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Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks

Cottage in La Hague with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Interior
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Facing the sea, Manoir de Dur-Ecu offers a serene getaway in its 16th-century castle surroundings. Enjoy beautiful walks on your doorstep and take in uninterrupted views of the coast from your windows or the seaside terrace with garden furniture.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks

Facing the sea, 300 m away, with fibre Optic Internet !

Just 10km west of Cherbourg, your gateway to: La Hague and Val de Saire, rugged coastlines and good food. Rated 3 stars (3 épis) by national authority for its location and comfort. Cottage for weekly rental in the park of the listed 16th century castle of Dur-Ecu. 300m from the beach… where the British Navy landed in 1522 and 1758 (trust the Admiralty for good records) and with uninterrupted views of the coast. From your windows you will see the scene of one of the famous naval battles of the American Civil War between Confederate Alabama and the United States of America, Kearsarge. Beautiful walks, short and long, on your doorstep. Renovated, tasteful and comfortable. Conveniently located near all shops, services.
Normandy has many 16th century Castles, but few of them are by the sea, and even fewer offer holiday homes for rent. Come and experience the magic of the Manoir de Dur-Ecu!

Holiday home for 4 people, plus 2 on sofa bed: Gîte du Moulin à Blé (Wheat Mill). Independent water mill on two levels. One bedroom with a double bed (1.40m wide) and a second bedroom with two single beds (1.10m wide). Access to the double bed bedroom is through the two beds bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, washing machine and dryer. Living room with 3 windows facing the sea, wood stove, smart TV: kitchen with microwave / classic oven, dishwasher. Terrace facing the sea with garden furniture. 1. 4 km from shops and services. Pets are welcome (Choose "X persons and pet" when booking).

The price includes water and electricity within the framework of 440 kWh / week for the heating period which is normally sufficient and 70 kWh from May to September. Rented as a holiday home (weekly and do your own cleaning).

We love cats and dogs, and they are very welcome. Please note that the garden is not fenced.

In the same place, the Barley mill for 2/3 people can be seen on this website as object ref. 11201717.
Do you need more space, with 4 sea-view rooms for 6 or 7 guests ? 7 kms away, and 500 m from a 12 km long sandy beach, we run a holiday cottage for a max of 7 guests, under property HAUK 11774646.

REQUESTS: CHINESE, RUSSIAN, SPANISH. ALSO FRENCH: We welcome requests in Chinese, Russian and Spanish ... and even in French!
Thanks to Google Translate, you can try any other language, but we will answer you in English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 560 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 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

Rules

The price includes water and electricity within the limit of 8kwh per night. Additional KWH charged at €0.20/KWH.
Final cleaning is done by guest. If cleaning is not done, it will be charged at the rate of €10 per 30 minutes.
Non advised late arrivals will be charged €30. Sorry, but we have to pay the person who waits to welcome you.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 30€ supplement. Please declare your pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a staircase, with child protect gate.

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
On-site 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 indicated that 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
La Hague, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Plage de Querqueville - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vauville Botanical Garden - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cherbourg Tourism Office - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • La Cité de la Mer - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cherbourg Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherbourg Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Goule de Braye - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Rollon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Saline - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Diver - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Plage de Querqueville and within 9 miles (15 km) of Emmanuel Liais Park and Holy Trinity Basilica. Cherbourg Tourism Office and Casino Cherbourg en Cotentin are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Mill facing the sea, in the park of a castle. 300m to the beach and great walks Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hubert D.

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

Hideaway

Sehr hübsch, ein bisschen verwunschen und in der schönsten Ecke des Cotentins gelegen. Alles in allem: sehr schönes Häuschen in einem wunderbaren Urlaub.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Andrea&Franca

Posto meraviglioso, da ritornare assolutamente!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myr T.

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

Séjour enchanteur

Séjour merveilleux dans un lieu magique sous la surveillance calme des âmes anciennes du manoir...Calme et chants des oiseaux sont les seuls bruits que l'on entend....gîte qui correspond à la description. Confortable, il y a tout ce qu'il faut. La mer est à quelques minutes à pied et au départ du gîte il est possible de faire de magnifiques randonnées ou tout simplement de se baigner. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe G.

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

Séjour dans une dépendance d’un manoir

L’endroit est superbe, magnifique emplacement,dommage pour la météo.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

Vacances à côté du manoir du dur écu

Bon environnement et beaucoup de choses à visiter dans le secteur cadre idéal pour les touristes entre les musées et les autres loisirs
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike F.

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

Nice cottage

Very nice and cozy cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marco V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view over the ocean

We had a very nice stay in the gîte. Very beautiful view over the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaby L.

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

Entspannung pur

Eine liebevoll gestaltete Unterkunft in historischem Gebäude mit herrlicher Aussicht auf die See!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saskia v.

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

Wonderfull stay

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Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla G.

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Tolle Lage / ausgefallen Unterkunft

Ein ganz besonders Objekt, dass direkt neben dem Schloss der Eigentümer liegt. Nah beim Strand und trotzdem nah am Wald. Danke für den super Aufenthalt. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub dort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willy V.

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

Geweldig

Geweldige locatie, uitzicht op zee, als achtertuin kompleet bos inclusief waterval. Kompleet ingericht. Ideaal voor de honden.m
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Kleines Haus in perfekter Lage

Die Unterkunft entsprach unseren Erwartungen. Die Lage in Meeresnähe und am Rande des Schlossgartens war wunderschön. Der Küstenwanderweg führt am Haus vorbei. Strand und Geschäfte sind gut erreichbar. Alles, was man für einen schönen Aufenthalt benötigt, war im schönen Haus vorhanden.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

catherine R.

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

séjour agréable

Environnement très agréable pour un séjour familial (2 adultes et trois enfants de moins de 6 ans). Logement confortable. A préciser néanmoins: l'escalier intérieur n'est pas adapté aux enfants en bas âge et nécessite des précautions
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

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

Fast wie im Schloss.....

Sehr unkomplizierter Check-In.....kurze Einweisung mit einigen Hinweisen: Lage zu den Geschäften, Restaurants etcDie alte Mühle gehört zu dem umfangreichen Anwesen des Herrenhauses DUR ECU..... wir durften uns im sehr gepflegten Garten aufhalten; völlig ungezwungen....Zum Willkommen gab es leckere Biskuitkekse des Bäckers aus dem Nachbardorf: davon haben wir uns gleich die Mitbringsel gekauft!!Spaziergang zum Meer: über die keine Landstraße zum Wanderweg: Sentier des Douaniers.... bei Ebbe Platz ohne Ende; bei Flut verbleibt der Wanderweg und die Felsen der Uferbefestigung zum Hinsetzen und Wellenbeobachtung....Für Ausflüge ist ein Auto eher nützlich: teilweise sind die Entfernungen für das Rad zu groß!Insgesamt eine sehr stimmige Anlage: direkt am Waldrand und am Mühlbach gelegenFür 4 Personen ist das Haus eher eng; vorallem bei Regen.....
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Echallens, Vaud, Suisse

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

Un merveilleux endroit face à la mer

Nous avons passé un extraordinaire séjour, dans cet ancien moulin de pierre face à la mer et entouré d’une superbe forêt. Le lieu est propice à la détente et proche de magnifiques lieu à visiter dans la région. Le gîte est très confortable, on a du plaisir à y retourner après une belle randonnée sur le sentier du littoral tout proche. Tout y est aménagé intelligemment. Le propriétaire des lieux nous réserve un accueil chaleureux et bienveillant, ce qui ajoute à ce lieu un sentiment de bien-être. Nous y retournerons sans hésitation et surtout avec plaisir.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Simone L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entspannter Urlaub in ländlicher Umgebung

Die Landschaft in der Normandie ist einfach fantastisch! Dazu waren es vom Ferienhaus nur ein paar Meter zum Strand. Das Ferienhaus liegt etwas abseits - etwas versteckt am Waldrand mit einem kleinen Bach davor. Sehr malerisch! Erholung pur! Trotzdem kommt man mit dem Fahrrad in 10 min zum nächsten Bäcker, der sehr lecker backt. Wenn man unbedingt die Stadt braucht, ist man in 15 min mit dem Auto in Cherbourg. Der einzige Wehrmutstropfen im Haus war der Schimmelgeruch. In der Normandie ist es halt immer feucht. Für Asthmatiker schwierig.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Remy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjon R.

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

Very nice place

Very nice cottage on the castle grounds. Lovely sea view. Clean and well outfitted.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie B.

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

Super séjour tres apprécier.

Très bien placé et nous avons profiter des sentiers des douaniers pour de super balades.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin H.

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

Urlaub

Wunderbar!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

roland p.

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

Côté nature

Top emplacement pour la quiétude du lieu, son côté très nature tout en ayant des accès faciles : école de voile et les randonnées GR 223 ou autre rando, mer et commerces très proches
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold D.

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

Vacances au moulin

Vacances très agréables dans un cadre magnifique. Paysages au rendez-vous, moments de détente en famille garantis. Logement dans le "moulin" très agréable, spacieux pour une famille de 4 personnes comme nous. Confort et équipements appréciables. Un plus pour les attentions (petits présents pour la famille et notre animal de compagnie à quatre pattes). Idéal pour découvrir la nature environnante : randonnées accessibles même aux débutants. Séjour à recommander vivement.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Wildromantische Normandie in eigener Wassermühle

Die Wassermühle liegt abseits auf dem Gelände eines Schlosses. Fantastische Aussicht auf Schloss und Meer aus den großen Fenstern des Wohnraumes laden zum Verweilen ein. Die Beschreibung stimmt zu 100 % hier gibt es keine bösen Überraschungen. Die Küche ist einfach aber gut ausgestattet. Das große Sofa hat den besten Platz für gemütliche Abende, ob mit Buch, Fernseher oder einfach nur der Aussicht. Bad hat alles, was es braucht, dank Waschmaschine und Trockner kann man mit Kleiner Ausstattung anreisen. Die Betten im Obergeschoss sind genau richtig und man steht schon nach der ersten Nacht ohne große Umgewöhnung entspannt auf und kann die Normandie entdecken. Einfach am Ende der Ausfahrt nur rechts oder links abbiegen und sich überraschen lassen. In einer kompletten Mappe hat der Gastgeber Informatives zu seiner Mühle, den Abläufen vor Ort, der ökologischen Ausrichtung und Tipps für Touren in die Umgebung zusammengestellt. Ein absolutes „Rundum-sorglos-Paket“. Wir werden wiederkommen.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

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

Fantastische locatie tussen zee en bos; zon en schaduw, heden en historie!

We hebben heerlijke weken gehad; niet alleen voor ons maar ook voor onze honden die vrijuit het bos in konden. Een heerlijk plekje in de avonden in het zonnevlekken in het bos, aan het beekje met uitzicht op de witte aronskelken en de mammoetsbladen. Goede tips van Philippe. Extra tip: reserveer altijd in de restaurants!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

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

Traumhaft

Der Aufenthalt war so schö. Das Meer, der Strand,und der schöne Wald! Einfach Märchenhaft! Das Haus war sauber und schön.Auch mit unseren drei Hunden ist es super gut gegangen. Vielen lieben Dank und wir kommen gerne nochmals. Liebe Grüße C. Schalcher
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023