Tasteful barn conversion combining rural charm with modern facilities

Set in the orchards of a fifteenth century manor house, the 'Laiterie' boasts fine views along the wooded valley of the River Touques in the beautiful Pays d'Auge area of Normandy. This architect-designed conversion of a former dairy incorporates traditional features and building materials in light and spacious rooms.
The house easily accommodates ten adults and three babies or very young children (in baby beds). The living space on the ground floor is open plan, with a large entry, a sitting area (3 sofas), a dining area (with a table extending from 6 to 12 seats), and a kitchen area (equipped with all appliances and accessories as well as room for storage). The space opens onto the terrace by way of a large bay window, with view on the garden and the fields. We advise you to look at the photos for a virtual visit!
The Laiterie has been specifically designed to accommodate people with reduced mobility: the ground floor bedroom and its en-suite bathroom/wetroom are furnished accordingly (elevated beds with adjustable recline, handrails in the bathroom, walk-in shower and shower chair). The ground floor and the two terraces are also easily accessible without obstacles.
On the ground floor there is also a laundry room with washing machine and dryer, as well as a toilet.
On the first floor are the three other bedrooms, a separate toilet and two bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own wardrobe and is spacious enough to add a baby cot (supplied on request). Two bedrooms have double beds (160cm) and the family room can be prepared either with 4 single beds or with 2 single beds and an extra large bed (180cm). The family room has an en-suite shower room and toilet. The other two bedrooms share a larger separate bathroom.

The 'Laiterie' has a large garden of its own and a split-level terrace designed to catch the sun from early morning to late evening. It is an ideal place to relax. The photos will show you the garden, ideal for children as it is equipped with a trampoline, a slide for toddlers and a swing. In summer we also provide a sandbox; the lid can be used as a small pool for toddlers. The house has two terraces to enjoy the beautiful weather. The terrace on the south side takes the sun from morning until about 6-7 pm in the summer. Lounge chairs will help you relax and soak up the good weather. The west side terrace has sunshine until it disappears over the horizon. Here you will find a large dining table and barbecue. It is the perfect place to enjoy a fine drink and a good meal at the end of a long day.

The Laiterie is located within a property of 13 hectares of pastures, just outside Pont l'Eveque, which is one of the last little towns in the region still having a very active center and lots of independent shops. There are butchers, charcuteries, bakers, pharmacies, restaurants, etc. But there are also numerous speciality shops, including a chocolate-maker and two intriguing hardware shops (the 'droguerie' and the 'quincaillerie') unique to Pont l'Eveque and for which people travel from afar to visit (don't miss these!). Pont l'Eveque is a beautiful little place, heavily damaged by the war, but well restored and definitely worth the trip. The Laiterie is also close to the historic port of Honfleur, the fishing port of Trouville and the sophisticated seaside town of Deauville, with its famous casino, hotel and designer shops (but don't worry, there's also a huge beach where the whole family can relax!) and within easy striking distance of Caen, Rouen, Bayeux or the D-Day beaches (all easy day-trips). The house is thus perfectly located to enjoy the beaches of the Côte Fleurie (Deauville, Trouville, Honfleur...) and the attractive countryside and villages of the Pays d'Auge. The house being in the countryside, having a car is an absolute must.

Babies and toddlers: We can provide (free of charge) 2 baby cots and 2 high chairs. All bedrooms are spacious enough to accommodate one baby cot. Babies and toddlers (if sleeping in a cot) do not count towards the maximum of 10 people in the house.

Home assistance and nursing services: A home assistance service provider operates in our area: it offers assistance in daily self-care tasks, such as eating, bathing, toileting, dressing, getting in and out of bed, etc. We can enquire about the cost of the service and book it for you should you wish.

Home nursing care can also be arranged for you. The cost is variable according to the medical care provided by the nurse (the cost should be reimbursed by the NHS when using a doctor’s prescription).

House cleaning services are available at a cost of €25 per hour.