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Superb Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the heart of the Normandy "Bocage"
Ideally Located for D-Day Beaches, Mont St Michel and Bayeux. "In House" Military Historian and Battlefield Tour Guide. Excellent Golf Courses within easy reach. Many good local restaurants.
La Moriniere is located at the base of the Cherbourg Peninsula, close to St Lo and the Atlantic Coast. It is easily accessible from the main road network, TGV Rail from Paris, and from cross channel ferries to Cherbourg and Caen Ouistreham.
The house is set in a commanding position within its own extensive grounds and was built in the early X1X Century in the style of a substantial "Maison de Maitre." All accommodation has been refurbished and updated (2006), to a very high standard, whilst retaining the features and character of a house of the period.
Accommodation: There are three bedrooms available for letting, one king double, one twin and one single. Each has private shower, bath and WC. All are extremely spacious and stylishly furnished.
There are two sitting rooms, a dining room and conservatory on the lower floors. Breakfast is extensive and includes fresh breads and croissants, assorted cereals, yoghurt, fruits, cheeses, eggs and cold cuts.
"At Home" with Graham and Lesley Hollands: La Moriniere is a family home. Your hosts, Major General Graham Hollands and Lesley have spent much of their lives in Europe and Africa with the British Army. Graham is a keen golfer and Military Historian. Lesley is devoted to developing her garden and her kitchen. Between them they speak French, German and English.
Also within easy reach: The Bayeux Tapestry and Cathedral and Mont St Michel, both of which can be guided if clients wish. Local Markets and Restaurants in St Lo, Coutances and on the Atlantic Coast. Golf at Granville, Coutances, OMAHA Beach and Perriers. Day trips by TGV (Fast Train) to Paris (two hours 30 Minutes). Sea Fishing. Day Trips to the English Channel Islands. Calvados tastings can be arranged.
Battlefield Tours: La Moriniere is ideally suited for tours of the D-Day Landing sites and the Battle for Normandy. Graham Hollands, a retired British Army Major General is happy to share his interest in Military History with guests and conduct tours. Click the Homepage Link below for more information about tours.
Recommendations:Graham and Lesley have been hosting guests in their home in Normandy since 2002. They were selected as one of the best 101 places to stay, worldwide, by the Abercrombie and Kent Travel Guide in 2003. A small sample of comments from guests are shown below.
A unique experience, we don’t want to leave. G L Brookshire USA
Far exceeded our expectations. NL Seminole USA
The Tour was truly memorable. MT Hartland USA
Your kindness and hospitality have been outstanding AG Bootle England
Our expectations were high and you exceeded them. RL Lincoln USA
Wonderful memories to take home and share with friends. QP Quebec Canada
Thank you for anticipating our every need and sharing your gracious home with us. The Battlefield Tour was the highpoint of out trip. JL Great Falls USA
This will be a memory not soon forgotten. BM Calgary Canada. |