Self catering accomodations and services



Each house or apartment "Les Filles du Bord de Mer" owns either to Astrid or Laurence.  So we are truly involved in their quality.
Contact us for any questions or if the availability on the online booking does not suit your needs. By email, it's easier and we'll give full details. Thank you.

L'Esprit du port | 4 people

Sleeps 4 people - 65 m2

Charming duplex apartment, harbor view, tastefully decorated and well equipped. In family, in duo or 2 couples.

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Poisson Nomade | 4 people

Sleeps 4 people - 65 m2

Behind a beautiful and proud facade in visible stones, Slow Living spirit & authentic materials. On the upper floors, you can see the...

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Mer nature | 3 people

Sleeps 3 people - 75 m2

NO WASHING MACHINE
In an old fisherman's house, terraced, in Caen stone, perpendicular to the sea, 20 meters from the seafront and quay,...

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F.A.Q.



What is the minimum length of stay?

  1. Short stay rental:  some of our cottages can be rented in short stay in advance from 2 nights (and more, from 3 to 7-14 for bank holidays, school vacations, ...). At the last minute we can offer our other lodgings usually rented by the week. This is specified in the description of each gîte. We do not offer a single night stay.
  2. Weekly rental: All our cottages can be rented by the week until the fortnight.  Some are also exclusively dedicated to weekly rentals (7 to 14 nights minimum), with a specific day of rotation for each. In summer or on certain dates, the fortnight may have priority. This is specified in the description of each gîte.

Are animals accepted?

NO. For everyone's comfort and although we adore cute doggies and cats, we cannot accept them in our cottages.

Smoking ?

NO. For the comfort of all, all our cottages are non-smoking. Some have an outdoor terrace or courtyard where you can smoke.

Is the price all inclusive?

YES excluding tourist tax.
For all our lodgings the packages are ALL INCLUSIVE:
   

  1. SERVICES INCLUDED:Charges (water, electricity, heating), linens (sheets, quality towels, bath mat, tea towels), unlimited WiFi, end of stay cleaning (excluding dishes)
       
  2. SERVICES OFFERED: The beds are ready on your arrival, heating put on before your arrival if necessary, a few groceries, hygiene and maintenance products to help you out on arrival, cot and high chair (subject to confirmation at the reservation)
       
  3. NOT INCLUDED: Tourist tax (1.10 to 1.70 € / night / adult), beach towels to bring with you, additional consumables (groceries, hygiene and maintenance) to be completed by your care during your stay

What should I bring?

Your suitcase and your good mood ;-)
We provide linens (sheets, quality towels, bath mats, tea towels). Thebeds are made, the heating is put on before your arrival if necessary, we add some essential products in sufficient quantity to help you out on arrival:
   

  1. Groceries: salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee capsules, oil, vinegar;
  2. Hygiene: shower gel, soap, toilet paper;  
  3. Maintenance: sponge, paper towel, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tablets, detergent, household product, garbage bag.

    These consumables will be completed by you during your stay.
    And we are pleased to offer you our carefully selected welcome gift from a small local producer

Do you offer breakfast?

NO because each of our cottages has a well-equipped kitchen with all maenities : a Nespresso machine + filter coffee maker + kettle + tea set (teapot and / or tea ball).

In the village (by feet), you can buy fresh bread and croissants at the bakery and all products at convenience stores and delicatessens. The Café du Port offers breakfast options and we can recommend nice places by the sea or in the countryside for brunch on Sundays.

Is parking free and public?

YES. Our lodgings are located in the heart of the village or on the quay facing the sea. All the parking lots are public, free all year round in the immediate vicinity of our lodgings. Everything is very easily accessible on foot.

Rental of bikes in the village?

YES.It is recommended to contact the service provider in advance on Port-en-Bessin. Also providers on Bayeux. We will provide you with contact details upon request after booking.

Do you offer a baby kit (travel cot and high chair)?

YES, free of charge subject to request and confirmation when booking: baby cot (without sheets) up to 2/3 years with end of travel mattress and high chair. 

What about shopping in the village?

YES. Port-en-Bessin is a small fishing port which lives all year round. Every day you will find all shops, supermarkets, grocery storefine, bakery, fish market in direct sale and fishmonger in the morning from Tuesday to Sunday, the weekly market on Sunday morning.
On leaving the village, the organic market gardener offers direct sales to the farm once a week.
Also services for residents, garage and service station, bicycle rental, bank and post office, doctors, pharmacy and nurses ...

We also have our concept-stores "La Compagnie Ordinaire de la Mer" in Port-en-Bessin and "La Compagnie Ordinaire"  in Bayeux . In summer, from time to time,  in the large courtyard garden we offer a POP UP coffee | cider bar | tea room and one-off events with guests: Chefs, creators, second-hand dealers, artists, ...



Can we rent several gîtes simultaneously to accommodate a group or several families?

NO. Our largest house can accommodate up to 4 people, not more.  Even if you are divided into several lodgings for sleeping, you will certainly want to share moments together around the dining table or the living room. Equipment, dishes, furniture will not allow this. We count on our guests to respect the maximum capacity provided for each accomodation and not to move dishes and furniture from one accomodation to another. In the village and surroundings, you will find lodgings designed to accommodate up to 15 people.



Restaurants to recommend?


YES. Depending on your wishes, we will share our favorite addresses on your arrival or before your stay: restaurants, brasseries, oyster shack, beach bar, brunch, coffee shop and tea rooms ...

Can one of your lodgings accommodate people with reduced mobility?

NO sorry, because all are located in old fishermen's houses with internal and sometimes external staircases. In the old port district, the alleys are sloping with narrow sidewalks and paved pavement.

Check-in time?

Starting from 5pm (17h). We invite you to specify your arrival time when booking or the days before your arrival. Late or night arrival is possible with a secure key and code box system. This means you need to inform us in advance

Check-out : What should I do when I leave?

Check-out is scheduled at 12 a.m. maximum (noon), unless otherwise arrangement. A late check-out is available at Mer Nature upon request. Notify us of your check-out time, we will come to greet you on the spot or indicate the key box.

End of stay cleaning is a service included. When you leave,  the house or the apartment must be tidy, clean and tidy dishes, empty dishwasher, empty fridge, sorted and collected garbage cans. Otherwise, you may be charged and this is not the deal ;-) We take care of the household and household linen. Any object broken by you is due and must be reported

Do you offer extra beds?

NO. For the sake of your comfort and space. We offer apartments and houses for 1 to 4 people with beds in bedrooms.

Room Service

YES on order in advance. For your late arrivals or without stress, we ofbferl delivery of 1 or more products afrbom: Seafood platter, selection of norman duck or pork or fish or vegetables paté. As well as a selection of quality cellars: natural or organic wines,  high quality ciders from the farm, local organic beers, Champagne artisanal juices from the range of our boutique-cellar. If you wish, the table will be set up in your accomodation before your arrival. Also fresh flowers, birthday cakes, Chef at home ... contact us in advance!

ANCV (French collectivity)

Only for French guests

Laundry

YES. 

  • Poisson nomade (washing machine only) 
  • L'Esprit du Port (washing machine + Electric drayer) 
  • La Maison sur le Quai (washing machine + Electric dryer) 
  • Mer nature (self-service shared laundry only upon request)

What about your other holiday rentals ?

We have decided to sold some of our holiday houses in the

village and are so happy to go on other lovely projects. These houses were known as Un Bateau sous mon Transat, La Mer est belle, La Cabane des pêcheurs, the 3 apartments at La Maison Matelot. 

Other questions ?

Contact us by the contact form.

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