Tranquil chambres
d'hôtes & gite, (sleeps up to 14 & family of 3) in 13th Century
former Monks' Residence just north of St. Lo on the Cotentin
Peninsula.
Click here to make an enquiry about this lovely
property
LA CHAPELLE
CHAMBRES D'HOTES
Our chambres d'hotes
and gite sit on the Cotentin peninsula, just north of St Lo between
the small villages of St Clair sur Elle and Pont Hebert. The house
dates from the 13th century and was known to have been a monks'
dwelling. Our main house can
sleep 14 people. 4 of the rooms are double ensuite rooms and the
family room is next door to the bathroom.
La Chapelle is
situated in 4.5 acres bordered by a small stream, and is now home to
our dogs, ducks, hens, cat and donkey, a haven for wildlife,
swallows and owls. Fields of wheat and barley surround us and the
area is peaceful and calm.
LE PETIT
HIRONDELLE STUDIO GITE
"Le petit hirondelle"
stands a little lower than the main house, near the stream. Newly
renovated, it sleeps 2 adults with their baby or child. The
kitchen/diner has a cooker, microwave, coffee-maker, fridge/freezer
and washing machine. The bathroom is situated on this level.
A spiral staircase
takes you up to a vaulted-ceilenged, beamed room with a double bed,
sofa and video. The gite is light, airy and modern with stained
floorboards and electric heating throughout.
There are swings for
children in the garden, boules and a badminton net; many places to
sit, read, enjoy a picnic with a glass of wine or use the BBQ for
dinner. The sun sets facing the patio - an excellent spot at the end
of the day for your aperitif.
TOWNS, VILLAGES,
PLACES OF INTEREST
St Lo has markets on
Friday and Saturday, an abundance of restaurants and cafes around
the old walls, lively shops, a tourist information centre and plenty
of free parking along the River Vire. During summer, there are
pedalo rides on the Vire, the town explodes with flowers, open-air
shows and concerts. The National Haras opens its doors to the public
to tour the magnificent building, stables and thoroughbreds.
St Clair sur elle is
3 kms. away - a picturesque peaceful village where they play boules
outside le Bar de soleil levant. The church is at the centre, ringed
by La Poste, 2 boulangeries, a boucherie, the doctor, the pharmacy.
5 kms west is Pont
Hebert with a hotel restaurant, "Les Vieux Logis" and a larger
supermarket.
Visit the Normandy
invasion beaches, the war cemeteries and the war museums but take
time to see Pointe de Hoc, Port en Bessin, Bayeux, Le Mont St
Michel, Avranches, Villedieu-les-Poeles, Caen, Deauville, Pegasus
Bridge, the Chateau at Balleroy and the forest of Cerisy.
See the amazing wood
museum at Chateau de Montfort, the beautiful Abbey d'Hambye and the
amazing views from Les Roches de Ham. Taste cider and pommeau and
calvados produced in local farms or caramels and cheese from Isigny
and Pont l'Eveque. Go to see the white lions at Jurques zoo, the
aquarium at Granville, the submarines at Cherbourg or hop on a boat
to the Isle de Chausey.
Activities
Golf at Omaha beach
and Port en Bessin
Walking - les claies
de Vire, the Marais and the 10 km circuit from Moon sur elle to the
old Tuileries.
Cycling -14 mile
veloroute around Couvains
Fishing - Les Etangs
de Panquerry (3 lakes), Ariel and La Meauffe
Swimming and squash
and tennis in St Lo
Horse riding at St
Jean de Daye and St Lo
Directions
From Cherbourg: Take the N13 towards
Caen. Take N174 exit to Carentan / St. Lo. At Pont-Hebert, turn left
after the village onto D54 to St. Clair-sur-elle. After
approximately 4.5 kms, you'll find La Chapelle on the left (red
plaque on barn wall & iron railings around garden).
La Chapelle B&B Prices per
room per night
|
Double ensuite room |
€56 |
|
Twin bedded room with shared bathroom |
€43 |
|
Family room (sleeps 4) |
€70 |
Le Petit Hirondelle Gite Prices per week
(Saturday to Saturday)
(a heating charge of
20 euros per week is added during the winter months)
|
April to
June |
€290 |
|
July |
€363 |
|
August |
€436 |
|
September to October |
€290 |
|
November to March |
€218 |
Please Contact Paul and Peta
Matthews on (France) 00 33 (0)2 33 05 45 52
or complete the form below
