Delightful house with large enclosed back garden close to sea

Lovely as ever. Great balance of space, equipment and comfort.

The house is very near the beach & a short walk into the town centre, where there are several bakeries & fishmongers & a butcher and plenty of restaurants. The house has a simple lay out with a lovely veranda to have meals outside. The garden is sheltered & fully enclosed. The stairs to the bedrooms are a little steep & narrow, so wouldn’t suit someone with mobility restrictions. The galley kitchen is well equipped with a great filter coffee machine. It would have been great if one cupboard could have been left empty for our food; we had to leave lots on the work surface which reduced our space. The house sleeps 8 so it was good that there is a wine fridge in addition to the under counter fridge. A previous review had suggested a spare/second door key. Agree that this is a good idea. Be aware that all the roads nearby do not have free parking for significant parts of the year. The car space in the drive was a little tight for our medium sized car, but we did manage to park the car.

We had a fantastic stay in this house in Le Crotoy. It had everything you need for a great holiday. We really enjoyed the outside space especially the decking. The beds were really comfy and there was plenty of space for the four of us (parents with 2 adult children). Lots of English books and games - which we took advantage of - playing poker on the deck in the evening! It is very close to the shops, beach and has plenty of restaurants to choose from. And if you catch the sea at high tide you can enjoy a swim too. Which was most welcome as I think we had the hottest week ever! The only suggestion I have is to provide a second front door key - as we were on holiday with our grown up kids they didn’t necessarily want to get up early and join us on the beach for a breakfast croissant - and we didn’t want to go out and leave the door unlocked with them still in bed or leave them locked in. Thank you Judy for a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday in a lovely home - I would definitely recommend.

After a few complicated days due to roadworks We had the most perfect stay in a ideal location for beach walks and fun with the kids. The House is very cosy and welcoming. Judy very understanding and friendly when We shared out concern with the road work Nuisance. We would stay again for sure !

The house was adorable and large enough. The big garden and the terrace near the kitchen were marvellous; from morning till evening we enjoyed the sunny weather! The kitchen and bathroom were a little outdated, but we were okay with it. The lady who “ keeps” the house was very friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much!

Lovely cottage in Le Crotoy. Charming French town on the baie de la Somme. Beach nearby , swimming only possible with high tide. Lots of local restaurants, shops nearby. Private garden.

Beautiful family home in a lovely resort, house has everything anyone could possiblt want for a great holiday. We have just returned from having had an amazing week there and have already booked for next summer to take our grandchildren - this will be our fifth visit to this lovely house, we hope to keep returning here!

We had a wonderful time in the little 'blue house' which was perfect for us and our eleven year old twins. The house is well equipped and perfectly situated just outside the centre of the village and the very close by beach (3 min walk). The balcony provides a great place for breakfast and a good shady outdoor living during the afternoon. The garden is surprising big for a house in the village and well sheltered with good privacy. The village itself is very friendly, relaxed enough to have the kids stroll around on their own. Plenty of restaurants for excellent seafood and other tasty meals. The beach is really tidy, free - clean! - bathrooms available. The most impressive and amazing feature is tidal outlet of the Somme. With 10m difference between high and low tide the salt marsh and mudflats are totally exposed during low tide and provide many km2 for fantastic walks. During high tide swimming, especially for the kids is save and entertaining. Nothing for surfers, though ;-) We loved it, nothing at all to complain. Even the trip from the Netherlands to Le Crotoy on the first day of the summer holidays was without any problems since it is out of any major big crowd holiday destination. 14.7. - 28.7.2018

Although we didn't meet the owner, Judy, or the cleaner we received a warm welcome in the form of a gift of biscuits and a bottle of wine which was very kind. Judy had provided us before arrival with detailed instructions on how to reach the property and useful information about the property and the surrounding area. The property was very bright and airy (and cool in what turned out to be a very hot week). It is ideally situated only being a short walk from the beach and the coast footpath into the town centre (about 10 minutes walk to the main area with restaurants/bars). The balcony was great for breakfast in the morning and evening drinks overlooking the large enclosed garden with rose bushes. Downstairs, there is a covered patio area should it be raining but warm enough to sit outside. Judy has provided lots of books, games & DVDs should the weather not be good. Bedrooms were roomy enough. There is a lack of wardrobes but plenty of drawers to make up for that. The kitchen was fully stocked and functional. The property has off road parking which is very convenient although I don't think parking in the road off-season would be a problem. This is an ideal location to explore the Picardy coast - Mers-Les-Bains with its art nouveau style properties is a must see. We recommend the following places: Le Houdel, Crecy-en-Ponthieu (and the forest), Regnieres-Ecluse. Marquenterre Park & Valloires Abbey. You won't be stuck for ideas about what to do as Judy has provided lots of leaflets on the surrounding area to assist you in choosing days out. As for Le Crotoy itself it's a small bustling centre with restaurants and bars around the Place Jeanne d'Arc. We recommend Le Commerce, Aux Trois Jean (very close to the property overlooking the bay) and the seafood platter at La Bonne Franquette II. If you are looking to explore the Picardy coast you could not find a better base to explore it from. Thank you Judy.

We were a mixed bunch age wise. My wife and I are over 80 but very active . The choice of bedrooms was limited as my friend is 6ft 5 inches and naturally chose the master bedroom facing the sea. This left the divan in the backroom which is enormous and very very low. It almost covers the floor surface and you have to edge sideways around the side prior to the perilous drop down to the mattress. If you have to answer a call to nature in the middle of the night the process has to be reversed. You only need a normal double bed not an assault course. That apart the stay was exceptional. The town is interesting with good restaurants near the Joan of Arc Statue. Take the train to St Valerie and visit the old town. A good selection of C.D's and books for the evenings.