This cottage places you 10 mi (16.1 km) from La Haye-du-Puits Tourism Office and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 27 min drive - 19.8 miles
Airborne Museum - 27 min drive - 19.8 miles
Utah Beach - 33 min drive - 21.6 miles
Omaha Beach - 49 min drive - 33.6 miles
Getting around
Carentan Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Le Liberty - 13 min drive
Le Relais des Forges - 7 min drive
Cafe de la Paix - 13 min drive
Kebab House - 13 min drive
Central Bar - 11 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.
Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside
The fairy Mare is a small cottage for 2 to 4 people. Built in an old barn adjoining the owners' home, this place invites you, among other things, to discover the heritage built in earth and stone clean marshes Cotentin and Bessin, whose traditional techniques have been used to restore the property , dated about 1800.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION At the entrance to the peninsula of Cotentin, Gorges is a small village, located between the landing beaches (25 km), Cherbourg (50 km) and Mont Saint-Michel (90 km). The cottage has the amenities of many small towns around: Périers (10 km), Carentan (14 km), The Hague-du-Puits (15 km), Coutances (25 km), Saint-Lô (35 km) ... A grocery tobacco bar with bread is located in the village, 2 km from the cottage, open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30 to 20:30. For England, La Mare aux Fees is an important stop, near the Cherbourg car ferry (50 km), to reach Paris, Brittany or the South of France.
ATMOSPHERE The fairy Mare is in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Cotentin marshes and Bessin, a real natural treasure opening on both sides of the sea: in the bay of Veys (facing the islands of Saint-Marcouf) to the east, to the haven of Saint-Germain and the dunes of Créances to the west. At the turn of the road is the splendor of manor farms in stone and "mass" (earth), while the water, the land and the sand offer a vegetation of rare species and a rich and precious fauna.
DESCRIPTION OF THE GITE On the ground floor: 1 living / dining room with 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, 1 kitchenette. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bathroom with bath, separate toilet. 1 baby bed + 1 extra bed 1 person can be made available. The cottage has a parking space and has its own private courtyard surrounded by greenery, with barbecue and garden furniture. At the back of the house, the owners' garden is accessible to tenants: you will discover the "fairy pool", and a ping-pong table is left at your disposal. Only small animals are accepted (small dogs, cats).
EQUIPMENT Fridge, oven, microwave, 4 hotplates electric, washing machine, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, small television, iron and ironing board, drying rack, raclette on request. Baby equipment: baby bottle warmer, high chair, baby's cot, baby bath. Private courtyard, barbecue, garden table, ping-pong table, private parking.
TO DO Beaches (20 km), nudist beach (20 km), sailing (25 km), sand yachting (15 km), ballooning, parachuting, aerodrome (19 km), river walks, boat trips (15 km), golf ( 12 km), swimming pools (14 and 25 km). Hiking, biking (around the cottage and many marked trails throughout the region), horseback riding, trailer, with a donkey Cotentin (11 and 17 km), canoeing (25 km), tourist base (12 km ), fishing in the river, pond and sea (around the cottage).
TO HAVE Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel (90 km), Bayeux Tapestry (40 km), discovery area of the Cotentin and Bessin marshes (14 km), landing beaches and museums (23 km), peninsula Hague (40 km), Tatihou island (50 km), parks and gardens throughout the department, manors, castles, churches, abbeys, abbeys (from 2 km), typical villages around the cottage, arts and crafts and local products (from 3 km), museums of art, history and other curiosities (from 10 km), local restaurants and seafood, animal park (43 km), ornithological reserves (around the cottage ), marsh and bog around the cottage.
PRICE Prices include electricity, including heating in winter, and bed linen. Are optional (payable on arrival): - Towels: available for rent for € 5 per person (1 large and 1 small towel). - The final cleaning: if you do not want to do the cleaning on your departure it will be charged 35 €.
STAY TAX At the price of the stay is added a tax collected on behalf of the Community of Communes West Coast Center Manche and the County Council of the Channel of 0.55 euros / night / adult.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Composting
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Unit size: 538 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Petits ou moyens chiens uniquement, ou chats.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Lit parapluie, chauffe-biberon
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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: 11:00 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.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
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
Gîte Mare aux Fées House Gorges
Gîte e aux Fées House Gorges
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Gorges
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Cottage
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Cottage Gorges
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking available at this cottage?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
How much does it cost to stay at Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside?
As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside on Nov 3, 2025 start from $63.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What do couples enjoy most about Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside?
At this historic cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside?
Yes, every accommodation at Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside comes with a deck.