Omaha Beach Port en Bessin

Site no: NR027

 
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Overview

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      Where the wide-open skies of La Manche (we like to call it the English Channel) meet the endless expanse of sands along Normandy’s rich coastline, you’ll find Omaha Beach. If the name is rich with resonance, it’s with good reason: this is one of the D Day beaches, just a short drive away from the fascinating D-Day Museum in Arromanches. But, then, this is a land overflowing in history. Just 8 km away lies the dignified little town of Bayeux. Pleasures of a more leisurely nature can be found at the Omaha Beach Golf Club - one of France’s top courses. This residence is just 9km from Omaha beach and just 1 kilometre from the centre of Port-en-Bessin, a charming seaside development with a busy harbour and good cafes serving delicious local cheeses and pastries. The holiday park is a delight - with three swimming pools on site and perfectly designed to fit effortlessly into the rolling Normandy landscape.

      Opening dates

      11/02/12 - 09/11/12

      Important information

      Exceptions
      • Barbecue: not provided
      Vehicles
      • Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

      Dogs
      • Are dogs allowed: Yes

      • Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: No

      Price Includes

      End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit, television and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have

      Board basis: Self-catering

      Out and about

      There is a history lesson around every corner here, with many museums, memorials and streets retaining their charm from years gone by. You will find all sorts of shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as an array of leisure activities to keep you entertained.

      On site

      The following facilities are available:

      • A security/cleaning deposit is required
      • Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard no cash or cheques accepted
      • Outdoor parking available (Free)
      • Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
      • Launderette
      • Washing machines
      • Drying machine

      Reception

      • Languages spoken: French and English
      • Other services: Open 24 hours in high season. Closed Wednesday afternoon in low season. Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance, photocopy, faxing. Board games and toasters for loan.
      • WiFi available (Available in reception - €5.00)
      • Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

      Shops

      • All services and shops are 4 km away in the centre of Port en Bessin. Markets: Sundays morning in Port en Bessin, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Bayeux.

      Dining

      • Restaurant

      Bars

      • No Bar

      Other

      • Animation Team: Free activities for children aged 6 to 12 years, available 3 half days per week and per child including ‘A play golf introduction’, Green workshops (‘ateliers écolo-labo’) A lot of others activities: thematic treasure hunts etc. Welcoming drinks on Sunday with the presentation of the animation program of the week and booking children in. Outdoor activities depend on the weather. Animation available in April, July and August..
      • Games Room: Playstation 2, billiard/pool tables and children area (watching DVD) in the reception hall

      Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

      Pools

      First pool

      • For: Family. Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
      • Size: 120m2

      Second pool

      • For: Family (Indoor Heated)
      • Size: 60m2

      Third pool

      • For: Toddlers. Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Outdoor)

      Spas

      • Sauna
      • Solarium

      Extra information

        • Sun Terrace
        • Outdoor pool heated from May to September

      Activities

      The following activities are available:

      Watersports

      Dinghy Sailing
      • Dinghy Sailing not available on the resort, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 1.0 km from the resort
      Kayaking
      • Kayaking not available on the resort, nearest Kayaking is 8.0 km from the resort

      Sports

      Tennis
      • Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 1.0 km from the resort
      Table Tennis
      Volleyball
      Playground
      Boules

      Horse Riding

      • Horse riding is not available on the resort, nearest horse riding is 8.0 km from the resort

      Fishing

      • Fishing is not available on the resort, nearest fishing is 15.0 km from the resort

      Golf

      36 Hole Golf Course
      • Charge per round: €65.00
      • Created in 1986, the Omaha Beach Golf Course ranks among France’s top 50 golf courses. This 36 hole facility offers three superb, varied 9-hole golf courses: “La Mer,” “Le Bocage”, and “L’Etang” . 30 posts including 16 indoors, training bunker, three putting greens and three compact holes. Omaha Beach Golf Course Club House with bar, restaurant, and lounge. The residence is located near the departure point for hole 18. No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 0.50 km from the resort
      Driving Range
      • No driving range on the resort, nearest driving range is 0.50 km from the resort

      Equipment Hire

      Cycle Hire

        Specialist Activities

        • Golf: 9/4 - 12/11/11, 6 yrs and over, from £141 for five x 8 hour lessons, depending on age, pre-bookable

        Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

        Local attractions

        The following local attractions are available:

        Nearby

        • Nearest beach: Omaha Beach 9km
        • Nearest river: 15.0km

        Shopping

        • Nearest town/village: Port en Bessin: 4km

        Activities

        Golf: Omaha Beach Golf Club, 36 holes, international. Tel: +33 (0)2 31 22 12 12. Water sports and bike rental: EOLIA Normandie located on the Omaha Beach at Colleville sur Mer (8 km): land-yachting, catamaran, sea kayaking, wake board. Tel: +33 (0)2 31 22 26 21. Preferential Rates for Pierre & Vacances guests. Microlight: microlight flights starting at Courseulles sur Mer (24 km). Tel: + 33 (0)2 31 97 21 92. Beauty Institut Soleïade (400 m away from the residence). Tel: +33 (0)6 83 58 51 05. (booking on advance).

        Attractions

        The resort: Explore the world of a small fishing port: the auction, signal station, trawlers, infrastructures, activities and Shipwreck Museum. 5 guided tours are on offer: ‘in the heart of the Port en Bessin’, ‘the fish auction’, ‘from auctioneer to computer’, ‘visiting the foreshore’ (depending on the tides) and ‘at the shipyard’. A trail with 8 markers takes you on a self-guided walking tour of the harbour and its history, infrastructures and activities. The surrounding area: Bayeux (8km), medieval town: the tapestry (a masterpiece unique in the world), Notre Dame cathedral, Baron Gérard Museum (porcelain, lace and paintings) and General de Gaulle Memorial. Isigny sur Mer (33km): Tour the facilities of the Isigny Dairy Cooperative, which produces local cheeses. Caen (35 km): The Abbaye aux Hommes and the Abbaye aux Dames founded by William the Conquerer, the Fine Arts Museum and the Normandy Museum, the Caen Memorial, etc. D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: the D-Day Museum in Arromanches, Omaha Beach memorial museum in Saint Laurent sur Mer, American cemetery in Colleville sur mer, etc. Excursions and boat rides to explore the D-Day beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword Beach.

        Travel details

        The following travel details are available:

        Local Directions

        Directions - Leave the A13 motorway at exit 8 for “Bayeux, Bessin, Cherbourg”. Continue on the N814, then take the RN13 to the D6 and follow the signs for Port en Bessin. In Port en Bessin, follow the signs for “Golf d’Omaha Beach”.

        Airport(s)

        • Dinard (DNR): 182km
        • Caen airport (CFR): 36km
        • Rouen airport (URO): 177km

        Port(s)

        • Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 43km
        • Calais Ferry (CAL): 380km
        • Cherbourg (CHB): 93km
        • Dieppe: 212km
        • Le Havre: 130km
        • Roscoff (RSC): 351km
        • St Malo (STM): 178km

        Public Transport

        • Local Railway: Bayeux, 9km

        Children's clubs

        There are no children's clubs available at this location.

        About the region

        With easy links to the main channel ferry ports and four regional airports, travelling to your holiday destination is quick and easy. Superb beaches, Aqualand waterpark, Nausicaa - the world's largest aquarium and la Cite de la Mer make this a great destination. From fashionable seaside resorts, wonderful walks and rolling countryside to World War 1 battlefields and D-Day beaches, this is a region of contrasts.

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