4.5 stars. Excellent breakfast included. We two would stay here again. Our room was the Suite…read moreOcéane. It was on a top floor, but only required climbing one flight of stairs from street level (because this street was located on the "up-slope" side of the building). Note that the steps of the stairwell are quite narrow. Location was excellent, a five-minute walk down a gentle slope to most attractions, such as the market square, the Antoine Boudin museum, and the Vieux Bassin. ROOM: 4.0. Roomy with a kitchenette. Large shower, though it drained a bit slowly. Wood floor. The room below us was being refurbished, so this room might also be soon redone; after that it will probably merit a rating of "5". SERVICE: 5.0. Liliane and Maryse were extremely helpful, for example in helping us find a pharmacy that would provide the COVID-19 test we would need to return to the US. BREAKFAST: 5.0. Generous breakfast that included fluffy warm croissants. Lovely atmosphere. AMBIANCE: 5.0. The courtyard was pleasant to spend time in, as was the room used for breakfast. One day we brought in salads and bread from outside, having them as lunch at a table among the greenery of the inner courtyard. Very tranquil.

What a great find! Perfect for anyone with a car as access and private parking were easy. The…read moreon-site staff was very friendly and accommodating - especially Stephan! Breakfast was exceptional with many options. Our room was quite large with a window overlooking the garden and a huge bathroom.

It's been a year since I visited La Boulange. I have vivid memories of how wonderful it was to have…read moreAminata as our hostess. This is a unique bed and breakfast. You won't regret a moment, if you're lucky enough to book here. Thank you again, Aminata.

Wonderful sleep and DELICIOUS breakfast at Aminata's. She was the most gracious host on our trip…read more Her b&b is perfectly walkable, in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our room was immaculate. (Do not miss the home made jams)

An enjoyable rest, and a nice host. The food is good and tasty. the rooms are very clean. I really…read morelike this place.

VIVE LA DIFFERENCE…read more Long live the difference. Let me explain. I will describe what I believe to be the minimum requirements of a holiday let, and then point out "the difference" which makes this an exceptional find. Its really nice to come across something that exceeds expectations. 1) Arrival and greeting A friendly welcome is always going to start the holiday off well. The difference - this one was heartfelt and warm. How do I know; easy, you can see it in the words and gestures used by the hosts. 2) Great accommodation All amenities as described to be available. The difference - the little touches. A magnificent floral display in the lounge area, with the cut flowers coming from the hosts own garden, and arranged in a very professional manner. The basics in terms of kitchen items to be available. The difference - some chocolate, biscuits, and a beautifully dressed dining table. Kitchen items not normally provided, were readily available e.g. salt, pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, cooking foil etc. A comfortable bed. The difference - new mattress, beautifully dressed bed / bedding, plenty of pillows / cases etc. 3) Information on surrounding area. It's always nice if there are a few leaflets available describing the surrounding area and places to visit. The difference - up to date local news on places to go, and things to see. There is a local ferry service, now retired due to the new bridge nearby, that is run one day per year, and a local festival in the nearby town of Caudebec-en-caux, something we would never have been aware of without the kind sharing of this information. A mid-week market (again not mentioned in any leaflet) was also shared with us. The knowledge of both Armelle and Michel about the surrounding area is extensive and openly and willing shared. If you want to know anything, they will be only too happy to help. 4) Privacy You really don't want to be bothered with the hosts during your holiday. The difference - despite being in the hosts grounds, the gite was treated with the utmost respect for our privacy. The hosts will only approach you if necessary or invited to do so. 5) Sharing You don't normally have any dealings with the hosts, once they have the payment settled. The difference - a warm welcome to visit a truly outstanding garden that is tended with great care, tenderness and may I say, "professional feel" (we visited in late September / early October and the garden was still in a great condition - it would give Monet a run for his money). 6) Additional services The difference - these were not asked for, nor advertised, but very welcomed in deed. To what to I elude you may ask? Well I will not say as I am not happy to mislead you into expecting something that may not be possible to be provided during your stay, nor am I happy to set Armelle and Michel any goals that they must achieve for your stay. I will however wage a bet that you will find something "out of the blue", during your stay that will be very special to you. May I strongly suggest that you take me up on my recommendation to stay at the Relais Du Roy and let me know via your feedback, that I was true with my recommendation for this. Please pass our warmest best wishes to Armelle and Michel when you visit. Dave

From the owner: Le Relais du Roy est un gîte pour 2 à 4 personnes situé dans une magnifique propriété normande de…read moreprès d'un hectare, boisée et fleurie. Ce gîte est idéal pour les couples d'amoureux ou de jeunes mariés, ainsi que pour les familles souhaitant profiter de la richesse du patrimoine culturel et naturel de la Normandie. Idéalement situé entre Rouen, Le Havre, Deauville et Etretat, il permet de visiter de nombreux sites exceptionnels à proximité ainsi que de découvrir des petits villages typiquement normands. Confort et qualité d'accueil sont les maîtres mots du Relais du Roy.

We stayed in this house located approximately 10-15 minutes from Lisieux for two weeks. We had…read moresuch a wonderful stay. It is spacious and comfortable. It took us a while to figure out how to work the washer and dryer properly; however, once we did, they worked like a charm. There is a great outside area where you can sit or have a picnic. This was our meeting place in the morning and nights to regroup and rehash the day and night's events. The area around the house is lovely and quiet. Cows and their calves roam the fields in back of the house. This house is not handicap accessible. The bedrooms are upstairs, and the stairs are a bit tricky as they are old and partially spiraled. There is a shower upstairs, which was convenient. There is also a bath on the other side of the house- I don't know why baths don't have shower curtains in France!! It's such a mess. The accomodations are as follows: 2 rooms with double bed 1 room with 1-single bed 1 room with 2-single beds 1 room with 2-single beds and a double bed Beds were hard but comfy. The "master bedroom" has the oldest bed and probably could use a new mattress but we made do. Highly recommend! A perfect place for a family reunion. Enough space and adequate tools (oven, dish washer, plates, etc) to cook and eat meals here. Bring your own towels!! I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you are willing to step back from the hustle and bustle of the fast life and just take life in at a slower, more relaxed pace.

From the owner: "Aux Rives de Honfleur",Quatre chambres d'hôte de charme,…read moreélégamment rénovées, vous offrent un confort moderne. Douze kilomètre en amont de Honfleur, a deux pas de la Seine, entre le pont de Normandie et le pont de Tancarville , au coeur du "Parc Régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande" vous profiterez d'une ambiance calme, chaleureuse et conviviale. Nous vous servirons un délectable et copieux petit déjeuner, dans le jardin clos de murs,au salon près de la cheminée, ou sur un chariot devant votre porte de chambre.

I stayed at Le Castel in April 2025. After an initial misunderstanding about payment method (they…read moredo not accept Amex), they reached out to me and we arranged to pay again with a Visa card. I subsequently discovered that my Visa card had been charged twice. Despite many attempts to contact them about this via email and phone, including having my sister who is fluent in French write to them several times, they have completely ignored me.

Stop reading and book now! The best breakfast buffet we ever had; a great location; wonderful…read morestaff; fair prices--get a room with a view of the cathedral!