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Le Guillaume

A newly renovated apartment in a 16th century building, next to the cathedral in the medieval centre of the historic Normandy town of Bayeux.

Your contact:	Dawn Petts and Jean Lemagnen
Telephone:	+44-(0)128 373 2062
Email:	Contact Le Guillaume

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About the Holiday Home

The living and dining area

Le Guillaume is a four-room apartment in a 16th century stone building, in the heart of the richly historic city of Bayeux in Lower Normandy. The three-storey building has a steep tiled roof and exposed stone walls, and stands amid the narrow, picturesque streets in the Cathedral Square in the centre of Bayeux. In the picture above, the apartment building is in the centre, with the cathedral in the foreground. A stone spiral staircase leads up to the apartment on the second floor. The four rooms are exceptionally light and airy. Despite its medieval setting, it is very modern, comfortable, and quiet, with electric heating and double glazing.

The view from the bedroom window

The living area has polished wooden floors, exposed wooden beams, and exposed stonework on either side of the cast-iron Victorian fireplace. Two large windows look over the rooftops of old Bayeux. The room is furnished with a sofa which converts to a double bed, a pair of dining chairs, a folding mahogany table, a nest of coffee tables, and a writing desk. For relaxation, there’s a monitor with a VCR, a selection of English speaking films, (no reception for french TV), and a CD / radio / cassette player.

A breakfast bar divides the living room from the kitchen, which is decorated in blue and white Italian ceramic tiles. The kitchen is fully equipped: there’s a large fridge with a freezer compartment, a twin electric stovetop, a full-sized electric oven, a built in microwave, a built in dishwasher, a stainless steel sink and plenty of built-in cupboard space. A window overlooks the cobbled streets and the square in front of Bayeux Cathedral.

The bedroom is decorated in pink and white and has a large double fitted wardrobe

The bedroom is decorated in pinks and whites. There’s a large double bed, with bedside tables on either side, an antique pine dressing table, and a built-in wardrobe. The floor is again polished wood, and the window overlooks the surrounding medieval houses and cobbled streets.

The bathroom adjoins the bedroom and has a spacious and striking walk-in shower, a toilet and a basin. The floor is in blue and white Italian tiles, with mirrors and storage units on the walls.

The owners are a bilingual couple, and are always happy to offer guests advice, such as with house searching and purchasing.

Special features:

• Bilingual assistance available on site
• Credit cards accepted

Location

Region

Lower Normandy

City

Bayeux

Setting

Urban

Nearest large town

Caen

Other towns nearby

Arromanches-les-Bains St. Lo Clecy

Département

Calvados (14)

Airport

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Le Guillaume|Rental information

Accommodates:	2 guests
Bedrooms:	One bedroom with a double bed. One or two can sleep on a sofa bed in the living room.
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Features

Stereo
Linen available
Towels available
Kitchen
Central Heating

Shower
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Non-Smoking
Washing machine

Clothes Dryer

SPECIAL OFFER

Four day break in Bayeux at half price

Offer applies: From September 4, 2010 to September 8, 2010
Book before: September 2, 2010

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.

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Time of year	Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until April 1, 2010	€550
April 1, 2010 until October 31, 2010	€680
October 31, 2010 until December 31, 2010	€580

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Changeover day: Saturday

Rental Conditions:	A 20% deposit is required to secure a rental. The balance is due three weeks prior to arrival. All linens and towels are included in this price. Telephone is by arrangement. Short breaks are available with a minimum stay of three nights. A €35 short stay supplement applies. Arrival time is 2:00 pm and departure time is 10:00 am. Visa payments are welcome. A damage security deposit of €250 is applicable. This is returned to clients after their stay, if no damages occur. br>Cancellation policy: If within two weeks of the holiday, there is no refund. If within 30 days of the holiday, there is a 50% refund. If within 59 days of holiday, the refund is the full amount. More...
Gite.com Travel Tip:	A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday. It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state: the name and the exact address of the property the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure) the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…) how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance) whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant. More...
Contact:	Dawn Petts and Jean Lemagnen at Le Guillaume.

About the Area

The famous old water mill in central Bayeux

Bayeux is a town with many layers of history: it was founded by the Romans in the 4th century, became an important centre in the middle ages, and was the first town liberated by the Allies in World War 2. There are lots of interesting things just outside the front door, starting with Bayeux’s famous 13th century Gothic cathedral. On this same street, there are many artists’ studios and makers of handcrafted jewellery. There are several restaurants at hand, serving very good cuisine, offering excellent value and good service.

The British Cemetery, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment

The marketplace is five minutes’ walk, and hosts a craft market every Wednesday, and a fruit and vegetable market on Saturday. The famous Bayeux Tapestry, which illustrates the Norman invasion of England in 1066, is also just a five minute walk, while another ten minutes will bring the visitor to the British War Cemetery.

There are plenty of other activities available locally, with tennis courts, gymnasiums, and a large public swimming pool all within easy walking distance.

About the Region

The beach at Arromanche

Just outside of Bayeux, there is lots more to see. All of the D-Day landing beaches are within a short drive; it’s just twenty minutes to Omaha Beach, for example. The American Cemetery at Omaha is a spectacular and moving place to visit. Omaha also has a 27-hole golf course of international repute, and the club house there welcomes all visitors, golfers and otherwise.

About an hour away is the beautiful region of Suisse Normande, with its rolling hills and quaint towns such as Thury Harcourt and Clecy.

The International Golf Club at Omaha Beach

Also worth a visit are the towns of Deauville and Trouville, and the little fishing village of Port en Bessin, which has many excellent sea-food restaurants. Port en Bessin has a fish market on most days of the week. There are many forests around which are ideal for exploring on foot; alternatively, bikes can be rented and horseriding is also available.

Winters in Normandy are mild, and the summers are warm. It’s a pleasant temperate place to visit, full of interest at any time of year.

Photo Album

The living area	The kitchen
The kitchen is fully fitted with solid wood cabinets	The dining area
The shower room, with a wash basin, toilet, and walk-in shower	The view of the apartment from the street opposite. The bedroom window is off-centre, left. The approach is through the metal gate bottom centre of picture.
A view of Bayeux Catheral from the street approaching the apartment.	The Tree of Freedom, with the cathedral on the right
Above the sand dunes at Omaha there is the stunning American Cemetery	The botanical gardens in Bayeux are quiet and beautiful
The American Cemetery with the sea in the background	The vast expanse of Omaha beach

Guest Opinions

The charm, the hospitality, the location, the tidiness, the decor of this home is a treasure. Reading here in the afternoon and hearing French choir music outside my window mad me feel very at home. The Church bells on Sundays were truly special!
Kathleen L - New York, U.S.A.

Le Guillaume has been our cosy home base for 3 nights - we wish we could stay longer! This apartment is lovely and comfortable... we were spoiled by the gift basket and all the delightful "creature comforts" for cooking and relaxing... It was also very nice to walk to the wonderful local restaurants - we enjoyed Le Petit Bistro, Le Pommier and Le Rapiere. Heartfelt thanks!
Pat and Paul P - Maryland, USA

We spent a week here to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and had a wonderful week. Lovely apartment! We felt very at home here and will come back again. We had a superb meal at L'assiette Normande, just up "la rue". Sunny days have been good to us, visiting all the D Day beaches.
Sally and Norman P - Oxford, UK

It was such a delight to arrive in Bayeux to find ourselves welcomed by your lovely apartment- not to mention the "welcome basket" itself, which was totally unexpected. Your renovation has been perfect - such attention to detail - nothing overlooked. We looked forward at the end of each day to returning to the warmth and ambience ot the apartment and its very efficient heating system. Congratulations!
Sheila and John M. - Brussels, Belgium