Make a holiday rental cottage or farmhouse in Calvados, France your home away from home

The department of Calvados, France is on the Northern Coast, helping to make up the region of Basse-Normandy. Passing through the landscape is like taking a speed train through Europe. From the sandy beaches of the rugged coastline to the peaceful farming plains of Pays d’Auge and onto the rocky peaks of Suisse-Normande, Calvados farmhouses are in a land of contrasts with a rich culture and long history, which is all easily accessible from a gite in Calvados or Calvados holiday cottage.

Places to holiday in Calvados, France

The most visited city in Calvados is Bayeux. This is due to the Bayeux Tapestry being made and displayed here. Although it is the Bayeux Tapestry which brings people here, it is a delightful quaint French town.

Caen was the scene of some viscous battles after D-Day, and was largely destroyed. However, the ruins of the castle and the two Abbeys, build by William the Conqueror remain extremely impressive monuments.

Deauville is a summer tourist favourite. Not only for the marvellous sandy beaches and top class restaurants and cafes, but the race course and casino are upmarket and provide an excellent day out from a villa in Calvados or Calvados holiday rental.

Things to do on holiday in Calvados, France

The beach of Juno is situated in Calvados, one of the 5 beaches used on D-Day. The Juno Beach Centre at Courseulles-sur-Mer commemorates the landings of 1944, and there are extremely good tours and information points for the surrounding area.

The beaches of Cabourg, Merville and Franceville in Calvados are famed as locations for water sports. Windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing are hugely popular activities, whilst the picturesque harbour at Honfleur has been a constant source of inspiration for artists and poets over the years.

Of course, taking a self catering holiday rental cottage or farmhouse in Calvados would not be complete without sampling some of the famous Calvados Brandy, or going on a Calvados Brandy brewing tour.

Weather in Calvados, France

Calvados has a similar climate to the South of England. Warm summers and variable winters are the order in Calvados, but it is not only a summer destination.

Flights to Calvados, France

Calvados holiday rentals are accessible by air from the UK. There are two airports in Calvados, Caen-Carpiquet (CFR) and Deauville Saint Gatien (DOL). Brittany Ferries offer overnight ferries from the South Coast of England to Caen, and the added advantage with this is that you can take your car, making exploring the whole of Calvados from your Calvados holiday rental that much easier.

Self-catering holiday homes in Calvados

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Pretty Cottage in the hearth of Normandy (Calvados) for 4 persons

— Property 54890
Calvados cottage rental - Our Pretty cottage from 250 euros
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, rural, village, daily maid service
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Self Catering 11c Chateau in Regional Park of Normandy near beaches

— Property 55509
Calvados chateau / country house rental - View to the property
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11,
Chateau / Country House, 2 Bathrooms, near the sea, rural, garden
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009

Property Review

What a brilliant time we have had ! This is an amazing chateau, with lovely surroundings, plenty of space to either wander around alone or just chill out together with our friends. We’re really...
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Magnificent house by the sea in Deauville Normandy

— Property 79554
Calvados house rental - Interior
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet, beach, garden
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009

Property Review

This house is in an ideal location. Steps from the beach and a short walk into the town centre. It has good entertaining space, is very clean and well equipped. The owner is extremely "user...
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House Dives sur Mer - France - For 7 people

— Property 583769a
Calvados house rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Gite Cabourg - France - For 4 people

— Property 638473a
Calvados cottage rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Apartment Cabourg - France - For 7 people

— Property 632736a
Calvados apartment rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
Apartment, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Separate Toilets
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Family house in Cabourg very quiet and well located

— Property 594386a
Calvados house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Gite Cabourg - France - For 8 people

— Property 583171a
Calvados cottage rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Separate Toilets
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Charming 2-bedroom furnished appartment in Honfleur, Normandy

— Property 647779a
Calvados apartment rental
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Apartment, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Honfleur, outstanding sunny apartment in exclusive residence labelled 3 clés

— Property 585316a
Calvados apartment rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Apartment, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Apartment Honfleur - France - For 4 people

— Property 635292a
Calvados apartment rental
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Apartment, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Charming creeperclad farmhouse overlooking the sea

— Property 731564
Calvados farmhouse rental - View garden
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
Farmhouse, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Separate Toilets, beach, near the sea, rural, garden
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18th Century Chateau with Heated Pool

— Property 19174
Calvados chateau / country house rental - 18th century mini-Chateau, south facing
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
Chateau / Country House, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Separate Toilets, rural, village, garden
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Family house (145m2) in Normandy, 800 m from D day landing beaches

— Property 83307
Calvados house rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, village, garden
Calendar Updated 8 Nov 2009

Property Review

This property is in an ideal location for touring the D-Day landing beaches and associated land marks. This is a large property which the owners have thought of many extra features to ensure you...
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Spacious holiday rental on the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches

— Property 52756
Calvados house rental - House and driveway
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, village, garden
Calendar Updated 8 Nov 2009

Property Review

Thank you for everything while we were with you. The house was perfect - gave us a great base to be together. It was exactly what I imagined it to be... we all loved the time there. Be sure to...
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An 18th century cottage set in the centre of the World War 2 battlefields

— Property 6915
Calvados cottage rental - La Vigne Cottage
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
Cottage, 3 Bathrooms, rural, garden
Calendar Updated 8 Nov 2009

Property Review

Our original plans called for two couples to share accomodations at La Vigne however unforeseen circumstances caused our travelling friends to cancel their trip to France. Thus we had the cottage...
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16th Century mansion of the pottery

— Property 594826a
Calvados cottage rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Separate Toilets
Calendar Updated 8 Nov 2009
 
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Charming thatched cottage with enclosed garden.

— Property 731563
Calvados cottage rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
Cottage, 2 Bathrooms, near the sea, village, garden
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3 room duplex apartment in chic bathing resort

— Property 41123
Golf Holiday Rental
Calvados apartment rental - Balcony
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Apartment, 2 Bathrooms, near the sea, resort, balcony
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Delightful 17th Century Cottage in Honfleur

— Property 9303
Golf Holiday Rental
Calvados cottage rental - Boudin Cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, near the sea, village, TV
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009

Property Review

Just a quick note to say how much my parents enjoyed staying at the cottage. We're feeling rather nostalgic about our trip last year and wishing that it could be an annual event. Honfleur was one...
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Spacious modern luxury family villa with pool near beach in glitzy Deauville

— Property 60006
Calvados villa rental - Outside villa
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Villa, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet, beach, town, pool
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009

Property Review

Our family spent a very pleasant week at Le Village Normand. The house had all the facilities you could need, and the on-site pool was especially appreciated by my teenage sons. The location is...
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Converted barn set in the rural French countryside of Normandy

— Property 10069
Calvados cottage rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, near the sea, rural, garden
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009

Property Review

For our latest vacation we travelled from the US to stay in the heart of Normandy and were not disappointed with either the country or the location we chose to stay. Cherry Tree Cottages was a...
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Les Deserts our Beautifully Restored Country Cottage

— Property 12871
Calvados cottage rental - Huntsman cottage with large south facing garden
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate Toilet, rural, village, pool
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009

Property Review

We have found our perfect home, peace & tranquility-Perfect, we loved our week here, garden wonderful and very relaxing, can't wait to return to this wonderful place-The pods 2006 A great cottage...
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A beautifully refurbished cottage in the heart of Normandy.

— Property 14976
Calvados cottage rental - The Cottage
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, rural, village, garden
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009

Property Review

This is a beautiful, well adapted cottage, quiet and very peaceful yet close to all the interesting WW2 sites in Normandy, also close to Bayeaux and with good motorway links to Honfleur and Mont...
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Stunning views,tranquil,tastefully furnished ,traditionally French

— Property 422161
Calvados cottage rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, rural, village, garden
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16th century thatched cottage in rural setting near Honfleur

— Property 2580
Calvados cottage rental - La Ferme du Chalet
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4,
Cottage, 1 Bathroom, rural, village, garden
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009

Property Review

This is one of the most well appointed gites we have ever stayed in. The bed is large and comfortable with good quality bedlinen, the towels in the bathroom are soft and fluffy, the kitchen is...
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Deauville : quiet and sunny small house.

— Property 595586a
Calvados house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Separate Toilets
Calendar Updated 7 Nov 2009
 
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Ker-malou

— Property 633844a
Calvados house rental
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 1 Bathroom, 2 Separate Toilets
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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984 feet away from the sea, unique house, entirely renovated

— Property 570909a
Calvados cottage rental
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12,
Cottage, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Separate Toilets
Rates - per property (GBP)
£676 - £1,577/week
Calendar Updated 9 Nov 2009
 
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Deauville: 10 min walk from the beach within a park with pool and tennis courts

— Property 416750
Calvados apartment rental - Swimming pool
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Apartment, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the sea, pool