The Marais du Contentin is a national park teaming with birdlife. To the north (20 mins) are the D-day landing beaches of Utah and Omaha. To the west and south (25 mins), vast stretches of unbroken spectacular sands.

Set in an idyllic rural location, the farmhouse has its own drive, extensive gardens and shady courtyard. Recently renovated, it features modern kitchen (dishwasher, fridge-freezer, gas oven, microwave), guest toilet and bathroom, huge beamed lounge decorated with murals and large open fire. Upstairs, master bedroom with en suite shower/toilet plus 2 further bedrooms (double, twin) with their own bathroom.

Pets welcome.

Facilities

Property Type:	Farmhouses
Nearest ferry port:	Cherbourg 51km
Nearest restaurant:	Kim Loan, Chemin Perrey
Location and activities:	Centre of Marais du Coutentin
Living area:	Huge lounge
Entertainment on-site:	Video plus French tv
Outside:	Badminton, barbecue, sunterraces
General:	Substantial secluded gardens
Suitability:	Great for families and friends

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Restaurants'
"Restaurant de La Mer in Pirou is one of the finest fish establishments in Manche. The town also features an excellent pizzeria and brasserie together with numerous bars. Similarly there are several different kinds of restaurants in Carentan ranging from a pizzeria on the small harbour through to one or two really smart places in the centre of town. The nearest eaterie is Kim Loan which is only 10 minutes away on the Chemin Perrey. This is a high quality Vietnamese establishment. "

Local Area and Activities

'Activities'
"Perfect, safe terrain all around Gorges for cycling and walking. Bird-watching paradise in the centre of the Marais du Contentin. The marshland which constitutes the core of the Cherbourg peninsula (storks, herons, buzzards, egrets etc)."

'Beaches'
"Spectacular beach walks and safe bathing for all the family at Creances on west coast. "

'Beaches'
"D-day landing beaches and museums all along the north coast together with safe bathing for all the family."

'Beaches'
"All beaches are within 20 minutes of Gorges."

'History'
"Historic Abbey at Lessay together with famous Cathedrals at Bayeux and Coutances. Ancient Château opened to visitors in Pirou."

'Tennis'
"There are tennis courts in Gorges for hire."

Markets and Shopping

'Shopping'
"Superb small shops in Bayeux. Excellent supermarkets in Carentan and Coutances. Very adequate local alimentation for most needs in Gorges together with a superb boulangerie."

Rental Rates

Farmhouse - Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3

£300 - £450 pw

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: NM002075.

Contact:	Bill Crow
Telephone:	01728 454641
Mobile:	07802 908479
Fax:	01728 454641
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Listing last updated:	02 Jul 2008