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Villa Camélia is an elegant "Maison de Maître" (master's house), a five minute walk from the old port in one direction, and a ten minute walk from the beach in the other, and overlooks the estuary of the River Seine.  It is a large and spacious house, able to sleep comfortably 20 people.

The property has several terraces overlooking the Seine with a view of the Normandy bridge, with sun loungers, dining table for 14, additional table for 8 + benches, gas and charcoal barbecues. There is a small pool on one of the terraces - 3m x 4.5 m, 1 m. deep, with a powerful wave effect for swimming or massage.

The picturesque 17th century town of Honfleur is the eighth most visited site in France, coming behind St. Tropez. Thousands of visitors are attracted every year by the Old Port, surrounded by tall, narrow houses, St. Catherine’s church, one of the few remaining buildings in France made of wood, and the quaint roads with over 100 art galleries and craft shops and almost as many restaurants, . There is also the modern fishing port with its fleet of boats which leave the port every night, as well as flowered parks and walks along the water front. 

Accommodation detail

The entire house consisting of eight rooms (sleeping up to 20) is available to rent. For smaller groups, it is possible to rent the independent three-room flat situated on the third floor  (sleeping up to 6), with the converted attic as an option (sleeping an extra 4). The house is on a hill overlooking the estuary of the River Seine, with its maritime traffic to Honfleur and Rouen. Since the house is on a hill, the dining room/lounge and kitchen are on the first floor looking out on the road, but they are on the garden level on the other side of the house leading to the terraces and the swmming pool.

Villa Camélia comprises:

Ground Floor

• One large garage with electric door, plus one garage suitable only for a small car (with the possibility to park 2 or 3 cars in front of the house)

First Floor

• Dining room with table for 16 people plus additional table for 4
• Lounge with two settees, two armchairs, TV/video/DVD/satellite connection, music centre, internet connection
• Modern kitchen with dishwasher, standard convector oven, microwave/convector oven, refrigerator/freezer, 3 gas rings and 1 electric hotplate, and a breakfast bar for 4, additional fridge/freezer available in basement
• Laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities
• Shower, WC.

Second Floor (sleeps 10)

• Quadruple bedroom with double bed and a double bedsettee, and en suite shower/WC/handbasin
• Quadruple bedroom with a double bed and two single folding beds, preferable for children
• Double bedroom -  one double bed
• Large modern bathroom with bath, double washbasin and WC

Third Floor apartment (sleeps 6)

• Lounge with a comfortable "clic-clac" sleeper couch for two, and dining table for 6/8, television, video/DVD, satellie connection and music centre.
• Two double bedrooms, one with double bed, and one with with two singles to be used individually or as one king-size bed.
• Modern kitchen with standard convector oven plus a microwave/convector oven, 4 electric hotplates and a dishwasher.
• Modern bathroom with double washbasins, bath, separate shower, and WC.
• Laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities available on first floor
• Additional shower and WC also available on first floor.

Converted Attic (sleeps 4)

• Four single beds, with a washbasin with hot/cold water. Not suitable for toddlers in view of the stairs which are fairly steep, although a safety door is available at the top of the stairs.

The property is extremely comfortable and of a high quality. Electric fans are available in all rooms in summer, central heating throughout for winter stays, plus decorative electric fires in the lounges for use as necessary. Many cupboards throughout the house. The swimming pool is fully automatic with regard to quality control of the water. It is heated continually during the summer months, and a powerful wave effect can be turned on at will. Cots and high chairs for babies and toddlers available on request.

About the location

From Honfleur you can visit the Normandy World War II D-day beaches and the war cemeteries, plus the many war museums in the area including the museum at Caen. There are lots of châteaux and monuments nearby in the area, including the basilica at Lisieux. In summer the area is alive with outdoor shows, antique markets and special events.

Honfleur is well-known for its flowers and parks, regularly winning prizes as a "flowered town". The beach at Honfleur is very non-commercial and looks out over Le Havre on the other side of the river Seine. It is a very safe sandy beach, has a lifeguard and a paddling pool and play facilities for children.

All along this coast the sandy beaches are very safe, the water being shallow for a long distance out. There are yacht marinas and also casinos at both Trouville and Deauville where shows and dinner dances are held regularly. Several horse riding centres are nearby, as well as golf courses and horse racing events take place regularly in Deauville. From Honfleur it is possible to make a day trip to:

• The D-Day beaches of the Second World War, and the American, British and German war cemetaries, in particular the war cemetary at Omaha Beach with 3,000 graves of American soldiers. Also not to be missed, the town of Arromanches, with relics of Churchill's floating port build for the DD landings, its very interesting museum about the port, and the exclusive 360 degree cinema with war correspondents'  films from that period 
• Mont St. Michel,  the most visited town in France 
• Caen, and its war museum, plus the numerous war museums in the area ·
• Bayeaux, and its famous tapestries
• Rouen, large town of historical interest (Jeanne d'Arc)
• Lisieux, with its basilica dedicated to Ste Thérèse and home of the Carmel nuns  
• Numerous châteaux and parks in the area
• Deauville and Trouville with their casinos and beaches and various annual events (American film festival at Deauville in September, plus many  horse-racing/sales events)
• Giverny - house and gardens of the impressionist painter Monet, to visit en-route from Paris to Honfleur

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

Honfleur is 200 kilometres from Paris, a two-hour drive all on motorway. From Calais it is 280 kilometers, also all on motorway. International airport at Deauville.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Villa (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	6 double, 1 twin
Childrens beds	6
Baby cots	2
Spare beds	2
Bathrooms	4 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets	1
Capacity	20
Living Area	240 m²
Suitability	Pets welcomed, Suitable for children
Linen	Bed linen and towels for bath and beach included in the price
Changeover day

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Central heating (gas), DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Internet Access, Owner not on site, Radio, TV, VCR
Kitchen facilities	Combination microwave, Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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Additional price information

Possibility to have a changeover date other than Saturday, and to rent for less than a week.

For a group of up to 10 persons, per week

• 2,230€ in July/August/Christmas/Easter:
• 2,060€ in June/September;
• 1,900€ rest of year.

For groups of over 11 to 15 persons, per week

• 2,450€ in July/August/Christmas/Easter:
• 2,230€ in June/September;
• 2,060€ rest of year.

For groups of 16 to 20 persons, per week

• 2,640€ in July/August/Christmas/Easter:
• 2,450€ in June/September,
• 2,230€ rest of year.

A guarantee in the form of a reimbursable cheque for 300€ is requested to cover any main damage to the property.

 

 

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