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Sleeps 4+ 2 infants in 1xdouble bedroom, 1x single bedroom & a nursery with cot & toddler bed. There's an upstairs bathroom with half-sized bath, integrated shower & sink . The only toilet is downstairs. |
 | Each gîte has a toy box and books.Cbeebies, along with all BBC channels, is available in all properties, along with a selection of DVDs for parents and toddlers. There's also a play barn (see below). |
 | Outside play area with swing set and sandpit in safely enclosed walled garden. |
 | Friendly Donkey lives on site |
 | There's also a play barn with trampoline, Little Tikes climbing frame and ride-ons plus outside play area. |
 | There are miles of unspoilt sandy beaches within a few minutes drive. |
 | A 1km winding road from the farm takes visitors to a pebble cove, ideal for rock pooling. |
 | A short stroll will get you to the local store for groceries and a bakery serving fresh morning croissants. There is also good restaurant in the village and best of all you can be admiring the fantastic sea views less than 1 km away on foot. |
 | Everything from cots, toddler beds, highchairs, sterilisers, stairgates and strollers, to booster seats, baby baths, monitors, blenders, plastic crockery and cutlery, changing mats, bedding and even bibs is provided. Also, baby formula, nappies, wipes, food jars etc. can all be requested as part of the pre-arrival shopping service. |
 | 1x wooden cot is provided in the nursery and additional cots and highchairs available on request. |
 | Pre-bookable babysitting available for a reasonable 8 euros per hour and good restaurants nearby! |
 | There's also a restaurant quality meal delivery service. |
 | Private, furnished outdoor terrace |
Seasonal Discount:
EUR 75 discount for dates booked between 06 Jan 2012 and 26 Oct 2012
Discount Notes:
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + cot/toddler bed sleeping infants
This cluster of three stylishly renovated gîtes set in the coastal village of Longues-sur-Mer, were until very recently a working farm. A thoughtful conversion, with young families in mind, has transformed them into contemporary, comfortable and fantastically well-equipped holiday escapes within walking distance of the sea (1km).
The gîtes have between 2 and 3 bedrooms and have been renovated to a very high standard featuring a combination of contemporary French design and rustic chic. Set in 3.5 hectares, each gîte has a private patio and grassed area to enjoy easy al fresco dining and shared use of both indoor and outdoor play areas where mini guests can play safely and meet new playmates. The entire site is securely enclosed and the car park positioned away from the gîtes allow parents to relax whilst little ones are free to roam. A former barn has been converted into a toddler’s play paradise with trampoline and ride-ons, whilst, behind the barn, the former walled potager has been transformed into a securely enclosed outdoor play area with swingset and sandpit for the kids and sun loungers and hammocks for parents. Surrounding the potager is a paddock offering plenty of space for outdoor games and picnics with beautiful views across the rolling fields to Bayeux.
Gite 1 has three bedrooms comprising: a double, a single (with extra pull-out bed) and a nursery with full-sized wooden cot and a toddler bed. The wooden shutters on the windows are great for black out purposes whilst the funky acessories in the nursery make for a great environment for little ones. The one drawback is that the bathroom, although equipped with a bath and shower (intergrated with bath), doesn't have a toilet, it's downstairs. Also, downstairs, the spacious open-plan lounge dining room is comfortable with TV and DVD player, plus a utility room with washer machine and a well-equipped kitchen with all the usual equipment plus a microwave and a dishwasher.
For a group of family or friends who hire all three gîtes together there is a communal dining/lounge area available free of charge - individual gîtes for each family but a communal socialising area a few steps away – perfect for maintaining privacy and holiday harmony!
Like sister properties, La Cour aux Bourgeois, 4 Rue de la Dive and Domaine de la Tour, the attention to detail in baby/toddler facilities, as well as parent-friendly services including babysitting, pre-arrival shopping and meal delivery services, here really is outstanding. It is literally a case of just bring yourselves and your clothes, the rest is supplied. A stress-free, relaxing and scenic holiday is all but guaranteed!
There's a local store for groceries and a bakery serving fresh morning croissants within a short stroll, plus a good restaurant in the village. Best of all you can be admiring the fantastic sea views less than 1 km away on foot. Blow those cobwebs away with a walk (or jog!) along the dramatic coastal path all the way to Port-en-Bessin or Arromanches. Alternatively take the winding road down to the pebble cove - a hidden treasure with plenty of scope for rock-pooling and crabbing - Idyllic!
The village of Longues-sur-Mer itself is a wonderful blend of coast and countryside. It is a traditional French village, not a resort, offering easy access to the sea with the space and calm of the countryside. Ideally situated between the pretty port of Port-en-Bessin and the historic town of Arromanches (both 5 minutes by car) there are shops and good restaurants within easy reach and the historic city of Bayeux is only 8km away. The local beach is a pebble cove and there are miles of unspoilt sandy beaches within a few minutes drive.
There are also plenty of activities to occupy little ones within easy reach; from Festyland theme park to zoos and inspiring chateaux for any budding princess or knight in shining armour. Local markets offer fantastic fresh produce and the chance to get up close and personal with the livestock.
Nearest Medical Services: Emergency home visits by Doctor can be arranged or nearest hospital at Bayeux 8km
Getting There: La Ferme de Longues is located at Longues-sur-Mer between Arromomanches and Port-en-Bessin. It is 8km from Bayeux and 37km from Caen. It is within easy reach of the ports of Caen (35mins), Cherbourg (1h10m), Le Havre (1h30m), Calais (3h40m). The nearest airport is Dinard in Brittany (2hrs) where there are daily flights with Ryanair to several UK airports.
Past Guest Ratings: * (4 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Lovely group of properties with fantastic facilities for children (gardens, play...
Lovely group of properties with fantastic facilities for children (gardens, play barn etc) and a brilliant location near Longues de Mer and Bayeaux
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
A nice property but the village is very quiet and the lack of pavement from the ...
A nice property but the village is very quiet and the lack of pavement from the property means that it's not idea for those with a pushchair
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Excellent location, wonderful hosts and confortable gites - a very nice holiday ...
Excellent location, wonderful hosts and confortable gites - a very nice holiday all round - thank you. 5 stars- Outstanding!
We enjoyed our time at La Cour aux Bourgeois so much last year, that I booked a ...
We enjoyed our time at La Cour aux Bourgeois so much last year, that I booked a week at the new sister property, La Ferme de Longues, as soon as we found out about it. Aside from the weather, it didn't disappoint: the gites are stylish and packed with all the baby & toddler essentials; our 2 year old loved the playbarn and walled garden; and the meal delivery service ensured my husband and I also had a relaxing break. Being so close to the D-Day beaches added another dimension to the week, and ensured there were plenty of museums to explore when it was too wet to enjoy playing in the sand. We'll be back!
An excellent bolthole. The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly, the faci...
An excellent bolthole. The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly, the facilities fantastic for our 15 month old daughter and we definitely intend to go again. thank you."
Nelly & Jacques were absolutely lovely hosts - couldn't have been more helpful! ...
Nelly & Jacques were absolutely lovely hosts - couldn't have been more helpful! It was a beautifully furnished, clean gite with excellent facilities. We have a very small baby, however, for older children the garden & soft play area were fantastic. Would definitely recommend.
The accomodation and facilities at Fermes de Longues were fantastic; however, th...
The accomodation and facilities at Fermes de Longues were fantastic; however, the village itself was not that baby friendly as there were no pavements which made going out and about difficult other than by car. Also we went slightly out of season and many facilities (local shops, restaurants at tourist sites) were closed which was unfortunate but we feel needs feeding back to people who elect to go outside the main holiday season
Gite 1 at La Ferme des Longues was comfortable and well equipped, with charming...
Gite 1 at La Ferme des Longues was comfortable and well equipped, with charming hosts and indoor and outdoor toys for the children. Only practical issue was the downstairs WC, a long way from the bedrooms and no sink! Village setting with a good local boulangerie and other shops in nearby Bayeaux or Arromanches. Normandy coastal location means you are well placed for the WW2 beaches and Bayeaux, but a longer haul to other attractions. Rated 5/5. Owner Responds: "Thank you for your comments. A sink has now been added."
Owner Profile
An Anglo-French family, Sarah and Laurent Caille plus toddler and bump, who moved to Normandy from London in August
2002. Drawing on our (disastrous!) first experiences of holidaying with a baby we dreamed of
creating a holiday destination dedicated to young families - somewhere that was beautiful, comfortable yet practical for parents and fun, interesting and safe for young children. The dream became La Cour aux Bourgeois which later developed into the Toddler Holiday concept including La Ferme de Longues, 4 rue de la Dive and Domaine de la Tour. |
We love Normandy because it offers an authentic French life-style but it is just a hop across the channel to get here. Its beautiful scenery and fantastic coast never feel crowded and it's so easy to get around.
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