B&Bs in Bretteville-sur-Odon

The hosts were superb. They offered to get up very early as we had to get to a ferry. Coffee was on the table at 04.50 am

This was my second visit to this hotel - my first was two years earlier when I had an excellent suite of rooms in the main 18th century building, where all the eight bedrooms are served by an original stone spiral staircase. My recent visit however was based in an adjoining separate building called "Gite - Cottage" with its own front door and two spacious bedrooms upstairs. Very well equipped, recently modernised, and looking onto the sheltered courtyard in front of the hotel. The situation of the hotel is remarkable, as it is not visible from the Place Saint Martin. On my first visit it took me some 10 minutes to find the entrance, which is through an archway with a locked gate, but once found I used the code which the hotel had provided. After that all was well. The more modern houses built directly onto the square provide privacy and tranquillity for the courtyard and hotel behind them. The proprietor, a remarkable man called David, has excellent English, and is most helpful and friendly. He also has good taste, which is apparent throughout the design and style of the interior rooms and furnishings. The bedroom for my first visit was called "la Chambre Rouge", as its colour scheme was predominantly red. . The situation of the hotel is admirably placed to afford easy access on foot to the main points of tourist interest in this beautiful city. In particular, and close to the hotel, there is the elegant Hotel de Ville, based in the vast former 18th century monastery buildings. This is right next door to the early Norman church of St Etienne, where there is the tomb of William the Conqueror, who of course was Duke of Normandy before he became King of England. I would be very happy to return to Caen, and stay once more at this hotel.

Beautifully presented and lovely detail. Spotlessly clean. Lovely hostess.

A very “quirky/unusual” place! Lots of artefacts from the owners travels The bed was very comfortable, good size veranda.

A unique place for family holidays where you can feel part of rural life and starting point to immerse yourself in the history of Normandy. A quiet place without city noise. Very welcoming and helpful hosts. Clean and comfortable apartament.

Very clean and lovely room. Host family really helpful and kind. Would recommend.

Delicious breakfast (although a bit expensive)

Beautiful quiet location in the heart of all the D Day landing sites and very easy to get to from the Caen ferry. Good sized rooms. Parking easy and available just outside the property. Hosts were absolutely lovely, very friendly and helpful, breakfast a real treat too with homemade goods. Will recommend to everyone we know and stay again if in the area

The room is quiet and private , but haas a nice outdoor space. Bea brings a lovely bfast to your outdoor locker so there was no pressure on time . We had a full evening meal which was wonderful. Our dog also enjoyed his stay xx