Holiday home in Normandy sleeping 15,
a 5-minute walk from the sea
The house adjoins the château at the centre of Bernières-sur-Mer, set in 2.5 hectares (just over 6 acres) of wooded grounds, a five-minute walk from the D-Day landing beaches. It sleeps up to 15 guests across six en-suite bedrooms.
Shops and restaurants are a short walk away, along with tennis courts, a sailing club, riding stables and coastal walking trails.
In a green park, and the sea at the end of the road
The grounds surround the house over 2.5 hectares (just over 6 acres), with woodland, a kitchen garden and wide lawns. Guests play football, badminton, boules and table tennis. Children can come and go on their own. The beach, the sailing club and the tennis courts are all a five-minute walk away. Everything in the village is within walking distance.
Ground floor
The house is arranged over three floors. The garden level holds two sitting rooms and a 55 m² (590 sq ft) kitchen with a central island and an open fireplace. Fifteen people can cook and eat there together.
The kitchen
6 bedrooms - 6 bathrooms
The two upper floors hold five double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room, and a shared room with five single beds served by a separate bathroom. Five double beds, five single beds, fifteen in all.
The two floors comprise the sleeping area with 5 master bedrooms, each equipped with an ensuite bathroom, as well as a dormitory and a separate bathroom.
La grande chambre
160 cm double bed, en-suite shower room, first floor.
La chambre Céladon
160 cm double bed, en-suite shower room, first floor.
La chambre côté potager
160 cm double bed, en-suite shower room, first floor.
La chambre côté bois
160 cm double bed, en-suite shower room, first floor.
La chambre rose
160 cm double bed, en-suite shower room, second floor.
The bunk room
Five 90 cm single beds, separate bathroom, second floor.
The study
First floor, independent, fibre broadband and a printer.
In the same family for almost 200 years
The château de Bernières dates from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and has belonged to the same family for almost two hundred years. It served as a hospital during the First World War, then took in Canadian and British veterans after 1944. The part of the house let today was partly destroyed on 6 June 1944, in the bombardments that preceded the landings. It has been restored to sleep fifteen, without erasing the old stone. Your hosts are Jacques and Frédérique Hayaux du Tilly.
Juno Beach five minutes away
La Maison des Canadiens, the first house in France to be liberated on 6 June 1944, stands in the village. The Juno Beach Centre is 2 km away, Arromanches and its Mulberry harbour 15 km, the Caen Memorial 19 km and the Bayeux Tapestry 25 km. On foot from the house: the seafront and its D-Day archive trail, the church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité with the tallest spire on the Côte de Nacre at 67 metres, and the Marais du Platon, a 6-hectare nature reserve.
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Rates
Short stay rates (minimum 2 nights): from €990 per night, for 15 guests.
- Excluding July and August.
- Excluding D-Day commemorations.
Weekly rates (minimum 7 nights), for 15 guests:
- from €5,775 per week (winter rate).
- up to €8,215 per week (summer rate).
The house is let as a whole. Individual rooms are not available.
Included in the rate
- Bed and bath linen provided, beds made on arrival.
- Broadband, water, electricity and heating.
- End-of-stay cleaning.
Optional
- Daily cleaning service.
Access for people with reduced mobility
Please fill out this form to provide us with your dates, and we will get back to you shortly to confirm the availability of the castle.
Rates
Short stay rates (minimum 2 nights): from €990 per night, for 15 guests.
- Excluding July and August.
- Excluding D-Day commemorations.
Weekly rates (minimum 7 nights), for 15 guests:
- from €5,775 per week (winter rate).
- up to €8,215 per week (summer rate).
The house is let as a whole. Individual rooms are not available.
Rates for D-Day commemoration (80th anniversary):
- Please contact us for information.
Included in the rate
- Bed linen provided and beds made upon arrival.
- Internet, water consumption, electricity, heating.
- End-of-stay cleaning.
Optional
- Daily cleaning service.
Access for people with reduced mobility
Please fill out this form to provide us with your dates, and we will get back to you shortly to confirm the availability of the castle.
Frequently asked questions
What is Château de Bernières and how many people does it sleep?
Château de Bernières is a holiday home sleeping 15 in Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados, a five-minute walk from the sea and the D-Day landing beaches. It is let as a whole, in 2.5 hectares of grounds, and brings a family or a group of friends together around a 55 m² kitchen.
How are the bedrooms and beds arranged?
Château de Bernières has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, with 5 double beds and 5 single beds. Five double bedrooms each have their own en-suite shower room, and a bunk room sleeping five is served by a separate bathroom. A cot is available on request. Linen is provided and beds are made on arrival.
Where is the house and how far is the beach?
Château de Bernières stands on rue du Royal Berkshire Regiment, at the centre of Bernières-sur-Mer. The beach, part of the Juno Beach sector, is a five-minute walk away, as are the sailing club and the tennis courts. Bayeux is 25 km away and Caen 19 km.
How much does it cost and what is included?
A short stay of two nights minimum starts at €990 per night for the whole house and 15 guests, or €66 per person. Weekly rates run from €5,775 in winter to €8,215 in summer. The rate includes linen, beds made on arrival, fibre broadband, water, electricity, heating and the end-of-stay clean.
What is the minimum stay?
The minimum stay is two nights for a short break and seven nights for a weekly booking. Short breaks are not offered in July and August, or during the D-Day commemorations.
How do I book and when is payment due?
Bookings for Château de Bernières are made through the website form. A deposit is paid when the rental contract is signed, and the balance no later than 30 days before arrival. Bookings made less than 30 days before arrival are paid in full. A security deposit is required and returned within 15 days of departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
If the guest cancels, Château de Bernières retains 30% of the total rental if the cancellation is made more than 30 days before arrival, and 100% if it is made less than 30 days before arrival or if the guest does not arrive. Cancellations must be sent by registered letter. If Château de Bernières cancels, all sums paid are refunded in full.
What are the arrival and departure times?
Arrival at Château de Bernières is between 4 pm and 7 pm, by appointment made with the concierge at least 48 hours in advance. Departure is before 10 am on weekday stays, and before 6 pm on Sundays for short breaks. These times can be adjusted subject to availability.
Is there parking?
There is private parking 20 metres from the house, inside the grounds of Château de Bernières.
Is there wi-fi and somewhere to work?
Château de Bernières has fibre broadband, with wi-fi included in the rate. An independent study with a printer is on the first floor, away from the living rooms.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed at Château de Bernières, unless agreed in advance with the owners.
Is the house suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Château de Bernières is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. The building is historic, arranged over three floors, with no lift.
Can I hold a wedding, a reception or a party?
Château de Bernières is let for family holidays and stays with friends, including birthday celebrations around the table. Receptions, parties and group or institutional lettings are not permitted.
What can I visit from the house?
La Maison des Canadiens, the first house in France to be liberated on 6 June 1944, stands in the village of Bernières-sur-Mer. The Juno Beach Centre is 2 km away, Arromanches 15 km, the Caen Memorial 19 km and the Bayeux Tapestry 25 km. The seafront, the church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité and the Marais du Platon are all within walking distance.