'La Genope'
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About the home
La Genope is our holiday home and offers family accommodation in a truly exceptional beach-side location at one of Europe's most famous beaches. Omaha Beach became particularly famous as an American landing beach on D-Day - 6th June 1944 and the immediate area is full of very informative museums and memorials to those traumatic times. For those looking for an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the allied liberators we can recommend an expert personal battlefield tour guide who will bring the D-day story to life for you including taking you to battlefield land marks that are not part of the usual tourist routes.
Today the beach offers acres of golden sands at low tide and very safe bathing including designated areas under surveillance from professional lifeguards in high season. Numerous opportunities for beach related leisure activities including sand yachting; horse trekking; windsurfing; fishing etc.
If you tire of all the beach has to offer a short drive inland takes you into the Calvados countryside and to the historic towns of Bayeux (Saturday markets; cathedral; tapestry; Battle for Normandy museum; great shopping etc); Caen; St Lo and to such world renowned sights as Le Mont St Michel. For the golfer the nearest course is just 15 minutes away at Port en Bessin.
The accommodation in the house makes full advantage of the location with living areas overlooking the sea to the front, two bedrooms on the raised ground floor level one overlooking the sea and the other with south facing sun trap veranda. Two further spacious bedrooms with stunning views are located at first floor level.
A large garden laid to lawn offers plenty of space in which to kick a ball; for the kids to pitch a tent; or for the family to host a barbecue party.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Omaha, 10m |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Sea view |
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| General: | TV, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The raised ground floor level is accessed from rear external steps via entrance hall with separate WC. Open plan dining / living area has panoramic views over the garden and beach and sea beyond and is heated by log burning stove and electric wall heaters. Also on the raised ground floor is a separate well appointed kitchen; a bedroom with full sized bunk bed; a rear double bedroom with access via French doors to south facing verandah; shower room with wash basin. Please note the TV provides predominantly European language stations and NOT BBC or ITV
The First (top) floor is reached by stairs from the lounge area and offers two very spacious double bedrooms with beach views - one with soft seating; although pictures of bedroom 4 show no mattress this has now been rectified! . The top floor also has a bathroom with over bath-shower; and separate WC.
The lower ground floor consists entirely of garage and utility areas (including clothes lines and airer) complete with electric cooking hob; american style fridge; chest freezer etc - ideal facilities when staging those summer outdoor parties. An external shower complete with hot water is the ideal way to get rid of those sandy deposits after a dip in the sea just across the road.
Further details outdoors:
Its hard to conceive of anywhere better located for a beach holiday - there is only the width of the road between our garden and the beach itself. Stunning!
The Normandy / Calvados region
Having arrived you will find Normandy offers a wealth of things for the visitor to discover: � History from William the Conqueror and the Norman Conquest right through to the World War II D Day landing beaches and the ensuing battles that marked the start of the liberation of Europe; � Stunning sandy beaches and safe swimming; � Historic architecture including numerous châteaux; abbeys; and cathedrals; and the world famous Mont St Michel. � Children's attractions including the Festyland theme park near Caen and Zoos at Jurques and Champrepus. No mention of Normandy, and the department of Calvados in particular, would be complete without reference to its gastronomic culture:- The area is the home of such famous french cheeses as Camembert and Pont l'Eveque; its is renowned for is sea food; and of course its apple orchards supply a vibrant cider industry and the area owes its very name to the apple brandy 'calvados'. Plenty of local opportunities locally to taste and buy at source!
The Vierville-sur-Mer / Omaha Beach area
Vierville Sur Mer is a small village that on 6th June 1944 found itself at the centre of world affairs when American troops defied the military odds by successfully completing an amphibious invasion. Despite huge casualties they overcame the German defences to establish a beach head from which the liberation of Europe could begin. A key part of this was an action led by General Norman ('Dutch') Cota who, at the very site of our house, led a small force of Rangers and others off the beach and up the bluffs and then circled back on the village of Vierville to secure the main route off the beach for the remainder of the America forces to utilise. As a result of that day's momentous operations the beach became known as 'Omaha Beach' and that name still sticks today. Just 5 minutes drive from the house is located the American military cemetery with its 10,000 graves in immaculate military rows - a stark and moving reminder of the price paid for our freedom. However your stay in this area need not be dominated by war time stories of huge bravery and ultimate sacrifices for the area offers so much more. On the beach itself there are opportunities to pursue a diverse range of leisure activities including water sports; sand yachting; horse trekking along the waters edge; organised children's clubs etc. Half an hours drive away is located the town of Bayeux with its historic medieval architecture famous tapestry; stunning cathedral; excellent museum to the Normandy invasion; fantastic Saturday market; excellent shopping etc. A little further away you will find the cities of Caen and St Lo. There are opportunities to follow gastronomic tours of local food producers including cheese manufacture at Isigny Sur Mer; cider and calvados tastings; and even a chocolate factory on the outskirts of Bayeux!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Carpiquet (Caen) |
| Railway: | Bayeux: 16 km |
| Ferry: | Ouistreham (Caen) and Cherbourg |
Easy access by car from the channel ferry ports of Cherbourg and Caen (Ouistreham) - both approximately 1hour 15 minutes away .
Activities near Vierville-sur-Mer
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 16 Sep 2012 |
we arrived at ' le-genope' to find , not just a rental property, but someones home. a home that was lived in, friendly and relaxing. the views from the bay window overlooking omaha beach were amazing. just through the gate and across the road onto a safe and clean beach. a wood burning fire was ideal for the cooler evenings. places to eat just walking distance away but shops are a drive to the nearest town. bus services along the sea front and the history of the area abounds. my family enjoyed our holiday so much and we recommend le-genope to everyone. |
28 Aug 2012 |
Cheap and cheerful on the beach, great doggy walking, nice big private outdoor area. Really enjoyed our relaxing stay. |
27 Aug 2011 |
We took our nine-year old niece along. The beach proved to be a definite win, as was Bayeux and the riding centre we used a couple of times. The house itself has all the stuff we needed, and we were lucky with the normannic weather, which may be unstable. All in all, this was an excellent holiday, and I know where we will be staying if we are going to repeat it. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| autumn/ winter 2010 | 1 Nov 10 | 19 Dec 10 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas / New Year 2010/11 | 19 Dec 10 | 2 Jan 11 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| winter / Spring 2011 | 2 Jan 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring / Summer 2011 | 1 Apr 11 | 5 Jun 11 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2011 | 5 Jun 11 | 3 Jul 11 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High summer 2011 | 3 Jul 11 | 4 Sep 11 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| autumn 2011 | 4 Sep 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| autumn/winter 2011 | 1 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 450 | - | - | Flexible |
| xmas /new year 2011/12 | 17 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | £ 650 | - | - | Flexible |
| winter /spring 2012 | 2 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 400 | - | - | Flexible |
| Easter 2012 | 1 Apr 12 | 15 Apr 12 | £ 500 | - | - | Flexible |
| Early Summer 2012 | 15 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 450 | - | - | Flexible |
| Summer 2012 | 2 Jun 12 | 2 Jul 12 | £ 600 | - | - | Flexible |
| High summer 2012 | 2 Jul 12 | 3 Sep 12 | £ 900 | - | - | Flexible |
| Autum 2012 | 3 Sep 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| autum/winter 2012 | 4 Nov 12 | 16 Dec 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas / New Year | 16 Dec 12 | 6 Jan 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter/Spring 2013 | 6 Jan 13 | 27 Mar 13 | £ 400 | £ 60 | £ 70 | 1 Night |
| Easter 2013 | 27 Mar 13 | 15 Apr 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer 2013 | 15 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 450 | £ 65 | £ 75 | 1 Night |
| Summer 2013 | 25 May 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 600 | £ 90 | £ 100 | 1 Week |
| High Summer 2013 | 29 Jun 13 | 2 Sep 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn 2013 | 2 Sep 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 650 | £ 95 | £ 105 | 1 Night |
| Autumn/ Winter 2013 | 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 400 | £ 60 | £ 70 | 1 Night |
| Xmas/ New Year 2013/4 | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 650 | £ 105 | £ 105 | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Linen charges shall apply in addition to above rates - please ask for details.<BR>Additional charges shall apply of £20 per pet included in the booking.<BR><BR>Please ask for special rates for small groups and short stays out of season ( January to May inclusive ).<BR><BR>Rates for personal D-day tour guide to be agreed direct.<BR><BR>Please ask us for details of discounts off Brittany Ferries sailings from UK.
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