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Accommodation - Self-catering: Normandy
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Search for accommodation:Branville - Normandy Garden Holiday Village
Apartments, houses and cottages close to the beach in Lower Normandy
14430
Branville
Calvados, Normandy
Price from: €238 for 2 nights - check website for seasonal prices and offers
Open: Year-round
Close to the beaches at Deauville, Cabourg and Villers-sur-Mer, Normandy Garden Holiday Resort has wooden apartments, houses and cottages for groups of all sizes. Close to the D-Day beaches and ferry links, it's an ideal location for a stop en route to London/Paris or to elsewhere in northern France.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Laundry facilities
Caen – Adagio Caen Centre
Hotel with self-catering apartments for individuals and groups
City centre hotel located near the River Orne and close to the railway station. Studios and one-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 4 people. Fitness centre. Free wifi. Each apartment has a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, plus the hotel offers a buffet breakfast. 24-hour reception. Laundry service. French and English spoken. Management says bikes can be locked in the baggage store.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Laundry facilities
Honfleur – Les Coquillettes
Friendly B&B and self-catering option recommended to us by cyclists
505 Côte d'Equemauville
14600
Honfleur
Calvados, Normandy
Price from: €60 per room per night B&B; self-catering gite for 2-4 people from €330 per week or from €140 for a weekends
Open: All year
Small and friendly B&B recommended to us by one of our contributors, Hilde, who used the B&B on a cycling trip from Caen to Honfleur. Just 1km from the town centre, it's a typically French affair, offering basic but comfortable accommodation and a versatile mix of double and family rooms (all rooms have private bathrooms). There is also a small self-catering gite for up to 4 people. Good locations en route to key towns and cities in Normandy: Deauville is 15km away, while the ferry at Le Havre is a 25km bike ride from the door. Free wifi. BBQ, garden, terrace.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Local maps and route information
- Laundry facilities
L'Epinay Le Comte - The Bakehouse (near Domfront)
Cosy converted bakehouse for 2 in Normandy's cycling heartland
La Pouliniere
61350
L'Epinay Le Comte
Orne, Normandy
Price from: €386 for the cottage
Open: All year
The perfect base for couples and friends looking to explore northern France. The Bakehouse sits of the western edge of the Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, and near the junction of the Orne and Manche departments of Normandy and the Mayenne in Pays de la Loire. This is prime cycling country, with 5 local signposted bike routes between 14km-30km (maps available), including 2 routes passing the Bakehouse's doors. Just 11km away is Domfront, where the Paris to Mont St-Michel route crosses over with La Velo Francette. The Tour de Manche, with direct links to the D-Day Beaches, ferry ports and Brittany, is also within reach, as is the picturesque towpath of the river Mayenne. Local villages here start their fete day celebrations with a cycling race, so the flash of Lycra is a regular sight from the Bakehouse. Sue and Phil are keen leisure cyclists (they have 4 adult 'house bikes' for guests), and would love to share their corner of Normandy with you. Free wifi. Bike storage in a lockable barn. Undercover hot tub in the garden. French and English spoken.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Local maps and route information
- Basic maintenance/repair tools
- Laundry facilities
Tourville-sur-Arques - Château de Miromesnil
Chateau on the Véloroute du Lin, or Flax Cycle Route
Terres de Miromesnil
76550
Tourville-sur-Arques
Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Price from: €145
Open: All year
This is a large grand buidling surrounded by beautiful gardens which provide lovely views from each of the well appointed rooms. It's accuiel velo rated so it should offer a warm welcome with secure parking for your bike. It's ideal for La Véloroute du Lin (the Flax Cycle Route), just over 10km from the lovely ferry and fishing port of Dieppe. As well as rooms you can also request to stay in one of the two self-catering gites, which are also situated in the gardens.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Local maps and route information
- Laundry facilities
- Wifi
Utah D-Day Beach – Le Grand Hard (Sainte-Marie-du-Mont)
Excellent bike-friendly hotel a few kilometres from Utah Beach
La Rivière
50480
La Rivière 50480 Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont
Manche, Normandy
Price from: €97 double room, €155 for a 4-person self-contained unit with kitchenette
Open: All year
Le Grand Hard is a super bike-friendly hotel in the Le Parc des Marais nature reserve close to Utah Beach, making it an ideal place to stay while exploring the D-Day landing beaches. Bike hire available at the hotel (including Garmins with pre-loaded maps). The hotel regularly welcomes cycle tour groups so the staff are used to hosting cyclists in groups or as individuals. On-site restaurant and bar, plus cafe. 11 double rooms (including 4 luxury suites), plus self-contained residences available for small groups or families (there is also a children's playground). Free wifi. French, English, Dutch and a little German spoken.
We've stayed here – read our full review.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Local maps and route information
- Basic maintenance/repair tools
- Laundry facilities
Valognes - Manoir de Savigny
B&B and self-catering cottages good for Cherbourg and D-Day Beaches
Savigny
50700
Valognes
Manche, Normandy
Price from: €85 B&B; self-catering cottages from €336 per week
Open: All year
Manoir de Savigny has been recommended to us by cyclists riding the Cherbourg to D-Day Beaches route. It offers flexible accommodation with both B&B and self-catering cottages set amid beautiful gardens on the outskirts of historic Valognes (the Roman causeway of Cosedia actually runs along the property). A total of 24 people can be housed here, making it a flexible option for individual cyclists as well as groups. Free wifi. French and English spoken. The property is secluded and the owners have confirmed they offer secure bike parking in outbuildings.
Bike facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Bike hire on site or available locally
- Local maps and route information
- Laundry facilities
All accommodation has been checked to ensure it meets our cycle-friendly criteria. We also deal with tour operators personally before adding them to the site. To recommend a great French cycling holiday or a nice bike-friendly place to stay, please email lyn@freewheelingfrance.com
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