Gîtes de France · 3 épis · 4.7/5 stars Octeville-sur-Mer · Normandy · Sleeps 8
i. Salon Open-plan salon with stone fireplace, wood stove, sofa and dining table beneath original Norman beams
Ground floor

The salon, anchored by a cast-iron wood stove.

The heart of the house. A modern wood stove now sits inside the original big stone fireplace and warms the entire ground floor on cool Norman evenings. Linen sofas, a low timber coffee table, and bookshelves stocked with local guides — built for the long evenings after a day on the cliffs.

Wood stoveSmart TVBluetooth speakerOriginal beams
ii. Kitchen Open Norman kitchen with sage cabinetry and island
Ground floor · open plan

An open kitchen, equipped for eight at the table.

Sage cabinetry, generous prep space, and everything you need to cook beyond a holiday minimum: dishwasher, induction-style cooktop, built-in oven, a freestanding freezer, Nespresso and filter coffee, a rice cooker, and full table service for eight. The kitchen flows directly to the sunroom.

DishwasherBuilt-in ovenFreezerNespressoFilter coffee
iii. Sunroom Big bright sunroom with a long oak dining table and garden views
Ground floor · garden side

A big, bright sunroom around a long oak table.

The long oak dining table seats eight comfortably, and the wraparound glass opens the room to the garden in every season. Coffee in the morning sun, wine at twilight, board games when the rain rolls in off the Channel.

Seats 8Garden viewsSouth-facing
iv. Bedroom 1 Ground-floor bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower
Ground floor · 13 m²

A ground-floor suite with en-suite shower.

A 140 cm double bed, a private shower room and WC, all on the ground floor — useful for grandparents, guests with mobility considerations, or anyone who'd rather not climb stairs at the end of a long day at the cliffs.

1 × 140 cmEn-suite showerPrivate WC
v. Bedroom 2 Upstairs primary bedroom with queen bed and beam ceiling
First floor · 23 m²

The primary bedroom, beneath the original beams.

The largest of the upstairs rooms — a 160 cm queen bed, generous wardrobes, and the soft chalk light that all the upstairs rooms share. Storage for a fortnight's clothes; reading chairs by the window.

1 × 160 cm23 m²Wardrobes
vi. Bedroom 3 Upstairs double bedroom with floral textiles
First floor · 19.6 m²

A double room with a child's bed on request.

A 140 cm double bed and room enough for a supplementary child's bed (available on request, no charge) — useful for families with a younger one in tow. Shared bathroom is a few steps down the hall.

1 × 140 cmChild's bed avail.19.6 m²
vii. Bedroom 4 Twin-bedded bedroom with two single beds
First floor · 9 m²

A twin room for the youngest travellers.

Two 90 cm single beds, soft Norman bedlinens — the kind of room that puts children to sleep fast after a long day on the beach. The shared bathroom and an independent WC are both on the same floor.

2 × 90 cmSoft linens
viii. Bathroom Upstairs bathroom with bathtub and double sink
First floor · 8 m²

A full bathroom with bathtub and double sink.

A long soaking tub, a wide double-sink vanity for two getting ready at the same time, and an independent WC next door — small details that quietly remove friction when there are eight people sharing one upstairs.

BathtubDouble sinkIndependent WC
ix. Garden Fenced garden with mature trees and lawn
Outside

A huge front yard and a quiet backyard, both fully fenced.

A large fenced front yard for the children to run and play freely, and a quiet backyard for the grown-ups to relax — both fully enclosed for privacy and safety. Mature trees, a paved terrace with a wood-and-charcoal barbecue under the timbered pavilion, and the children's mölkky, pétanque and goal posts already in the shed. Private parking inside the gate; the woodland trail begins on the other side.

Two fenced gardensWood & charcoal BBQPétanqueMölkkyFootball goals
Specifications

Everything inside the gîte, in one place.

Heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, linens, towels, household linen and end-of-stay cleaning are all included in the price. Below is the full equipment list.

I.

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Induction-style cooktop
  • Built-in oven
  • Microwave
  • Freestanding freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer
  • Nespresso machine
  • Filter coffee maker
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster & kettle
  • Full table service for 8
II.

Living & Comfort

  • Wood-burning stove
  • Smart television
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Gas heating (included)
  • Electricity included
  • Hot water included
  • Linens & towels provided
  • Household linen provided
  • End-of-stay cleaning included
  • Baby cot on request
III.

Garden & Outdoors

  • Two fenced gardens (front + back, ~800 m²)
  • Private parking
  • Wood and charcoal barbecue
  • Outdoor garden furniture
  • Paved terrace
  • Pétanque set
  • Mölkky set
  • Football goals
  • Children's outdoor toys
  • Direct trailhead access
IV.

Sleeping arrangements

  • Bedroom 1 — 1 × 140 cm (ground floor, en-suite)
  • Bedroom 2 — 1 × 160 cm
  • Bedroom 3 — 1 × 140 cm (+ child's bed on request)
  • Bedroom 4 — 2 × 90 cm
  • Total beds: 5 (sleeps 8)
  • Baby cot available on request
V.

Bathrooms & WCs

  • Ground floor: en-suite shower + WC
  • First floor: full bathroom (bathtub, double sink)
  • First floor: independent WC
  • Ground floor: independent WC
  • Hairdryer in main bathroom
VI.

Practical

  • Free Wi-Fi (fibre)
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Hosts speak French & English
  • Self check-in possible on request
House & Stay

Quiet rules so the gîte stays this gîte.

We keep things deliberately simple: a clean, beautifully kept house, an enclosed garden, and hosts a message away. A few notes so you know what to expect before you arrive.

  • Maximum guests8
  • PetsOn request
  • SmokingOutdoors only
  • Check-inFrom 16:00
  • Check-outBy 10:00
  • Minimum stay2 nights
  • Security deposit€700
  • Tourist tax (2026)5.5% per adult