Cottages nestling in the sand dunes, 5 mins to sea (#22252)

Barneville Carteret, Normandy, France

Vacation Rental Description

Nestling in the sand dunes, with a 5 minutes walk to 7km of sandy beach, you will find Hameau Tranquille.

Modern well equipped holiday cottages, heated and in an ideal location for the perfect holiday at any time of year.

South-west of Cherbourg, between Les Pieux and Barneville-Carteret, the cottages are approached via winding country roads, through the village of Surtainville and on towards the coast.

Built early in the 1990s, the cottages are of a typical Normandy style under a high sloping roof. Sleeping 4 or 5 people, typically the main doors of the cottage open into a large lounge with kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms and shower room. Heating for the cooler season is via electric heaters, and as the cottages are very well insulated keeping warm is never a problem.

Area Description

Surtainville is the closest village, with a couple of shops, a Boulangerie and an Epicerie, adequate for every day needs. A lake with play park and a skate board area is a few minutes walk from the village centre.

During the summer the buvette, a lake side café, is open serving grills and of course "moules frites".

10 minutes south is Les Pieux a local market town with two large supermarkets and many small shops and banks, bars and restaurants with a Friday market where the sausage and frites make a great lunch.

Barneville-Carteret is to the north, here you will find the marina well known for its fish restaurants and hotels. Market day is Saturday morning in Barneville and Thursday in Carteret.

The Tourist Train will take you to the market at Portbail on a Tuesday, leaving from Carteret early morning and returning lunchtime.

There is a daily boat trip to Jersey. But don't forget your Passport!

Leisure facilities available in the area include golf, horse riding, fishing, swimming pool, water sports of every kind and tennis, all within an easy driving distance from the cottages.

Within easy reach are the Landing Beaches, Ste-Mere-Eglise, Mont-St-Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry.

In the summer months you can visit local fetes and attractions along the coast most evening, events finishing with spectacular firework displays.

All are advertised in the local Tourist information offices and they are well worth a visit.