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"CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Clécy, Calvados
  • Place, Clecy Miniature Railway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Peter's Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lande Viaduct
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clecy

This vacation home places you next to Clecy Miniature Railway and within a 10-minute walk of St. Peter's Church. The vacation home includes a dining area, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Clecy Miniature Railway - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • St. Peter's Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Via Ferrata de Clecy - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lande Viaduct - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Château de la Landelle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Flers Station - 21 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mac Donald’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fine Goule - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Paillote Suisse Normande - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guinguette la Potinière - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Adana Kebab - ‬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.

"CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland

About this accommodation
The cottages are part of a Norman farmhouse surrounded by a 3,000-meter fenced-in garden. The cottages feature a barbecue and outdoor furniture. The guiding principle of our accommodations are sharing, tranquility, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. We’re located 200 meters from the banks of the Orne River, where a wide range of sports activities are available: canoeing, via ferrata, rock climbing, summer tobogganing, paragliding, 25 hiking and biking trails, restaurants…

The cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, 1 dining room, 1 living room, and 4 bedrooms, covering a total area of 90 meters. The space is spacious and is very bright. The terrace and barbecue are located next to the kitchen, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the ridges of “Swiss Normandy” and the sound of the Orne River flowing below the cottage.

Guest access
The cottage is part of a farmhouse comprising 4 independent cottages, with parking spaces for each cottage on the property and a garage for storing bikes and other items. We’re located in Clécy across from the miniature train


For an active weekend
canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, electric boats, rowboats, and a beach (200 meters away)
Paragliding (1 kilometer away)
Summer tobogganing on a track (500 meters away)
Rock climbing (500 meters away)
Zip line (700 meters away)
Mountain bike trails (80 kilometers of trails at 200 meters)
Hiking trails (15 marked trails ranging from 23 to 38 kilometers)
Horseback riding (4 kilometers away)

For a romantic weekend
D-Day beaches
Boat rides
Restaurants
Tour of Caen’s historic monuments, Falaise
Spa & Wellness
Parks and Castles
Tourist Towns
Les Roches d’Oëtres

For a Family Weekend
Beaches within 40 minutes (Ouistreham, Luc-sur-Mer, Cabourg, …)
Via ferrata and adventure courses, Capa'venture (500 meters away)
Summer tobogganing on rails
Golf, mini-golf
Miniature train
River or pond fishing
Paintball
Souleuvre Park
The vacation home is heated and affords space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: En extérieur avec respect de la proprieté

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
En extérieur avec respect de la proprieté

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gite Petite Suisse "capucine"
Gite de la Petite Suisse "capucine" Clecy
Gite de la Petite Suisse "capucine" Private vacation home
Gite de la Petite Suisse "capucine" Private vacation home Clecy

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Clecy is within a 10-minute walk of Clecy Miniature Railway and Via Ferrata de Clecy. You'll also find Lande Viaduct and Clécy Gliss less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland good for couples?

Couples staying at this riverfront vacation home will appreciate amenities such as limo/town car service and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Caen (CFR-Carpiquet), which is 29.7 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland?

No, there aren't any house at "CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland that offer a balcony.

"CAPUCINE"—A Gîte in Little Switzerland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hébergement propre. Beaucoup de vaisselle, tout en bon état. Il manquerait peut-être un lave linge si séjour longue durée.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
le gite super une region tres belle on a eu super beau le week end de paques l'accueil tres bien les chambres tres spacieuse et l'endroit tres calme merci et a une prochaine fois
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout est parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super bonne gite

L’acceuil etait super .. la gite est bien equiper et propre. Pour les enfants c’est super de pouvoir jouer dans le grand jardin ( qui est cloturer) .. centre ville est juste à cote avec tout less commodites.. en tout nous avons passer un superbe sejour et on reviendra surrement si on est dans la region
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très agréable

Très bon accueil, emplacement parfait et très joli cadre.