Le Manoir des Doyens

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

Located in Saint-Loup-Hors, a 20-minute walk from the center 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 private 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 19 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Caen Carpiquet Airport, 17 mi from the property. Ouistreham's ferry is 27 mi away from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jeff
United States United States
“The Manoir was a wonderful stay for us!! The room was big. The bed comfy. And the ground we that of a wonderful old French farm. We loves it. Plus, Christine was an absolute great host!! We enjoyed or breakfast conversations, and she answered...”
Debbie
United States United States
“We loved our stay at Le Manoir des Doyens! Christine was a wonderful hostess and made us feel so welcome. She even prepared breakfast bags for us to take when we left early for our drive to Étretat. -Our room was lovely, and we especially enjoyed...”
Irene
United States United States
“The manor was beautiful, private and in a great location.”
Gary
United States United States
“Breakfast was great, even provided continental to-go brkfst on morning we had an early tour. Enjoyed talking with our other guests at table. The star of the show was the history of the facility. It was the atmosphere of such a historical...”
Michael
United States United States
“Nicely decorated! History of property. WW II map/museum room was quite fascinating! Adorable on site chapel.”
Jonathan
United States United States
“It was adorable, sweet, and restful. Easy walk into town.”
Jake
Canada Canada
“What a wonderful place to stay! Christine was a fantastic host and the Manior was private, comfortable, and full of history. The accommodation were impeccable and I would highly recommend this spot for your stay.”
Erin
United States United States
“Quite possibly, no actually positively the most wonderful accommodation I have ever stay in, in all of Europe. My mom and I were awe struck from the moment we drove in and met our host Christine. She is amazing! The manor is breathtaking, the...”
Mary
United States United States
“This stay exceeded our expectations by a LOT! It was so well decorated with all the modern amenities (bathrooms especially) and the breakfast spread was incredible. We also enjoyed some downtime in the garden on a nice day with some wine. And...”
Janice
Canada Canada
“Beautifully presented old building with lots of history”

Hosted by Christine and Christophe

9.5
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

Area info

Amenities of Le Manoir des Doyens

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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