Chateau de Bellefontaine

We booked this hotel because it was in a château and it looked romantic and unique .However there were many details lacking overall. Firstly avoid the restaurant at all costs even though the three course meal was only €29. The food preparation and quality was terrible. Please see attached photos. The salmon I had was overcooked from frozen salmon and the greens were likely frozen greens that were boiled to mush and no longer green. The risotto was just rice coated in some weird cream and had some tasteless pieces of chicken slapped on top. We did not finish the food. They clearly also need more staff as our receptionist was doubling up as a waitress, and we noticed that there were some waits and gaps in service. The room was compact and clean, but the details were lacking. For example, the fixtures and appliances were the cheapest variety possible and didn’t match the Luxe feel that the hotel is going for. The location is slightly out of town and a 20 minute walk to all the main sites in the old town. The grounds were tidy and very pretty in photos.

Lovely grounds! Spacious apartment. The only things I did not like was that we ran out of hot water. We are a family of 5. 3 of us could not take showers. Also we paid for breakfast, but they were out of eggs when we got there. Also there was a semi broken table in the room. Beds were comfortable!

Beautiful location just outside Bayeux. Friendly staff.

Amazing property, friendly and helpful staff. Just one thing to keep in mind is Sunday and Monday can be difficult to find restaurants open and grocery stores. So plan ahead to do shopping before you arrive. But the staff can help get you fed if you need it. Breakfast was great and the room was comfortable.

We first saw Bellefontaine on a touching movie "A Foreign Field" that was created for the 50th anniversary of the debarquement, and filmed partly at the château. There was always the possibility that it might be a disappointment, but I am happy to say it wasn't. This hotel is a little gem, situated just 15 minutes walk from Bayeux centre, yet quiet and remote, a peaceful haven. The welcome was near perfect. Our room was not quite ready, so we were seated on the terrace and supplied with a drink each, a speciality of the hotel. Soon we were shown to our room which was splendid. Elegant, spacious, well furnished and scrupulously clean. Over two days we loved every minute. The staff deserve particular mention, both in reception and in the restaurant we were made to feel special guests. Should we ever visit Bayeux again, and we well might, we would consider nowhere else. Bellefontaine would be our home.