Top 10 Group Houses & Large Holiday Homes near Caen
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, a multi-generational family reunion, a wedding weekend with out-of-town guests, or a corporate seminar that benefits from a change of scenery, Normandy consistently delivers. The landscape around Caen combines grand stone manors tucked into the bocage, converted farmhouses within cycling distance of the D-Day beaches, and sea-facing cottages on a coast that turns spectacular even in low season. Caen itself is well connected — around two hours from Paris by TGV and directly accessible from southern England via the Caen-Ouistreham ferry — which means getting a large group here is rarely the logistical headache it might be elsewhere.
CasaGiga currently lists 9 group properties within about 60 km of Caen — roughly an hour and a half by car. Together they sleep between 12 and 112 guests, with an average capacity of 40 people, making them workable for everything from a compact house party to a large-scale gathering. The average CasaGiga in this zone sits just 21 km from the city centre, and the 9 houses together carry 563 verified guest reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. Prices per person are not yet published for all properties, so we recommend contacting hosts directly for a tailored quote — something that often works to your advantage when booking for a larger group.
The ranking is determined first by whether a property offers instant online booking, then by verified guest rating and volume of reviews; hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website also retain their position — a policy that rewards the kind of open collaboration that helps large-group travellers find the right property faster.
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1Manoir de l'Oseraie
📍 Amayé sur orne, Normandie · 12 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (71 reviews)🏊 House with poolA manor-style house with pool just 12 km from Caen, sleeping up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its near-perfect 4.9 rating drawn from 71 reviews makes it the most consistently praised CasaGiga in the zone. Availability is confirmed directly with the host, as online booking is not yet active.
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2Le Presbytère d'Argouges
📍 Mosles, Normandie · 36 km
👥 14 guests4.9★ (49 reviews)🏊 House with poolLe Presbytère d'Argouges is a pool-equipped house in Mosles, about 36 km from Caen, accommodating up to 14 guests across 5 bedrooms. It shares the zone's top rating of 4.9, earned across 49 reviews — a strong track record for a mid-size group stay. Contact the host directly to check open dates.
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3Ferme de la Tour
📍 Saint Pierre Canivet, Normandie · 31 km
👥 15 guests4.7★ (246 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageFerme de la Tour is a holiday cottage in Saint Pierre Canivet, 31 km from Caen, with 4 bedrooms and space for up to 15 guests. Its 4.7 rating across 246 reviews — the highest review count of any cottage in this selection — signals well-established, consistent quality. Online booking is not currently available.
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4Au Domaine de Soignolles
📍 Soignolles, Normandie · 21 km
👥 73 guests4.6★ (234 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageThe highest-capacity holiday cottage in this selection, Au Domaine de Soignolles sleeps up to 73 guests across 10 bedrooms, just 21 km from Caen. A 4.6 rating built on an impressive 234 reviews reflects sustained satisfaction from large groups over time. Availability is arranged directly with the host.
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5Le Manoir de Longeau
📍 Crouay, Normandie · 35 km
👥 21 guests4.7★ (32 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLe Manoir de Longeau is a holiday cottage in Crouay, roughly 35 km from Caen, sleeping 21 guests across 3 generously sized bedrooms. Its 4.7 rating from 32 reviews points to solid, reliable group stays. Booking is handled directly with the host rather than online.
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6Un Coin de Verdure
📍 Monchauvet, Normandie · 36 km
👥 14 guests4.6★ (31 reviews)🏊 House with poolUn Coin de Verdure brings a pool-equipped house to Monchauvet, about 36 km from Caen, with room for 14 guests across 5 bedrooms. A 4.6 rating earned from 31 reviews makes it a dependable pick for smaller gatherings. Reach the host directly to confirm availability.
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7La Closerie des Djinns
📍 Bernières-sur-Mer, Normandie · 17 km
👥 112 guests4.1★ (51 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLa Closerie des Djinns is the zone's largest CasaGiga by far, sleeping up to 112 guests in 27 bedrooms just 17 km from Caen on the Normandy coast at Bernières-sur-Mer. It holds a 4.1 rating across 51 reviews. Availability must be arranged directly with the host.
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8La Vélogirouette
📍 Feuguerolles Bully, Normandie · 8 km
👥 12 guests4.7★ (7 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA compact holiday cottage in Feuguerolles-Bully, only 8 km from Caen, La Vélogirouette sleeps 12 guests across 5 bedrooms. Early guests rate it 4.7 across 7 reviews — a promising start for a recently listed CasaGiga. Contact the host directly to enquire about open dates.
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9Gîtes de la ferme blanche
📍 Cresserons, Normandie · 12 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (7 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouseGîtes de la ferme blanche is a Provençal farmhouse in Cresserons, 12 km from Caen near the Calvados coast. Its 4.9 rating from 7 early reviews signals an exceptionally warm welcome. Capacity details and bedroom count are confirmed on request directly with the host.
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10Le grand gîte de Vendeuvre
📍 Vendeuvre, Normandie · 30 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (3 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA holiday cottage in Vendeuvre, around 30 km from Caen, with 8 bedrooms for up to 15 guests — one of the more generous bedroom-to-guest ratios in this selection. Le grand gîte de Vendeuvre holds a perfect 5.0 rating across its first 3 reviews. Bookings are handled directly with the host.
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How to Choose the Right Group House near Caen
The headline capacity figure tells you how many guests can sleep on-site, but the bedroom count matters equally for comfort. A house sleeping 21 people in 3 bedrooms — like Le Manoir de Longeau — is a very different experience from one offering 6 bedrooms for 15 guests. As a rule of thumb, plan for no more than three to four adults per bedroom, and always check whether sofa beds or bunk-room berths are counted in the total capacity figure before you commit.
Normandy's rural manors and coastal cottages sit within quiet residential or agricultural zones, and most house rules reflect this. Read the terms carefully before booking: many hosts forbid amplified music after 11 pm, external caterers, or marquee structures on the lawn. If your group needs a proper party space, ask the host directly before transferring any deposit. Some larger venues, such as La Closerie des Djinns near Bernières-sur-Mer, have more flexible event setups, but any arrangement must be confirmed in writing before a contract is signed.
Several CasaGigas near Caen include private pools — a genuine draw for summer groups. French law requires any private pool to have at least one of four approved safety systems: a perimeter barrier, an immersion alarm, a safety cover, or a shelter enclosure. As a guest, you remain responsible for supervising children at all times regardless of which system is installed. Most outdoor pools in Normandy are comfortable between late May and mid-September, with peak water temperatures in July and August.
Most properties in this guide sit between 8 and 36 km from central Caen — manageable by car-share for any group. The city has a TGV station with direct services from Paris Saint-Lazare (around two hours) and is served by the Brittany Ferries route from Portsmouth. Group deposits typically run 20 to 30 percent of the total rental, with cancellation deadlines between 30 and 60 days before arrival. Always get cancellation terms confirmed in writing; for large groups, a travel insurance policy covering group cancellation is worth the small additional cost.
By occasion
Milestone Birthday Parties near Caen
A milestone birthday in Normandy means the whole group stays together rather than scattered across hotels. Manoir de l'Oseraie in Amayé-sur-Orne is an obvious starting point for intimate celebrations: 15 guests, 6 bedrooms, a private pool, and a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from 71 reviews. If your guest list runs longer, La Closerie des Djinns in Bernières-sur-Mer accommodates up to 112 people across 27 bedrooms just 17 km from Caen — room enough for a proper weekend with space to spare.
Wedding Weekends in the Normandy Countryside
Norman manor houses were practically built for wedding weekends. Le Presbytère d'Argouges in Mosles gathers the bridal party and close family under one roof — 5 bedrooms, a pool, and a 4.9-star rating that speaks for itself. For larger ceremonies where the full guest list stays on-site, Au Domaine de Soignolles in Soignolles sleeps 73 across 10 bedrooms, with 234 verified reviews averaging 4.6 stars — one of the most thoroughly tested large-group venues in the Caen area.
Corporate Seminars and Team Retreats near Caen
Corporate groups need reliable connectivity, enough table space for breakout sessions, and rooms that separate working hours from evening downtime. Au Domaine de Soignolles scales to teams of up to 73, with space for plenary sessions and overnight accommodation all on-site. For smaller leadership retreats of 10 to 14 people, Un Coin de Verdure in Monchauvet provides the focus of the Norman countryside alongside a pool for post-session recovery — a combination that makes days away from the office genuinely productive.
Multi-Generational Family Reunions near Caen
Multi-generational families need space for grandparents who retire early and teenagers who do not. La Vélogirouette in Feuguerolles-Bully, just 8 km from Caen, is compact enough to feel like a shared home while giving each branch of the family their own room across 5 bedrooms for 12 guests. For larger clans, La Petite Falaise in Lion-sur-Mer sleeps 97 across 26 bedrooms with the Normandy coast within walking distance — confirm house rules suit a mixed-age group before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a group house near Caen for 20 people?+
Prices per person are not yet published for all CasaGigas in this zone — contact hosts directly for a personalised quote. As a general reference, large Norman group houses typically run between €50 and €120 per person per night depending on season, property type, and length of stay. Weekend rates are usually higher than midweek, and many hosts offer discounts for stays of four nights or more.
Are we allowed to have a party or play amplified music at the house?+
Rules vary by property and it is essential to read them before booking. Most rural houses in Normandy ask that amplified music stops by 11 pm; some forbid external sound systems entirely. Larger event-oriented venues like La Closerie des Djinns can be more accommodating, but any party arrangement must be agreed with the host and confirmed in writing before a deposit is paid.
How does CasaGiga decide the ranking order of houses on this page?+
The ranking weights three factors in order: whether a property can be booked instantly online, the average verified guest rating, and the volume of published reviews. Hosts who feature the CasaGiga ranking on their own website also retain their position. The list is recalculated nightly; all figures on this page were last updated on 15 September 2026.
How do I book one of these group houses near Caen?+
None of the properties in this zone currently offer instant online booking. Click through to any listing and use the enquiry form to contact the host directly — most reply within 24 to 48 hours. Once you agree on dates and price, you will receive a rental contract and a payment link. CasaGiga recommends paying by card or bank transfer, never by cash.
Is tourist tax (taxe de séjour) included in the rental price?+
Tourist tax is almost never included in the quoted rental price in France. It is charged per person per night and varies by municipality and property category — typically between €0.50 and €4 per adult. For a group of 20 staying three nights, budget an additional €30 to €240 depending on the local rate. Confirm the exact amount with your host before signing the rental contract.
What is the minimum number of nights for a group rental near Caen?+
Most group houses require a minimum of two nights, and many apply a three-night minimum for weekend rentals in high season (July and August). Some properties operate on a full-week basis (Saturday to Saturday) during peak periods. If you need a single-night stay — for instance, a seminar with an overnight stop — ask the host directly or filter by minimum stay when searching.
What are the usual check-in and check-out times for group rentals?+
Standard check-in for group rentals in France is typically between 4 pm and 6 pm, with check-out by 10 am or 11 am. For large groups arriving in several cars, it is worth discussing a staggered or early arrival with the host — some accommodate this at no extra charge while others apply a fee. Confirm logistics at least a week before arrival so the host can plan the handover.
What if the group house I want near Caen is unavailable for my dates?+
Send an enquiry regardless — some hosts have flexible changeover days not visible in the online calendar. If the property is genuinely fully booked, CasaGiga shows alternative houses in the same zone ranked by the same criteria. With 9 CasaGigas near Caen ranging from 12 to 112 guests, there is usually a comparable option available. You can also set an availability alert to be notified when dates open up.
How this ranking is made
CasaGiga ranks these group houses by three factors in order: online bookability (instant-book listings appear first), verified average guest rating, and volume of published reviews. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website also retain their position; the entire list is recomputed nightly from live platform data.
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