Actually ON D Day UTAH beach with sea views — Property 10652

Actually ON D Day UTAH beach with sea views

This villa is a self catering house tucked up in the dunes of Utah Beach - spectacular views over the sea to Grand Camp Maisy, Point du Hoc and the Isles of Marcouf. The house is in a group of 30 houses ours one of 14 with sea views and complete privacy with a path leading from the back gate to the glorious sandy WW2 invasion beach The house is an upside down house, designed over 2 floors to maximize the views from the 1st floor. On this 1st floor with the sea views there is an open plan living, kitchen, dining area which leads into the glass veranda and out onto the sun terrace. This floor also has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. On the lower ground floor there is a large double with an en suite shower room. A further 2 double rooms with a 'jack & Jill' shower room - both bedrooms at the front of the house have french windows opening out into the garden. perhaps have a 2nd week or few days in a horse drawn caravan to explore the countryside.

Location Utah Beach Sainte Marie du Mont Manche < Normandy < France

Utah Beach Sainte Marie du Mont Manche < Normandy < France

 marks the location of this property in Manche

Availability for The Beach House in Manche, Normandy, France

Last updated on:

Friday, 25 July 2008

Changeover day:

negotiable

Normal availability

April - October

Rental rates for The Beach House in Manche, Normandy, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Prices include end of stay clean and electricity within reasonable use.
  Please note this house is not available for short breaks - minimum is 1 week.
  
• Bedding is available - beach towels also available please ask for tariff. We have available 2 cots, 2 highchairs, toilet trainers, baby baths, bottle sterilizers, changing mats. Automatic end of stay clean included in most prices.
  
• It is possible to store your luggage until we are ready - please enquire. New flight service from Brighton - Caen from October '06. Changeover day is Saturday.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for The Beach House in Manche, Normandy, France

Natural Park

Our beach fronted house is set in Cotentin and Bessin Marshlands Regional Natural Park which covers 145,000 hectare with 144 villages and towns within the Park.. Utah Beach is located on the eastern side of the peninsular is set in a significantly important coastal protected area of 12,000 acres with the Beauguillot Nature Reserve/Bird Sanctuary of 1,200 acres 500 meters from our house. The area is in stunning countryside and completely different each season. For example in the winter the marshlands flood to create a beautiful watery scenery with the big skies reflected, then in the summer it becomes pasture with cows peacefully grazing. The East coast being slightly wilder than the west coast is very unspoilt especially with the government owning vast tracts of the coast line to preserve the natural beauty. This area in Normandy is also famous for it’s horses with numerous stud farms and training stables. Here on Utah Beach Trotting Horses are trained everyday on the beach.

Lots to do and see

There is something for everyone, bird watchers, beach lovers, gourmets, wine lovers, walkers, bike riders, horse riders, wind surfers, sand yachters, sailing, diving, horse racing, interest in the 2nd world war or just generally exploring…the problem here is that there is too much to do! Yet in the summer the beach is paradise, miles and miles of golden sands a perfect spot for a peaceful read, a sun bathe or a busy day with the family on the beach, beach combing, shell fish gathering when the tide is out, it's safe to swim and it's not crowded. .With the bird sanctuary just a few hundred meters away we enjoy an amazing number of different species of sea birds and ducks. If it is particularly quiet on the beach you may be able to spot the colony of seals. Huge mussels and oysters beds right opposite our house destined for the finest restaurants and tables in Paris and other gourmet destinations – it is possible to purchase shellfish direct from the farm shops locally.

Home from home...

bedding, towels & beach towels are available. Sun bed covers there may even be a bucket and spade for the kids! The house is on the beach – the other houses around are mainly holiday homes so are only opened up 2 weeks of the year – it is an incredibly tranquil and peaceful spot, but not completely isolated. The museum attracts in excess of 360,000 visitors per year with our house tucked up in the dunes you won’t be aware of any activity at all! Near the museum is Café Roosevelt, which is an Internet café. Half way between Utah Beach and Ste Marie du Mont is a former farm that has been converted into an equestrian centre with hotel and a fabulous restaurant. The nearest village 4 kms away, Saint Marie du Mont which has the most beautiful church, boulangeries, mini mart, bars and restaurants. Ste Mere Eglise 8kms, Bayeux & Caen 45 minutes away. We positively welcome dogs.