L'étape en forêt

Patio, Natural landscape, Hot Tub, Garden view
View (from property/room)
View (from property/room)
Garden
Natural landscape, Garden, Balcony/Terrace, Photo of the whole room, Animals, Pets
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7.5Good
(200 Ratings)
"The accommodation is all unique, we stayed in a tree house but upon arrival it all looked special. The location is stunning and peaceful."
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7.5 / 10
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Nature lodge in Normandy

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this nature lodge rental

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Sauna
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Normandy

city location on map

Ratings and reviews

7.5 / 10
Good(200 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Le logement insolite et le bain nordique
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
de grands logements dans un écrin de verdure. Des hôtes disponibles et arrageants. un restaurant sur place au top avec une équipe très agréable. Top le bain nordique !
Le manque de lave-vaisselle, le ménage trop léger à l'arrivée (poussière, objets présents sous les lits des séjours précédents) - une plaque induction à 2 feux (pour 6, un peu juste)
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
Calme, propre, très accueillant Bain nordique privatif très agréable
5 / 10·Sep 2021
The cottage (Charbonnier) is in a beautiful spot, in the middle of a forest. The cottage has a picknick table right outside, from where you can enjoy the lovely view while dining al fresco. There is a treeclimbing parcours and zipline on site. Very conveniently located for visits to the coast, but there is plenty to do in the vicinity as well. There are various walking trails starting at the nearby lake and chateau.
We did not know at first that the cottage we rented was not a tree hut, as the info provided through Bookings is not very clear on this. The charbonnier C1 is a more like a half-subterranean wildlife observation hut. The interior is fairly spartan, rather like a youth hostel. The beds were too small for an average sized northern European (1.80m long, 1.20 wide double bed), mattress was very thin and resting on a creaky plywood base. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in the main living area. Two lights were not functioning, we asked for them to be replaced. But the otherwise friendly staff seemed mostly rather bewildered and overwhelmed, and was unable to comply with the simplest requests. So they did not manage to repair this during the 5 days we stayed. (Only one lady at the reception spoke good English, our French is rather basic so we had to make do with Google Translate). There was insufficient and ill-matching crockery and cutlery (e.g. 2 normal knives, 2 stake knives). We asked for a frying pan, a barbecue appeared after two days, but it was then removed again in the evening (??) We ended up buying a frying pan ourselves, along with some mugs and plastic lemonade glasses, in the Action shop in Vire. No TV available (which we knew anyway) and WiFi availability is extremely hit and miss! I specifically asked beforehand, and was assured that WiFi was available in the cottage itself. But when we complained onsite about the poor WiFi quality, we were told that it was because of all the trees (??). We paid 143 p.n. for 3 people. This may seem a fair price in August, but by comparison: we spent the other half of our holiday in a lovely, comfortable apartment in the centre of Bayeux (Le4, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED), which was fully equiped (box spring beds, tv, dvd, wifi and a dishwasher) - and only cost 9 EUR a night more. So although we enjoyed our stay, I wish I'd opted for La Bannerie instead - it is only a couple of kilometers down the road.

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this nature lodge has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at L'étape en forêt. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is L'étape en forêt pet friendly?

Yes! This nature lodge is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at L'étape en forêt?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.


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