivalent of a 3/4 star rating in the UK.
We offer comfortable accommodation in three rooms and can sleep up to 9.
Chambre Rose is located in the cottage is our family room and can sleep up to 4.
In our dependence we have Brambles which can sleep up to 3 and Mirabelle which sleeps 2 and has the addition of a small kitchenette.
All rooms afford:
- a large double bed (190 x 200) with two separate mattresses
- one or two folding chairs which can open into comfortable single beds as required
- adjoining private bathroom with WC, washbasin and shower
- private entrance via either an external staircase or direct into the garden
- ample private car parking
- views over the countryside
- enjoy watching the sun set from your own private table & chairs in the garden
- no smoking policy in the house
- central heating
- TV/DVD (in Brambles only)
- no pets accepted
A continental breakfast of fresh coffee, tea or chocolate, along with freshly baked croissants from the local bakery, served with home made jams is provided.
A four course evening meal including coffee is available upon request from a varied menu of country cooking catering to all tastes.
All meals are usually eaten with the proprietors in the dining room of their cottage but can be taken privately if preferred.
In the local town of Doudeville four kilometers away, the Tourist Office
can provide you with information on things to do in the area including
walks, cycle routes, horse riding and car routes to follow. There are
many places of interest to visit in the region within easy reach, such
as:
- take the William Conqueror route which highlights medieval history and culture
- follow the Seine Valley from Lillebonne to the Jumièges Abbey
- visit the chateau at Martainville to evoke daily life from centuries gone by
- taste the famous liqueur at the Benedictine Palace at Fécamp
- wander around Dieppe market on Saturday morning, one of the best that you will find in the region
- take a day trip to Paris by train only an hour and a half away
- explore the very old timbered Maison Henri IV at the harbour town of St Valéry en Caux
- walk alongside the smallest river in France at the quaint seaside town of Veules-les-Roses
- take a walk through the medieval quarter of Rouen steeped in history and memories of Joan of Arc
- see the flora and fauna in the zoological garden of Clères
- tour the farms and taste the local delights of cheese, cider and calvados
- play golf on some of the most challenging courses – nine in the region
HOW TO GET TO US
The ferry ports of Dieppe and Le Havre are both
only 40 kilometers away whilst Calais is 240 kilometers to the North.
We are just 10 minutes off the A29 motorway (exit no. 9). Details of exact instruction on how to reach us can be provided on request.
Bed and breakfast per night:
Euros 38.00 single
Euros 14.00 per additional person/child
Dinner
There is a 25% deposit on booking
please contact: please contact: Libby & Dave Shirley
to confirm required dates are free.
Tel (UK): 00 33 232 70 86 29
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