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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 Parc, Normandy and close to the D Day beaches.

45mins south of Cherbourg and 10km from the market town of CARENTAN

The Surrounding Area

The surrounding area is full of places of interest and discovery trails.  Le Port St Pierre is also rich in military history, celebrated in the area for its use during the D Day Landings (Operation Overlord) by over 100 US Paratroopers of the 507th

 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 peninsular. (meaning you are not very far from a lovely sandy beach and sea food supplies, in either direction!)  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 (wood shed).

Garden and Barbeque

Use of the secluded garden for outside dining or barbecues is available.

Evening meals

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 – 3 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 ½ km from farmhouse
• Fishing – rivers, lakes and sea all available
• Birdwatching – Les Ponts d’Ouve – Marshlands Discovery Area 10 kms. Outdoor observatories & hides. Currently 3 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 Parcs 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 & 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 8 trains a day
• Mont Saint Michel, Rouen 1½ 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!