Countryside Gite in Calvados

This gite is one of three fully accessible properties, available to be hired separately or together. It is ideal for families and has a swimming pool, private patio and garden with BBQ while the property has a range of features including original stone fireplace, wood burning stove, gas central heating and constant hot water.

The gite sleeps four but can accommodate up to six with a futon provided.

It is fully wheelchair accessible with support bars and total level access. A wheelchair can be wheeled directly into the shower which has a levered drop down bar for support, as well as a fixed bar on the wall. An armless plastic chair can be provided, as well as a chair with arms or non self propelled shower chair, if required.

There is no television in the accommodation and the Wi-Fi connection can be poor due to the location.

The gite has access to a shared swimming pool with a pool hoist.

Specifications:

• Front door - 93cm
• Internal door - 90cm
• Bedroom doors - 90cm
• Toilet / Shower doors - 90cm
• Height of toilet - 42cm
• Height of sink - 75cm

Pet-friendly information - £100 per week per dog. Please note dogs are not to be left in gites on their own and the private gardens are not dog secure.

Security deposit - A €100 cash security deposit is required on arrival. This will be returned to you after your stay, provided there are no damages or additional cleaning required.

2 Ground floor bedrooms:

1 Double bedroom
1 Twin bedroom

Ground floor: Two fully accessible twin bedrooms, kitchen /dining area with washing machine, gas cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster and cafetière.

Salon: Comfortable sofas and chairs, woodburning fire, double futon if required.

In Falaise, the local town, (5 mins away) there are a couple of great tourist destinations. Primarily the castle of William the Conqueror's birthplace is a great venue, but not all that accessible for wheelchairs.

This area is rich in the history of World War 2. A museum focusing on the civilian role is based in Falaise, which is very interesting. Mont Ormel is about 20 minutes away and marks the end of the Falaise Pocket - a brutal part of the war following the Normandy landings which documents the German retreat to Paris. It's not a widely known story but really interesting and very accessible.

Chateaux Vendeure is a lovely example of a French grand house and is about 15 minutes away. It has some beautiful gardens too.

Swiss Normandy is 20 mins to the west and has some breathtaking walks, as well as Canoeing and Accrobranch (Ziplines) in the trees. In Clecy ( possibly 25 mins away) there is a lovely miniature railway too.

Throughout this area there are multiple opportunities to see the distinctive cuisine of this area being manufactured. The the main ones are Cheese ( Camembert, Livarot and Pont l'Eveque) , as well as the heart and soul of Normandy - Cider and Calvados.

The beaches of Normandy are mostly accessible and there are several specific museums and experiences related to the Normandy Landings.

There are a couple of great Zoos within about 1 hour of the farm, both worth a visit, offering different types of experiences.

Within Falaise, there is an aquatic centre with slides and pools as well as a fitness centre, and we also have 3 amazing churches, one of which holds one of the largest Church Organ in Europe.