We are based in Lower Normandy close to the picturesque town of Mortain, which is
in the Southern part of the department (County).
Mortain has a range of shops and banks, a tourist office, doctor, post office and
an open air swimming pool. It also has a supermarket and a weekly street market.
There are two waterfalls to visit, an ancient abbey, a tiny cliff-top chapel, WW2
historic sites and a karting centre. There are a wealth of walking and cycling opportunties.
The former railway line has been converted to a safe walking/cyling track and the
local tourist office provides details of many touristic opportunities. The market
town of St Hilaire du Harcouet is only fifteen minutes away. Here there is a greater
range of shops and facilities and a thriving weekly market. Domfront, a medieval
hillside town, is also just a short drive away and provides an interesting half-day
visit. To the west lies a beautiful coastline with holiday resorts such as Granville,
St Malo and Dinard and the world famous Mont St Michel. To the north lies the Normandy
landing beaches, war museums, lovely coastline, Bayeux tapestry and the city of Caen.
To the south lies Rennes, Brittany and the Loire. To the east Calvados and more of
Normandy. A range of tourist guides are kept for reference at the property and desribe
local activties like the swimming pool, Go Karting, Museums, Zoos, Biscuit Factory,
Bell Foundry, Pottery Museum and more.
