A memorable visit
Review Submitted: June 20, 2011
Date of Stay: June 2011
If you want to stay in a small Normandy village where you wake up to the sound of church bells and a braying donkey, then this is the place for you. The apartment we stayed in, was ideal for a couple. Well equipped, comfortable,and spotlessly clean. Outside, in this pretty setting, are dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, sheep and llamas ,
In Tansy and Mike you have the perfect hosts.
If you are interested in the Normandy Invasion, this is an ideal base. Situated in the American sector a short distance from Utah beach, with its new museum,
The N13 road is 5 minutes from the property, providing fast access to the other invasion sites, museums, and the unforgettable, and poignant cemeteries
The purchase of a Normandie pass, which costs one Euro, and gives reduced entry to participating museums, is a worthwhile investment
Bayeux with its famous tapestry, is well worth a visit, and can be easily combined with a visit to the main British war cemetery (There is no parking at the cemetery, so park in the museum opposite, and walk across to the cemetery)
The world-heritage site of the Abbey of Mount Saint-Michael is under an hour & a half from the property, and is magnificent. If you are going to visit this, heed Tansy’s advice as to the timing of your visit.
We had a sat nav , which would sometimes take us across country, on minor roads. Here we found the Hidden Normandy , of narrow country roads winding through beautiful countryside , with delightful and picturesque villages
At the end of some very interesting but tiring days , it was great to get back to the property, to sit in comfort, having a glass of wine. To add to the pleasure as we stepped out of the car, there to greet us would be Madge the Jack Russell, tail waging ball in mouth, wanting to play. Wonderful !
We had seven days here, and in the end there was so much we missed. We will return.
Thank you Tansy & Mike for making our visit so memorable, you are the perfect hosts.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What can I say, except, thank you! Not only for choosing our apartment & writing a great description of what we have to offer here in Normandy, you were perfect guests.
Having lived here now for over 10 years, (we totally love this area), to share it with others is a privilege, we still find new things all the time... we do hope we welcome you back sooner rather than later!
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