Property Details of Normandy Farmhouse

Self-contained holiday Gite in an old Normandy Cider Farm

Situated in the village of GRAIGNES. In the heart of “The Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin” Regional Parc, Normandy and close to the D Day beaches.

45mins south of Cherbourg and 10km from the market town of CARENTAN
for photographs of the farmhouse and the self-contained gite please view our website: www.normandy-france.net/ciderfarm



Our old cider farm is situated right in the middle of the Cotentin and Bessin regional nature park an area that consists of traditional hedgerow countryside with vast meadows which flood during the winter months. The marshes are crossed with rivers and opens out to the sea on either side of the peninsular. (meaning you are not very far from a lovely sandy beach and sea food supplies, in either direction!) The river Taut flows through the meadow at the rear of the farmhouse and within a short stroll you can be on its banks enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area and surveying the natural beauty. River trips are available in nearby Carentan. The surrounding area is full of places of interest and discovery trails. The farmhouse itself, is also rich in history, celebrated in the area for its use during the D Day Landings, (Operation Overlord) by US Paratroopers, who having landed in the flooded marshes at the back of the house, sought refuge in the outbuildings (wood shed).

A welcome pack awaits with supplies for breakfast and thirst quenchers! Superb French produce can be bought locally, markets take place daily in one of the nearby towns or villages.


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GARDEN AND BARBEQUE

Use of the secluded garden for outside dining or barbecues is available.

EVENING MEALS
Enjoy the flavour of Normandy - Superb evening meals are available in the Farmhouse, using only the best local produce and washed down with plenty of wine. (5 courses 16 €uros per person) Special diets can be catered for. French or English cuisine upon request - sample menus available.

Local Area Details

Things to do
Brocantes, flea markets, country fairs. Lessay country fair – 3 day event – is held in September. A full list of events in the local area always obtainable.
Rambling – marked routes of varying length throughout locality
Cycling – veloroute along canal, commences ½ km from farmhouse
Fishing – rivers, lakes and sea all available
Birdwatching – Les Ponts d’Ouve – Marshlands Discovery Area 10 kms. Outdoor observatories & hides. Currently 3 pairs of nesting storks at end of lane.
Museum and cultural sites - Bayeaux Tapestry – 40 minutes drive
Art exhibitions
Chateaux - too many to list
1944 D Day Landing Beaches, St Mere Eglise, places of remembrance and much more.
Parks and Gardens - visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny, a wonderful way to spend a day – over 25 Parcs and Floral gardens to visit in the vicinity
Cider Trail – visit to cellars, cider and calvados tastings and purchases
Equestrian centres, riding schools, rambling with donkeys, race course - Graignes
Boat trips and boat hire, sea and river
Earth houses – planned route to see the mud and earth houses typical of the area
Numerous restaurants in the area
Arts, crafts & local produce, farm visits, fish, crustaceans, painter’s studios
Swimming, fully heated pool in Graignes village
Local markets – available daily in nearby villages and towns
Paris – direct train service from Carentan – about 8 trains a day
Mont Saint Michel, Rouen 2½ hours drive
Golf
Karting
Sand-yachting and sailing – Isigny and Carentan
With so much to do and see in the locality

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course

Contact Information for ciderfarm France

Name:	Trevor Hall
Telephone:	02 33 56 76 70
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