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La Mare Chappey: Facilities

La Mare Chappey offers all you will require for special holidays in Normandy, subtly combining the elegance of a by-gone age with all the luxuries of the present day within a relaxing and friendly environment for that perfect family holiday in Normandy with variety excellent facilities. 

The 16th century Norman tower manoir and cottage is river-banked in five acres, surrounded by wildlife in Normandy's beautiful countryside. The River Douve gently meanders through the manoir's five acres of rolling grounds - home to a menagerie of local wildlife together with a charming collection of chickens, ducks, guinea fowl...
...and our own warm and friendly Border Collie who has taken on the role of Lady of the Manor!
After an exciting day bartering at the colourful local markets, or an invigorating swim in the Mare Chappey pool or at the nearby beach, there waiting for you on your return is the Courtyard Bistro! In the style of a typical French village auberge and bar, the Bistro offers everything from an ice-cold draught beer from the well-stocked bar, to a tasty snack or home-made three or four course meal in elegant and relaxing surroundings.
Outside is the chic terraced area, complete with pool table and other bar games, where guests can enjoy a lazy few hours and the tranquillity of the Normandy countryside.

At least once a week our very popular BBQ night & late night dip takes place, as the evening draws in, the lights come on,  those young at heart 0-90! take a refreshing plunge.

Checkout what our past guests think in the gallery!


All guests are invited to make full use of the amenities on offer at  La Mare Chappey these have included a wonderful outdoor swimming pool with a furnished wooden-decked terrace area for relaxing in the sun.  To ensure that nobody's tranquillity is disturbed, the large pool is set in its own field away from guest accommodation and strict French regulations ensure that it is extremely safe for children with fencing, Child Safety Gate and life-saving equipment to prevent any mishaps.

Large swimming pool with deluxe bathing and exclusive use of holiday-makers at our Normandy manoir Estate

Luxury Spa Area with a furnished wooden-decked terrace. Use for all guests 10 years and over The ultimate in total relaxation

Tots Indoor Play Area:  Play Station Play- house, Trampoline, ball pit & push toys
Indoor Games Area : air hockey, table football , duo basket ball and Table-tennis

Other facilities Children’s Play Area

Baby Swings, general swings, toddler slide, general slide, climbing frames, see- saw, sand pit and Trampoline, Other facilities available for visitors include the very popular archery, basketball,  Badminton, large football field with   a pair of full sized nets and of course the boules pitch.
Archery:
How young boys grow 
Children’s Play Area.

Additional facilities for families with pre-school children.
Baby & Tots Equipment
Travel cot, Highchair, cot bedding, Stair-gates, Booster seat, baby bath, changing mats, Baby monitor, Steriliser, potty, toilet seat , toilet/sink Step etc

Each property has a fully enclosed patio area.

Note:-The River & the wild life pond have been fenced off for safety

Car Park: We encourage all our guest’s the Courtyard be a car free zone as much as possible only for loading & un-loading


Also La Mare offers independant laundry area with washing machine and sink.

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Local Facilities
Although tucked away from the disturbances of modern-day life, La Mare Chappey is within easy walking distance of the tiny Normandy village of Nehou with its welcoming bar and shop (known for its fresh baguettes and croissants!) and within a few minutes' drive is the beautifully preserved cobbled medieval town of Bricquebec, Normandy.

The town boasts a good selection of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, an historic chateau and bustling Monday-morning market, famous throughout the Normandy region for its diverse range of tantalising fresh produce.

A few minutes in the other direction is Normandy's St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, which again offers a good range a shops, bars and restaurants, together with its own canoeing centre - perfect for those who like splashing about in water on their holiday! A forest Adventure centre A special cycling and walking route lies just 400 metres away from the Manoir where there was once an old railway line through Normandy.

Some of the most glorious and deserted Blue-Flag beaches on Normandy's Cherbourg Peninsula - including Barneville Plage, Carteret, Surtainville, and Portbail - are within a fifteen minute drive from La Mare Chappey here in Normandy; Many of these offer a wide variety of water-sports activities, bustling marinas, plus the opportunity of a day-trip by ferry to the nearby island of Jersey.

GOLF:
There is a links golf course at St. Jean de la Riviere(18 mins). There are two nine hole courses at La Glacerie, Cherbourg (25 mins) and there are 18 hole golf courses at Coutainville (40 mins) and Granville (1 hour).

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Self catering holiday cottages
 

Superb facilities on site including:

Heated Swimming Pool
Archery
Table tennis
Basketball
Indoor Activity Area
Courtyard Bistro
Regular Barbeques
Luxury Spa
Internet Access

LOCAL SERVICES:

Shops

Néhou, 1 km St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, 
5 km Bricquebec 7km

Restaurant

Courtyard Bistro La Mare Chappey & Néhou, 1 km St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, 5 km Bricquebec  7 km

Supermarket

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km Bricquebec 7km

Bank

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km Bricquebec  7 km

Garage

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km Bricquebec  7 km

Tourist Information

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km Bricquebec  7km www.manche-tourisme.com
www.cotentin-tourisme.com

(Both In English)

LOCAL ACTIVITIES:

Canoeing

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km

Swiming Pool   indoor

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km

Horse Riding

Portbail, 15 km

Fishing

Néhou, 1 km

Walking/ Cycling Track

Néhou, 0.3 km

Golf

st jean de la riveri, 15 km Cherbourg 40km

Forest Adventure   Park

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km

Tennis     Courts

St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte,  5 km

  All water       sports

Portbail, 15 km

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS

La Mare Chappey offers all you could be looking for in a truly exclusive celebration!

Without the fuss! Fixed venue able to cater for all your desires! Where the organisation will be handled here at La Mare, by helping with the planning and be sure that we will do everything we can to contribute towards a hugely successful and stress-free occasion

Whether your celebration is a small intimate affair, fun event, family gathering at our Courtyard Bistro or grand marquee from fifty to hundreds:

Our bespoke service includes events planner always working for you to offer as little or as much as you desire for that special occasion.

Winter and Summer Marquees and all related equipment for all events Celebration parties, Receptions & Wedding Blessings Ceremonies etc.

Accommodation for up 40 people, thus having exclusive use of La Mare Chappey venue for the period of your celebration stay.

Always catering for your needs by providing further options e.g.

Fantastic lighting
Professional Catering
Co-coordinated colour,
Scheme and decoration
Quality Entertainment
Photographic service
Beautiful flowers


So come the big day,
All you need to do
IS ENJOY YOURSELVES,
As all has been taken care of!

We hope all information on this website about Mare Chappey, its accommodation, its wonderful surroundings, and its convenient location is of interest to you. Should you require any further details or wish to enquire about specific availability, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you and to providing you with some of the best holiday accommodation in Normandy!

 

La Mare Chappey
Nehou
Manche
Normandy
50390 FR

T: 00 33 233 412 976
E: lamarechappey@wanadoo.fr