Harold's Place is respectfully named after an American soldier who died here 10 days after D Day. There is a plaque on the wall dedicated to him outside our cottage. Where there was a battle in the fight to take St Lo - our nearest large town (8 KM). We live in the cottage next door and are around if you need any help. We converted the barn to a Gite in 2013. We created it to be a cosy, practical welcoming holiday cottage that we would like to stay in. It must have worked because we have many guests returning to us. We welcome pets and there are some lovely walks very close by . We are situated in a tiny hamlet just over a mile from our village of St Clair which has all the charm and amenities of a French Village. 8 kms away is the historic large town of St Lo with shops bars supermarkets and the best French Market for miles. We are really well situated for all the D Day landing beaches, their museums, exhibitions and the military cemeteries of all the nations that lost lives during the battles of WWII. The magical Monte Saint Michel, the charming walled town of Granville which has the channel islands for neighbours the larger cities of Rennes and Caen are within a comfortable drive away. Or go to Paris for the day on the train! Whatever you decide to do while you are here. You can be sure of a warm, peaceful welcome at Harold's Place when you return from your adventures.