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| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Sleeps | 11 |
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| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
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| Rental type | Bed and Breakfast |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
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| Sleeps | 11 |
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Pet friendlyAsk Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyAsk Wheelchair accessibleNo |
| Theme | Budget, Golf, Historic, Away from it all, Village |
Description from the owner
We are an English and French speaking family offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation in a relaxed, friendly enviroment. Set in a beautiful village location, perfect for relaxing after a busy days sightseeing.
Ideal base for visiting Mont Saint Michel, Bayeux and the D - day landing beaches, all within an hours drive.
5 minutes from 18 hole lakeside golf course, we offer reduced rates for guests.
Free use of the 2 village tennis courts.
Bicyles available to borrow, deposit required.
Families welcomed and superb evening meals offered.
All bedrooms have private shower rooms and tea/coffee making facil...Read more
Amenities
Location
Normandy,1hr from Mont St Michel, Landing Beaches
Saint Manvieu Bocage, Normandy, France
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Additional Location Information
We are set in the heart of Saint Manvieu Bocage a quiet, truly french village, surrounded by the beautiful Normandy countryside.
Only 5 minutes drive away is Lake Dathee, perfect for a quiet stroll or picnic. If you are feeling more sporty there is an 18 hole golf course with amazing views of the lake.
We are ideally located for visiting the sights of Normandy but far enough away to relax and unwind.
Car hire is essential for visiting this area. Guests arriving by train would be advised to travel to Caen station and hire a car from there. Caen is 45 minutes drive from us.
Location Type Away from it all, Village
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in EUR) (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $59 - $66 | $59 - $66 | $0 | $0 | 2 nights |
| Mar. 16 2013 - Jan. 31 2014 Double rooms |
$66 | $66 | - | - | 2 nights |
| Mar. 16 2013 - Jan. 31 2014 Single rooms |
$59 | $59 | - | - | 2 nights |
| All Other Dates | $66 | $66 | - | - | 2 nights |
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Additional notes from owner
Room rates are charged per room per night and are inclusive of continental breakfast.
Children up to 12 years in extra bed sharing adults room 15.00 euros per night.
Children or adults more than 12 years in extra bed sharing adults room 18.00 euros per night.
Baby Cots free.
Four course table d'hote dinner - Adult 12 years and over 22.00 euros (including wine or cider) - Child 3 - 12 yrs 11.00 euros.
Children 2 years and under, evening meal - free.
Packed lunches from 8.00 euros per person.
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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Peter and Gaye
Sydney, AustraliaDelighful family home stay.
Left on 08/17/2012 for a stay in July 2012
We stayed with Debbie and her family for a week at the end of July 2012 and had a most welcoming and enjoyable time. The room, bed and facilities were most comfortable and the breakfasts and two dinners we had there were top notch. Debbie was a lot of fun and fully helpful about anything we asked. We felt like we were staying with long time family friends and would undoubtedly stay there again if travelling in Normandy. The surrounding countryside is peaceful and lush and walks round the nearby lake were most pleasant. Being some 8km from the nearest main town (Vire) you do need a car.
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awote
Naples, ItalyGreat stay!
Left on 04/19/2012 for a stay in April 2012
Very comfortable home, delicious meals.
Close to Mont Saint Michel and Omaha Beach.
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Family Shield
Cambridge, UKA wonderful holiday at a wonderful place!
Left on 08/18/2011 for a stay in August 2011
We have just returned from a week at Debbie's wonderful B+B. A family of 5 (children aged 11,8 and 4), we had a great room with bunk-bed room attached and had a great stay. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot with great access to lots of interesting places. The welcome was great and we felt right at home straight away! Lovely people, house, garden, pets and scrumptious food - thanks so much!
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al4711
LondonA fab B&B; with fine dining
Left on 07/30/2011 for a stay in October 2010
I was fortunate enough to stay at this family-run B&B; in Normandy.
If this charming home of Debbie and Remy Duprays doesn't lead you to be back soon I should be very surprised.
Weather you take trips to the historical surroundings and visit Caen/Bayeux and the stunning tapestry or you visit the D-Day beaches nearby or you simply take advantage of the surrounding country side and enjoy the beautiful walks it offers - whatever you do during the day, my advice to anyone staying at Debbie and Remy's is that you take advantage of the offer of dinner.
The meals served at La Maison du Bocage are worthy of the highest praise.
If there was a B&B; equivalent of a fine dining guidebook this establishment would not be left out. This becomes hardly surprising when chatting to your hosts you find out that their respective backgrounds and expertise in hospitality was gained amongst others on the Qeii and the London Savoy Hotel.
They are also able to offer advice whatever your queries may be and have the advantage of in-depth local knowledge of things to do that might not be in your guidebook.
I will be back before long. -
Laura & Stephen
ManchesterA Welcoming and friendly home from home
Left on 07/20/2011 for a stay in July 2011
We were made to feel very welcome right from our arrival, which was made all the more special since we had spent a full day travelling and didnt arrive until almost midnight. At no point did this seem to be a problem.
The bedroom was very clean, spacious and comfortable and breakfast offered plenty of choice.
Debbie was always more than willing to offer advice on opening times etc for days out and was always keen to find out any more information we needed in order to ensure our stay was the best it could be. We couldnt have asked for a better place to stay.
We were unlucky with the weather during our holiday but didnt really notice since the welcome we received and the rest of our stay at La Maison du Bocage was warm, bright and sunny. We were made to feel less like guests and more like friends. -
Dieter Wagner
StuttgartSehr gut gelegen und sehr guter Service .
Left on 06/30/2011 for a stay in June 2011
Dieses Bed and Breakfast hat ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Es ist zentral gelegen von den bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Normandie.
Vorteilhaft ist die Zweisprachigkeit (Englisch und Französisch). Beim gemeinsamen abendessen ( 4 Gänge) lernt man auch nette Leute kennen. Debbie ist eine sehr nette Gastgeberin, die einem immer gute Tipps gibt. Insgesamt für Frankreich ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis -
Wendy & Harold
NewportGreat hospitality
Left on 04/09/2011 for a stay in April 2011
Debbie and Remy were the most hospitable people. The room was lovely and the food was terrific. Debbie went out of her way to help us and to make us feel welcome. All in all a very good place to stay.
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Jenny
KentFriendly and Fantastic!!!
Left on 03/03/2011 for a stay in February 2011
Great directions were given and were needed. Although we arrived late there was a lovely home cooked meal there for us.
Travelled with our 6 and 3 year old and who loved the garden, food and the local walks. This is a true family run business Debbie and her family were very welcoming, fun and couldn't be more helpful. The accommodation was fantastic with the kids in bunkbeds in a seperate room just off our double (which was en-suite) we all got a great sleep followed by a delicious breakfast. Will be returning in the future. -
The Wilsons
SouthamptonFabulous Guesthouse in the Heart of Normandie
Left on 11/04/2010 for a stay in August 2010
The welcome we received at the guesthouse was incredibly warm. The owners, Debbie and Remy went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The food was excellent too. The guesthouse is located in a little village called Saint Manvieu Bocage, right at the heart of Normandie and we never tired of things to do and see in the surrounding area. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
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Ashley and Anthony
Kansas, USAWarm welcome, wonderful family, relaxing experience!
Left on 10/07/2010 for a stay in September 2010
From Cassie the labrador's welcoming barks, to Debbie and Remy's wonderful cooking styles, our stay with the Dupray Family was first rate from start to finish. Their location in the countryside town of Saint Manview Bocage was convenient for travels to all the local attractions. The house and accommodations were beautifully decorated and very comfortable and clean. Just down the road is a large lake, perfect for walking, running, and boating. Staying with and getting to know the Durpray Family was a wonderful experience and we would be happy to return again, along with highly recommending a stay for anyone.
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Henry
ExeterBest place imaginable for pre-Cherbourg to Poole next morning
Left on 09/26/2010 for a stay in September 2010
Really friendly
Very flexible in relation to children
Very flexible in relation to timings
Child friendly garden
1st rate food
Perhaps a bigger double bed?
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yorkshire visitors
yorkvery pleasant experience
Left on 09/21/2010 for a stay in September 2010
Visited this lovely place recently, with my husband,as we were visiting several areas in Normandy and Brittany.
Only stayed one night as we were moving on but could not have had a more pleasant time.
Not only a lovely house and furnished well, but the bubbly welcome of Debbie and her husband was excellent.
Beds and linen first class and breakfast as good.
I would recommend this vacation home to anyone. -
Anna & Nathan Simmonds
HastingsRelaxed and well looked after!
Left on 09/20/2010 for a stay in September 2010
A really beautiful spot, house lovely, room spotless and comfortable.
Loved the homely hospitality and wonderful yummy home cooking.
Big thanks to Debbie and Remy for a wonderful few days of rest and relaxation.
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john howland of swift security
ashford kent ukwell worth the 280 miles trip.
Left on 09/16/2010 for a stay in September 2010
A very nice welcome on arrival from Debie and the dog.
the rooms were very clean and tidy, food excellent.
A very good location for visting sites and local towns.
all in all gold stars all round, we will visit again. -
bobblehat
englandgood accomodation with friendly hosts and lovely garden
Left on 08/26/2010 for a stay in August 2010
Was travel weary when arrived but soon were lifted by the pretty (but tiny) village and nice appearance of place. Was welcomed by Debbie who promptly made us a lovely cup of tea and had made fresh cakes which went down well. Debbie cooked us a nice meal and also did a good job feeding our 8 year old who is not so food adventurous. We booked two rooms and 2 bathrooms which worked well for us. Only slight negative was my Husband is 6' 2" and found the bed on the small side due to there being a head and footboard. Also the put-u-up bed for my eight year old was not too comfy. But all said we had a good time overall. Bells did not even wake my teenager. Would recomend it for familes with small children as they have great garden and play area and Debbie's children were friendly too.
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Caroline Topping
WhitstableA wonderful, warm and friendly home
Left on 08/24/2010 for a stay in August 2010
Debbie, husband Remy, their two children and dog Cassis, could not have given my mother and I a more friendly welcome. On a girly week away, we stayed five nights in this peaceful home and has a great time. A guest fridge proved very useful in storing food for picnics, the room was spacious, light and quiet. A special lounge for guests, enabled us to watch a movie on a couple of evenings - a real treat. Nearby is the Vire Golf Club, a fairly challenging and very pretty course. The course is expensive, but staying at the B&B; you recieve half price rounds - which saved us a lot of money. We also used the free tennis courts which was a super addition. One evening we choose to have an evening meal at the B&B; - a wise choice. The food was delicious - beouf burgandy, followed by delicious apple tart - (the meal is normally 4 courses, but we chose to have two, as I have a small appitite). Debbie, even brought us out cups of tea and little cakes, when we were sitting in the garden reading. I would highly recommend a stay at this B&B; if you like good value for money, friendly hosts, golf, peace & quiet, tennis and cycling. The only disadvantage is that most 'special places', i.e. Mont St. Michel, Bayeaux etc are an hours drive away, which can be a little tiring if you are not fond of spending a long time in a car.
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Emily
LondonHome from home.
Left on 08/23/2010 for a stay in August 2010
After a long drive nothing beats a warm friendly welcome ,, space for the children to run , play and let off steam,a wonderful home cooked meal and a comfy good night sleep.
Thank-you Debbie and family for welcoming us all into your home .
Emily, Ian and boy's
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Aiya
Tel Aviv, IsraelWe will surely come again!
Left on 08/19/2010 for a stay in August 2010
The location is great and picturesque. The unit is private and spotlessly clean, the hostess and her family are warm and informative, the breakfast is rich.
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Lovely holidays
WiesbadenA lovely family, a super house and garden, very good breakfast
Left on 08/17/2010 for a stay in July 2010
It was a warm stay in a lovely home with professional cooking and breakfast, our whole family -parents and six children- loved the holidays with Debby and Remy and their family
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Tina, John and Family
Pas-de-Calais, FranceComfortable, Clean accommodation with Excellent Host
Left on 08/12/2010 for a stay in August 2010
Our second visit to La Maison du Bocage and our stay was just as enjoyable as the first. Debbie and Remy are excellent hosts and the welcome you receive is second-to-none. What you get here is clean & comfortable rooms, a great breakfast (with delicious homemade jams!), a lovely evening meal, a safe enclosed garden with lots of things to keep the kids happy, and a feeling that nothing is too much trouble. What more could you need?
Excellent! Thanks for another enjoyable stay. -
Mrs D.
NorfolkGood Find
Left on 08/10/2010 for a stay in August 2010
Debbie and her family are lovely warm friendly people who really do make you feel comfortable in their home. Nothing is too much trouble, and the rooms are clean . No need to go around with the Dettox wipes here!!
We only had a couple of nights, to break the journey back to Calais, but we would have spent more time here easily as it was possible to get to places such as Bayuex and the D- Day Beaches.
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Alan Harrington
Cogners, Sarthe.Welcoming, very friendly, nothing was too much trouble.
Left on 08/06/2010 for a stay in July 2010
My fellow worker and I enjoyed staying here and were sorry to leave. We hope to return at a later date.
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Anna
Dundalkexellent accommodation for short and longterm
Left on 08/04/2010 for a stay in July 2010
Comfortable accommodation and very good service.
Lovely garden and children play area.
Very good location, quiet area,close to the lake and 40 min driving to the beach.Absolutely recommended. -
Floridians
Miami, FloridaWounderful family vacation
Left on 07/31/2010 for a stay in July 2010
Our family loved staying at the B & B in Saint Manvieu Bocage. Deborah and Remy have a charming home that offered great accommodations for my husband and three children. Breakfast was simply yet delicious w/ home made jam. The children loved having kid cereal and fresh croissants w/ jam every morning. The remodeled bathrooms in each room were a real treat and gave you a bit of luxury in the Normandy countryside. We would definitely recommend this B&B; to all of our family and friends!
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Ida M.
Oslo, NorwayExcellent family place
Left on 07/26/2010 for a stay in July 2010
We had a pleasant week, the children felt at home at once. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. We feel we got the most out our holiday.
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Cubey
ScotlandWe felt we had stayed with friends – we will be going back!
Left on 07/20/2010 for a stay in July 2010
We stayed for two very enjoyable and relaxing nights at the Saint Manvieu Bocage on our way to Quimper, Brittany – we could easily have stayed longer. From the moment we arrived we were relaxed, Debbie, Remy, Amy and Liam and Debbie’s parents made us feel very welcome, the glass of wine and the home made cakes worked to!
A lovely bedroom with small room off with a bunk bed - a perfect solution for our family accommodation requirements (two boys age 6 and 7).
Large garden for the boys to run around in and make friends with Cassis the dog, Smokey the cat , the guinea pigs and not forgetting the hen and her chicks – the boys loved it – we loved it!
All close to the attractions of Normandy.
We felt we had stayed with friends – we will be going back! -
Marian
Bucharest RomaniaLovely experience
Left on 07/14/2010 for a stay in July 2010
Family Dupray was a very friendly hostess and the accomodation was Ok for us. We try also the barbecue facilities, the tennis ground and a walk on the path with training devices. The garden in front of he house is absolutely superb and you will find also a funny dog and a smokie cat
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Donal
dublinWarm friendly welcome in Normandy
Left on 07/13/2010 for a stay in July 2010
A lovely family stay in Normandy, warmly greeted by Deborah, Remy,their children and the dog. Parents and 3 children all enjoyed Deborah's wonderful cooking. A lovely quiet location in rural France and good base for visiting the likes of Mont St Michel.
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golfjoey
British Columbia, CanadaThe perfect location and the perfect setting for a b
Left on 07/09/2010 for a stay in June 2010
We only spent 3 days in the area and would surely stay much longer the next time as there is just too much to see.
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One Happy family
DorkingFantastic family friendly stay
Left on 06/30/2010 for a stay in June 2010
We stayed here on the way to the ferry last year and are so glad to have stayed here again. A wonderful stay, the children are still asking to go back again and talking about all the fun they had in the garden and the bunk beds they slept in. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, delicious food and friendly welcome, as well as a very comfortable room. Thankyou for such a great end to our holiday
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Mandy and Family
Stockport, UKA Lovely Place and Great Welcome
Left on 06/25/2010 for a stay in May 2010
The house itself was lovely and Debbie and her family made us very welcome and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble and Debbie provided an excellent evening meal. Lovely people and service. Couldn't fault it. The dog was great aswell! Thanks very much.
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Chantal
United StatesA Charming French Country Weekend
Left on 06/08/2010 for a stay in June 2010
Debbie and Remy have a beautiful family and a lovely property centrally located to the Beaches of Normandy, Bayeux, and Mont St Michel, three or our "must sees" on this trip. Debbie and her mom also offered suggestions on where to go for copper and French linen, specialties to the region. On their advice, we visited Villedieu Les Poeles and were so pleased. There is a Copper workshop, a Bell Foundry and a Pewter workshop in this quaint little town. It was worth a visit. We enjoyed the homemade jams at breakfast and the conversation in the evenings. A charming B&B;!
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Sally T
LondonWedding Guests at Church in St Server, Calvados
Left on 06/03/2010 for a stay in May 2010
I stayed at La Maison du Bocage, as I was a guest at a friends wedding, in the pretty village of St Server, Calvados approximately 2 and a half miles away. Debbie and Remy and family made us all so very welcome and did everything to make our stay fun and comfortable. The rooms are lovely and my en-suite shower and toilet spotless. Debbie and Remy have great knowledge of the area and helped organise; outings, taxis and places to go.
We had the pleasure of having a 4 course meal prepared by Debbie, fine cuisine, the food was all hand prepared and made from locally grown and farmed produce. It was wonderful. The house is set in a lovely garden by a church and the sound of the church bells are thunderous. A great place to be far away from the madding crowds in lush green landscape so loved by artists, including Boudin and the Impressionists.
Debbie and Remy are a unique blend of both English and French hospitality and they really do go that extra step to provide their guests with luxury and comfort. Oh yes and Debbie's jams of; apricot & strawberry, blackberry & Red currant and rhubarb with croissants and fine French bread guarantee you will start the day off sweet.
It's lovely to know that there are people about that are so generous and welcoming.
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Carol & Peter
KentA wonderful experience in lovely French surroundings
Left on 05/20/2010 for a stay in May 2010
Excellent, friendly welcome and service from all the Dupray family in a typical country
French property which sits in a beautiful quiet hamlet. Local bar/tabac 1 minute walk, lovely restaurant 3 min drive and Vire itself full of eating places. Five of us went there and five of us look forward to a return visit. -
onlytaz
Bristol EnglandLovely people, place and food
Left on 05/06/2010 for a stay in May 2010
Debbie, Remy, Amy and Liam made our visit very worthwhile. The B&B was lovely - very French! - they were so friendly and helpful and the food was scrummy. Well recommended
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Jilly P
Essex, EnglandLovely family home
Left on 04/27/2010 for a stay in April 2010
We stayed at La Maison du Bocage in April while exploring Normandy. It had a lovely family atmosphere and Debbie and Remy made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation itself was good and meals were delicious. We visited variuos places while we were there including the Normandy beaches (about an hour away)and the Bayeux Tapestry but we also went to some lovely places suggested to us by Debbie and Remy, as they know the local area so well. We thought the accommodation was well located for visiting many different places in Normandy.
We had a lovely holiday and recommend staying with the Dupree's for a relaxed, easy going holiday. Thank you! -
Carol Buller
Essex, ENglandA relaxing week!
Left on 04/07/2010 for a stay in March 2010
We were made to feel very welcome indeed. The Duprey family have a lovely home and we felt very much part of it, although we had our own lounge and dining room.
The food was lovely and I really enjoyed staying in a small village which was picturesque and friendly. We had the best of both worlds with the family being both English and French.
The situation is perfectly placed for the second world war sites and the Medieval venues.
I caannot recommend this highly enough!
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Fred
Bend, OregonWe were given personal attention the entire stay!
Left on 03/28/2010 for a stay in March 2010
We stayed here and we enjoyed both the Home and the family who owns it. This is a quaint and quiet little Bed and Breakfast. There was plenty of food and drinks at breakfast, the bed was good and the rooms were warm & clean. As for the location, it worked out well for us, since we were driving the Normandy area for 3 days. Deborah and her family are very nice and fun to be around. The only minor drawback might be the church bells that ring at 7:00 am every morning, located just across the road. But, we used the bell ringing as our alarm clock. We would go back if we are ever in the area again. Thanks Deborah!
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Mary
Paris, FranceLovely B&B, Great Owner/Family, Very Welcoming!
Left on 03/23/2010 for a stay in March 2010
Our stay at this B&B in Saint Manvieu Bocage was one of the most enjoyable stays that we have ever had in any type of accommodation. Debbie, Remey and family were all so welcoming and made us feel as if we were a part of their family. The rooms were very spacious, the bathrooms were updated and clean, and the dining room and family room were warm and fantastic. I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone staying in Normandie and planning on visiting the D-Day beaches, Honfleur, and Mont-St-Michel.
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ABarden
bournemouthfun frollocks in france
Left on 02/10/2010 for a stay in February 2010
very comfortable and welcoming staying experiance we shall be staying with the dupray family again when we are in the area.
the sleepy village of saint manvieu bocage is a very pleasnt and calming village which is relaxed well recommended. -
EJSymons
Bournemouth, Dorset, UKExcellent Service!
Left on 02/10/2010 for a stay in February 2010
We had excellent service by wonderful & friendly hosts, from the owners to their children to the dog.
The home is located in a nice, quiet location.
Rooms were warm & cozy.
We very much enjoyed our time there and would recommend it highly. -
Soskin
Derbyshire UKWarm welcome on a cold night
Left on 01/12/2010 for a stay in December 2009
We had difficulty finding the accommodation as it was rather late in the evening when we arrived and very cold. Having given up trying to find the house by sat Nat we telephoned Debbie, who promptly arranged to come and guide us to their home, which was much appreciated.
During our short stay Debbie and her family made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for your hospitality it was very much apprecaited.
My only concern was one poor little goldfish in the tank looked very close to its demise. I hope it is still alive!
A Big thank you from Sue Haslam and Paul Johnson. -
Jadaro
UKproperty search!
Left on 11/28/2009 for a stay in October 2009
Debbie was a fantastic host. Made us very welcome on arrival. She and her family were friendly and helpful. Comfortable accomodation in a quiet area and really enjoyed the meal she prepared for us. Very helpful and encouraging as we were out daily looking at property. She always had time for a chat.
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Pam & Frank Korosec
Basildon, EssexEnjoyable, homely and very comfortable
Left on 11/05/2009 for a stay in October 2009
Before we even arrived at the house, we got ourselves lost, Debbie was with us within 10 minutes for us to follow to her home. We had a very warm welcome and Debbie made us a lovely meal. We had been travelling all day and she made us feel at home, even the other people staying there were very nice. The room was ensuite and very comfortable. It was central for what we wanted to see, only 1 hour from the Bayeau Tapestry and 1 hour from Mont St Michael. Would recommend this B & B every time.
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Lloyd Stanimirovic
AustraliaJUST BRILLIANT!!!!!
Left on 10/26/2009 for a stay in October 2009
There is not enough space here to described how awesome this property is. With the welcome we received right from the moment we stepped out of the car, we felt completely at home and relaxed. The facilities are excellent and the property is conveniently located to D-Day beaches, Mont St. Michel and the rest of the coast. Debbie and Remy and their family are wonderful people, who you would love to call friends or have as neighbours. AND, oh my goodness the cooking is probably the nicest meals we have ever tasted. The family is multi-lingual so it made things alot easier to understand. Nothing was a hassle for our hosts, who assisted us with information regarding attractions and even posting souvenirs home.
I cannot say enough great things about La Maison du Bocage. Would we return to this property? Let's just say that we were lucky that we didn't come here first on our trip, because we may not have gone anywhere else. Thank you for a wonderful end to our holiday, we found none better accross all of France. -
normandie explorer
NottinghamWhat a friendly welcome!
Left on 10/04/2009 for a stay in September 2009
This is just what a BnB is meant to be like! The family is really friendly and make you feel very welcome. Both Remy and Debbie have worked in the hotel business so they know how to run their business, the food is great, both breakfast and optional evening meal. The accommodation is comfortable and practical, with ensuite rooms and a visitors lounge and dining area. The village is quiet but in a very pretty area, so very quiet at night. The house has character - being an old presbytery, and has been carefully modernised. They are a hard working family and make an effort to make your stay enjoyable. The whole family are bilingual, mixing French and English, so this really helped us plan our stay. We stayed here in 2007, and came back in 2009 to do more exploring of this charming part of France. I thoroughly recommend a stay here.
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Beverley Chew
west midlands GBExcellent welcoming bed and breakfast.
Left on 09/28/2009 for a stay in September 2009
Our five night stay at La Maison du Bocage was great. Debbie and her family are so welcoming and immediatly you feel at home, knothing is too much trouble.The evening meals are superb and highly recommended, with all fresh ingredients. Debbie caters for all tastes. It is a traditional old french house which is comfortable. A big garden to relax in and lots of places for a quiet walk.The village is very peaceful, a small bar and shop. The surrounding area is beautiful with lots of places to visit, several nice restaurants in Vire(nearest town).We had a lovely time.Higly recommend trips to Bayeux, Coutances and the D-Day landing areas.
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Madelaine
The English MidlandsWarm welcome in a family home.
Left on 09/22/2009 for a stay in September 2009
Debbie was friendly and attentive to all our needs. Plenty of variety for breakfast and a superb evening meal which we requested. It is a real family home where we were involved with the family. It was nice to be in an English and French speaking house. The village is quiet but conveniently situated for tourist attractions (Vire, Lake Dathee and the Normandy beaches etc.)and close to the ferry at Caen. This is the second time we have stayed with the Dupray family
and we liked it just as much as before.We'd just like the weather to be a bit better as there is a lovely garden especially for children. -
A Canadian Pampered Chef Consultant
Bragg Creek, Alberta, CanadaA Home Away from Home - we were treated like family
Left on 09/09/2009 for a stay in May 2008
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying a week at “La Maison du Bocage” in France’s Normandy area.
We were treated very well by our hosts Debbie, who is English, and Remy, who is French, and their charmingly bilingual children, Amy and Liam.
The room we were given in their home - an 18th Century Presbytery - was spotless and more than adequate for our needs. We had our own bathroom with a shower and a lovely view of the garden.
Breakfast was plentiful - enough to get us on our way each day - and the two dinners we booked in for were delicious four-course affairs...very reasonably priced with wine or cider included.
Debbie helped us plan our days exploring the region. Everything was within an hour’s drive - the Normandy beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, Bayeux, Caan, St. Malo, to name a few of the places we visited. Debbie also planned and booked a day trip for us by ferry to the Isle of Jersey, including a bus tour of the island - a special treat for us Canadians.
We also spent a relaxful day in the village and surrounding area, including a lovely walk around the local lake.
We were so grateful to have found Maison du Bocage and would love to return some day. Thank you Duprays! Especially for the opportunity to attend our first “Boot Sale”....
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John C
Skipton, North YorkshireA warm and friendly stay in beautiful surroundings
Left on 09/07/2009 for a stay in June 2009
La Maison du Bocage is a lovely, quiet, comfortable guest house in beautiful countryside. The family who own it are very friendly and accommodating and the whole experience was great.
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Chris
SouthamptonPerfect
Left on 08/28/2009 for a stay in May 2009
La Maison du Bocage is old, comfortable, homely and perfect for a holiday in Normandy.
The garden is superb and the hosts are wonderful.
The best golf course in Normandy is just a couple of miles away and Debbie Dupray can get a good reduction on the cost.
We had a great time. -
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Niagara Region , CanadaTops for Hospitality
Left on 08/27/2009 for a stay in August 2009
La Maison du Bocage is a charming B&B. This old stone house, once the presbytery for the nearby church, is in a lovely rural village conveniently located for day trips to the beaches and Bayeux. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed particularly the friendly personality of the hosts.
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maggie2
london, EnglandWonderful family welcome
Left on 08/27/2009 for a stay in July 2009
We stayed here for one night, and received a warm welcome from all the family. The room was comfortable, in french country style. We had dinner there too which was good home cooking. Breakfast the next morning was cooked with good fresh ingredients.
Thank you. Great place to stay to break our long journey. The welcomecould not have been warmer. -
The James family
SurreyA home away from home
Left on 08/20/2009 for a stay in August 2009
We had a wonderful stay in August. We arrived to a warm welcome of tea and cakes in the garden. The proprietors are friendly and welcoming. The property is centrally based for the 'D' Day beaches and many more interesting places. The evening meals were excellent and good value for money. The only regret is that we only stayed three nights!
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motherof4
Maidstone Kent EnglandFamily orientated, warm and welcoming fantastic food.
Left on 08/17/2009 for a stay in May 2009
We have stayed before,we will stay again. The hosts, one French one English (what could work better) are so welcoming warm and friendly. They help point you in the right direction of what your family fun filled desires are. They are able to include both your breakfast and evening meal, (evening at very reasonable extra cost)I would highly recommend the evening meals they are both generous in size and taste. We are a large family, trying to get six of us in a connecting room is more often a problem, not here. From reasonable room rates to food there really is no reason not to try it, but be warned you'll be back again.
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Seymour
Manchester, UKVery welcoming family accommodation
Left on 08/16/2009 for a stay in July 2009
A lovely start to our holiday. We were made to feel very welcome, accommodation lovely, evening meal very enjoyable too. Great location, lovely large garden for children to play in, with sand-pit, swings, toys etc.. Would definately recommend to all, and hope to return.
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Florian et Gwendolyn
Tournai BelgiqueN'h?sitez pas ? s?journer ? la Maison du Bocage
Left on 08/16/2009 for a stay in August 2006
L'accueil fut chaleureux. En d'autres termes, Debbie et R?my sont tr?s accueillants. Le calme r?gne sur le village. Nous recommandons le d?ner (entr?e, plat consistant, fromage, dessert, vin, eau, cidre, caf?...) qui est excellent. Par ailleurs, pas le temps de s'ennuyer en Normandie; la plage ? 40 minutes, vire (Aquavire) ? 15 minutes, le Mont St Michel ? 55 minutes, Saint-L?, Saint Malo, ... Nous avons mang? dans des restaurants sur l'heure du midi. R?sultat : bon accueil et bonne nourriture pour un prix correct.
En r?sum?, un tr?s bon s?jour !!
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