A traditional fisherman's cottage in Normandy

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Property Description

Set in Port en Bessin, sleeps 6. Just 50 yds from the sea and close to restaurants, café’s and shops. Miles of clean, safe, sandy beaches nearby. Superb golf course nearby, close to D-Day beaches, and the beautiful city of Bayeux.

Property Details

For bookings and availability visit owners website
www.coastalcottageholidays.com

·Maison de Pêcheur sleeps 6 in two twin bedded rooms plus lounge with sofa bed.
·Board games for all the family, TV, DVD and radio.
·Well equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and fridge.
·Bathroom with shower and toilet.
·Heating, electricity, cleaning and bed linen are all included, please bring your own towels.
·A small courtyard at the rear has a barbeque and garden furniture.
·There is a boulangerie four doors away, and two well equipped supermarkets are within easy walking distance and have everything you may need.
·The local fish market is in the next street, where you can select your own fruits de mer.
·There are fishing rods and tackle to use on the harbour wall, and badminton rackets, footballs and kites to play with on the beach.

Port en Bessin is situated mid-way between the British, American and Canadian beaches of the Normandy landing's of World War II. The region is steeped in history, with Bayeux and its famous Norman tapestry only ten minutes drive away.
·BEACHES - Omaha beach is 9k away to the west, with the towns of Vierville-, St Laurent- and Coleville-sur mer. Juno and Gold beach are the same distance away to the east, with the towns of Courseille sur mer and Arromanche. All provide miles of clean, safe, accessible sand's to play on.
·WALKS - several dedicated walks around the town are detailed in the information file in the cottage, it is possible to walk a coastal route eastwards to Longue sur mer and the WWII German gun batteries.
·GOLF - the 27 hole Omaha Beach Golf course is a few minutes from the cottage on the edge of town, and offers a fine restaurant with delicious lunchtime and evening menu's.
·FISHING – sea fishing from the harbour and beaches, local trout rivers and coarse fishing within easy travelling. Full details in the cottage together with information on licences. There is fishing tackle in the cottage for guests to use.
·SHOPS - there are various gift shops to browse, a traditional clothes shop, patisserie's and boulangerie's, and two supermarkets to choose from, as well as the chandlers and fishing tackle shop. There is a bank with ATM.
·RESTAURANTS - Port en Bessin has many restaurants, café’s and bars, most serving the locally caught scallops, moules and oysters and the traditional Marmite (a fish casserole). Calvados and cider kir Normande are special treats to try. The local cheeses are also prominent on menu's
·FRESH FISH - sold daily in the covered market on the harbour - choose your own fruit de mer.
·CAR BOOT SALES - from spring through to Autumn there are countless Vide Greniers across the area where you can while away hours hunting out that special bargain.
·LOCAL MARKET DAYS - Port en Bessin – excellent Sunday morning market, shouldn’t be missed. Bayeux - Wednesday & Saturday. Courseulles sur Mer - Tuesday & Friday. Grandcamp Maisy - Tuesday & Saturday. Many markets have cooked food stalls, where tempting dishes are freshly prepared for you to take away and enjoy without the preparation or the washing up. Bon appétit!
·FRIDAY MARKET AND FIREWORKS – every Friday during July and August Port en Bessin has an evening market along the harbour and a firework display set to music starting at 11pm.

Rental Policy

Bookings less than 5 days require additional cleaning charge of £35.
Refundable security deposit of £100.

Arrival Times

Arrival time 3pm. Departure 10am.

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Min booking 3 days. Start and finish days not limited.

Amenities

• Radio
• Washer and Dryer
• TV Cable
• DVD Player
• Fishing Near By
• Stove
• Stereo

Rental Rates

Owner Details