House details…
Our cottage has been tastefully decorated to a high standard, and has the following features…

• Sleeps 8 + cot , two people on a futon
• Large main Bathroom with twin wash basins
• Ensuite bathroom with shower
• Satellite TV with both English and French television
• DVD Video CD Stereo
• Separate TV with Playstation in second living room
• Selection of videos and DVDs
• Dishwasher
• Tumble dryer
• Washing machine
• Large fridge and separate freezer
• Dining room easily seats 10
• Typical French barbeque with equipment
• Garden furniture
• Children’s toys and books, puzzles etc
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Oven + hob
• Microwave
• Towels

Please Note - Duvets and Pillows are provided - however linen is not provided.

The Area…
Les Veys is a small rural village, with magnificent views and charm situated on the Manche/Calvados border.

• Easy reach from all ferry ports Cherbourg 40 mins Caen 60 mins.
• Part of the Cotentin National park and Port en Bessin.
• Located opposite the 'Manoir de Cantepie' lovely historical chateaux offering interactive fun plus fantastic restaurant.
• Historians paradise
• Both D – Day landing beaches and memorials on doorstep.
• Golfing facilities
• Fishing
• Epicerie (local shop) 5 mins walk
• Local village with all amenities 5 mins drive
• Cycling routes outside front door to beach and various other places
• Beach ideal for collecting shells and paddling
• Award winning restaurants
• Local French markets
• Spectacular ornate church within walking distance
• Scenic peaceful walks
• Fishing trips and coastal boat trips from local village
• Visit our ‘Things to do’ section on the web site for many more attractions

Les Veys
The Area of Les Veys lies within the Cotentin and Bessin Marshlands regional nature Park, which is a protected nature area. Although the village is small it has a lot of things to discover. There is a ‘nature park discovery day trip’ a guided tour of Les Ponts d’ Ouve with a meal prepared using local produce including a boat trip on the river Douve or Taute. There is also a 16th Century Manor open to the public which is a showcase of tourism, it has a restaurant and shop with local produce. La Greve is an ancient monument and there are two spectacular churches, Beuzeville and Auville. Atelier de peinture (painter’s studio) is a permanent exhibition of local works and crafts based on the marshes, summer courses available on request. If you really want to experience the beauty of the area the try ‘Les Vents d’ Ouest’ a hot air balloon over the park which lasts 3 hours.Within the area of the park you can find an enormous variety of activities including, rambling, sand yachting and sailing at Carentan or Isigny. Boat trips from either Carentan or Isigny. Horse riding at Trevieres. Donkey ramble (something different) at Marchesieux. Golf courses, fishing, all found locally.

There are also 3 circuits of the battle of Normandie history tours which pass through the Cotentin and Bessin Park;

D-Day ‘Le Choc’ (D-Day The Clash), which retraces the advance towards Saint- Lo of the American Troops who came ashore at Omaha Beach.

Objectif – ‘Un Port’ (Objective – A Port), which recalls the advance of the paratroopers who landed at St – Mere – Eglise.

Cobra – ‘La Percee’ (Cobra – The Breakout), advancement of troops from Cherbourg to Avranches culminating in the victorious breakout at Avranches.

This depicts a small selection of activities on offer; also see our section ‘Things to do’ which will give you more places of interest and activities.

Our Cottage is in an ideal location for a relaxing holiday where all tastes can be catered for. It is in the countryside yet within minute’s drive of the historic D Day beaches and memorials. The imposing city of Caen is within 1 hours drive. Because of the location of the property touring and sightseeing is very easy with most attractions in Manche and West Calvados being within 1 hours drive. French markets are held in most villages on various days and well worth a visit for fresh produce and a taste of the French way of life.