Dear friend, our ancient woodland estate in the midst of rural Normandy keeps its gates open to garden lovers and spirited souls from all over the world. Sacro Bosco offers an ideal setting to retreat, relax, observe nature, open up senses and capture special moments.
HISTORY: Sacro Bosco lies next to a 15.000 acre forest and is otherwise surrounded by fields. The woodland garden of about 30 acres has been cultivated for more than a thousand years as part of a noble house and its glass factory.
The large chateau and most of the glass factory buildings were abandoned in the early 1930's. In the following sixty years most of them gradually collapsed or were taken down. What remains today is three independent houses including the main villa, a garage, some fascinating ruins and a vast woodland garden.
HISTORY: Sacro Bosco lies next to a 15.000 acre forest and is otherwise surrounded by fields. The woodland garden of about 30 acres has been cultivated for more than a thousand years as part of a noble house and its glass factory.
The large chateau and most of the glass factory buildings were abandoned in the early 1930's. In the following sixty years most of them gradually collapsed or were taken down. What remains today is three independent houses including the main villa, a garage, some fascinating ruins and a vast woodland garden.
THE SUMMER HOUSE
This two-story building was originally a bakery of the chateau and the verrerie. A large kitchen/breakfast room and a grand marble bathroom were added in the renovation. The 18th and 19th century furniture and exposed brick of the walls create a very good ambience. Choice of sleeping ground floor or loft bedroom with open view to the vast fireplace. Firewood naturally included...
THE GATE COTTAGE
The Gate Cottage will soon offering good basic comfort with style. There is a sittingroom with open fire, large bathroom/ toilette, bedroom with double bed and attic as a possible second bedroom for children - or mother-in-law. The cottage is separated from a small country road by a high hedge...
This two-story building was originally a bakery of the chateau and the verrerie. A large kitchen/breakfast room and a grand marble bathroom were added in the renovation. The 18th and 19th century furniture and exposed brick of the walls create a very good ambience. Choice of sleeping ground floor or loft bedroom with open view to the vast fireplace. Firewood naturally included...
THE GATE COTTAGE
The Gate Cottage will soon offering good basic comfort with style. There is a sittingroom with open fire, large bathroom/ toilette, bedroom with double bed and attic as a possible second bedroom for children - or mother-in-law. The cottage is separated from a small country road by a high hedge...
Many of the trees are hundreds of years old. This great variety of giant trees, myriad of wild and planted flowers, bamboo groves and the ruins together create the magical atmosphere of Sacro Bosco.
The "Shelters" of Sacro Bosco
In the future Sacro Bosco will boast four 19th century houses to enjoy. All houses are in a slow process of getting restored to ultimately offer all mod coms. The property is lined with two quiet local roads and a vinding fields quaranteeing a rare amount of privacy and peace. Apart from the woodland garden with bellveredes and pavillions we have many other facilities to enjoy including: wood-heated sauna for up to 8 people, heated indoor swimming pool, plunge pool (unheated), hammam, bicycles and DVD/video library with more than 400 titles.
In the future Sacro Bosco will boast four 19th century houses to enjoy. All houses are in a slow process of getting restored to ultimately offer all mod coms. The property is lined with two quiet local roads and a vinding fields quaranteeing a rare amount of privacy and peace. Apart from the woodland garden with bellveredes and pavillions we have many other facilities to enjoy including: wood-heated sauna for up to 8 people, heated indoor swimming pool, plunge pool (unheated), hammam, bicycles and DVD/video library with more than 400 titles.
plus The Hermitage
As our guest you are invited to use our Hermitage cottage, a most secluded little satellite of Sacro Bosco. The Hermitage with three small rooms and a very large fireplace is in near-original condition. It is located on the other ledge of a forest 30 min walk or 15 min drive away. A perfect place for a picnic - or writing your book!
As our guest you are invited to use our Hermitage cottage, a most secluded little satellite of Sacro Bosco. The Hermitage with three small rooms and a very large fireplace is in near-original condition. It is located on the other ledge of a forest 30 min walk or 15 min drive away. A perfect place for a picnic - or writing your book!
Sacro Bosco lies next to a 15.000 acre beech, oak, pine and hornbeam forest for riding, cycling and walking. There are also large open spaces in Sacro Bosco for sunbathing (naturists welcome) and summer games ("Yes, Normandy has fine summer weather." ) Indeed, Sacro Bosco is always in blossom. A great variety of birds entertains you throughout the day. Three horses keep the grass low on meadows. Deer use the sacred woods as a safe haven... Welcome to Sacro Bosco!
Practical Information & Links
It's easy to come to Sacro Bosco - and equally hard to leave. This woodland paradise lies 30-40min from Dieppe/Rouen and 2h from Paris close (but not too close) to both A28 and A29 crossing through the region.
It's easy to come to Sacro Bosco - and equally hard to leave. This woodland paradise lies 30-40min from Dieppe/Rouen and 2h from Paris close (but not too close) to both A28 and A29 crossing through the region.
Sacro Bosco
After 20 years of nurturing the garden and gradually bringing buildings back to life there is far more luxury than comfort in Sacro Bosco. Another word that would be used is "rustic".
The happy troopers include Puss Puss, Farinelli, Richard, Brendan, Weaver, Diego and many other visiting friends. Come and break sweat with us, cook with us, rest & relax with us and celebrate with us.
The happy troopers include Puss Puss, Farinelli, Richard, Brendan, Weaver, Diego and many other visiting friends. Come and break sweat with us, cook with us, rest & relax with us and celebrate with us.
by Thomas Sebastian, 2005-2011
Life in Woodland
Visited by many there are just three or four lucky people calling Sacro Bosco their home. Writers and an artist amongst them. And then there is Puss Puss and her amicable rival Farinelli, our much-beloved house cats.
Visited by many there are just three or four lucky people calling Sacro Bosco their home. Writers and an artist amongst them. And then there is Puss Puss and her amicable rival Farinelli, our much-beloved house cats.
ROUTE PLANNER via Michelin
FERRIES Newhaven-Dieppe
WEATHER Rouen 7-day forecast
TRANSLATOR Babel Fish
TRAVEL WEBSITES QuoQuo.net
FERRIES Newhaven-Dieppe
WEATHER Rouen 7-day forecast
TRANSLATOR Babel Fish
TRAVEL WEBSITES QuoQuo.net
The third restored building on the property, the Villa, is lived in by the owners and rented for large-scale occasions such as weddings and other celebrations.
The Glass Island
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Winter wonderland... with a furnace !
