Our chambres d'hôtes bed and breakfast is in a quiet hamlet on the edge of the Marais, a wonderful wildlife reserve close to St Lô, 30 kms south of Bayeux and the D-Day Landing beaches. The area here is scattered with lovely manor houses, villages and churches, forests and a pastoral landscape where horses and dairy cattle graze. South of St Lô, the river has good trout fishing. Comfortable, welcoming, a lovely garden and a generous breakfast.

A peaceful, relaxing home in lovely countryside near Saint Lô with a very comfortable double room with an en suite bathroom and dressing area, overlooking a beautiful wildflower garden and pond. Guest sitting room with a fireplace, lots of books, television and a generous breakfast. Within easy reach of some of the D-Day Landing Beaches, Bayeux and Caen. Hairdryer provided. Dinner available on request.

Our farmhouse is in the village of Hambye, close to the ancient ruins of the Abbaye de Hambye in the delightful Sienne valley, about an hour from both St Malo and Caen, 30 minutes from St Lô, Granville and the beaches and Avranches in the south. We have one double room with shower and two en suite family rooms that are ideal for singles, couples, friends or families. All the rooms overlook the apple orchard where our two mini shetland ponies graze, who love any amount of company and attention. Dinner available on request.

Pleasantly comfortable, the gite is next to the main house set in extensive grounds, 5 kms from the town of La Ferté-Macé, in the Parc de Normandy Maine in Southern Normandy. Surrounded by chateaux, lakes, forests, pretty villages and lively market towns. Not far from the chateaux of the Loire Valley and the Normandy Landing Beaches. A train ride from Paris. Bicycles available. Sleeps 2 to 4 people.

The Orangerie is a classical 18th century red brick country house estate between Vimoutiers and Orbec, near the little hamlet of Avernes St Gourgon, close to Le Sap. The house has a private wood and is surrounded by lawns planted with shrubs and topiary and is an ideal base for a restful few days break. There are four very comfortable rooms with bathrooms. An hour from Caen and Le Havre, two hours from Paris.

Peacefully set in beautiful park and gardens, the manoir has been in our family since it was built in 1802. We are between Normandie, Picardie and the Ile de France, an hour and a half from Paris, in a valley that is surrounded by cereal fields and farmland peppered with villages, cottages and farms, near excellent golf courses and a half hour drive from beaches. Very comfortable rooms and family suits with private bathrooms. Dinner available on request.

Peacefully set in beautiful park and gardens, the manoir has been in our family since it was built in 1802. We are between Normandie, Picardie and the Ile de France, an hour and a half from Paris, in a valley that is surrounded by cereal fields and farmland peppered with villages, cottages and farms, near excellent golf courses and a half hour drive from beaches. Ideal for those who prefer to be independent. Sleeps 1 or 2 people.

Originally, the church presbytery, this 18th century house has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in a friendly, family environment. This is open house all year round, ideal for a golfing break, a change of scene for a few days, family holidays, house hunting or as a stop over for a night or two, on the way to and from the South. The house and grounds are suitable for children and our ensuite rooms are versatile, suitable for couples, families or friends. Dinner available on request. Close to lakeside golf course.

La Pomme is an equestrian estate with paddocks and stables in beautifully kept grounds, where we have three bed and breakfast rooms, a library and a sitting room with television and a generous breakfast to set you up for the day. The house is very comfortable, very much a family home and a welcoming base from which to enjoy this area or as an en-route stop. Those who can bring their own horses are welcome.

We have two very large chambres d'hotes bed and breakfast rooms and one small double room in the manoir and two bedrooms in the dovecote, situated across the courtyard, which can be taken together by couples, family or friends, all with en suite bathrooms. Hairdryers are provided. Sumptuous breakfast with fresh coffee or a selection of teas. Glorious gardens and private fishing lake. Close to the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and Battlefields. Tours arranged. Bayeux 20 minutes, Caen 40 minutes.

An avenue of century old lime trees leads to the château and has splendid views over a countryside that could only be Normandy. Argouges is set in lovely park and gardens that have evolved over the years to give a peaceful feeling of continuity to a family home. We have five en-suite bedrooms, salons and a billiard room to make your visit comfortable. A short drive from Omaha Beach and an international golf course, 10 minutes from Bayeux.

A large double or family room with shower room and a warm, friendly welcome are waiting in this peaceful area of Normandy. The house is set in a large garden, where children can run around freely. An ideal base for a relaxing few days break in the countryside, yet within easy driving distance of Deauville and the beach. Close to an excellent golf course, riding stables. quad track, lovely inland villages and restaurants. An hour from Caen, 15 minutes from Pont-l'Evêque and Lisieux. Tear and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer provided. Open all year.