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Clos L'Abbé

Ouville, Manche
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 03 48 41 75
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From
€1250 - €1780
per night

From
€8750 - €12460
per week

In a Normandy hamlet near the sea, leafy walled grounds envelop the old doctor's house. Now sumptuous, its fine features have been retained

4 beds

4 bedrooms

Sleeps 8

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Discover a world of luxury behind the private gates. There are plush leather sofas and 18th-century floors, estate logs for the great old hearth, and a fabulous new kitchen for chefs. Best of all, for rainy days, a spectacular indoor pool and spa (sustainably heated by solar panels and air source heat pumps).

Book a chef to cook you the finest Normandy can offer, or hop in the car to Agon-Coutainville, for lobster and chips by the sea. Or moules frites on the dunes at Blainville-sur-Mer. There’s a great Saturday market in Granville, 30km, and a boat to the Chaussey Islands. And you’re an hour from the most famous sites: the Bayeux Tapestry, the D Day beaches, Mont St Michel.

In summer, huge windows glide open from the pool to the terrace. Lounge on colourful cushions; listen to the birds and rustling leaves; watch Nugget (the cockerel) roost in his tree. There are shady spots under the old lime…and magical illumination for night time swims.

We think you'll love

Luxuriating in the pool and spa
The exceptional attention to detail, from aromatherapy oils to coffees on tap
Living in the countryside, 10 minutes from Coutances

You should know

You need a car to explore this beautiful region
No ground floor bedrooms

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from €1250
Weekly price: from €8750
Damage deposit: €1700

1 House for 8: From €12504 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: 5pm
Check out: By 11am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights. 7 nights in high season. Extras available: private chef, massages, spa treatments - ask Thina for details and prices.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Breakfast available (Continental or American style), £30-£40 pp.

Reviews

I've visited Clos L'Abbé several times and it's no doubt an impressive place to stay and much appreciated by guests. What stands out most to me is the care and consideration Thina and Christophe have put into making every detail of your stay as perfect as possible!

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Feb 2021

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Location

The neighbourhood

Ouville is a quiet hamlet but it does have a boulangerie! For shops, a cathedral and a weekly market, visit Coutances, 10km; in May it also hosts a renowed Jazz festival. Denis-le-Vêtu, 7km, offers a 'ciderie' for tastings and a family-run auberge La Baratte. The nearest uncrowded beach, with dunes, is at Montmartin-sur-Mer (15km)- up the coast from the lively fishing port Granville.

Local points of interest from Thina & Christophe

Clos L'Abbé is an eighteenth-century property that has been fully refurbished. The property is set in a wooded parklands at the heart of the village of Ouville and is conveniently situated, lying between Mont-Saint-Michel and the landing beaches, seaside.
Coutances Cathedral, not to be missed!An iconic monument in the historic capital of the Cotentin peninsula, Coutances cathedral and Mont-Saint-Michel are the best-known Gothic masterpieces in Normandy. To discover the renowned plant garden, shopping..
Agon-Coutainville : Is one of the oldest seaside resorts in the Manche. Countainville is a lively seaside town: the seafront is lined with restaurants, bars, crepes, ice-cream and shops, Golf, Casino, Horsing, Sailing and much more activities for all !
When the tide is out at Granville, why not swim a few laps in the pool that was used to test high-school graduates in the 1960s. Afterwards, take a stroll along the Plat Gousset promenade and climb a small set of steps to the Christian Dior gardens...
Nice little hike to do absolutely. By taking the customs path, you are sure to have superb views of this magnificent bay of Mont St-Michel, discover Cabane Vauban, the most beautiful mile of France at Champeaux climbs (according to Eisenhower !)
Le Mont Saint-Michel and its Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cross the bay to Mont Saint-Michel, walking across the shifting sands. Stroll around the mound. Admire the horizon stretching out before you. Visit the Abbaye, The Mont, enjoy !

Introducing

Thina & Christophe

Thina and Christophe live in Paris, but love Normandy: Christophe's family have lived in Ouville for generations. They carried out this stunning renovation in 2014 using artisan craftsmen and with sustainability in mind: they’ve planted 500 trees in the grounds, installed an EV charger and water recovery system, use geothermal heating and solar panels and strive to use only eco-friendly products in the house. They welcome guests whenever they can, but in their absence a house manager will.

Clos L'Abbé

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

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The neighbourhood

Thina & Christophe

Clos L'Abbé

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Thina & Christophe

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