Peace and Tranquillity in the Normandy Countryside
Review Submitted: October 13, 2008
Date of Stay: April 2008
When we first arrived at La Hallotiere we were struck by the superb layout of the site. Although there are three gites, they are set well apart and all have their own space for sun bathing or barbeques. Our gite, The Stonehouse, was absolutely spotless and was extremely comfortable and well equipped. No effort had been spared by the owners, Peter and Jenny, in making guests feel welcome. Peter and Jenny seem to have struck the perfect balance in running La Hallotiere, always available if you need them but without ever being intrusive.
La Hallotiere is perfect for all types of holiday. For those wishing to merely relax, chill out with a bottle of local wine (or two) and enjoy the seemingly choreographed movements of the cows in the field on the other side of the valley. For the slightly more adventurous traveller, visits to Mont Saint Michel and the walled town of Saint Malo are a must. Also the zoo at Champrepus is well worth a visit. A little further afield are the Normandy beaches and the tapestry at Bayeux.
There are too many places in this area of France to see in one visit. So adapt to the local pace of life, slow down and relax, you can always come back again. We will be visiting again in 2009.
We would highly recommend La Hallotiere to all, young or old, as the perfect base for holidays in this part of France.
La Hallotiere is easily accessible from Cherbourg, it took less than 2 hours to drive the 100 miles on almost empty French roads. That, in itself, was a wonderful experience.
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