La Ducrie - a medieval castle
offering chateau B&B holiday accommodation near St Lo,
Normandy, France, close to the historic WW2 landing beaches,
the Bayeux Tapestry and Mont St. Michel.
The British owners of La Ducrie (The Duke's
House), Vivienne and Joe Helling have decided to share the beauty and
tranquillity of their historic Normandy home by offering B&B or full board accommodation to the
more discerning visitor.
We are proud to have earned a large
number of favourable reports on the respected travel web site
www.tripadvisor.com
(enter La Ducrie in the search box), and we always do our
utmost to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay with
us.
Alternatively, the whole castle may be rented for group
stays for up to 11 persons of 1 week to 1 month. The
cost depends on what services are required.
Special fully-inclusive Christmas and New Year breaks can
also be tailored to suit groups of 6 or 8 persons.
Built in the 15th Century, La Ducrie is a fortified Norman
castle protected by a moat now graced by ducks and black
swans. The house was originally constructed for the Dauphin
who became Louis XI of France. The house later became
the home of the Tax Collector for the St Lo region, then
in the late 15th Century it became home to a long line of
French Dukes. Today, the house receives travellers from across
the world. It is comfortably furnished with many interesting
antiques and is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The
perfect place to forget the stresses and strains of normal
daily life.
* Stay B&B in a real Norman Castle at competitive
rates
* Five comfortable rooms all with en-suite or private
facilities (4 Double, 1 Twin)
* Tea & coffee making
facilities in all rooms
* Groups may rent the whole castle
by the week. Enquire for full details!
* Special 3, 5
or 7 day Christmas and New Year breaks available for 6
to 10 persons
* Collection and delivery to/from ferry ports by
arrangement
* Just 55 mins from Cherbourg, 60 mins Caen, 90
mins St Malo
* 20-45 mins from all landing beaches, 30 mins
Bayeaux, 60 mins Mt St Michel
* Quiet, rural setting with 27 acres
parkland, meadows and orchards
* Leisure facilities include giant chess, boules,
croquet, 800M Category 3 river frontage
As La Ducrie is moated, we cannot accept children under
14 years of age other than by prior agreement. Young adults of
14 and older however, are openly welcomed provided they are
respectful to other guests and not disruptive! Also, we
must advise that the castle and its island are strictly
non-smoking areas. You are however welcome to smoke in
the meadows and orchards.
Although a B&B establishment, and a private home,
we do offer quality 4-course evening meals to guests who wish
to join us. Restaurants abound from cheap and cheerful
in the village to high-class in St Lo or the surrounding
villages. We are not licensed to sell alcohol but we
will happily serve yours in our private bar free of any
'corkage' charges.
All Normandy veterans and their families
are especially welcome at La Ducrie. The end of May and
the beginning of June are particularly busy so early booking
is essential. We can arrange escorted tours of the Normandy beaches on request.
Please ask for costings
Christmas and New Year are also peak times. Again,
please book early to avoid disappointment by E.mailing details
of your accommodation requirements to B&B@La-Ducrie.com
and we will respond as soon as possible.
La Ducrie is for the select few, not the young and
rowdy.
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