Ferme de la Rançonnière - Hôtel & Restaurant

After driving most of the day from Calais ferry port to check in, we arrived around 4:30 PM. We walked up to the room only to find that many of the lights did not work. Went back down to reception while they called maintenance and it appeared to be a simple fix of a breaker switch. That’s fine even though I was exhausted when we got here and then going up to the room down to reception and back again with no elevator was the last thing I felt like doing. Be that as it may, we had inquired whether we could get a different room with a better view and was told they were fully booked. But at the time they knew of the light problem what was their plan going to be? We couldn’t function without a light in the bathroom, there was absolutely no light working in the bathroom, so what would they have done? If it hadn’t been a breaker I’m sure they have a back up room since most hotels always have one emergency option. So while sitting in reception, the manager and the two front desk staff we’re trying to decide how they were going to handle the room change request all the while discussing this in French. The manager in French referred to us as “Americans”. How that’s relevant I have no idea when discussing a room change but that word translates quite easily from French to English. So does the word champagne which she uttered. So I can only surmise she thought throwing a glass of champagne at those beer-drinking Americans (we don’t drink beer) would be enough to placate us. Simply saying, we don’t have anything to offer you as far as room change would’ve been sufficient rather than bringing our nationality into it which is completely irrelevant. On her way out of reception, she smiles at me and says bonjour. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to France. The first time I found the French to be quite rude. So far, I see that hasn’t changed.

The staff is amazing. The property is better than advertised and they upgraded our room too. We even extended our stay because we just didn’t want to leave. It’s a great home spot for touring the landing beaches and the gorgeous countryside.

This is our second stay at this beautiful property! We love it for the location and ease of travel from CDG as well as a great home base to explore all the villages and history in the area. The rooms are well done and unique, the staff is wonderful, and the food very good. We will stay here again and definitely recommend!

Fantastic historic property that is 5 stars on all levels. Quiet country setting yet 10 minutes from the Normandy WW2 Beaches. Highly recommend!

It would be nice if the breakfast started earlier for travelers. You need to work on the steps around the entry way. My husband twisted his ankle walking out of the building. Oatmeal At breakfast would be nice

Gorgeous restored farmhouse and property. Dining superb, quiet, spacious and comfortable room.

Great staff team and excellent food and drink on offer all a close walk from Vence centre

The property was very quaint and quiet. We were doing a lot of sightseeing and mostly slept comfortably. An AC unit and elevator would have been nice, but receptionist helped carry our luggage. Maxine our server in the restaurant was knowledgeable and informative on the food and wine. Overall I would definitely stay there again

The Hotel was stunning as was the location. Everything you'd expect from a 4 star accommodation. Thr room was tastefully decorated. Unable to walk on the tiled floor in the room until the 4th visit from the cleaners, it had a slight sticky like feel to it, the floor hadn't been washed on the previous 3 visits. We were in a room above the restaurant which closed at 9pm, but chairs were getting scraped accross the floor as late as 11.15pm by staff or patrons. On one of the nights at approx 11.30pm a guest was screaming and giggling with his child about 7 years old in the courtyard which went on for about 20 minutes, no staff intervention. When any accommodation advertises wi-fi it should be faultless, the connection we had from our room was constant buffering, having to reconnect or no service at all. Very poor. TV supposed to have international channels, it had none whatsoever. Had drinks on our first night at a total of 15 euros for only 1 glass of wine and a half pint of lager. The breakfast was continental at a cost of 18 euros per person, extortionately expensive at that price.