Manoir De La Gauguinier
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Overview
Located at the edge of a river in a small valley, this 16th century manor house has been recently restored and features an original thatched roof. The exterior amenities include a large terrace, a garden equipped with outdoor furniture and 2.5 hectares of grounds. Manoir De La Gauguinier is located just 5km from the small town of Haye du Puits which offers a good selection of shops and is 40km south of Cherbourg. Other nearby towns include Coutances (30km), Ste Mere Eglise (25km) and the Landing Beaches (Utah).
The beautiful Manoir De La Gauguinier, set in spacious century old grounds and surrounding countryside, offers a glorious feeling of stepping back in time to a part of France where time passes by unnoticed and very little ever changes.
Manoir De La Gauguinier is unique in this part of Normandy, having been built in the 16th century as a fortified house during the Huguenot rebellion. This history can be seen in the design of the house: a defense tower with spectacular views, specifically designed windows with an opening for a rifle, and a liturgical basin.
The Cotentin Peninsular is rich is history and heritage. It is an ancient Celtic land of traditions, myths and legends, of hills, woods, marshes and villages. During World War II, the property was the point of water supply for all of the American forces in Normandy Operation Cobra.
What you should know…
- The kitchen is fully equipped, however, size wise it isn't ideal for gourmet lovers or advanced chefs.
- Finding the chateau can be tricky, so add the coordinates on your GPS!
- The property has four bedrooms (rooms can be arranged as either twin or double rooms) for eight adults. One bedroom can be increased to a triple room using the additional adult single bed. There is the option to increase the occupancy of another bedroom by one, as it has a small bed, suitable for a child of up to six or seven years old.
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Manoir Interiors
Ground Floor
- Large dining room with original granite fireplace
- Sitting room furnished with Louis XIII style furniture with an 18th century stone fireplace, satellite TV and DVD set in an Henri II dresser
- Fully-equipped kitchen with large U shaped worksurface and large fridge/freeze, oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and mixer
- Large twin room with small, antique wrought iron cot, Louis XIV armoire and writing desk, coffer and tapestry with ensuite bathroom in the tower
- Laundry room (next to Manoir) with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities
Upper Floor
- Twin bedroom with 17th century coffer, fireplace, tapestry, fine writing bureau and liturgical basin with bathroom in the tower
- Twin bedroom with dressing room and chest of drawers
- Twin bedroom with armoire
Outside Grounds
- Courtyard terrace with garden furniture, barbecue and lovely views of the river and the copse
Facilities
- Underfloor heating (downstairs) and radiator heating (upstairs)
Location
About the surrounding area of Manoir De La GauguinierThe manor house is only 35km from the port of Cherbourg and 5km from the small town of La Haye du Puits which has a busy Wednesday morning market full of local produce. There are also numerous restaurants, a large selection of over 100 shops and three supermarkets throughout the area.
The chateau is located in an area of amazing wildlife interest with numerous marvellous walks and cycle rides in the Marais natural park. Visitors can see crested cranes and herons, deer, goats and even wild boar in the Mont d'Etenclin hills. Another great way to see the Cotentin on the beach is riding, with several stables in the area. The huge beaches are also ideal for many seaside activities including sand surfing.
The town of Portbail, 5km from the chateau, also offers sailing and water sports, or simply the chance spend the day fishing on the river. Cherbourg has a renowned 18-hole golf course, while Barneville-Carteret and Agon-Coutainville have 9-hole golf courses.
The D-Day Landing beaches at Ste Mère Eglise and Utah Beach are 25 km from the chateau, with the infamous Abbaye de Blanchelande only two km away. Portbail is a quaint little port complete with a 13th century arched bridge and 12th century church where you can get ferry trips for a day in one of the Channel Islands.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Cherbourg-Maupertus
(40km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Caen – Carpiquet Airport
(97km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Doville
(1km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
La Haye du Puits
(5km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
La Haye du Puits
(5km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
La Haye du Puits
(5km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Glatigny or Denneville
(10km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Barneville-Carteret
(16-20km) |
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| Nearest Ferry Port |
Cherbourg
(45km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
La Haye Du Puits TC
(6km) |
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Region
History and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in Normandy, making it a great choice if culture and fine dining are what you’re looking for in a holiday! There’s still plenty on offer besides the food and tales of yesteryear, however – you can take a tour around some of the beautiful inland towns and villages or head to the coast, where you’ll find a mixture of wide sandy beaches and rugged, romantic cliffs. If you’re not already convinced to head to one of our villas in Normandy (or maybe if you’ve already booked) you’ll find a wealth of great things to do, see and eat in our ultimate Normandy travel guide!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesBaby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Sailing
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Boules/Petanque
- DVD
- Fenced Grounds
- Waterfront
Extras
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Meals prepared by the French cook, Michel Ruel (18 to 25 euros per person for dinner, on request at least a month in advance through Oliver's Travels concierge team)
- Guided tours of historic landing beaches
- Babysitting
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| Security deposit | 750 €. This is paid 4 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. |
| Arrival time | from 4 pm to 7 pm. |
| Departure time | 10am. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | 750 €. This is paid 4 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. |
| Arrival time | from 4 pm to 7 pm. |
| Departure time | 10am. |
| Changeover day | Saturday or anyday of the week in low season (Octob. to April). |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. 2 hours of mid-week cleaning is also included in the price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Included. |
| Energy costs included? | Included. |
| Pets welcome? | Pets allowed in the groundfloor only. |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking in the property. |
| Insurance | It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 9 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| May 24th 2025 - Aug 23rd 2025 | £2,892 |
| Aug 23rd 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 | £2,286 |
| Sep 20th 2025 - Dec 13th 2025 | £1,856 |
| Dec 13th 2025 - Jan 3rd 2026 | £2,969 |
| Jan 3rd 2026 - Mar 21st 2026 | £1,856 |
| Mar 21st 2026 - May 23rd 2026 | £2,350 |
| May 23rd 2026 - Aug 22nd 2026 | £2,892 |
| Aug 22nd 2026 - Sep 19th 2026 | £2,286 |
| Sep 19th 2026 - Nov 25th 2026 | £1,856 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Property Owner
Jean
How long have you owned the property?
10 years.
What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?
I fell for the authenticity of...
Owner Profile
Property Owner
Jean
How long have you owned the property?
10 years.
What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?
I fell for the authenticity of this sixteenth century Manor, all covered with thatch and perfectly situated in a small valley near by the river.
Are there any interesting stories in its history?
The last lord of this property- a huguenot protestant- was executed in 1597 by order of the King Henri IV for delictual crimes, he supposedly attacked 3 times the Catholic Abbey of Blanchelande.
Have you ever had any famous guests staying?
Pete Anthony, orchestrator of Night Shyamalan and P. Dewar and D. Schultz President of Loockheed Martin International.
For anyone coming to stay is there anything in the surrounding area they should...
Really do?
Visit the Landing Beaches.
Really eat?
In all the local and typical restaurants.
Really see?
Mont St Michel, La Hague, Channel Islands.
Reviews
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Great Stay at the Manoir!
Great house, plenty of bathrooms, feeling the history of the house was easy. Even though it was an old house, it was very well equipped and the owners charmed my kids. We were able to drive to all the places we wanted to visit in the region.
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Wonderful and kind owners!
Superb gite! Excellent location with links to all of Normandy.
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Outstanding service!
We would like to thank all at Oliver's Travels for what is outstanding service as always! Cheers.
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A wonderful trip
Hi, We had a wonderful trip to Normandie. Best!
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The farmhouse was fantastic
The farmhouse was fantastic, exactly as we had hoped and Monsieur/Madame Morin were extremely friendly and helpful. We will certainly use you again and recommend ... to others.
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