Charming stone cottage with all the comforts of home including cosy sitting room with log burner and doors to courtyard and garden, and a lovely farmhouse kitchen with dining table downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms with a king sized bed, a double bed and kids room with bunks, shower room and family bathroom. La Vacherie is set in the peaceful, idyllic grounds of La Bourdonnerie, a 300 year old Farm on the West coast of the Normandy peninsular. The farm consists of the main stone farmhouse and 4 self-catering holiday cottages. The cottages have been converted from the natural stone barns and cider press that formed the original farms buildings, and each has its own unique character and style. Your dogs will enjoy the enclosed terrace, and also the 3 hectares of gardens and playing fields. On site you will find a communal heated outdoor swimming pool (open June - September), lawn tennis court (open June - September), table tennis table, swings and trampoline...along with goats, cats, ducks and chickens to entertain the children and adults alike. Ideally situated in a village served by its own shop within 5 minutes walk, 5 minutes drive from all shops and conveniences in nearby La Haye du Puits and Lessay. 10 km from the local beaches, 40 minutes from Utah Beach and second world war memorials, and 45 minutes from Cherbourg and Citi de la Mer. Based on site we're here to help if you need us... we speak French, English and German and look forward to welcome you on the farm.. Tourist attractions - Golden sandy beaches - War beaches / memorials / museums - Mont St Michel - Barfleur - St Vaast de la Hague - Cap de Carteret - Mont Castre - Coutances - Local produce markets - Cite de la mer - Tatihou island - Pirou castle - Gatteville lighthouse - Champrepus Zoo - Christian Dior museum There are a wealth of activities for everyone within our local area, in addition to attractions a little further afield such as day trips to the Channel Islands or Mont St Michel. We are based in the Cotentin & Bessin Nature Reserves where you can explore the beautiful and largely unspoiled countryside by clearly marked cycling, mountain biking, hiking, horseriding, and walking nature trails – many of which are car free.