Le Manoir des Doyens

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

Located in Saint-Loup-Hors, a 20-minute walk from the centre of Bayeaux, Le Manoir des Doyens is a historic building once owned by the Dean of Bayeux Cathedral and also used a field hospital during the D-Day landing. The property features a garden and a carp pond. At the bed and breakfast, each room is fitted with a private ensuite bathroom equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer. A free WiFi connection is available in all rooms. A continental breakfast is served at Le Manoir des Doyens. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities Guests can relax and picnic in the property grounds and feed the carp in the pond. Guests also benefit from free access to the onsite D-Day museum. Caen is 31 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Caen Carpiquet Airport, 27 km from the property. Ouistreham's ferry is 44 km away from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Patrick
Canada Canada
“Christine was a great host. Good communication with us. She provided us with suggestions on places to see/visit in the area and along the Normandy coast - as well as gave us maps to use. Breakfast was good with lots of options including crepes and...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s hard to know where to start, a centuries old manor with all the history to go with it, exceptional place to stay rural but still close to town”
Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay was excellent. Breakfast was good. The twin room was spacious and comfortable. And the wider grounds and buildings added to the rustic character of the hotel. Christine was great in recommending places to see and eat.”
Jaan
Singapore Singapore
“Christine still makes the best breakfast (with candlelight )”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old manor with lots of interest. Mini museum, chapel, ducks in pond etc.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great spot. The map room of the landing beaches was amazing. Lovely old house loads of history. Peaceful place to stay. Also a real plus was the stars no light pollution. The stars were amazing”
Adelle
Australia Australia
“This property is beautiful. The room was tastefully decorated and very clean. It had everything we needed except an iron. Breakfast was a grand affair in the dining room by candlelight. It was different each day and was beautifully presented. It...”
Little-miss-explorer
New Zealand New Zealand
“We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay and Christine was an exceptionally lovely host who went above and beyond to make us feel very welcome. The manoir is absolutely beautiful and a quiet retreat, while still being close to the D Day beaches,...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful country manor house set in large Gardens. Situated on the edge of the city with an easy walk to the centre. We made made the most of the gardens in the evenings to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. Breakfast was typical of what you would...”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly host, comfortable room and great breakfast. The Map Room museum was very interesting”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Christine and Christophe

9.6
Host review score
Christine and Christophe
The Manoir has an ancient and varied past. The land it stands on was originally granted by Richard the Lionheart, and was also listed in an inventory of the local Knights Templar upon their dissolution; the property then passed into Knights Hospitaller hands. It was owned for a period of time by the Doyens (Deans) of Bayeux cathedral, and more recently, served as a D-Day hospital after the Allied invasion; graffiti left by some of the soldiers can still be seen in the barns. Legend also has it that a secret tunnel leads from the Manoir to the nearby 12th century church... who knows? We have a small D-Day museum onsite, and also a chapel; both are free to use.
Christophe is a native of Bayeux and worked for many years as a journalist; he speaks English and French fluently. He loves old movies, classic American cars and good wine. Christine is a Londoner, and a former teacher; she loves ancient Greece, birdwatching and the old 70's tv series The Walton's! We love to travel, and we are both fans of ancient history.
The centre of Bayeux with all its shops, museums and restaurants is just a ten minute walk from the Manoir, and sites such as Omaha Beach are just a twenty minute drive, so we're pretty central to everything. D-Day tours are very popular here; Guests can book English speaking tours either in town, or private tours which depart from the Manoir.
Languages spoken: English,French

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Le Manoir des Doyens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.