Location - for photographs of things-to-do nearby, see "Local Attractions"
The location lends itself to many types of holidays throughout the year. The town of Beuzeville is a 5 minute drive/10 minute bike ride/30 minute leisurely walk away. It has all you need to satisfy your shopping requirements (5 boulangeries, a pizzeria, creperie, plus other more sophisticated restaurants; a market on Tuesdays, a couple of bars, a supermarket and a "Cave", plus lingerie and interiors shops).
La Hannetot itself is set in a secluded spot, overlooked only by cows, so if you want you can choose a vacation of solitude and tranquility. The gastronomic tradition of the region with its tasty choice of cheeses, cider and fresh fish, may offer all the attraction you need! There are two bikes at the house, one with a basket, to allow you to cycle into the village along a country lane and bring back your morning baguettes.
However, if you choose to venture further, just a short drive away (10 minutes) is the picturesque town of Honfleur, famous for many things such as its historic and picturesque "basin" or port, local artists, fresh fish, and for being the oldest town in France. A more civilized day could not be had than wondering through the many art galleries before choosing your waterside seat for a huge bowl of fruit de mer with a chilled glass of vin blanc. Both the Satie and Boudin (the "father" of impressionism) museums are found here. If you have children you can tempt them with the Victorian carousel and the lovely beach (the views of Le Havre are not great, but I've never heard a child complain ...)
The towns of Deauville and Trouville are a 30 minute drive away. Deauville has a very chic, Paris-by-the-sea feel with designer shops, bistros, a Casino and two race courses, one incorporating 4 polo pitches. Horse racing takes place throughout summer and winter, including some highly prestigious events such as the Prix du Haas Le Fresnay Le Buffard - Jacques Le Marois, offering the winnner of this "miler" the highest prize money in Europe. In the summer on the polo pitches, the world cup concludes in August with the Coup d'Or, attracting some of the best high goal (highest ranked) players in the world. Qualifying rounds cost 5 euros and take place at 5pm every evening.
Deauville beach has a famous board walk with an Art Deco feel, and nearly three miles of sand on which you can laze, pose or play. There is a beach sports centre offering sea and sand surfing, catamarans and lots more. Deauville tennis club is by the beach and has 19 courts, 10 of which are clay and is run on a pay-and-play basis . There is also a pony centre offering sunset beach hacks. In September, Deauville hosts a famous American Film Festival, with red carpet appearances by stars and public admissions to previews.
Trouville was once the holiday destination of choice for wealthy Victorians and its sea scapes and skies were the inspiration of many impressionist painters (Monet, Boudin and others). Now she is somewhat Deauville's shabbier sister but none-the-less you are spoilt for choice with restaurants offering freshly landed fish, easier parking, and some say a better Casino.
Finally for Deauville/Trouville, there is also an exciting Go-Kart course on the way back to the A13, a Bowling complex and on the rural route home there is a challenging woodland adventure course.
Some 45 minutes away is the well-known historic town of Bayeaux. Admire the famous tapestry - the exhibition is well laid out, with ancillary exhibits of model villages and life size models of serfs.
Close to the town, are a number of WWII Landing Beaches and Cemeteries. They are well worth visiting to bring a hit of reality to history lessons. On Arromanches beach, the remains of part of the allies amazing portable harbour is left as a poignant reminder of the events that changed our history for ever. The D Day museum has a documentary of the events with English headphones - these are poor quality but the true story they tell is extraordinary. Highly recommended.
Other Attractions
Regional Nature Park - 150 kms of walks
Cider Route - tasting tours (by car/bike) of cider & Calvados producing farms in Cambremer (30 mins by car)
Cheese Factories - Both Pont L'Eveque and Liverot are made locally. Factory tours are a great rainy day option
Water Sports Lake - also at Pont L'Eveque offering jet ski rides and other exciting facilities
Rouen - the historic Cathedral City of Rouen, where Joan d'Arc was martyrd, now offers the more appealling attractions of great shopping and eating. 70kms away.
Lisieux - where you will find a spectacular Basilica (1/2 hour)
Etretat - famous for its coastal rock formation which Maupassant calls l' éléphant
Festyland - theme park for smaller children
Parc Asterix - Theme Park featuring rides based on Asterix de Gaulle - smaller than Euro Disney but slightly less tacky
Disneyland Paris - needs no introduction!
Giverny - Monet's famous gardens are only an hour away
Paris - One of the most beautiful Cities in the world is 1 1/2 hours by car
Cherbourg underwater exploration centre - 186km away, offers an impressive aquarium