Welcome to Residence de la Plage

In the Marina of Port Guillaume, Dives sur Mer, Calvados on the Cote de Fleurie coastline of Normandy

The Residence is within the immensely popular Port Guillaume, a fabulous marina development on the mouth of the Dives estuary just to the west of Dives sur Mer and to the east of Cabourg. With a bright south facing aspect from morning to early evening, a break here is sure to be a relaxing one with a beautiful balcony view over the countless boats moored in the marina. The marina itself has established bars and restaurants, a boulangerie from which you can get freshly baked pain, baguette, croissant and pain au chocolat and a fishmonger for the freshest of fish. There's also a local convenience shop although the marina is not far from a number of supermarkets. Dives sur Mer is a quaint town and is famed for its Saturday morning market - not to be missed.

A brisk stroll across the nearby footbridge over the Dives estuary and you'll be soon walking along the traffic free promenade of the beach resort Cabourg and its miles of golden sand. Soak up the atmosphere with restaurants, children's play activities, an indoor swimming pool and a fabulous 18 hole crazy golf course all close at hand. From here you'll be able to walk to Cabourg's main bustling Avenue de la Mer for fine shopping, wining and dining.

To the east of Dives sur Mer is the equally beautiful Houlgate and its seemingly never ending golden sandy beach. A drive east along the scenic coastal road will take you through a series of picturesque towns such as Villers sur Mer to the elegant Deauville and further on to the beautiful old harbour port of Honfleur on the Seine estuary. You'll see why this region is called the Cote Fleurie - literally the flowery coast. 

A drive to the west will take you over the famous 'Pegasus Bridge', the very bridge you will cross if you approach the apartment from the ferry port of Ouistreham, and on to the many famous D-day landing beaches such as Courseulles sur Mer, Arromanches and Omaha along the Cote de Nacre. From Arromanches you'll be a short drive away from the popular Bayeux and its famous tapestry. A motorway drive from here would conveninently take you to the 'Peripherique' around Caen and back to Dives sur Mer, but the region's capital is also well worth a visit especially a visit to the Caen Memorial museum.

The Residence and the Apartment

With the benefit of a designated parking space to the front, an inviting lobby area as you first enter the residence and its own pool to the rear, your first impressions are sure to be favourable.

This elegant apartment offers comfortable accommodation for upto 4 people including: 

• a spacious double bedroom** with a double bed, bunk bed, built- in wardrobe and drawers (+travel cot);
• a spacious lounge/dining area with a very comfortable double sofa-bed providing optional downstairs sleeping**, 2 easychairs, dining table, 4 chairs (+toddler booster seat), TV/ video/ DVD/ CD/ radio (+ plentiful selection of CDs, DVDs,  Videos & Family Games);
• a fully equipped kitchenette with double hob, oven grill, microwave oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, breakfast bar and all cutlery, glassware, crockery, cookware & utensils you could need;
• a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin; separate WC;
• a balcony with patio table, parasol and 4 chairs with a south facing view over the marina of Port Guillaume;
• designated parking space, residence pool and serviced by a lift

**Duvets and pillows are provided. You can either bring your own bed linen (sheets, quilt covers, pillow cases - and also towels) or alternatively you can arrange hire from us (details available on request). There is a launderette just outside Port Guillaume and clothes airer, an iron and ironing board in the apartment.

2009 Weekly Prices (dates shown for weeks commencing (w/c) Tuesday) are: