In Calvados, Driing brings together holiday rentals offered directly by their owners, from the Côte Fleurie to the D-Day beaches and the bocage countryside. With the Portsmouth–Caen ferry arriving at Ouistreham, it is one of the closest parts of France to the UK. Properties range from small gîtes at around €70 per night to large family houses by the sea. For properties also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, booking direct works out on average 18% cheaper for the same home: no platform commission is added to what you pay. Same home, better price.
Calvados is part of our selection of holiday rentals in Normandy. Nearby, you can also explore our holiday rentals in Seine-Maritime.
How much does a holiday rental in Calvados cost?
Prices range from small gîtes at around €70 per night to large family houses by the sea, which cost more in high season. Booking direct saves you around 18% on average compared with the platforms, a real saving over a week.
Where should I stay to visit the D-Day beaches?
The best-placed properties are around Caen (Mathieu, Cormelles-le-Royal) and on the Côte Fleurie, close to the landing beaches and their memorials, for a stay combining the seaside and history. Ouistreham, where the ferry from Portsmouth arrives, is only minutes away.
When is the best time to visit Calvados?
May to September for the seaside; spring and autumn are lovely for the countryside, the Pays d'Auge and the historic sites, with fewer crowds.