Featured Holiday Rentals in Manche
Featured Holiday Rentals in Manche
Holiday Rentals in Manche - A Guide to Manche
The department of Manche is located in the French region of Normandy. Its name comes from the English Channel, which the French call “La Manche”. Manche is surrounded to the north, east and west by the Channel and has 350km of coastline.
Holiday rentals in Manche are very easily accessible by car from the UK, with regular ferry services to Dieppe, Cherbourg, Le Havre or Caen. You can also take the Eurotunnel from the UK, arriving at Calais, which is then a drive along the coast to Manche.
By air you can fly into Paris and then drive or catch the train to your destination, and I recommend you look at our guide to getting the cheapest car hire in Manche.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Manche
Houses to rent in Manche are very popular and I recently saw a gorgeous 2 bedroom fisherman’s house which easily accommodates a family of 4. It’s situated close to the beach and you can take full advantage of the setting by swimming, buying fresh fish direct from the boat, exploring the harbour or enjoying the view from a beachside café.
The property has a large enclosed garden, ideal for enjoying a leisurely breakfast or a barbeque in the evening. The house is newly refurbished inside and benefits from a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom, twin bedroom and a modern shower room. If you prefer a more rural location, there are many Manche houses to rent which will offer seclusion and privacy.
I came across a tradition Norman stone house with 2 bedrooms which sleeps up to 6 people. It is in a rural location but still only 6km from the sandy beaches of Normandy. It is full of character, with a charming open fireplace in the lounge.
Manche Useful Information
Holiday rentals in Manche are spread across 4 arrondisements, 52 cantons and 602 communes. The Prefecture, or central governing point, of the department is in Saint-Lo. Manche holiday rentals offer a base from which you can explore the fantastic sandy beaches as well as cultural sites including the Utah Normandy landing beach between Pouppeville and La Madeleine .
The landscape throughout the area is flat and agricultural, with a huge variety of produce on offer. During your stay in holiday rentals in Manche, you will find that fresh fish and shellfish are abundant and much of the local produce can be bought from local markets. Don’t forget to try the area’s oysters, scallops and mussels. You will also find wonderful butter, cheese and yoghurt, whilst the local lamb and beef are outstanding.
It is a cider making area so you will see plenty of orchards and have the opportunity to try and buy some outstanding cider. In Cherbourg you will find a 1933 art deco building which was the former transatlantic terminal and which now houses the Cite de la Mer aquarium. Holiday rentals in Manche are situated around one of the most spectacular places to visit and you will be stunned by the fabulous sight of Mont St Michel, a World Heritage Site since 1979. Today it is rather commercialised, but still well worth a visit. If you can manage the steep walk up to the priory you will see some magnificent views.
Manche holiday rentals certainly offer the opportunity to explore a fantastic and diverse region with plenty to do and see.
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