6 bedrooms and an alcove. A year-round pool under a light-filled veranda. A hot tub under a wooden shelter. And that gentle Norman pace that invites you to slow down.
Welcome to a Harmony Homes property: our large countryside homes are designed to bring together families, friends and teams, prepared down to the last detail and professionally managed.
Under 2 hours from Paris, this elegant half-timbered farmhouse sits in the heart of the Pays d'Auge countryside, between Bernay and Lisieux. Everything here is designed for gathering: a private pool and spa, generous living spaces, and that Norman atmosphere that invites long meals around the table.
This is a real Norman farmhouse: exposed beams overhead, low doorways where the building decided so two centuries ago, and steep stairs up to the attic bedrooms. It has enormous charm and a few quirks, and we'd rather you know both before you arrive. Ask us for the floor plan, we'll send it straight away.
##Space
Private wellness area
A large pool enclosed in a glass veranda, open year-round. Natural light pours in from every angle, with views of the farmhouse and gardens. Outside, a hot tub (100°F / 37°C) under a covered timber shelter and a sauna (2-3 pers.) to unwind. All accessible in complete privacy, any time of day.
Living spaces
A welcoming kitchen and dining area with authentic charm, exposed beams and a wood stove, around one big table where everyone dines together, plus an air-conditioned veranda lounge. 6 bedrooms and an alcove (single bed on the landing) accommodating up to 15 guests; the king beds in bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 can be split into twin beds. Hotel-quality bedding, linens provided, and those small details that make all the difference: essentials and coffee provided, raclette machines, board games, books.
On-site activities
Indoors: foosball, dedicated children's corner, board games. Outdoors: barbecue, large terrace, ping-pong table, playground (swings, slide), all within a fully fenced garden where kids and dogs can roam safely. The Fontaine au Dragon trail starts directly from the house for walks or running. The Charentonne pastoral golf course is 20 minutes away, the sea 45.
For retreats and corporate seminars
Fiber internet, flexible spaces, an environment that fosters focus. For intimate team seminars, your team will thank you.
##Neighborhood
La Chapelle-Hareng and the Pays d'Auge
A peaceful hamlet in the heart of authentic Normandy. Here, apple orchards line the sunken lanes, farms still produce their own cider and Camembert, and you'll see more cows than tourists.
Within 30 minutes
Thiberville shops (5 min): supermarket, bakery, butcher • Basilica of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (20 min) • Cerza Zoo (25 min): 1,500 animals, safari train • Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet (25 min)
Day trip destinations
Côte Fleurie and Deauville beaches (45 min) • Domaine du Champ de Bataille (40 min) • Honfleur (1 hr)
Access
Private parking on the property • Bernay train station: 20 min • Lisieux train station: 25 min • Paris Saint-Lazare: 1 hr 40 min by train
##Notes
Included: End-of-stay cleaning • Tourist tax • Bed linens and towels • Welcome amenities
Late check-out
Stay until 10 PM on Sundays (included). One last swim, one last barbecue, without watching the clock. It's our way of making the gathering last.
And you're not organizing alone
The Harmony Homes team is by your side before and during your stay: questions, room assignments, local tips. Fast replies, 7 days a week.
Services (on request, supplement applies)
• Early morning check-in
• Late check-out (apart from Sundays and public holidays)
• Meal delivery
• Breakfast
• Mid-stay cleaning and fresh linen change
Rates provided based on your project and group size.
Good to know
🏘 Harmony Homes is a collection of several homes across France: easy to find online if you'd like to discover the others.
🐕 Pets welcome (€45/pet supplement, fenced garden)
🚭 Non-smoking house (outdoor smoking area provided)
🛏 Flexible beds: king beds in bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 can be split into 2 twin beds
❄️ Air conditioning in the veranda lounge only. The rest of the house stays cool thanks to the thick walls. One fan provided per bedroom
🎉 Celebrations welcome, neighbours respected — Birthdays, reunions, long lingering meals: they all have their place here. Music stays indoors. Outdoors (terrace, garden, surroundings), we ask you to keep a reasonable noise level during the day, and quiet after 10pm. An outdoor noise sensor is simply there to help maintain this balance. Indoors, enjoy to your heart's content.
Looking for a different setting?
The Harmony Homes collection features several large countryside homes, each designed to bring everyone together under one roof, with pool, amenities and space to spare.