Saint Pierre Langers cottage in Normandy - Family holiday barns in Normandy

Set adjacent to the beautiful Abbaye de la Lucerne, and close to beaches, bays, estuaries and forests, La Cidrerie is a group of converted barns built in the traditional stone of the region. It is a most tranquil and lovely place with secluded private gardens, yet only a few kilometres drive away from either the golden sandy beaches of Jullouville and Carolles, the bustling fishing port of Granville, or the lovely town of Avranches with its commanding views of Le Mont St Michel. There are three cottages which are easily adaptable and fully equipped for five adults (plus baby). The cottages can be rented separately or as a one large unit.

Views:Views to picturesque countryside.

The famous abbeys of La Lucerne and Hambye date from the 12th century, the small chateau in St. Pierre Langers was gifted to the family by William the Conqueror, for the part they played in the invasion of England. Avranches was Patton's HQ following his 3rd Army's breakout to the Loire after D-Day (Cobra - 'La Percée'), and there are many poignant reminders of that time in the war graves around the area, particularly the American Cemetery at St. James and the German Cemetery at Huisines-sur-Mer, overlooking Mont St. Michel. Granville - the 'Monaco of the North' - has an old town on a rocky promontary overlooking the sea, with the port and commercial district along the reclaimed land below, with its habourfront seafood restaurants and variety of nice shops. There's a fine beach, complete with sea-water swimming pool and you can get a bird's-eye view of the old ramparts above the beach. Art lovers will enjoy the Musée d'Art Moderne Richard Anacreon with its collection of Fauvist and Pointillist paintings. And Granville is also the birth place of Christian Dior, and his former summer house, the clifftop Villa les Rhumbs, is now the delightful Musée et Jardin Christian Dior. The Chausey Islands (52 islands at high tide and 365 at low tide) are an interesting and attractive day out from Granville, and Jersey is also only a hour by hydrofoil from the town.

Rental notes: Bed linen is provided at a rate of 10 euros per bed per week, and there is a cleaning charge of 60 euros per week. Cider & Apple Cottage (as one unit): January to May - 750 GBP per week June to August - 950 GBP per week Sept to Dec - 750 GBP per week

Cider Cottage has the following accommodation: Ground floor: Large, comfortable sitting-room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen-diner. Bathroom with shower and wash basin. Separate toilet. Utility space with electric water boiler and consumer unit. First floor Two large bedrooms, one with king-size double bed, the other with three singles. Both bedrooms are carpeted with wardrobe, chests of drawers and hanging space. All beds have duvets, pillows and linen – changed weekly at a cost of 10 euros per bed, per week.

Outside Area:Large garden: Feature cider press with wheel and fountain