Your contact:	Charles and Charlotte Liddell
Telephone:	+33 (0)2 31 21 07 72 or +33 (0)61 766 7986
Email:	Click here to contact Rue Laitière

Number 8, Rue Laitière is a stone townhouse dating from the 19th century, set in the heart of the historic Norman town of Bayeux. Up to four guests can stay in its two bedrooms. The house is in a secluded courtyard within sight of the great Bayeux Cathedral and just a minutes’ walk from the bustling town centre.

The front of the two-storey house faces onto a private courtyard filled with lush foliage. This is an ideal spot to relax and dine outdoors to the sound of the cathedral bells tolling in the background.

Inside, the two-storey home was recently refurbished to a high standard. All of the rooms overlook the courtyard. In the living room, a sofa and two armchairs surround the old stone fireplace.

Adjoining it is the fully fitted modern kitchen, with a dining area, an electric oven and stovetop, a dishwasher, a washing machine, and a dryer.

Guests can enjoy an excellent selection of books and games for adults and children, and a wide choice of music to play on the stereo. A television can be made available with a selection of DVD's. (Live TV is not received). Internet access will be possible from April 2010.

Upstairs are the two bedrooms. The double bedroom is decorated with pale blue toile wallpaper which gives the room a traditional French feel.

The second bedroom has a pair of twin beds, and is decorated in pinks and blues. The stylish modern bathroom has a shower, a washbasin, and a toilet.

Special features:

• Pets welcomed • Bilingual assistance available on site • Credit cards accepted

The town of Bayeux is full of history. Within a few minutes’ walk is the Bayeux Tapestry – one of the great artifacts of the medieval era, which details the Norman invasion of England in 1066.

The famous cathedral is also just a short walk from the house. Consecrated in 1077, the cathedral was extended over hundreds of years. Daily guided tours are available.

Also nearby is the Musée Baron Gérard, showing local history, the bustling market every Saturday morning, and the Wednesday morning craft market. There are plenty of excellent restaurants, bars and cafés, and pâtisseries to make your mouth water!

Bayeux is ideally placed for touring this beautiful and culturally rich region of France. The D-Day beaches (Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno and Sword) are a short drive away, and apart from the historical interest, they offer miles and miles of golden sand for a traditional bucket-and-spade holiday.

Among the places within easy reach for a day trip are the harbour town of Honfleur with its old picturesque port, the medieval citadel of Mont-St-Michel, and the town of St-Mère-Eglise, home to a famous D-Day museum.

Caen, the birth place of William the Conqueror, is architecturally beautiful and offers excellent shopping. The château and botanical gardens are particularly well worth seeing. A theme park on its outskirts is ideal for a day out for younger children.

Port-en-Bessin on the coast offers a good market on Sunday mornings, especially for fresh fish. The area is ideal for horse riding, cyling, and fishing, and there is an excellent golf course near the coast.

The front of the house	The kitchen
The living room	The living room
The dining table	The bathroom
The nearby abbey of Juaye-Mondaye	The streets of Bayeux
The nearby water gardens in Castillon	The Medieval Festival takes place each July in Bayeux. The Cathedral is in the background.

The best thing we can say is that you did everything you could to make our stay here comfortable, pleasant and an enjoyable experience. The house is lovely and we truly enjoyed our stay.
Marlene and Win U. - California, USA

Thank you for the goodie basket on our arrival which was a blessing for a late evening arrival. We cannot believe how quiet it is here. You have really put an effort into making 8 rue Laitiere a home away from home. We had a fantastic time!
Brian and Carole L. - Vancouver, BC, Canada

In our short week we walked Bayeux extensively and became positive that this house can not be bested. You have a gem that you have polished to a great lustre. This is quite the lovely little house.
Dennis & Kim O. - Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Your wonderful home provided me the peace and quiet, the privacy and all the charm I needed to physically rest and soothe my mind. There are not enough positive words in the dictionary to describe the wonder here, or to thank you. We hope next time we visit we will be able to stay here again.
Geno K. - Charleston, South Carolina, USA

We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful hideaway. Thank you for keeping the place in great condition. It was perfect for our family and we really enjoyed our time here.
Liam D. - Dublin, Ireland

We really enjoyed our stay here this week. The house is simply wonderful and the town is really lovely! It was so nice to get away from TV and the internet for a while and enjoy the simple life once again.
Roger and Sue D. - Eastham, Mass., USA

What a lovely and charming little house is 8 rue Laitiere! With all the amenities of home, its a great base for exploring Normandie. We especially enjoyed dinner on the terrace under the spire of the Cathedral lit up at night.
Carolyn & Raffaele - Ontario, Canada

The most perfect little house, in a fascinating area. Our 6 year old son loved everything about our stay - the expansive beaches, the great museums, the lovely countryside... as did we! Very moved by the cemetary - such amazing young men who sacrificed so much. Well be back. Still so much to explore...
Dan S. - London, UK

What a delightful find in the heart of town. Everything perfect. A positive end to a great visit for our family to France. We will be back and will pass on to friends what a charming home this is.
Shaun A. - Belfast, Northern Ireland