Le Chanteclair

good localization, good breakfast, beautiful house

the room is a little small

Location was good, close to D-Day beaches. The room was plain but well maintained and very clean.

We were placed across the street from the main building and fairly isolated. I did not see the inside of the main building but think it may have been more hospitable. We were not invited to look into or use the main building. Somewhat expensive for what was offered.

The breakfasts! Food was plentiful and oh so tasty.Owners were most courteous. The hotel is old but charming.

For a two star hotel we (there were six of us) loved everything about our stay there. Wondered why it was only a two star.

The staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was croissants, ham, cheese, bread and excellent coffee or hot chocolate. The shopping, beach and D-Day museum were a five or six minute walk away. This beach is considered to be the British section. The American section (Omaha, etc.) is a 25 kilometer drive away.

The room was a bit small for four people, but it was clean, and this is only a 2 star hotel after all, so one musn't expect luxury.

Good service and a friendly staff. The hotel was close walking distance (less than 10 min) to Arromanches, which had a great selection of restaurants, pubs, souvenir shops and access to the beach and D-day museum.

The location is perfect for people coming by car or who plan to rent a car from Bayeux. For walkers/backpackers, this is not an ideal hotel (unless your sightseeing is confined to the town of Arromanches. I paid 20 euros each way just to get from Bayeux Gare to the hotel, and three times that amount both ways to get to other D-day spots (actually just Omaha - Utah or St. Marie-Eglise would've made the cost ridiculous). The buses from Arromanches only run on weekdays and sparcely at that, so if you don't have a car, plan on getting a cab into Bayeux and joining a morning, afternoon, or all-day tour bus - the prices are less than I paid in cab fare (though the drivers were very nice)! Free parking at the hotel if you have a car, though!

Internet access was handy - and free. Generous measures of drinks from the bar. TV showing international football (though TV in room didn't work).

Lack of TV in room (see above). One day shortage of towels.

It's a charming old building, with comfortable rooms, just four minutes walk from a good beach, a small town with a nice selection of restaurants, little supermarket and lovely atmosphere, and the D Day landings museum and mulberry harbour. Car park in the grounds.

With a smattering of French we were fine, but I don't think the management spoke English, which might be tricky for some.

The staff were extremley friendly, and apprecaited it when you talked in French to them or tried to !. The breakfast were huge and really set you up for the whole of the day. We didn't stay in the main hotel instead were across the road in a apartment which were quite modern, next time would love to stay in the actual hotel.

We were welcomed at the late hour of arrival we had warned the owner about about. The bed was comfortable and the shower nice.

The room was very basic, the double bed was squeezed into such a small space it was impossible to close the bathroom door. This was unpleasant as the bathroom had a certain smell about it. Certainly no chance of privacy!

Near the town

The hotel was close to the sea front which meant an easy evening walk to and from the restaurants.

Our room was very small; perhaps it would be better as a single room.

Good location for the D-day sights and we received a good recommendation for dinner.

It was a rather expensive and small for a family of 4; seemed a bit worn. There was no bottle of cider with the reservation as stated although I did see others walking away with a bottle.

The hotel was quiet and comfortable. .The breakfast was very good. The buildings were old, but well maintained. The staff seemed anxious to help guests. My purpose was to visit the D-Day beaches. The location was ideal for this.