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

Pet-friendly: Bring your dog along to enjoy the private decked garden and local walking routes.
Central location: Perfectly positioned in the heart of town, within easy walking distance of shops, cafes, and the pharmacy.

Accessibility

Seamless Level Access: Enjoy total peace of mind with step-free entry and smooth, level flooring throughout the villa, ensuring effortless mobility for wheelchair users.
Comprehensive Specialist Equipment: We provide a range of assistive aids on-site—including a high-quality ceiling track hoist—to ensure your stay is as comfortable and safe as possible.
Fully Adapted Culinary Space: Our thoughtfully designed accessible kitchen features lowered worktops and open under-counter space, allowing everyone to cook and socialise with ease.

Nearby Places

Staying at The Courtyard Garden in Sourdeval provides you with a variety of accessible day trip options and reliable medical facilities within reach.

Nearest A&E and Medical Services

For emergency medical assistance in France, you can dial 15 (SAMU), 18 (Fire Brigade/Pompiers), or the European emergency number 112.

Hospital Center De Vire is the primary hospital for the area and provides 24/7 accident and emergency (urgences) services. It is a full-service medical hub approximately 20 minutes from Sourdeval.

Offers specialized medical services and is equipped for patients with mobility needs.
The facility is centrally located in Vire-Normandie, making it the most direct point for emergency care.

Accessible Places to Visit

Normandy is increasingly equipped with accessible tourism facilities, often marked with the Tourisme & Handicap label.

Bureau d'Information Touristique de Sourdeval is your best local resource for up-to-date accessibility information.

The office has a level-access entry and provides specific guides for accessible sites in the region.
They can provide details on local weekly markets and level walking routes within the town.

Parc de Jeux - Sourdeval is a charming local park that offers a peaceful outdoor setting within the town.

Features open, paved, and level paths that are easy to navigate for wheelchair users.
A convenient spot for a short, accessible stroll without needing to drive.

Nearest Airports

There are several regional airports that serve the Sourdeval area, offering different connection options for your arrival.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport is the closest major airport to the villa, typically around a 1-hour to 1-hour-15-minute drive away.

Offers regular flights to major French hubs like Lyon and Marseille.
A smaller, manageable airport that is often preferred for its ease of navigation compared to larger international hubs.

Aéroport Rennes Bretagne is another viable option, located approximately 1.5 hours to the south.

Provides a wider range of international connections and domestic flights across France.
Accessible facilities are available throughout the terminal for passengers requiring assistance.