Located at the edge of a river in a small valley, this 16th century manor house has been recently restored and features an original thatched roof. The exterior amenities include a large terrace, a garden equipped with outdoor furniture and 2.5 hectares of grounds. Manoir de la Gauguinery is located just 5km from the small town of Haye du Puits which offers a good selection of shops and is 40km south of Cherbourg. Other nearby towns include Coutances (30km), Ste Mere Eglise (25km) and the Landing Beaches (Utah).
The beautiful 16th century Manoir de la Gauguinery, set in spacious century old grounds and surrounding countryside offers a glorious feeling of stepping back in time to a part of France where time passes by unnoticed and very little ever changes.
Manoir de la Gauguinery is unique in this part of Normandy having been built in the 16th century as a fortified house during the Huguenot rebellion. This history can be seen in the design of the house: a defence tower with spectacular views, specifically designed windows including an opening for a rifle, and interestingly there is a liturgical basin.
The Cotentin Peninsular is rich is history and heritage. It is an ancient Celtic land of traditions, myths and legends, of hills, woods, marshes and villages. During World War II, the property was the point of water supply for all of the American forces in Normandy Operation Cobra.
