Écurie Leseigneur

Exterior of the mini château (added by manager 28 Oct 2019)

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Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Might your small sorts like to fire their imaginations by taking a step back in time for a castle-themed stay with the chance to gallop about on horseback? Knights, damsels, their kin and their hounds can expect a warm medieval-style welcome at this rural Lower Normandy site five minutes' drive from La Haye. Away from the days-of-yore design and kit (which includes a firepit too cook over), Écurie Leseigneur is primarily a horse riding centre so all manner of lessons and horsey jaunts can be had on site, with teachers on hand offering expert supervision for all needs and abilities. There are also horse-drawn carts, donkeys and seaside outings available should you wish to steer your steed through the surf. Hopping out of the saddle, it's a doddle to explore the region on foot or by bike: the centre is in a handy spot at the crossroads of four traffic-free greenways, some of which have sea views. Tennis, fishing, a play area and a games room are among the facilities on site for times when you and your budding knights need a break from all the jousting. There’s also a communal lounge area with a kitchen and a bar but if you’d like to fully embrace the castle life and be truly treated like royalty, shun the cooking and ask site staff to prepare you a meal basket packed with local fare (order at least 24 hours ahead).

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Pétanque

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Teens' club

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Hikers’ paradise

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Pub campground

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Écurie Leseigneur

10 Route des Mares

La Haye

Manche

France

50250

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

49.30518°N
-1.57024°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Cotentin Peninsula has more than its fair share of outdoor leisure ops. Mont Castré (10 minutes’ drive) is home to a lake with well-marked footpaths and pedalos for hire, while Forest Adventure (10 minutes) has a high-ropes course for treetop thrills. For more open-air time, head to nearby Denneville (15 minutes), where there's plenty of sandy beach. If you've come here, there's a fair chance you're curious about the past. Walk in the footsteps of monks of yore at Lessay Abbey (10 minutes), or head to the Château de Bricquebec (25 minutes) and survey the townsfolk from its medieval ramparts. The beaches around these parts may be peaceful nowadays, but in the not so distant past they were the site of epoch-making battles. If modern history piques your fancy, head to the excellent D-Day Experience and Normandy Victory Museum (half an hour from base). Further afield, Bayeux (with its far-famed tapestry, cathedral and museums) is an hour's drive away, while the spectacular citadel of Mont Saint-Michel is an hour and 40 minutes. Pilgrims to this spiritual spot should wear sturdy footwear: there are a good amount of steps to climb for those venturing uphill to the Abbey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Glatigny Face A La Rd 337	8.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Surville Face A La Rd 526	8.3 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saint Remy Des Landes La Valette	8.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Face Au Cd 136	9.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saint-Lo D'Ourville Lindbergh-Plage	9.8 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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What attractions are near Écurie Leseigneur? The Cotentin Peninsula has more than its fair share of outdoor leisure ops. Mont Castré (10 minutes’ drive) is home to a lake with well-marked footpaths and pedalos for hire, while Forest … Read more