I was walking when I first encountered this house. I knew this would be my place! It's between a hut and a house. Built only with eco-materials: wood, hemp & lime, with more windows than walls. I literally live in nature.
The space
110m2 on one level.
Large room (kitchen & living room) on the edge of the woods.
2 bedrooms. 1 shower.
Garden with tables and chairs to relax while listening to the birds and watching the horses...
Guest access
On one level, without stairs, but one step to climb.
Notes
I live alone.
The house is located in an equestrian estate where horses can live in a herd, in nature, while respecting their needs... It is an active stable.
https://www.auxpresdulysse.com/
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Remote
Hiking
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
“Le Huan” is a pleasant place to live, around the well-being of all living beings.
5 houses in the middle of a beautiful countryside, a stone's throw from the highest peak of Calvados in Normandy: 363 meters above sea level!! ;)
Warm community around with horse sitter, therapist, bird photographer, beer maker, horses, cats, dog...
500m from a river & beautiful horseback riding nearby.
Getting to my home
A car is recommended to get around the area.
I live 45 minutes from Caen train station or Carpiquet airport.
You can walk if you want, but consider that it will take time! ;)
Nearest airport
Carpiquet, 45 minutes by car.
Paris, 3 hours by car, or 2 hours by train Paris-Caen.
Getting around
A car is recommended to get around the area.
You can have vegetables and local organic beers delivered to your home.
Supermarket, local and artisan markets, delicious French bakery, café, etc... with all the shops are 10 minutes by car in the small town: Aunay sur Odon.
Municipal swimming pool: 15 minutes
Big city: Caen, 40 minutes. With the large and famous WW2 museum: “The Memorial”
Landing beaches: 1 hour
Mont Saint Michel: 1h20
Brittany: 1 hour
It was a real pleasure to exchange (against a globe) with Anne-Christelle.
The house is located in the heart of a horse pension and my daughter, passionate about horses, was able to see them every morning and even take care of them thanks to the kindness of the neighbor and the owners of the horses.
The house is atypical and very very pleasant. It must be said that we had the ideal week in terms of temperature and sun.
Thank you again Anne-Christelle!
We had a wonderful time at Anne-Christelle's home in Terres de Druance, Normandy. Her home is in a small "hameau" where the neighbors, along with the many horse owners that come to visit (as her home sits on a horse farm), all know each other. We never met so many kind and accommodating people....we even got some help (a ride to Caen and a kind neighbor to bring us to the local market) when we had some car troubles. Anne-Christelle's home is very cosy, and is right next to a forest for calm walks. We enjoyed local vegetables, fruits and meats, and some wild strawberries and blackberries growing in abundance nearby. We also took numerous trips to the D-day beaches, which was really memorable. I will always think fondly of this special exchange at Anne-Christelle's with my two daughters.
Anne Christelle has been an exemplary guest. She took care of my house as if it was hers. I would welcome her back any time with open arms.
Anne-Christelle was the perfect guest! Communication from the beginning enquiries and throughout were useful and she always responded quickly.
She is kind and thoughtful and demonstrated this by not only leaving the house spotlessly clean for our return but looking after the plants and garden for us.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Anne-Christelle to stay.
Anne-Christelle was the perfect house guest.
Please read more on the last exchange feedback as it was almost a 4 week stay I wrote 1 feedback for the entire stay.
I felt really well welcomed by Marco. Everything was very clear, to arrive and within the flat. He left so many informations about things worth to see, or where to eat around, etc. He was available for any questions, full of attentions. It was great to come in this place! And Bosa is a beautiful place to stay, especially in his flat with amazing view! Thank you Marco!
It was a real pleasure to welcome Vanessa home. The communication before and during was fluid and very friendly. I found my house in perfect condition, a real pleasure to come home and see that it was taken care of in my absence. I would gladly do an exchange!
It was a real pleasure to welcome Hannah home. Communication was fluid and very pleasant. I even had the chance to receive a photo report of their stay here! It was my first experience and it's so positive that I will repeat with pleasure!
Thank you Hannah for taking care of my home!
I had a really great time in this house! Hillary is such a wonderful host, very welcoming, generous and she was particularly full of attentions towards me, before and during my stay in their home. Easy and friendly communication.
The house is great! Very cosy, lightful, with a peaceful garden in a quiet neighborhood. And in the same time, it's just 5mn trip by car to all the shops of the town center. And I could do most of the shoping with the beautiful vintage bicycle!
And it is located in the center of the Cotswolds, an amazingly beautiful area which need to be visited.
I do recommend Hillary & Alex's home for your stay!
Thank you so much for everything!
It was a real pleasure to welcome Hannah home. Communication was fluid and very pleasant. I even had the chance to receive a photo report of their stay here! It was my first experience and it's so positive that I will repeat with pleasure!
Thank you Hannah for taking care of my home!
I had really great time in this lovely house within a quiet neighbourood! I felt very welcome from the begining as Hillary was full of attentions. The house is great, and very practical.
I came to work on the writing of a book and it was the perfect place : quiet, brigth with many windows. Outside the busy town and in the same time close enough to be able to do everything with local old school (and beautiful!) bicycle. ;)
I recommend ++!
Thank you very much for welcoming me so well!
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Anne-Christelle
Before, I traveled a lot, and then I became a therapist and I learned to travel from my couch into the worlds of the people I support.
I am once again attracted by travel, adventure, meeting people, and I will be delighted to exchange my house with yours!
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