Normandy Inn at Le Val Borel, Room 1 - Willow

Our home is close to Cherbourg and Caen Ferry Ports. We are centrally situated in lower Normandy within easy travelling of many tourist attractions. We live in a beautiful woodland setting which guests are welcome to explore. We offer guests the use of a small kitchen and living room. We have four guest rooms all with ensuite shower and toilet facilities. Room 1 (Willow) is a ground floor room with its own door to a private outdoor sitting area which is fully enclosed. Welcome to The Normandy Inn at Le Val Borel, in beautiful Lower Normandy. Set in the heart of the rolling Lower Normandy countryside, there is good access to a wide range of tourist attractions and places of interest, including Mont St. Michel, the Bayeux tapestry, the powerful experience of the Normandy Beaches and the military cemeteries. St Malo, Rennes, Caen, St Lo and Vire are also within easy reach. Within the local area, there are excellent walks and cycle paths. Being in the middle of the countryside, you will need your own transport. Whether you are after a weekend break, a week’s exploration or en route further south, there are ferry ports, airports and good road systems within close reach. If you need advice on how to get here, just let us know. We have four bright, clean, modern, en-suite rooms, catering for from 2 to 5 people per room. There is also a welcoming dining and lounging area, with access to a kitchen for those of you wishing to self-cater – where there is complementary tea, coffee and other drinks. Room 1 is on the ground floor, and has it’s own access to the grounds. The other three rooms are up a flight of stairs, and all have beautiful views. There is also a quiet reading area on the upstairs landing. Please check for availability if you specifically want the ground floor room. Breakfast is continental in style, and can be served at a time that suits you best between 8am and 10am. There are a variety of restaurants and takeaways in the area. Come at the right time of year and the dragonflies are spectacular. And then there are our animals; Tommy and Dennis are our friendly donkeys who love being fed pieces of carrot or apple by hand, as does our friendly goat Raja. We have ducks living around our woodland and on our pond. Although the animal sheds are out of bounds, just linger around and the animals will come to you. Children are very welcome here, and there is a large range of toys, games and activities available for them. As this is a traditional piece of Normandy countryside, there are risks, which parents will need to be responsible for – ponds, animals, old buildings, open access to (very quiet) roads etc. We also accept guests travelling with dogs and have two rooms available for dogs, however we ask that all dogs are kept under close control for the comfort and safety of our other guests and our animals. If you don’t want to drive, and just want to relax, you are welcome to make use of our paths and woodland. Lovely secluded spots to sit and picnic, or contemplate the peace. See if you can spot the fish and newts in one of the three ponds – or the red squirrels in the trees. At night-time, take advantage of the lack of light pollution to marvel at the stars (on one of the many clear nights). We live opposite the guest house and are generally around if needed. We live in the country, and have 7 acres of woodland, ponds and paths which you are welcome to explore. You may however need strong or waterproof footwear. We recommend that you have your own transport as we are in a rural location. We have a goat who wanders around; occasionally at the front of the guest house! There are also two farm cats who may rub around your legs but are not always friendly when you stroke them!!