Goélia Résidence Du Parc

Our experience was not entirely typical as we stayed out of season - and Normandy in wet, chilly, windy mid-January is as out of season as you're going to get! However, we had a lovely time here, as it was so peaceful. Unlike some other reviewers here we found our ground-floor apartment to be exceptionally clean. In theory, the apartment could accommodate seven people, but that might be a bit of a crowd on a wet day, especially as there was only one toilet; however, a group of four would be fine as there's both a bathroom and a shower room. The beds were comfortable and everything worked and looked clean and smart. There are ample facilities for self-catering, and our highlight was a magnificent seafood feast with ingredients we'd bought from the fish market in Trouville. If you want to eat out, though, there seem to be plenty of places nearby in the countryside, villages and seaside resorts (of which our favourite was Honfleur). We'd be very happy to return in warmer weather, when the orchards are full of blossom, and I'd imagine this would be a lovely area for some gentle cycle-touring. The chateau, with its avenue of trees and fancy ironwork gates, adds a note of distinction to the view and there's loads of safe space for children to run around outside. Thanks to Marie-Christine for the chance to stay here.