La Vieille Abbaye

Stylish Farmhouse B&B, Suite and Gite in Normandy for 2008

The Gite is now Fully Booked until 26/08/08

Above: the fitted kitchen

Above: The bedroom in the Suite - king size or twin

Photograph showing the main house and east wing, currently under renovation

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Currently undergoing extensive restoration, our beautiful 15th century French stone farmhouse, will be opening it's doors to visitors seeking brand-new, stylish B&B or self-catering accommodation from July 2008.

The accommodation will comprise two double bedrooms (first floor), each with en-suite facitilies, two second floor double bedrooms with a shower room/wc each, plus a self-contained ground-floor Suite sleeping up to 4 guests in 1 bedroom. Styling will be a mixture of the classic, the rustic and the vintage. Natural floorboards, exposed stonework, limewashed beams, muted colours, alongside graceful linens. Our comfortable furnishings will be 'country chic', with a hint of Regency, Scandanavian and some Shaker influences. You can be assured of a comfortable and memorable stay with us!

We are a French/English couple with three small children, located in the rural village of Barbery, about 30 minutes drive from the ferry port at Ouistreham - the ideal stop-off point before venturing further on in to France or back to England!

We are within easy reach of the Normandy landing beaches, the city of Caen, Swiss Normande and the towns of Deauville and Bayeux, in addition to all the wonderful places and attractions that this part of Normandy has to offer! Paris is about 2.5 hours by car or slightly less by train. There are airports in Caen (20 minutes) and Deauville (45 minutes).

We are a working farm of 350 acres, with 120 dairy cows, an ever-changing number of calves, 200 beef cattle, several horses, a Shetland pony, a handful of sheep, hens and two cats.

Bed and breakfast guests will be served our own-produced milk, yoghurt, eggs and preserves and we will be happy to provide an evening meal at our Family Table by prior arrangement.

We will be open all year to welcome bookings from singles, couples, groups and families with children. Our lawned garden borders open farmland where our horses and cattle graze. It is landscaped in the English style, with cottage garden flowers, mature shrubs and trees and an abundance of birdlife. Guests will be welcome to share it with us and those with small children may like to try out our extensive range of wooden play equipment and large trampoline in our fully enclosed children's play area. During the summer, you can enjoy your breakfast al fresco, in the shade of our weeping birch tree. Afterwards, relax in a hammock or sun lounger or take a stroll in the beautiful wooded countryside which is right on our doorstep!

We hope our hearty breakfasts, stylish accommodation and warm welcome will leave you with a taste for more!

We look forward to seeing you!

Stephane and Kate Le Moigne
La Vieille Abbaye
14220 Barbery
FRANCE
Telephone (00 33) 231 78 31 48
Fax (00 33) 231 78 00 54
katelemoigne@hotmail.com



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Above: the renovations continue - photo 28/9/07!