Wednesday 16 November 2011

How to save time booking a holiday home in Manche, France

Manche, a region ofNormandyin the North ofFrance, is surrounded on three sides by the English Channel, boasting 350km of coastline. However, beside Manche's maritime excellence, taking a villa in Manche, Normandy allows you the flexibility, freedom and space to enjoy discovering the wealth of hugely important historical sites, especially from WW II, and indulge in the hearty, rustic cuisine and sensational cider of Normandy.

Located on the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy, holiday rental accommodation in Manche is never far from a coastline that boasts a rich variety of sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, stylish resorts and marinas and traditional fishing ports, so for anyone with a love of the sea, a holiday apartment or villa in Manche will give you the ideal opportunity to discover just one fabulous reason for choosing to rent holiday accommodation in Normandy.

Holiday farmhouses and cottages in Manche can be found in many of the peaceful rural towns and villages throughout the region where the atmosphere of rustic bliss makes a welcome alternative to any busy urban existence, and with such easy access to the beautiful countryside that carpets much of the area, holiday cottages, farmhouses and gites offer so many opportunities to enjoy recreation and relaxation in this rich diversity of landscapes - from walking, golfing and fishing to soaking up the emotive atmosphere on the historic D -Day beaches of Normandy, holiday farmhouse, gite and cottage rentals in Manche will appeal to the interests of people of all ages. And if you harbour a passion for the rich history and culture of France, holiday chateaux are the perfect way for you to experience first-hand this unique type of architectural heritage, with so much spacious luxury that you'll need to take all your family and friends with you to this type of rental accommodation in Manche.

Manche is divided into three areas, the Cotentin Peninsula, Bocage area and the Western Coast. The Cotentin Peninsula, or Cherbourg Peninsula is a fairly remote region, bar the port town of Cherbourg. It did however play a strong role in WW II, and houses the Musee de la Garre et de la Liberation.

A Manche holiday rental in Coutances, Normandy's capital, will ensure you some of the best scenery in northern France. Coutances is the prettiest town in Normandy, centred around the 11th Century cathedral at the heart of the city.

The western coast is lined with some magnificent beaches, and the jewel in the crown of Manche is the spectacular Mont St Michel, which attracts many thousands of tourists, and for good reason. The architectural marvel at Mont St Michel is surrounded by fantastic beaches, filled with sunbathers, swimmers, people playing tennis and football and many small boats and yachts.

Manche has an oceanic climate, which keeps winter days from reaching freezing. Summer temperatures are mild, with daily averages reaching around 15C, but with precipitation being common on the coast from autumn until March.

A holiday villa in Manche is very easy to get to from the UK. Direct flights from the UK arrive at Rennes in Brittany, provided by Flybe. Ferries run from the south coast of England to Cherbourg, Caen, Le Harve and St Malo, on passenger and car ferries. A TGV link from the Channel Tunnel to Le Harve or Cherbourg is also a cheap and easy option to reach a holiday rental in Manche.

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