Hidden away in a tiny village south west of Rouen, Manoir des Saules is quite simply a stunning…read moreplace to stay and dine. Dinner began at 7pm. Far too early to dine in france, i thought to myself. By 11.30pm, having taken two walks around the grounds, we were still only on dessert. Eventually, shortly after midnight, we retreated to our room with the most amazing box of petits fours, and pots of tea. had i know how many petits four were on offer, i probably wouldn't have ordered desert. Which would have been a shame, as it, like everything else, was stunning. Somehow, i found my way to breakfast at 9am.. again, totally wonderful. A more consistent water heating system for the showers would be good, otherwise this place is pretty darned perfect- they even valet my car, inside and out overnight :)

From the owner: Relais & Châteaux Au coeur de la campagne normande, le Manoir propose de multiples activités à ses…read moreconvives allant du golf, au canoë, à l'équitation. Ici, vous pouvez profiter du charme de l'architecture typique de la demeure avec ses colombages, mais aussi du jardin à la française et du potager. La décoration intérieure invite au repos et à la détente. Les mets proposés par le Chef sont raffinés et de grande qualité. Les ingrédients sont réunis pour réussir un séjour d'affaires ou d'agréments.