Yes to Adrians been going to see him on and off since 2005. Have another contact a bit in from the coast :
La Tringale - Meeting Ron and doing some training with him: http://www.normandyvacations.com/
I always book a Gite when I'm staying in Normandy - they can be very cheap, especially if you're in a group. Try Welcome Cottages but book early because they go very fast.