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Description
Approaching through fairytale woodland rich in wildlife (foxes, badgers, deer and more) brings you to the pretty courtyard of this 16th century cider farm. A Norman timbered former cider farm set amongst the rolling hills and wildflower meadows of Calvados. There’s a fenced duck pond, often little rolling bundles of kittens and utter peace and tranquillity. Picture lazy summer days relaxing under the apple, pear and walnut trees with a glass of cider or Calvados accompanied by that moreish cheese from nearby Camembert. Children can run free in the spacious, enclosed garden and adjacent play area. Don’t miss the table d’hotes where little ones are made welcome or within baby monitor range. This weekly feast of traditional Norman fare is served by your hosts Peter and Anja in the delightful guest dining room.
Enjoy the fabulous views over the courtyard and beyond from this first floor former hayloft. You’ll enjoy the huge living space and an extra bonus is two bathrooms. One complete with bath – a boon for busy parents at the end of the day.
Property Information
- Country: France
- Region: Calvados, Normandy
- Bedrooms: 2
- Sleeps: 4
- Price Range:
- Low season: £770.00 per wk
- High season: £960.00 per wk
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Facilities Available
- Electric oven and hob
- Bicycle Hire (nearby)
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Television
- DVD Player
- BBQ
- Fridge freezer
- Delivery of bread, croissants,
pain chocolats - Eat in Your Gite - meals
delivered by hosts - Rural location
- Stunning views
- Tots Go Lightly service
- Table d'hotes
What Makes it Child Friendly?
- Toys
- Stairgates
- Sandpit
- Potty
- Microwave
- Mattress protectors
- Highchair
- Enclosed garden
- DVD or video player
- Cot linen
- Cot
- Childrens books
- Childrens DVDs or videos
- Baby bath
- Outdoor play equipment
- Bath mat
- Paddling pool
- Sun umbrellas
Additional Information
If you're lucky enough to have 'car happy tots' don't miss Monet's Garden in Giverny (1hr 50 minute drive). The pretty port and town of Honfleur is also well worth a visit (50 minute drive) but bear in mind that the cobbled streets can prove awkward with a pushchair.
Another 45 minutes on from Honfleur is Le Valaine, a goat farm with 60 Alpine Chamois dairy goats and two billy goats. The goat's milk is made into delicious chocolate and ice cream and the lively owner Bernard will delight in giving you a tour (in English).
Holiday Tots Top Ten
- Beaches at Cabourg (very tot friendly 45 miles, 56 minutes) Deauville (gets very busy - best out of season 33 miles, 47 minutes) Trouville-sur-Mer (Baby Parc with ball pools, baby area 33 miles, 47 minutes)
- La Ferme-Nature Over 60 types of animals in their own little houses. Includes a bird observatory, a transparent bee hive and a chick hatchery. Children can feed the animals. At St-Julien-de-Mailloc. 18 miles, 30 minutes.
- Cerza Parc Zoologique Take the mini train safari round this well-tended animal conservation park then a stroll round to see your favourite animals. At Hermival-les-Vaux near Lisieux. 16 miles, 25 minutes.
OugaOuga Huge indoor playcentre for ages 1-12 years with bouncy castles, ball pools, slides, trampolines and much more. At Bretteville-sur-Odon. 48 miles, 1hr.- Parc Festyland More suitable for older preschoolers. Viking ship, roller coasters, magic roundabouts, aqua park, jousting. A Viking battle is held daily in July and August. At Bretteville-sur-Odon. 48 miles, 1hr.
- Jurques Zoo Parc Tigers, giraffes, zebras and lot more including animal petting area, playground and 3 very rare white lions: Timba, Nyala and Salomon. At Jurques between Caen and Vire. 66 miles, 1hr 20.
- Musée de Chemin de Fer Model railway with 430m of track, lights, sounds and lots of moving parts including a funfair. At Clécy. 40 miles, 1hr.
- Château de Vendeuvre Spectacular gardens with water surprises! A tortoise cascade, seashell grotto and miniature furniture in stunning château. At Vendeuvre. 14 miles, 24 minutes.
- Naturospace Seek out the caterpillars and chrysalids at this beautiful tropical butterfly house. At Honfleur. 37 miles, 50 minutes.
- Le Nautile swimming centre. (do remember that swimming shorts are not allowed in France - swimming trunks only!) At Lisieux. 13 miles, 20 minutes.
How To Get There
Nearest port : Caen (Brittany Ferries : Portsmouth-Caen)
Nearest airport : Deauville (Ryanair : London Stansted-Deauville)
