Where can you find quirky accommodation in la Manche? Our top picks!
Unique and unusual places to stay
A gypsy caravan, a yurt, an old Napoleonic fort, a treehouse or a floating cabin: it’s difficult to choose between all the quirky places to stay in La Manche! For a night, a few days or a week, get away from it all and enjoy a completely unique experience.
La cahutte
Step aboard a traditional cabin boatInspired by the traditional Loire river boats and moored at the landing stage in Liesville-sur-Douve, La Cahutte is a peaceful waterside retreat. It’s the perfect place to unwind, lulled by the gentle sound of water and birdsong, with beautiful sunsets to admire. As well as its idyllic setting, it’s cosy and well equipped, with a kitchenette, shower room and superb terrace.
To round off the evening, head to the Bar de l'Anguille, where you can enjoy a sharing platter by the banks of the Douve.
Pom'Roulottes
Go back in timeOriginally designed for traveller families, the gypsy caravans now provide quirky accommodation for people looking for adventure. These small homes on wheels are available for two to five visitors and provide a cosy place to stay just a few kilometres from the sea. Treat yourself to a magical break!
Open: late March to mid-October
LE LIT À ROULOTTE
TAKE THE TIME IN THE MARSHESEscape to the heart of the Cotentin and Bessin marshes and stay in this charming, lovingly converted gypsy caravan. Sleeping 2 people, the caravan was designed and built entirely by the owner! Breakfast is included in the price, giving you the chance to discover local produce. The bed and breakfast "Le lit de la Douve" is the ideal place to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature.
Open: late March to early November
Fort du Cap Lévi
An immersion between land and seaTake a breath of fresh sea air at the Cap Lévi fort in Fermanville on the Cotentin Peninsula. This unique place was once a fort that defended Cherbourg harbour. It was built by Napoleon I and was partially destroyed during the Allied bombing in 1944.
If you like walking, the Fort stands on the GR 223 hiking trail. With the sound of crashing waves and panoramic sea views, you’ll feel like you’re sailing the ocean. Prepare for a special experience in a place like nowhere else!
Bonus: the fort has a beauty and wellness centre (providing treatments and massages).
Pic Epeiche yurt in Beauficel
A taste of MongoliaDo you fancy a complete change of scenery? Then Pic Epeiche is the place for you. You’ll stay in an authentic Mongolian yurt and get a taste of this unique way of life, where nature, calm and relaxation are the order of the day. Enjoy a night or a few days in the yurt, which is close to several different hiking trails.
Open: mid-March to the end of October
La Croisée des Chemins yurt
In the heart of the Norman bocage countrysideCommitted to proposing a more ecological and ethical kind of tourism, La Croisée des Chemins campsite invites you to stay under canvas and to enjoy living in harmony with nature in its lodges, yurts and safari tents. In the heart of the countryside, this farm campsite has a zero-waste grocery shop and a tearoom decorated with second-hand finds. Special events are also organised around environmental and well-being issues: do-it-yourself, debates, lectures, cookery workshops, animal care, and so on. The perfect place to go green!
Open: all year round
La Maison des Bois
Escape to nature, just a stone’s throw from the seaIn Fermanville, in the Cotentin Peninsula, discover this eco-friendly holiday cottage, where nature takes centre stage. Tucked away in a woodland clearing, this self-built timber retreat is the perfect setting to unwind. Whatever the weather, the conservatory and pergola allow you to make the most of the outdoor surroundings.
The chalet sits within 5 hectares of unspoilt countryside on a wooded hillside overlooking the Vallée des Moulins (a protected natural site). Perfect for a peaceful weekend in the great outdoors!
Vaugoubert Tonneau
A unique stay in a peaceful rural settingThe Vaugoubert in Tamerville offers a completely unique experience: a night in a barrel! Next to an old farm, you can lie in the small round log cabin. This quirky accommodation also has stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Treat yourself to a magical getaway!
Bonus: this address has a relaxation space with a spa, a wooden hot tub and massages.
Open: all year round, weather permitting
Vallée Féerique treehouses
Take to the treesThis is a place where you can really reconnect with nature. Up high in one of the two treehouses, you’ll wake up to the sound of water and birdsong. Later on, enjoy a romantic candlelit evening in your cabin, which has no water or electricity. Kick back and relax in this rustic woodland retreat.
Bonus: the site has a swimming pool and spa for you to unwind in.
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