Nature house in Saint Aubin de Bonneval
Normandy, France
- 4 persons
- 2 bedrooms
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Pets not allowed
Authentic old apple press (17th century) restored exclusively with natural, healthy earth and wood materials: parquet floors upstairs, old terracotta floor tiles on first floor, wainscoting, brick walls (adobe or baked), earth rendering (natural color or tinted). Circular sandstone trough with its wheel, known locally as a gadage, preserved in working order. Half-timbered exterior walls restored in the old-fashioned way with cob. Wood wool insulation. 2 bedrooms on 1st floor: one with 1 bed 160 X 200 and the other with 2 beds 80 X 200. 1 large artist's studio-style living room upstairs. 1 walk-in shower on ground floor, 1 bathtub upstairs and infrared sauna. 2 separate, independent WCs (1 upstairs, the other on the ground floor). Large entrance area, dining room, kitchen (stone sink and sandstone worktop). 1 treatment room dedicated to a range of à la carte massages, scrubs, wraps and baths. Authentic antique furniture.
Nature and surroundings
In Normandy, in the typical Pays d'Auge region. Green, wooded, undulating countryside. Many signposted hiking trails (Tour du Pays d'Auge which touches the property and GR nearby). 6 km from the old town of Orbec with all amenities, several restaurants, brocantes and antiques. 55 km from the coast (Honfleur-Deauville-Trouville), 30 km from Lisieux. Land of half-timbered manor houses. The gadage is located on a private estate of meadows, apple orchard and wooded plots, on the edge of a valley with an unobstructed view to the south, with nothing to look at but woods on the horizon. The estate includes a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Interet écologique, Floristique et Faunistique). Documentation available on site.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Parking (1x)
- Heating (electric)
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Storage
- Infrared sauna
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Baby bath (1x)
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
Location
Reviews
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PeterJuly 18, 2026
The kitchen is practical, but not very well equipped. We were glad we’d brought our own comfortable patio chairs. The cast-iron patio set looks nicer than it’s comfortable to sit on, and the other patio set was perfect for eating outside in the evening.
De keuken is praktisch, maar niet super goed geoutilleerd. We waren blij dat we zelf goede tuinstoelen bij ons hadden. De gietijzeren tuinset is mooier dan hij zit en de andere tuinmeubelset was geschikt om ‘s avonds buiten te eten.
We thought it was a wonderful place and a wonderful house. It’s situated on a large lot, and you have tons of privacy. Every now and then a little deer would come by to graze, and in the evening, once it got dark, we enjoyed the silence. During the day, we were almost always outside when we weren’t out and about. The house is very authentic—one of a kind, I think—built entirely of wood and constructed with skill and ingenuity. This house is unique, and we really appreciate that. The beds were great (we slept wonderfully for seven days), and the bedrooms also have their own special charm. There’s a nice, spacious shower. The house is built around an old apple press. We thought that was fun. If you’re looking for perfection and luxury, you might prefer something else, but if you’re looking for an authentic, spacious house with a special atmosphere and charm in a peaceful rural setting, then you can have a wonderful time here.
Wij vonden het een heerlijke plek en een heerlijk huis. Het ligt op een groot perceel en je hebt megaveel privacy. Af en toe kwam er een hertje fourageren en ‘s avonds genoten we als het donker werd van de stilte. Overdag waren we vrijwel altijd buiten als we niet op pad waren. Het huis is erg authentiek, een unicum, denk ik, volledig uit hout opgetrokken en het zit vakkundig en ingenieus in elkaar. Dit huis is uniek en wij kunnen dat waarderen. De bedden waren prima (zeven dagen heerlijk geslapen) en ook de slaapkamers hebben iets eigens. Een prettige ruime douche. Het huis is om een oude appelpers heen gebouwd. Wij vonden dat grappig. Wie perfectie en luxe zoekt, wil misschien liever iets anders, maar als je een authentiek ruim huis zoekt met een bijzondere sfeer en uitstraling in een rustgevende landelijke setting, dan kun je hier een heerlijke tijd doorbrengen.
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HollieDecember 29, 2025
The house is so unique and the history of the building is just incredible. We loved how the owner has built this place with eco principles in mind and you can really see the genuine love and care that the owner has put into the house. The owner is a lovely person who really takes the time to help you if needed and is a lovely person to talk to. I felt as though we were stepping into a storybook by staring at this location and I would love to live there. The apple orchard and associated land is just spectacular and I spent many a happy time wondering about the orchard alongside my children and husband. It is the perfect place to unwind. Thank you so much for everything, I cannot recommend highly enough!
Just wonderful. We had the most peaceful, perfect time in the most peaceful, perfect setting. It was a true joy and a blessing.
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NellekeAugust 1, 2025
Great place! Quiet and lots of nature!
Geweldige plek! Stil en veel natuur!
We really had a wonderful time in this cottage. Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful garden. In a word, top.
We hebben het echt heerlijk gehad in dit huisje. Prachtige sfeer, prachtige tuin. In één woord, top.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.
If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount. After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials
- Food waste is minimized