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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • K
    Karen
    Canada Canada
    The history of the structure was extraordinary. The D-day map room was educational and I saw photos I had not seen before.
  • Cathi
    Australia Australia
    This is a wonderful rustic charming B&B. The history is all around, the gardens are rambling and the outside buildings very picturesque. Christine the host is fantastic and her breakfast is exceptional, served in a beautiful old dining room. We...
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rustic, very charming building. Stacked in period features. Friendly hosts
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Christine and Christophe

9.4
9.4
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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Le Manoir des Doyens
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Le Manoir des Doyens takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 10:00

     

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    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    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

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Le Manoir des Doyens

    • Check-in at Le Manoir des Doyens is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Le Manoir des Doyens is 0.9 miles from the centre of Bayeux. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Le Manoir des Doyens include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Guests staying at Le Manoir des Doyens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • The prices at Le Manoir des Doyens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Le Manoir des Doyens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Badminton equipment
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Tour or class about local culture