19th Century Town House
Near D-Day Beaches
Bed & Breakfast
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The property dates from 1850 and was fortunate to escape damage in 1944. It sits back from the main street of the village behind a courtyard available for guest parking. Steps lead up to the first floor and into the large entrance hall. The living room, dining room and guest kitchen are on this floor. A staircase takes you to 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a further 3 bedrooms on the floor above. Behind the house is an extensive terrace and garden, available to guests.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €60 | 1 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the room per night in euros including breakfast.
Supplement for extra bed 15 euros.
Changeover day
There is no changeover date as this is B&B. Arrivals times will often depend on ferry times but otherwise are by arrangement.
Notes on accommodation
Our guest kitchen on the ground floor is available to guests and has fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities.
The house benefits from central heating.
Children and animals are made most welcome.
Accessibility
Due to access by steps, people with mobility problems may find us difficult to access.
Outside
To the back of the house is a sunny courtyard and a walled garden provided with garden furniture, table tennis, pool table and barbecue.
Coast/Beach
East coast beaches (D-Day landing beaches) are between 20 and 40 minutes drive away. They are flat and sandy.
The west coast has sandy coves with rocky pools and beautiful views to Jersey and is about 30 minutes by car.
The headlands further north are rugged and indented with small bays.
Golf
The nearest golf course, Golf du Cotentin, recently upgraded to 18 holes, is about 20 minutes drive. The International golf course at Omaha Beach is about 45 minutes away.
Special interest holidays
We offer painting and drawing activities on site and in the locality. Sessions led by Mike Clench, previously an art teacher in England.
French lessons offered by Chris, a qualified language teacher.
Travel
A car is necessary to visit the area. The port of Cherbourg is 40 minutes by car, Ouistreham (Caen) 80 minutes and Le Havre 2 hours.
The nearest airport serving the British Isles is Dinard, a drive of 2 hours.
Distances
Sainte Mere Eglise is 8km from Pont L'Abbe,
Cherbourg 30km.
Bayeux, for a not to be missed visit to the tapestry is 45 minutes away and in the other direction, also not to be missed, is Le Mont St Michel, which will take 2 hours in the car.
The Natural Marshland Park surrounds us and its visitors' centre is 12km away. In the season a boat will take you up the river and point out the flora and fauna.
Further details
The village has all you may need in the way of banks and shops. For a more extensive choice Carentan and Cherbourg can provide.
The village has 1 restaurant but there are many others to chose from serving excellent menus of local seafood and other local specialities.
For the sportsman and woman, there is the possibility to ride, sail or sand yacht, play tennis or golf in the area. There is a small local swimming pool, but larger facilities particularly for the children at St Lo and Cherbourg. There are many walks both coastal and country with the possibility of taking a tour on a donkey.
There are a number of interesting fairs throughout the year, including the Medieval Fair at Bayeux in July, the Candlemas Fair in February at Montebourg and our very own Joan of Arc Fair here in the village in May.
There are museums of all kinds. In Sainte Mere, Carentan and Utah and Omahah Beach you can learn all about the part the Americans played in D-Day.At Colleville-sur-mer is the large American War Cemetery. In Bayeux and Arromanches you will find museums dedicated to the English and Canadians.
Other museums show how the French lived during the war, and other local history including cider and calvados making.
There are chateaux and manor houses and abbeys galore!
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by telephone, letter or email and confirmed by payment of a deposit amounting to one nights accommodation. This can be in sterling or euros. The balance will be paid the evening before you leave.
Guest comments
We had a great time again. We love staying here. Thanks for great breakfasts and all your tips on things to see.
A wonderful welcome. Elegant and very comfortable surroundings.
Great atmosphere, wonderful location and superb hosts. Had a wonderful time look forward to coming back soon.
Owner profile
About the owner
Mike and I retired from teaching at the end of 2002 and moved to the property at the beginning of 2003. As an art teacher and artist Mike was drawn to the proportions of this 19th century property. For Chris it was an opportunity to continue her love of the French language. In Bournemouth we had welcomed language students into our home for a number of years.We were just continuing the work here in Normandy.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
We had no previous knowledge of this part of Normandy before buying the property, but realised almost immediately the advantages of living in a village and within striking distance of both east and west coasts. We have come to know and enjoy the area enormously for it's history and varied scenery. On the one hand there are the marsh land with their flora and fauna, then there are woodlands and last but not least the beaches. On the east coaast there are the historic Dday landing sites with museums and cemeteries and on the west coast the bathing, sailing and exploring beaches.Easily accessible by major but quiet roads from Caen or Cherbourg.
Unique benefits of the property
The village itself has everything you need in the way of commerce. Butcher, baker etc. A restaurant within walking distance. Coast, historic sites, museums, none are more than 1 hour away except for the Mont St Michel which needs one and a half hours drive! Although in the centre of the village we have ample parking space and quiet gardens to the back of the property.
we can help you with all your tourist needs including organising guided tours of the Dday sites.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3157
Christine and Mike Clench
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)233 013 163
Mob: (France) + 33 665 193 158
Owners Website: Click here
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