The Sanctuary — the stone mill house, its deck and the fire pit on the sunlit lawn

Nature & switching off

A green, digital-detox escape: no road outside, nothing on a schedule. Walk the forest paths, swim in the stream, read in the greenhouse, leave the phone upstairs.

Four bedrooms sleeping eight, three bathrooms, and a garden that belongs to your group alone — space to share meals, relax together and explore Normandy as a couple, with family, friends or a small group of colleagues.

The house sits on a quiet lane in the Sienne valley near Gavray-sur-Sienne, in the Manche department of Normandy. It feels wonderfully remote — yet the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, the coast and the D-Day beaches are all within an easy day's reach.

Stay a little longer?

The Sanctuary also lends itself to longer stays. Take time to discover Normandy, work remotely in a different setting or simply enjoy the countryside at your own pace. As a couple, on your own, with friends or colleagues, imagine a few days, a week or more that feel like you.

Space to share ideas, and quiet corners to make them happen. Our different workspaces let you come together around a shared table or retreat for a little focused time. Freelancers, remote workers and colleagues can trade the city for birdsong, with high-speed fibre Wi-Fi — then close the laptop and enjoy Normandy.

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The house in pictures

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  • Woodland path across the lawn towards the stone house
  • Stream winding around the garden beside the stone steps
  • Stone house behind colourful flower beds and a weeping willow
  • Two waterfalls flowing over stone in the woodland
  • Stone house and pergola seen from the sunny lawn
  • Natural swimming pool with stone surround, flowers and a metal ladder
  • Guests sitting around the fire pit at dusk with lights in the trees
  • Natural swimming pool with stone edge and woodland beyond
  • Two children looking out over a green field with grazing cows
  • Garden deck under a weeping willow, with treehouse, fire pit and play area beyond
  • Beamed living room with sofas and a white spiral staircase
  • Living room with travertine table, baby swing and open kitchen beyond
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