Private camping rentals at Saint-Gilles, Normandy 18

Land for
Tents accepted Caravans accepted Minivans accepted Motorhomes accepted
Area
1.5 ha

Your host, Eric

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Amenities

  • Drinking water
  • Barbecue
  • Electricity
  • Drying rack
  • Independent dry toilets
  • Independent fridge
  • Bicycle storage
  • Parking onsite
  • Picnic table
  • Campfire allowed
  • Closed land
  • Independent access
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Description

For lovers of nature, calm and serenity. Halfway between Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches. Close to some great festivals!

The setting

We are an organic micro-farm producing aromatic and medicinal plants, berries, edible flowers and heirloom vegetables. A green setting: working in biodynamic and permaculture methods, the crops are mixed in a lightly landscaped park, with trees and scents, and nooks and crannies with different atmospheres and scents. These nooks and crannies are at your disposal, but dogs are not allowed.

The spots

The site is flat, with pitches available everywhere for a small tent. If your tent is bigger, or if you're with a family or caravan, you can set up under the apple trees.
For a camper van (max. 6m long), you'll find a semi-shaded spot near our hall, between an old apple tree and a hundred-year-old oak, close to all amenities.
Car parking is available at the entrance.

The sanitary facilities

Independent dry toilets in a wooden building near the field.
Bathroom with shower accessible in our house, morning or evening, on request.
Drinking water nearby. Rainwater at will

The amenities

Electricity in the wooden building, or we can provide a table and chairs if you wish to have breakfast or a meal in damp weather.
A fire can be built during the day for grilling, or in the evening for pleasure. Wood sold by wheelbarrow.
Clothesline.
You can also buy seasonal herbs and fruit at the market.
Internet available close to the house (wifi).
A real bread oven will soon be available for epicurean campers.

The activities

To discover the surrounding area, here's some practical information.

We are located
1km from the village of St-Gilles: café, tobacconist, newsagent, bakery, grocery store, restaurant open at lunchtime, doctor.
-Every Thursday, there's an organic market in Quibou (4 km), where you can find everything organic and local.
Saturday mornings, in the village, take-away, grilled meats, sausages and French fries.

5 minutes from a supermarket.

3 km away, in Canisy, all shops, including pharmacy.
-Château de Canisy, whose owners open the park to the public free of charge every day.
Animal park for children, pond, possibility of a long walk, bike ride or jog.

1/4H from St-Lô, the horse capital of France, you can visit the stud farm on Thursdays, and take part in the Normandy Horse show in August.

3/4H from Vallée de la Vire. Canoe kayak base, velorail.
Souleuvre bridge, bungee jumping, zip-line....

3/4H from large sandy beaches, Hauteville/Mer, nautical base, Agon-Coutanville,
the charming village of Regneville/Mer, and the oyster beds of Blainville/Mer and Gouville,

1H from Caen, deCherbourg, Ferries departure.
D-Day beaches.

A1H from Granville, departure for Chausey Island and the Anglo-Norman islands.
1H30 from Cap de la Hague.
1H30 from Mont St-MICHEL.

-Numerous cycling routes.

We'll be happy to provide you with documentation to help you discover the Cotentin peninsula.

Other things

As this is a farm, and therefore our workplace, during fruit and herb production periods, picking is not permitted without our authorization, as the fruit is often already reserved. Similarly, pets are not allowed.

Rules

The basic rules of living together, respect for other cultures and the best of yourself in a quiet, natural setting will be enough to make this a pleasant, convivial experience.
Arrivals from 5 p.m. and departures no later than 12 a.m.
The independent fridge is only fully available when fruit is not being picked.
Bicycle battery recharging is free of charge, but for cars and motorcycles, an additional charge will be agreed.

Activities

  • Bar / Restaurant
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Cultural visits
  • Events
  • Horse-riding
  • Surfing / Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Trails
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Location

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  • A magnificent setting where we spent a serene night surrounded by trees. What could be better than waking up and seeing deer frolicking in the field? A very warm welcome from Eric in his magnificent property. A total change of scenery.

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  • What a wonderful human adventure at Marie and Eric's! I also really appreciated the place, a little corner of paradise that tickles your senses.
    Here, you're welcome and serene!
    Thank you again for your welcome, I've taken all the benefits back with me.

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  • Very nice extended weekend, I really booked at the last minute, I was very lucky. We had for us a very large space, very well maintained. A safe place for children, very relaxing. Very pleasant hosts, the compote is really excellent and the salad too. Thank you very much. In addition there were many different birds to listen to.

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  • very good stay,
    I came with my caravan connected to electricity, access to water and shower at Eric and his wife's place.
    very good welcome I highly recommend.

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  • Super nice place in the calm and cool!

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  • Very good reception pleasant stay in the calm of very good jams good tasting of apples

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  • Very nice site with a warm welcome and a guided garden tour.

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  • A very beautiful place, green and peaceful. And an attentive host, thank you!

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  • Very good welcome, we appreciated the welcome tea and the possibility to buy fruits and jams produced on the spot!

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  • First home camping experience; pleasure of the eyes, olfactory pleasure, pleasure of the taste buds...and pleasure of a meeting with Marie-Claude and Eric. We are filled with gratitude towards Marie-Claude and Eric because we loved their simplicity, their welcome, their sharing and their smile.

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  • A beautiful space of preserved nature, respected, cherished by Eric a beautiful meeting. Two steps away, nice paths to discover the wild surroundings of St Gilles.

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  • A place where you feel immediately at home, Eric and Marie Claude were very kind and did not let us miss anything. We were able to dine under a shed equipped in the garden, use the BBQ, walk around the manicured garden, the children were invited to put the chickens to sleep, we had access to shower and wifi....and much more. Charming place that we highly recommend!!!

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  • Friendly people. Nice Surroundings. Breakfast with home grown fruit.Nothing to complain.

  • Very good welcome, Eric takes time for his guests. A passionate person who knows how to share. Very good moment, beautiful.meeting.

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  • Great land! very pleasant and enriching person, thanks to you!

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  • La Belhomière is a real breath of fresh air for all nature lovers.
    Eric and Marie Claude are beautiful people, lovers and passionate about nature.
    They gave us a warm welcome and showed us their beautiful fruit and herb garden.
    We had the right to a tasting of different jellies and jams with original and tasty associations.
    The availability and the kindness of this couple touched us a lot. A very nice meeting.
    I recommend without hesitation.

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  • For those with a gourmet eye, Belhomiere appears to be what it is as soon as the gate is crossed: a paradise.

    And even with a strong appetite, the gourmet eye and the greedy taste buds will not be able to get enough, so many discoveries to make, in a multitude of nooks and crannies where small wonders are nestled. You can walk on a carpet of short grass and meet islands where dozens of varieties of flowers, fruits, shrubs and trees of all kinds are nestled. To land in the middle of this universe is a privilege.

    The geographical position of the Belhomiere allows you to discover the wild beauty of the land and the shores of the Cotentin peninsula and the Bessin.

    Welcoming, Marie Claude and Eric take care of the well-being of their guests.
    They do not hesitate to share their passion and give particularly wise advice to make the most of their stay.
    Cherry on the cake, their productions: small fruits, aromatic herbs, jellies, jams, etc

    We spent a delicious vacation at the Belhomiere.

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  • We are delighted with our stay. Our hosts were really available and warm. The country garden is a little corner of paradise. The location is perfect to discover the Channel but also the D-Day beaches, Bayeux ...

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