La Chapelle, Moon sur Elle, nr St Lo, Normandy
Superb bed and breakfast accommodation in 4 x double en-suite rooms,
Plus, a large family room and twin rooms.
Plus, a 1 bedroom gite, sleeps 2 plus child.

Bed and Breakfast accommodation and a Gite located in a 13th Century former Monks' Residence. Our chambre d'hotes is situated on the Cotentin Peninsula, and lies just north of St Lo between the charming villages of St Clair Sur Elle and Pont Hebert, just 2 miles from the N174.  Only a leisurely hour's drive from Cherbourg, or the airport at Caen (45 minutes away), the house is within easy reach of the North's historical invasion coastline and the West's clean, sandy beaches, the sea warmed by the gulf stream.

La Chapelle dates from the 13th century, the dwelling formerly being a monks residence, with the gardens having been used to grow their vegetables. The 4.5 acres, bordered by a small stream, are now home to our two pet dogs, ducks, hens, cat and donkey, and are also a haven to the nesting swallows and owls. The sun travels from the back of the house to the front during the day and happily hovers facing the patio in time for evening aperitifs. The pace of Normandy life is rather relaxed and unhurried and the countryside is the world of farmers - lush and constant.

Bed and Breakfast:
The main house can sleep 14 people. 4 rooms are double en-suite bedrooms and the family room is next door to the bathroom. There are twin bedded rooms as well. Everybody has breakfast together in the dining room, usually consulting maps before the day's outing. Our familiarity with the area can help you get the most from your excursions.

The 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 leads you up to a vaulted ceiling, beamed room, having a double bed, sofa and video. The gite is light, airy and modern with wide stained floorboards, electric heating throughout, and looks over the gardens and field.

Nearby towns and villages:
St Lo is a lovely town with markets on Friday and Saturday in the central square. After devastation during the second world war, it has developed into a clean and structured centre around it's ancient nucleus and bordered by the river Vire. The old walls are floodlit at night and although a quiet and peaceful town, there are many restaurants bars and cafes to stroll to and visit. Parking is never a problem.

The large supermarkets, Champion and Intermarche are found in the town, with L'Eclerc a few kilometres further on past Agneaux. 3 kms. east of La Chapelle is St Clair sur elle with the church at its centre. There are 2 boulangeries, a boucherie, doctor, dentist, pharmacist and La Poste. Le Bar de Soleil has a plat du jour most days at lunchtime and the small supermarket is friendly and helpful. 5 kms west is Pont Hebert with a larger supermarket and a hotel restaurant, Les vieux Logis. If you prefer to eat chez nous, just ask us.

Places to visit:
The Normandy invasion beaches and cemeteries, are some of the most important features of the area, stretching from Utah along the eastern coastline as far as Arromanches where you will find the remains of the Mulberry harbour. Together with the museums, they are all just a few miles away, reached through beautiful countryside, full of stone farmhouses and grazing cattle. You will also want to visit Pointe du Hoc, Port en Bessin, Bayeux, Mont St Michel, Avranches, Villedieu-les-Poeles, Caen, Deauville, Pegasus Bridge, the Chateau at Balleroy and the forest of Cerisy. Go to see the amazing museum of wood at the Chateau de Montfort where snowy owls sleep in the dovecote or walk around the beautiful Abbey d'Hambye.

Activities:
Golf - Omaha beach, Port en Bessin
Walking - local walks at Les Claies de Vire, the Marais and the 10 km circuit from Moon sur elle to the old Tuileries. Longer walks along the west and east coastlines.
Cycling - Follow the green veloroutes around Couvains and Pont Hebert.
Fishing - Locally near Ariel and La Meauffe. Permits available in town.
Swimming/Squash - a brand new centre opened this year at the top of St Lo opposite the Zone de Chevalerie
Horse-riding - St Jean de Daye - P Saurat and St Lo - centre d'elevage

Contact:

Paul and Peta Matthews

Telephone: + 33 (0)2 33 05 45 52

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