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My husband is English and I am French. We have created a spacious, comfortable Bed & Breakfast,  in a beautiful gateway  place, in the heart of the Normandy country side. It is also very near the coast, only 12 miles, about 25mn away. It is ideally situated for touring and has a great variety of activities close by. Our aim is to provide you with a total stress free environment, restore your energy and share the beauty of our place. Soon Chris will be offering NLP Coaching week-ends (Details will follow).

The property lies within the famous golden triangle of Calvados called "The garden of the coast", because of its valleys and pockets of beauty and its spectacular views. It faces a valley and some woods and is surrounded by a wonderful relaxing garden, there are also a copse and a wild meadow.       

The place is constantly bathed in a beautiful light and on sunny days, it is very hot and wonderful. When the sun sets on the valley, it reveals amazing skies. There is a lake in the distance, which one can see more fully as trees loose their leaves, and it is truly a striking sight of peace and beauty as the sun hits the water in the winter months. This is a convenient place to visit Normandy but it is also ideal for a return to the source for the lovers of nature and authenticity.

The B&B is situated between the big towns of Pont L'Eveque and Lisieux, which are about 10mn and 15mn away. Hidden away, yet only a stroll of a few hundred yards, from the very picturesque and preserved village of "Blangy Le Chateau", which offers a warm nostalgic feeling of the past, but also the energy and liveliness of today's Normandy. It has all the facilities of modern life. Its people have kept the simplicity and traditions of yesterday. They are very friendly and welcoming, the village is lived in and very safe, and the pace is tranquil. Blangy and its area stay alive all year round.

GUEST COMMENTS:

I must say that Nicola & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at ''Belle Vue” and the surroundings.
The lounging area is spotlessly clean & spacious, the bathroom fittings are modern & top quality.
The bedroom is comfortable and having a skylight to see a clear sky from your bed in the morning is lovely. The continental breakfast feast laid on is brilliant.
Blangy-Le-Chateau is a quaint little village, with a small bar/cafe and 2 tasty restaurants, everything you'd expect from rural France and also very central to explore Normandy. Rhys

Thank you again for making our trip to Normandy so pleasant, and making us feel so welcome. We had a lovely stay with you, the accommodation was modern, clean and very comfortable, and the views from our rooms were very scenic.
I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone looking for a nice relaxing stay in Normandy.
Hope to visit you again sometime next year. Shirley and Paul

On a vraiment passé un super weekend. Le site est splendide. On a fait une cure de chaises longues sur le gazon.  c’était vraiment génial En tout cas, je n’hésiterai pas a vous recommander a des amis… merci encore ! Farida

Belle View is the most wonderful place to stay. We love it so much, we have returned three times. The view from the lovely garden is stunning and it is very peaceful, yet within a few minutes of the town. We have many happy memories of our holidays here and would thoroughly recommend Belle View. Hilary

A great big thank you for one of the most relaxing holidays we have ever had!  Blangy is a lovely place nestled among the hills. The house itself is in the most peaceful location. We really enjoyed our holiday in Normandy, with its lovely mixture of historical/local places of interest and fabulously clean beaches. Fantastic!  No wonder you love your house. Debbie

We have had a very nice break. The weather was kind to us, some mist in the mornings but sunny and warm when it cleared. Loved the village and the proximity to the coastal towns.  (And the golf courses of which we played 3). Eric

We really enjoyed staying in your lovely house. We toured around (some of the villages you suggested were very lovely), the D-Day beaches etc. Normandy was beautiful with all the trees in bloom. Played tennis every day and my sons were attracted to the lake to do some serious fishing. Derk

Accommodation detail

Our Bed and breakfast is annexed to our house, with an independent entrance and a private terrace with its own table, chairs and parasol. (Wine glasses and plates for tasting cheese will be provided, if requested!). French double glazed windows open onto a:

• Very light and smart and relaxing sitting room
• Very modern pretty bathroom with shower and toilet and heated towels rail
• A modern staircase will lead you to a mezzanine bedroom with a king size bed (made of twin beds). A velux window will enchant you with a scenic view of the horizon
• Latest central heating electric system
• Tea/coffee/ making facilities
• DVD/radio/CD player
• Board games and books
• A delicious continental breakfast will be served in our dining room/ the garden or on your terrace as you choose.

 

About the location

Belle Vue is found at  "Blangy Le Chateau" which is a very charming, well known and sought after village. Ideally situated in Calvados for touring & activities. It is alive during all the seasons. It has two free drinking fountains from a natural source, Two cafes/ restaurants, a baker, a butcher-greengrocer, a post office, a library, a Tourist Board, a tennis court and a new gym!  Walking distance to the village is about 7 minutes. There is the possiblity of using WIFI in the two cafes.

The half-timbered houses, dating from the 17th century, give the old Blangy its beauty. The pretty church, which is full each Sunday morning, gives a sense of a peacefully feeling from the past. The atmosphere is relaxed and serene but also buzzing during all the events. The area has fetes and festivals all year round. The terrace of the cafe, full in the summer, is a place of delight and fun.

On Thursday  morning : Tiny market , but delightful and Ballads are organised to view the most beautiful spot or place of interest or visit an artisan - An afternoon tea is served. Popular Friday Night Market  in the summer. 

Village English guided tour (July/August).                                                                        

The countryside is full of stunning pretty villages with historical interest. Equestrian centre and Pony club provide real joy and the famous Golf course of Barriere de St Julian is a must for golfers. They are good fishing spots on the lake of Pont L'Eveque. The hinterland countryside is a celebration of beauty: orchards and blooming apple trees, forests and the Swiss Normande with its contrasting steep rocks faces. (15 miles from the South of Caen). Country lanes for walking and peaceful roads are plentiful and ideal for cycling.

The coastline of endless of long and wide golden sandy beaches is just 20kms away. It has big smart resorts, fishing villages or quaint small seaside places. Along the coast there is a magnificent architecture, splendid hotels and villas, marinas, sailing centre. Casino, night life. It offers a great variety of distractions.

Normandie-Challenge Adventure is an interesting Nautical/sport centre/ in a Leisure Park, with a private beach on the magnificent lake of Pont-L'Eveque. They now run also the Camping site, in the village, They have a lovely "Auberge Rustique" type restaurant with live concerts and entertainment every week end and barbecue evening.  Open at the week-end all year round and during the week as well from April to October. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Famous Places

Pont l'Eveque - Place of origin for the famous cheese!  Delightful charming old town with its musical Country market every Sunday morning during Easter/Whit-Sunday and in July/August - Normal Wonderful market each Monday Morning (all year) 10kms - 10mns. Visits and different attractions are organised by the town all year round. At The Espace Culturel "Les Dominicaines" an old converted Covent, numerous exhibitions, of very high quality, are exposed.

Lisieux - With its famous Basilica, its inside beauty will fascinate you with its incredible beautiful mosaic. 2nd most visited shrine after Lourdes- 12kms. It has pedestrian streets (a shopper paradise!) and smart tearooms.

Deauville/Trouville - Very chic beautiful resorts with breathtaking wonderful beaches and wonderful architecture.  20kms-20mn. In September "Rub Shoulders" with the big stars during the American Film Festival

Caen - Old and young fascinating historical university town. There are a castle, 2 abbeys, links with William the Conqueror, fine Art museum, a famous Botanical garden and the Memorial Peace museum, a place not to miss if history interests you.

Bayeux - A charming and old lively town, with small streets and hidden private villas, a beautiful cathedral and a very busy High Street. In July there is the Medieval Festival with people in costumes, music and street parties. The tapestry of the Queen Mathilda attracts visitors from all over the world.

Honfleur - Old original fishing village and still a famous place for painters. One of the most and pretty place visited in France.

Disneyland Paris - 02h15 including 02h09 on motorways from "Belle Vue" (236kms). 

 Giverny, Rouen, Mont Saint Michel and Le Havre etc...

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

Distance and timing  to the property once on French territory:

• 1/2 h  from the Havre (Portsmouth-Le Havre)
• 45minutes from Caen (Portsmouth-Caen)
•  2 hours from Dieppe (Newhaven-Dieppe)
• Folkestone to Calais - Eurotunnel  (35mn crossing) 
• 2h30 from Boulogne 275kms (Dover-Boulogne)
• 2h50 from Calais 316kms  (Dover Calais)
• Nearest motorway junction Pont L'Eveque 10kms - A13
• Paris is about 1h50 by train and approximately 2 hours by car (220kms)
• Nearest railway stations : Pont L'Eveque and Lisieux 12kms
• 2 Airports at Caen (1hour ) and Deauville St Gatien 15kms from the house

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Village House (Bed and Breakfast)
Bedrooms	1 double
Spare beds	1
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s)
Capacity	3
Living Area	25 m²
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children over 6 only, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner on site, Radio
External features on site	Garden, Scenic views

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Additional price information

• Preferably Payment in full in Euros at arrival 
• Facility of payment in £, in advance or for a deposit, by transfer into an English bank  
• 55€ for one person -  60€ in High Season - only July and August -
• 75€  for two people - 80€ in High Season
• 95€ for three people - 100€ in High Season            

            Special Offer: 10% Discount for 3 nights and over

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