La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye, a property with a garden, is located in Villiers-Fossard, 23 km from German War Cimetery, 32 km from Cathedrale Notre Dame de Bayeux, as well as 32 km from Baron Gerard Museum. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Haras of Saint-Lô. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry is 33 km from the holiday home, while Pointe du Hoc D-Day is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Caen–Carpiquet Airport, 48 km from La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
High score for Villiers-Fossard
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  • S
    Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great communication from Helen and Phil. Everything you need, we would stay again.
  • Toni
    Germany Germany
    La Porcherie is just a wonderful place within a quiet, very scenic Normandy landscape. The apartment as well as the property is very well maintained. The beds are very comfy (the best we ever had in a holiday flat). We enjoyed having breakfast and...
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful position and lovely atmosphere both inside and out. Helen and Philip were excellent hosts - friendly and welcoming: we felt at home immediately.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Helen

9.9
9.9
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Helen
Set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the Normandy peninsula, La Grande Houssaye offers a central location convenient for the D-Day beaches, Bayeax, Carentan, Caen and within easy reach of Mont St Michel. La Porcherie is a self-catering holiday home offering family accommodation in an 18th century converted barn. Sympathetically restored by owners Helen and Philip, it offers comfortable well-equipped, accommodation with all linen provided and on-site parking. Please note that landscaping of the grounds is ongoing.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye on this page.

  • La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye is 0.8 miles from the centre of Villiers-Fossard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • La Porcherie at La Grande Houssaye offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):