French Country Cottages

The Finest country cottages, hand-picked for you

The finest country cottages, hand-picked for you

Price Match

Ferry Low Deposit

1. Applies to UK, Ireland, France & Italy cottages. These terms and conditions should be read with the Booking Conditions and insurance information in our brochures or on our website. Especially note Sections 2, 4 and 7 of the Booking Conditions.

2. Offer applies only to bookings for 2013 which are booked before 31st March 2013.

3. The low deposit payable under this offer is £25.

4. Does not apply to properties that sleep 10 or more.

5. The difference between the £25 low deposit and the usual deposit shown in our main brochure or website is payable with the balance payment, which we must receive no later than 10 weeks before your booking starts, or at the time of cancellation if you cancel your booking. This payment will include all applicable charges as detailed on your booking confirmation, including any Eurotunnel and Ferry costs and insurance premiums. If payment is not received in full on time, we can treat your booking as cancelled by you for a non-refundable reason. If this happens, you will be responsible for cancellation charges (as shown in our main brochure or our website) including any deferred Booking Fee, Personal Travel Insurance, Eurotunnel and Ferry bookings that you have chosen to buy, all of which must be paid immediately.

6. Not available with any other offer except offers featured in our main brochure.

7. Depending on popularity and property availability, this offer may be extended or withdrawn.

Plan your ferry travel today

If you’re planning a holiday cottage break to France we can also include ferry travel.

Ferry to France

Price Match

We are confident that we are providing the best ferry price for your holiday here at French Country Cottages, but if you find the same return ferry crossing cheaper directly with the operating company we will refund the difference.

Best price is compared to the named operating companies only. Price match guarantee applies to the return ferry element of your holiday only (departing UK) and to the following companies, P&O Ferries, LD Lines, Eurotunnel, DFDS, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line and Irish Ferries. The ferry element must be like for like and include the same ferry routes, dates, times, cabins and extras. The cancellation policy and deposit terms must be the same. If you find the same crossing cheaper with these companies within our opening hours on the same day you have booked with us, we will match the price. Proof of direct booking price will be required. Does not apply to bookings made with operators' vouchers or discount codes or special promotions that these companies may run from time to time which exclude the trade. We may withdraw this offer at any time without notice.

Price Match

Travel by Ferry to your holiday cottage

We work closely with the Ferry Companies and Eurotunnel to ensure that we can provide you with the widest range of crossings at the ferry operators' best prices.

Booking your Ferry or Eurotunnel

Once you have selected your accommodation you will be offered the chance to request a quote for Ferry or Eurotunnel travel. If you select this option then during the booking journey you will be given the opportunity to provide us with as much information as possible about your Ferry / Eurotunnel requirements. Please see below for more information on operators, crossings, frequency and crossing times.

After you have completed your booking online one of our expert staff will give you a call back to discuss your requirements, check the ferry availability and confirm the price. We are confident that we can provide the best ferry price* for your holiday, so much so that if you find the same return ferry crossing cheaper directly with the operating company we will refund the difference.

France Ferry Routes

France Crossings


Ferry Travel Guide

Please click '+' to find out more information on the frequency and crossing times of each route, as well as any additional information.

The benefits of ferry travel...

  • It's easy! Book your ferry crossing with your cottage
  • No baggage restrictions! Fill your car and go
  • Enjoy the comfort of your own car
  • Forget long checking in procedures.
    Ferry travel is fast and efficient
  • Plenty to keep the whole family happy, from play areas to bars and restaurants
  • Wide range of crossings


Ferry Low Deposit

1. Applies to UK, Ireland, France & Italy cottages. These terms and conditions should be read with the Booking Conditions and insurance information in our brochures or on our website. Especially note Sections 2, 4 and 7 of the Booking Conditions.

2. Offer applies only to bookings for 2013 which are booked before 31st March 2013.

3. The low deposit payable under this offer is £25.

4. Does not apply to properties that sleep 10 or more.

5. The difference between the £25 low deposit and the usual deposit shown in our main brochure or website is payable with the balance payment, which we must receive no later than 10 weeks before your booking starts, or at the time of cancellation if you cancel your booking. This payment will include all applicable charges as detailed on your booking confirmation, including any Eurotunnel and Ferry costs and insurance premiums. If payment is not received in full on time, we can treat your booking as cancelled by you for a non-refundable reason. If this happens, you will be responsible for cancellation charges (as shown in our main brochure or our website) including any deferred Booking Fee, Personal Travel Insurance, Eurotunnel and Ferry bookings that you have chosen to buy, all of which must be paid immediately.

6. Not available with any other offer except offers featured in our main brochure.

7. Depending on popularity and property availability, this offer may be extended or withdrawn.




P&O Dover - Calais

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
P & 0 Dover - Calais Car & upto 9 passengers Every Hour 1 hr 30 mins
Available at an additional charge:
Club Lounge* (*includes complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks, newspaper, snack menu) £14 per person
Priority Boarding £12 per car
Additional information:
Please note that there are no extra length or height charges. For families there is FREE Heinz baby food available for 0-3 years.

DFDS Dover - Dunkirk

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
DFDS Dover - Dunkirk Car & upto 4 passengers Every 2 hours 2 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
First Class Lounge - available between 08:00-18:00 (includes complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks, newspapers, bistro menu / priority boarding cars less than 2.4m high)
Additional information:
Little Nippers play area onboard every vessel

DFDS Dover - Calais

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
DFDS Dover - Calais Car & upto 4 passengers Up to 10 sailings per day 1 hr 30 mins

My Ferry Link Dover - Calais

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
My Ferry Link Dover - Calais Car & upto 4 passengers Up to 16 sailings per day 1 hr 30 mins

Eurotunnel Folkestone - Calais

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Eurotunnel Folkestone - Calais Car & upto 9 passengers Up to 4 departures per hour 35 mins
Available at an additional charge:
Flexi Plus (includes flexible travel, access to exclusive lounge (open 06:00 - 22:00 ) with refreshments & free wi-fi, priority boarding.
Additional information:
Family facilities (Folkestone terminal) - Outdoor play area, changing room, baby food station in the eating area complete with free jars of baby food, bottle & food warmers.

P&0 Hull - Rotterdam

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
P&0 Hull - Rotterdam Car & upto 2 passengers Night sailing 12 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins compulsary (2/4/5 berth)
Pre-booked Dinner & Breakfast.
Priority boarding.

P&0 Hull - Zeebrugge

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
P&0 Hull - Zeebrugge Car & upto 2 passengers Night sailing 14 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins compulsary (2/4/5 berth)
Pre-booked Dinner & Breakfast.
Priority boarding.

Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Roscoff

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Roscoff Car & upto 2 passengers Up to 2 sailings per day 6-7 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Wide range of onboard facilities including cinema, childrens play area, video games room, live entertainment with cabaret & DJ.

Brittany Ferries Poole - Cherbourg

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Poole - Cherbourg Car & upto 2 passengers 1 sailing per day 4.5 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Commodore seats
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Childrens play area, video games room, open viewing deck.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Bilbao

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Bilbao Car & upto 2 passengers 2 sailings per week 24 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Pet friendly cabins
Additional information:
Wide range of onboard facilities including cinemas, childrens play area, video games room, swimming pool (May-Sep), shops, live entertainment with cabaret & DJ.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Caen

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Caen Car & 2 passengers upto 3 sailings per day 3 hrs 45 (fast ferry) / 7 hrs (cruise ferry)
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth) Cruise ferry
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Cruise ferry: Children's entertainment in high season, cinemas, shops, games room, sun decks, bar & coffee shops.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Cherbourg

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Cherbourg Car & upto 2 passengers 1 sailing per day 3 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Reclining seats

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - St Malo

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - St Malo Car & upto 2 passengers Daily sailing 10 hrs 45mins (night) / 9 hrs (day)
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Wide range of onboard facilities including two cinemas, childrens play area, video games room, swimming pool (May-Sep), spa treatments, shops, live entertainment with cabaret & DJ.

Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander Car & upto 2 passengers Weekly sailing 20 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Wide range of onboard facilities including two cinemas, childrens play area, video games room, swimming pool (May-Sep), spa treatments, shops, live entertainment with cabaret & DJ.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Santander

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Santander Car & upto 2 passengers 2 sailings per week 24 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Additional information:
Wide range of onboard facilities including two cinemas, childrens play area, video games room, swimming pool (May-Sep), spa treatments, shops, live entertainment with cabaret & DJ.

Condor Ferries Poole - St Malo*

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Condor Ferries Poole - St Malo* Car & upto 5 passengers 1 sailing per day 6 - 14 hrs (varies per crossing)
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Club Class (including lounge, reclining seats, newspapers, tea & coffee)
Additional information:
*Please note: Service operates via the Channel Islands outbound & inbound - time on land varies dependant on season.

Condor Ferries Portsmouth-Cherbourg

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Condor Ferries Portsmouth-Cherbourg Car & upto 5 passengers 1 sailing per day(Sunday outbound & inbound) 5 - 8 hrs (varies per crossing)
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (2/4 berth)
Reclining seats
Club Class (including lounge, reclining seats, newspapers, tea & coffee)
Additional information:
Direct service onboard the Commodore Clipper conventional ferry.

LD Lines Portsmouth - Le Havre

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
LD Lines Portsmouth - Le Havre Car & upto 2 passengers 1 sailing per day 8 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins
Sleeper seats

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Le Havre

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Le Havre Car & upto 2 passengers 1 return crossing per day - Thu to Sun. Available from 17 May 2013 to 8 Sep 2013 3 hrs 45 mins

LD Lines Newhaven - Dieppe

Operator Route Vehicle/Passengers Sailing Times/Frequency Length of Crossing
LD Lines Newhaven - Dieppe Car & upto 2 passengers Up to 2 sailings per day 4 hrs
Available at an additional charge:
Cabins (inside 4 berth)

The information is intended as a guide. Full details about ferry times and prices will be confirmed during the booking process, or call our sales team for more information.