I have loved France (and almost everything French!) for most of my life. In my early 20's I worked in Paris for several years, where I learned the language. At the age of 51, I decided to go to University (as a very mature student!) to do a French degree, the 3rd year of which was spent at Perpignan University. At the end of my studies, I taught French to adults for the University of Wales.

My husband, Hugh, also spent time working in France during his early 20's. Most of our holidays over the past 30 years were spent touring around in a campervan, looking at properties, and dreaming of the day when we could "retire" here.

Having decided to open a Guest House in France when we "retired", we came to Normandy to look for a suitable property. We found an old farmhouse, which had been partially converted and which was surrounded by an acre of garden, with lovely views. It needed a great deal of work, including a new roof, but it had potential and, just as important, it felt right.

After major building works were completed, The Haven eventually opened its doors. Since then, we have welcomed people from the UK and many different parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Brazil, China and Scandinavia. The "je ne sais quoi" which attracted us to this area, and to this house in particular, is constantly enhanced by the pleasure of sharing it with others, and the tesimonials are a source of great pleasure to us.