La Ferme de Longues – Gite 1

This cluster of three stylishly renovated gîtes set in the coastal village of Longues-sur-Mer, were until recently a working farm. A thoughtful conversion, with young families in mind, has transformed them into contemporary, comfortable and fantastically well-equipped holiday escapes within walking distance of the sea (1km).

The gîtes have between 2 and 3 bedrooms and have been renovated to a very high standard featuring a combination of contemporary French design and rustic chic. Set in 3.5 hectares, each gîte has a private patio and grassed area to enjoy easy al fresco dining and shared use of both indoor and outdoor play areas where mini guests can play safely and meet new playmates. The entire site is securely enclosed and the car park positioned away from the gîtes allow parents to relax whilst little ones are free to roam. A former barn has been converted into a toddler’s play paradise with trampoline and ride-ons, whilst, behind the barn, the former walled potager has been transformed into a securely enclosed outdoor play area with swingset and sandpit for the kids and sun loungers and hammocks for parents. Surrounding the potager is a paddock offering plenty of space for outdoor games and picnics with beautiful views across the rolling fields to Bayeux.

The friendly French couple who own the gites, Laure and Mathieu, are parents to five young children themselves and their wealth of experience in keeping little ones happy is evident in the useful baby kit, safety gear and abundance of toys and games provided.

Gite 1 has three bedrooms comprising: a double, a single (with extra pull-out bed) and a nursery with full-sized wooden cot and a toddler bed. The wooden shutters on the windows are great for black out purposes whilst the funky acessories in the nursery make for a great environment for little ones. The one drawback is that the bathroom, although equipped with a bath and shower (intergrated with bath), doesn't have a toilet, it's downstairs. Also, downstairs, the spacious open-plan lounge dining room is comfortable with TV and DVD player, plus a utility room with washer machine and a well-equipped kitchen with all the usual equipment plus a microwave and a dishwasher.

For a group of family or friends who hire all three gîtes together there is a communal dining/lounge area available free of charge – individual gîtes for each family but a communal socialising area a few steps away – perfect for maintaining privacy and holiday harmony!

Please note: The cluster owners plan to add a swimming pool and hot tub from May 2023.