Stunning Luxury Gite in Normandy, Near Falaise, Authentic and Rural - Double Espoir Reviews

We only have one complaint to make about our stay at Haras du Gazon. It was far too brief! The beauty and charm of this property was overwhelming. Stone walls adorned with climbing roses, cobblestoned courtyards, geometric hedges and glorious formal water gardens placed us in an elegance of earlier times.

We’d come from strenuous cycling endeavours in the Alpes and Pyrenees and this was exactly what we needed before returning to Australia. It was delightful to wake to the whinnies of the horses as the stable hands approached with delectable barrows of hay, all lovingly grown by Tim through the summer season. We unwound by taking walks around the property and saying hello to the beautiful mares and foals who were always inquisitive and frequently put on a gymnastic display to entertain us. We even got to meet the little Normand cows who would grow up to produce the irresistible camembert cheese of the region.

We enjoyed watching the young showjumpers go through their paces on the purpose built arena. Spend a little time with Tim and he will convince you that their breeding is as intricate as any thoroughbred racehorse. We did briefly venture into the local town to stock up on cheese and wine and did see William The Conqueror’s Castle. Unfortunately impending plane journeys cut our visit way too short. The problem is it’s so hard to tear yourself away from the beautiful property to take advantage of all the region has to offer. We will be back to avail ourselves of Tim and Annie’s hospitality in this special place.