Normandy
FERME SAINT-SIMÉON
Honfleur
TROUVILLE-SUR-MER – 9 MILES , DEAUVILLE – 10 MILES , LE HAVRE – 16 MILES , ÉTRETAT – 28 MILES , CAEN – 38 MILES , PARIS – 122 MILES
Favoured refuge and gathering place of the Impressionists , Ferme Saint-Siméon enjoys an illustrious history , having welcomed many of the great names of this artistic movement including Courbet , Boudin and the master himself , Claude Monet . Poet Charles Baudelaire also stayed here in search of inspiration . Today a five-star Relais & Châteaux property , the Ferme Saint-Siméon is a grand , if rather imposing , halftimbered farmhouse set in beautifully manicured grounds overlooking the Estuary . The hotel has a renowned spa , la Ferme de Beauté , complete with a large indoor swimming pool , Jacuzzi , sauna , Hammam , fitness room and a range of treatments including hot stone therapy treatments using stones sourced from nearby Étretat . As one would expect from its proximity to the sea , the attractive wood-panelled restaurant is recognised by Michelin and offers a menu rich in locally-sourced seafood , served on the terrace in fine weather . Light , bright and beautifully appointed , the 34 spacious rooms have a charming air of sophistication and lend themselves beautifully to both a short break or longer stay . Individually styled and featuring all the amenities you ’ d expect from a five-star hotel , the rooms are situated either in the main building or in the Pressoir , where you ’ ll find the spa . Many also boast original features such as wooden beams and sloping ceilings , which add to the character and uniqueness of the property . Located just on the edge of the artist ’ s haven of Honfleur , the Ferme Saint- Siméon occupies an ideal setting for exploring the many historical and cultural delights , both of the Normandy coastline and inland .
Ferme Saint-Siméon , exterior
FERME SAINT-SIMÉON FE232 Our Personal Opinion : " A former artist ’ s refuge , today a luxurious boutique hotel " Official Category : Five star Open : All year Location : Honfleur , 16 miles from Le Havre Ferry Terminal . Caen Ouistreham Ferry Terminal is just over an hour ’ s drive away . At Hotel : 34 Rooms , 2 Restaurants , La Ferme de Beauté Spa , Indoor swimming pool , Sauna , Jacuzzi , Hammam , Beauty treatments , Gym , Complimentary Wi-Fi and Watercoulouring classes can be arranged . Local Interest : Honfleur with its beautiful port , The cliffs of Étretat , Trouville-sur-Mer , Chic Deauville with its film festival and casino , Le Pays d ’ Auge countryside . Sports Nearby : Golf and Horse riding . French Expressions include : Bed and breakfast Holiday Prices : Best possible prices will be provided at the time of enquiry taking into account , seasonality , special offers and your own individual requirements .
Ferme Saint-Siméon , bedroom
AUBERGE DE LA SOURCE
Barneville-la-Bertran
HONFLEUR – 4 MILES , TROUVILLE-SUR-MER – 8 MILES , DEAUVILLE – 9 MILES , LE HAVRE – 18 MILES , ÉTRETAT – 31 MILES , CAEN – 39 MILES , PARIS – 121 MILES
Set in bucolic pastoral landscapes on the edge of a forest just a stone ’ s throw from the picture-postcard town of Honfleur , the four-star Auberge de la Source is a most attractive and delightful half-timbered and red-brick farmhouse of exceptional character . Nestled in charming , tranquil gardens shaded by apple trees and filled with flowers and ponds stocked full of trout and sturgeon , the hotel comprises the main auberge and two separate annexes , La Longère and Le Pavillon , where the 15 rooms are located . Abundant in charm and rustic character , many of the rooms boast authentic original features , such as stone walls , oak beams and parquet flooring and overlook either the gardens or ponds . Incredibly stylish and immaculately presented throughout , choose between intimate and atmospheric Campagne rooms or slightly larger Charme rooms which offer an even greater level of rustic refinement . The hotel also offers a suite and mezzanine rooms perfect for those travelling with children . Set in the main building , the restaurant offers a welcoming and inviting ambience for dinner , particularly in the winter when a warming fire burns in the hearth . In the spring and summer months , dinner on the terrace under the apple trees is a particularly magical experience . The menu features traditional Normandy cuisine and fresh country produce and dinner will undoubtedly be a highlight of your stay here . Other features of the hotel include a massage room and bicycles are available to hire .
Picturesque gardens
AUBERGE DE LA SOURCE FE57 Our Personal Opinion : " A picturesque countryside idyll " Official Category : Four star Open : All year . Location : Barneville-la-Bertran , a 35-minute drive from Le Havre Ferry Terminal . Caen Ouistreham Ferry Terminal is an hour ’ s drive away . At Hotel : 15 Rooms including 1 Suite , Restaurant ( closed Tuesday evenings from Nov to March ), Massage room , Bike hire , Complimentary Wi-Fi . Local Interest : Honfleur with its beautiful port , the cliffs of Étretat , Trouville-sur-Mer , chic Deauville with its film festival and casino , Le Pays d ’ Auge countryside . Sports Nearby : Golf . French Expressions include : Bed and breakfast Holiday Prices : Best possible prices will be provided at the time of enquiry taking into account , seasonality , special offers and your own individual requirements .
Bedroom
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