Just imagine…

….. relaxing on the patio, watching the scenery change with the tide, being inspired to capture the scene in a photo or painting or admiring the skill of the small  fishing boats navigate their way on the evening tide.   Imagine seeing the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in sky-blue pink, seeing egrets on the water’s edge as the tide goes out.  Imagine doing all that , just from the apartment and patio...or in season enjoying a swim in the south-facing Residence outdoor pool.

Imagine putting the coffee on and strolling around the marina to the bakery for your fresh baguette and croissants for breakfast back on the patio.  (You’ll also find a small collection of shops here on the Port —grocer’s, pizza takeaway, fish stall, pub, 2 restaurants and boutique); imagine finding safe, sandy beaches, supervised by lifeguards 10 minutes away on foot over the footbridge; and wandering along the promenade to Cabourg to the cafes, shops and restaurants;  imagine discovering the historic, medieval town of Dives and enjoying the bustle of the Saturday food market  held in the ancient  ‘Halles’ or a cafe au lait at the Café du Marche in the square….just imagine being there….

La Presqu’Ile Residence nestles on the peninsula,  (la Presqu’Ile), of the popular and historic resort of Port Guillaume, near Dives-sur- Mer in Calvados,  Normandy.

BRAND NEW and available from Spring 2007, our ground-floor self-catering apartment is light and spacious, enjoying  breath-taking views over the Dives estuary and offering accommodation for up to 8 people comfortably.

On 2 levels: Large living area has corner sofa (converts to a double sofa-bed),  2 chairs, dining table and 6 chairs, (extra chairs from the patio set can be used if needed), TV/DVD (+DVDs) ; doors to patio overlooking estuary, patio set and mini BBQ; open kitchen, fully equipped with crockery, cookware and utensils, hob (4 ring), microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine; double bedroom  with view out to the estuary; downstairs shower-room and separate WC .  Wooden spiral staircase leads you up to the spacious galleried- landing , double room, (twin beds can be pushed together), shower-room with WC and master double bedroom overlooking whole apartment and out to the estuary.  It is reached by easy access on the ground floor from the main Residence entrance or directly from the underground designated parking via the lift or stairway.

Port Guillaume is a smart, modern, marina at the mouth of the Dives estuary. Sensitively developed, with a charming mix of holiday apartments and fisherman’s cottages, it is, in fact, steeped in history and a fantastic setting to relax and enjoy the French way of life.  Ideally placed for exploring this part of the Normandy coast along La Cote Fleurie, for savouring the fantastic variety of ‘moules’ (mussels) and seafood dishes, for visiting the D-Day Landing Beaches, Caen and Bayeux to the west, Deauville  and Honfleur to the east , or venturing  inland to Calvados, the land of  apples, cream, cheeses and cider…. Sample the cider on the Cider Route.