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B & B and Self-contained holiday Gite in an old Normandy Cider Farm
Open all year round. Situated in the village of GRAIGNES. In the heart of "The Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin" Regional Park, Normandy and close to the D Day beaches, museums, memorials, cemeteries.
Forty-five minutes South of Port of Cherbourg with regular ferries from UK, 55 minutes from port of Caen, good rail links from Paris and ten kilometers from the market town of Carentan.
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 open out to the sea on either side of the peninsula. 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. Use of the secluded garden for outside dining or barbeques is available.
Evening meals. Enjoy the flavour of Normandy with hearty evening meals available in the farmhouse using only the best local produce and washed down with plenty of local wine. Special diets catered for, with menus from 19€ per person for three course meal and wine.
Things to do
1944 D Day Landing Beaches, St. Mere Eglise, places of remembrance and much more.
Militaria Shows and Events
Brocantes, flea markets, country fairs. Lessay country fair – three 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 one half kilometre from farmhouse
Fishing – rivers, lakes and sea all available
Birdwatching – Les Ponts d’Ouve – Marshlands Discovery Area ten kilometres. Outdoor observatories and hides. Currently three pairs of nesting storks at end of lane.
Museum and cultural sites - Bayeaux Tapestry – 40 minutes drive
Art exhibitions
Chateaux - in abundance
Parks and Gardens - visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny, a wonderful way to spend a day – over 25 Parks 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 and 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 eight trains a day
Mont Saint Michel, Rouen one and a half hours drive
Golf Karting, Sand-yachting and sailing – Isigny and Carentan
With so much to do and see in the area, and to enable you to get the most from your visit, we will be happy to find out specific information for you and share our local knowledge. Some of the events listed above are seasonal.
Our visitors book is testimony to the hospitality, relaxation and tranquillity waiting for you at Cider Farm and most of our visitors not having enough time to fit in all they want to do and see!
Cider Farm Gite/cottage. Our gite, The Apple Store, is attached to the farmhouse and is self contained unit. Spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished with wonderful views over the meadows of the National Park, and the private walled garden a |
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