Port-en-Bessin Apartment

A Charming Nautical Pied-a-Terre

This cozy vacation home rental in Normandy immerses you into the charming harbor life of Port-en-Bessin with the sounds of the sea and village life just outside your window. We like the subtle nautical theme, pale hues and the simple but stylish decor.

Located in the center of the small fishing port of Port-en-Bessin, a few steps from the sea, this vacation home for rent in Normandy is a charming pied-a-terre in the heart of the village and harbor life. Occupying the top two floors of an old stone house, the first floor includes a fully-equipped country kitchen and dining room overlooking the harbor.

Upstairs are two double bedrooms perched in the eaves, a dressing room and cozy sitting room. 

Awash in pale blues, grays and whites that imitate the colors of the sea, the house has been restored with a light approach and a warm, welcoming touch. With room for up to four guests, it's an ideal apartment for a family or friends to share. 

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Wifi throughout, LCD TV with DVD player, mini Hifi with Iphone/Ipod dock and CD selection, laundry facilities. Optional services: Breakfast, gourmet products and seafood delivery from the local village grocers. Tour guide services with private visits to the D-Day Landing Beaches transportation, bicycle rentals. Children's cot and highchair available on request.

AROUND 

Port-en-Bessin has plenty to offer guests in the village and beyond. Walks along the sand, journeys by boat, buying produce from local fishermen or at auction, hiking trails, bike rentals… There’s also a 36-hole golf course and a shipwreck museum nearby. 

Activities within easy reach include farm visits, swimming (in a local pool), horse-riding, tennis and tree climbing, as well as trawling through flea markets and antique shops. The Sunday market is the place for all of the freshest local items.

Around Port-en-Bessin and within 10km are windswept, sandy beaches, the D-Day beaches and American cemetery at Omaha Beach and the British cemetery at Bayeux, as well as Bayeux Cathedral and Tapestry, and numerous chateaux and farms. 

For those happy to drive over an hour, there are plenty of other interesting destinations including the beautiful Mont St Michel.

LOCATION

Port-en-Bessin, Normandy, France. Nearest airport: Caen Airport (30km).

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall