In Normandy, Driing brings together holiday rentals offered directly by their owners, from the Côte Fleurie to the D-Day beaches and the bocage countryside. With ferries from Portsmouth, Poole and Newhaven arriving at Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Dieppe, it is the closest holiday region to the UK. The median price is €100 per night (typically €70 to €190). For properties also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, booking direct works out on average 18% cheaper for the same home.
Why book direct in Normandy
Every property on this page is booked directly with its owner, with no platform commission added to what you pay. The saving is real: for holiday rentals in the region that are also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, the direct price is on average 18% lower for the same home on the same dates. Over a week, that often adds up to hundreds of euros.
The price you see is the one set by the host, with no middleman between you and the person welcoming you. Same home, better price.
Where to stay: the Côte Fleurie, the Alabaster Coast and the bocage
The region is built around three areas that most travellers look for:
- The Côte Fleurie (Calvados), from Houlgate and Villers-sur-Mer to Honfleur: houses and B&Bs close to the beaches and harbours, popular for seaside weekends.
- The Alabaster Coast (Seine-Maritime), around Dieppe and Quiberville: white cliffs and seaside resorts.
- The Normandy countryside and bocage, from Suisse Normande (Les Monts d'Aunay, Souleuvre) to the Pays d'Auge and the Seine Valley: quiet gîtes at gentler prices.
Types of property and prices
Properties range from B&Bs in Honfleur or Dieppe to family houses by the sea, as well as farmhouses in the bocage and gîtes in the Pays d'Auge.
Prices reflect this variety:
- Apartment or small gîte: around €70 to €95 per night
- Family house: €100 to €190 per night
- Large house (groups, seafront): more, depending on the season
The most common amenities are Wi-Fi, free parking, a barbecue and a garden; some houses have an open fire or a spa.
What to see in Normandy
The highlights are easy to reach from most properties:
- Honfleur and its Old Harbour
- The D-Day beaches and their memorials, including Gold, Juno and Sword
- The cliffs of Étretat and the Alabaster Coast
- Deauville, Trouville and the Côte Fleurie
- Mont-Saint-Michel, on the edge of the region
To get around, the coastline can be explored on foot or by bike, the Pays d'Auge along the cider and cheese route, and the D-Day sites make easy day trips.
Frequently asked questions
Is booking direct in Normandy really cheaper?
Yes. For properties in the region also listed on Airbnb or Booking.com, the price booked direct through Driing is on average 18% lower for the same home, often tens of euros per night, because no platform commission is added to what you pay.
How much does a holiday rental in Normandy cost?
The median price is €100 per night, typically between €70 and €190 depending on the size of the property, the area and the season. Small gîtes start at around €70, and family houses cost between €100 and €190.
Where should I stay to visit the D-Day beaches?
The best-placed properties are in Calvados, around Caen and the Côte Fleurie, close to the landing beaches and their memorials, for a stay combining the seaside and history. The Ouistreham ferry terminal is only minutes away.
When is the best time to visit Normandy?
May to September for the seaside; spring and autumn are lovely for the countryside, the towns and the historic sites, with fewer crowds. Weekends on the Côte Fleurie are popular all year round.
Can I stay somewhere quiet in the Normandy countryside?
Yes: many properties are in the bocage and Suisse Normande (Les Monts d'Aunay, Souleuvre, Athis-Val-de-Rouvre) or in the Pays d'Auge, for nature and tranquillity at gentle prices.
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