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The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Aure sur Mer

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aure Sur Mer, Normandie
  • Place, D-Day Wrecks Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach Golf
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Overlord Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Russy

In Aure sur Mer .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Aure sur Mer vacation home, you'll find Baie de la Seine and Omaha Beach Golf. Big Red One Assault Museum and Overlord Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • D-Day Wrecks Museum - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Omaha Beach Golf - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Overlord Museum - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Big Red One Assault Museum - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Le Molay-Littry Station - 18 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cremaillere - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne des Ducs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪L'Omaha - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪l'Omaha Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Criée - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

Located in a hamlet 4 km from the sea, this cottage offers a peaceful place to stay. You will appreciate its large living room with open kitchen and its south-facing terrace. Its location is ideal for visiting the D-Day landing beaches, between the American cemetery and the artificial harbor of Arromanches. Many historical monuments are nearby (castles, abbeys, cathedrals ...) as well as several classified natural sites.
The cottage is classified 4 stars (out of 5) by decision of "Calvados tourisme" dated 4. 10. 2016

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (12-min drive) from Omaha Beach and 10.4 mi (29-min drive) from Gold Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux to downtown Aure sur Mer?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Russy.

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

phillip b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we hoped for regarding a very French countryside ambience. We couldn't have been more happy with the location, the structures, or the hostess.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill ` V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for the Normandy area and more

We could not have asked for a better place to spend our time while touring the Normandy beach area. My wife and I spent 5 amazing days there with our daughter, her husband, and our new granddaughter while traveling the beaches of the D-Day landings, and from the moment I booked until the day we left, our host was amazing. Camille, the owner stayed in communication the whole time, and when I told her my granddaughter would be with us, she set up a portable crib and had a baby chair for feeding. She even had a locally made cider bottle waiting for us in the fridge. The living area on the first floor is wide open and very comfortable to gather in, and the table and chairs on the patio made for wonderful evenings after our day of touring. The kitchen is well appointed for all you need to do, coffee maker, espresso pot, tea kettle, and ample pots, and pans for cooking. The location is within ten to fifteen minutes of just about everything you want to see if you desire to relive the history of D-Day, and the people in the area treasure American history more than most Americans do at this point. It was heartwarming to see the American, British, and Canadian flags being flown on almost every house in the area. The nearby town of "Port Au Bessin" is a great place to get groceries, and has some amazing restaurants on the water. My wife and I are already missing the quiet serenity of the area, and hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gary F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Aure sur Mer

Excellent accomodations!! Would stay here again and certainly recommend it to others!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Great home base in the French countryside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Great location and House

The house was very clean and comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful and really captures the feel of the small towns throughout Normandy. The house was an easy drive to many D-Day tourist locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel N.

Quiet, beautiful retreat

An easy drive to Omaha beach and other sites, we chose this house to experience a little bit of country side as we toured through D Day sites. Most of our meals we ate out in Bayeux after our tours, but one night we did manage to plan an easy meal and cook in this large kitchen. You will be 20-25 min away from a grocery store. We very comfortably slept 4 adults, and enjoyed the living areas together. Beds were on the harder end of the scale, but we were so exhausted after our tours that I think we slept well regardless. One thing we did double check and prepare for weeks before our arrival was renting our linens and a cleaning fee—be aware of those extra costs when booking, they’re subtle in the text. Everything was very clean and water pressure was excellent. A lovely country experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house near all the Normandy sights. Very quiet. Loved the free range chickens. They provided much entertainment. Only drawback was the undisclosed charge for linens and towels and the cleaning fee. I thinks this should have been disclosed on the property description page.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

wonderful place to stay

This is a very nice quintessential stone country french house in the farmlands of Normandy, about 15 minutes from Bayeux and 15 minutes from Omaha Beach. The location is exceptionally charming, the house is spacious and very clean, with excellent furnishings, bath, laundry, and kitchen. The house is located in the countryside, in a very private setting, with a barn, other out buildings, and beautiful fields, but is a very close drive through the farmlands and little villages to Bayeux and the D Day beaches. very close to Bayeux and the D -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

A bit of a drive from Bayeux, but well worth the drive. Very peaceful and everything we had wanted

Very comfortable and reasonably well stocked with kitchen appliances. Washer and dryer very useful. Big bonus was being out in the countryside and away from city lights, the night sky is incredible. First time I've seen the band of the milky way in a long time. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jayne B.

Great!!

It was a perfect location for Omaha and Utah beaches as well as pont du hoc. Quiet, and very spacious. The only drawback was that the heat was not on downstairs and it was cold. With all the beautiful tile and stone it took a good day to heat up. The owner was welcoming. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Excellect accommodations and location.

If you want to experience the french countryside, this is the location. It is a lovely accommodation and well stocked with everything you would need. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights end of September and if we were to return to Normandy, we would definitely stay here again. Even through you feel far removed, you're only minutes from the coast and the Utah, Omaha beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Line C.

Stille og skøn landsby idyl.

Tæt på alle turist oplevelserne og beliggende i det smukke landsby miljø, hvor der er stille og roligt. Hvis man kan lide at cykle, er det oplagt at medbringe cykler, da der er en del cykelruter i området.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hal A.

Exactly as Advertised

This is a surprising gem in Normandy near to so many WWII important tourist locations. We came to tour and were ideally situated. The cottage is well equipped and so comfortable that we felt at home immediately. We paid extra for cleaning and for linens/towels, so it was really a perfect vacation. Four of us stayed; my wife and I, my adult daughter and her son. We had privacy when we wanted it and a great communal area to sit and review the days events and plan for the next day. If you are here to visit the battle sites, don't miss the flag lowering at the American Cemetery, about a 15 minute drive. It starts precisely at 17:30 hrs and can be an emotional experience. We visited the beaches, St. Mere Eglise, the Airborne Museum (really well done) and Mont Saint-Michel. A lot to take in with two full days, but the cottage is well positioned to make it all possible. The owners live right nexxt door and are available for any questions about the cottage or the area. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO A.

Sr

Fantástica propiedad para visitar Normandía y en especial las zonas del desembarco. Los señores Dufour son muy amables y atentos. A la casa no le falta de nada. Es muy espaciosa y está perfectamente equipada. Muy recomendable
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

The Normandy countryside at its best....

We recently stayed in Guillaume and Catherine's apartment in Russy and loved every part of the experience. Very close to the beaches, Bayeux and many small villages, it offers a great location from which to drive the Normandy countryside. The place is very comfortable for a family and has everything you would need for an extended visit. The huge, bright kitchen encourages you to find find fresh fish (not a problem at all) and vegetables and then taste some of the best seafood that France has to offer. Guillaume and Catherine are there to help but won't intrude on the peace and quiet that Russy offers. Our stay there was memorable and one that we would do again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jörg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schön und geräumig für 2 Personen.Ruhige ländliche Lage nahe Bayeux. Sehr gute Ausstattung mit Küchengeräten etc.Herzlicher Empfang, unkompliziert.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

gerard a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent gîte. Très bien placé pour Bayeux et les plages du Débarquement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi verblijf op landelijke locatie dichtbij de zee en de memorials van Omaha beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely vacation

Wonderful Villa, location and hosts! Thanks a lot for the nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juste parfait ! Au calme et très proche d’Omaha Beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Très propre, bien équipé, endroit très calme,accueil chaleureux
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June holiday

Comfortable and spacious property with a well equip kitchen. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of storage and hangers. bathroom was adequate but small and hair dryers were good. However, as the weather was exceptionally warm the bedrooms were very warm being in the roof space ( as a converted barn ) and there was no aircon. or fans and keeping the windows open let the mosquitoes in. Overall we loved our stay. The gite was in a good location and we regularly went to Port en Bessin for groceries and fresh fish along with some very good evening restaurants.We also really need to feedback on the dreadful VRBO website where we have lost a deposit on a double booking that should not have happened due to a poor website : everyone be very vigilant when booking and paying. We received a message stating "This property is no longer available" when our payment had been taken. So we ended up booking another property. Despite calling VRBO customer service they fails to help resolve the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natacha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon séjour

Très bon accueil, maison très bien équipée notamment la cuisine . Idéal pour se reposer. Hôte aux petits soins ! Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Normandy 2024

Property was lovely and clean, directions to property was not very clear, we found the road ok but no clear directions/signposting to the property, we drove around for half an hour, sought directions from the local campsite and very kind local man guided us there on his bicycle. Property was nice clean but to our tastes the decor was a bit dated .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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