An ancient woodland estate in the midst of rural Normandy opens its gates 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 four 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 four 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...
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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. The cottage is separated from a small country road with a high hedge...
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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...
more details & pictures
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. The cottage is separated from a small country road with a high hedge...
more details & pictures
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.
Accommodation
In Sacro Bosco you will soon have two mid-19th century houses to choose from. Both houses are getting restored to offer modern comforts. All the buildings lie in the midst of woods to secure the peacefulness and privacy. Apart from the woodland garden with bellveredes and pavillions you will 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. Also, horses and paddocks for rent.
In Sacro Bosco you will soon have two mid-19th century houses to choose from. Both houses are getting restored to offer modern comforts. All the buildings lie in the midst of woods to secure the peacefulness and privacy. Apart from the woodland garden with bellveredes and pavillions you will 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. Also, horses and paddocks for rent.
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 and wild bore use the sacred woods as a safe haven... Welcome to Sacro Bosco!
Practical Information & Links
For it's extraordinary qualities Sacro Bosco is very accessible: 30-40min from Dieppe/Rouen and 2h from Paris close enough (but not too close) to A28 and A29 crossing through the region. Contact us for availability
For it's extraordinary qualities Sacro Bosco is very accessible: 30-40min from Dieppe/Rouen and 2h from Paris close enough (but not too close) to A28 and A29 crossing through the region. Contact us for availability
Sacro Bosco ...a Sacred Wood in Normandy
Sacro Bosco is our rustic home, a place to welcome friends. After 18 years of nurturing the garden and gradually bringing buildings back to life there is a spirit of luxury in Sacro Bosco
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Summer 2009
These two cottages my be ready and available for weekly or long weekend rentals from June to October 2009. Please, contact us for availability and conditions.
These two cottages my be ready and available for weekly or long weekend rentals from June to October 2009. Please, contact us for availability and conditions.
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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