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The Courtyard Garden
Sourdeval, Normandy, France
Experience the charm of Normandy without the stress of modern travel. Located in the heart of the quintessentially French market town of Sourdeval, The Courtyard Garden offers a seamless, accessible getaway designed to feel like a home away from home.
Why Choose The Courtyard Garden?
Stress-Free Travel: Forget the hassle of airports and the risk of damage to wheelchairs or specialized equipment. We are perfectly positioned for a road trip:
1 hour 45 minutes from the port of Caen.
4 to 5 hours via easy toll roads from Calais.
Fully Equipped for You: I go the extra mile to ensure you don’t have to pack heavy. From essential mobility aids to everyday comforts, everything you need is already here.
Prime Location: Enjoy the convenience of being within easy walking distance to local bars, cafés, restaurants, and a well-stocked pharmacy.
Authentic Normandy Life: Immerse yourself in the local culture at the Tuesday morning market. Pick up fresh local produce and enjoy an alfresco feast on our private decked garden.
Property Reference:
DI/270226/01
The level entrance opens into a bright, airy hallway, perfect for storing occasional equipment. This accessibility continues into the fully equipped kitchen, which features a wheelchair-height oven, accessible sink, and a hob with high-visibility, easy-control knobs. Modern essentials like an air fryer, coffee machine, and dishwasher are all at your fingertips. For dining, a large wooden bench and four freestanding chairs comfortably seat six.
In the lounge, wheelchair-height switches with tactile coloured dots ensure ease of use for all. The décor blends classic French style with a contemporary sofa bed—ideal for one guest, or two if needed. Relax in the manual reclining armchair and enjoy the large wall-mounted TV, powered by high-speed fibre broadband for all your streaming needs.
Living Areas
The primary bedroom is fully adapted, featuring an electric double bed with a ceiling track hoist, a wheelchair-height clothes rail, and a TV with a DVD player. Its en-suite wetroom is designed for maximum accessibility, offering a roll-under sink, a walk-in shower, and a WC with dual handrails. Additional mobility aids, including a raised toilet seat, commode chair, and perching stool, are also provided.
The basement houses a spacious master suite complete with a double bed, private tea and coffee facilities, and a dedicated refrigerator, accompanied by a well-appointed bathroom featuring a full bath. For guests with sensory needs, the single bedroom offers a calming environment for the ambulant neurodiverse; it is finished in muted grey tones with minimal furniture, noise-cancelling headphones, and a TV-equipped games console.
Bedrooms
Step outside to our decked courtyard garden, featuring comfortable seating and a dedicated gravel area for guide and assistance dogs—an ideal spot for sunny evening alfresco dining.
To ensure a seamless stay, the home is exceptionally well-equipped with a wide range of specialist sensory and mobility aids, including:
Rest & Sensory: A Repose pressure-relieving mattress overlay, weighted blanket, and touch-sensitive bedside lamps.
Safety & Communication: A "Wakey Shakey" alarm system and a set of communication cards.
Mobility & Transfer: A slide board, slide sheet, and "helping hand" reacher.
Dining Support: Adapted cutlery, sippy cups, a food blender, and accessible kitchenware.
Tech & Power: A selection of chargers, a power pack, and three-pin adapters to ensure your own devices stay powered.
Outdoor Areas
Features
Dog friendly
Close to shops
Accessibility
Level access
Extra equipment available
Ceiling hoist
Accessible kitchen
Nearby Places
Sourdeval weekly market
Lac Dathee - 20 minutes
Caen - 60 minutes
Domfront - 30 minutes
Saint-Sever Forest - 20 minutes
Vire-Calvados - 20 minutes
Rennes - 60 minutes