Terrace/patio

Reviews of Ferme de la Rançonnière

4 out of 5
Ferme de la Rançonnière
Route Creully-Arromanches, Crepon, Calvados

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 396 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Response from JE on 16 Mar 2024
Thank you for this kind review.The Reception

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historic property that is 5 stars on all levels. Quiet country setting yet 10 minutes from the Normandy WW2 Beaches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from La réception on 28 Oct 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic experience at our hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back.Warm regards,La réception

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff team and excellent food and drink on offer all a close walk from Vence centre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from La réception on 28 Oct 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience. We hope to welcome you back soon.Warm regards,La réception

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from La réception on 28 Oct 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your valuable feedback. We'll look into an earlier breakfast option and address the steps at the entryway promptly.We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back.Best regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous restored farmhouse and property. Dining superb, quiet, spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel and location but to many negatives
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from La réception on 1 Aug 2023
Bonjour,Thank you a lot for your generous rating and lovely comment. We hope to see you here again!Sincerely,La réception

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
From the outside, it looks like an old farmhouse, which I guess it was. But from the inside, it’s lovely and the grounds are lovely. They say you need to check in by 9 PM, but when we got there, they said the front desk was open all night, so I wouldn’t worry too much about the check-in deadline. There is plenty of free parking. The only problem with getting there late is that the Hôtel Restaurant closes rather early.
Pathway leading to the hotel restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from La réception on 4 Jul 2023
Bonjour, Thank you very much for your generous rating and wonderful message! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Our reception is always open for our guests and please be assured that we have taken good note of your feedback. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope that you will revisit us. Warm Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from La réception on 2 Aug 2023
Bonjour,Thank you a lot for your generous rating! We hope to see you here again.Best regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from La Réception on 22 Jun 2023
Dear Madam,Thank you for your kind message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel.Kind regardsLa réception

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, full of charm
Lovely hotel that is truly full of charm. The bed we had was comfortable and well equipped. Though there is no air conditioning, it really wasn’t needed. Even on a warm day when we visited, the open windows allowed sufficient breeze to freshen the room. The area is near to shops, galleries, and restaurants, but distant enough to be very quiet. I would recommend Coeur St. Catherine, and I would love the chance to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from La réception on 22 Jun 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again in our beautiful Normandie.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from L'équipe de réception on 25 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your generous rating! Hope to welcome you again.Best Regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place, staff, food, rooms and whole place was amazing Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from La réception on 15 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your lovely message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you here and we hope to see you again. Best Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and surrounding landscape. Nice staff and warm dining areas.
Front of hotel
View from room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from La réception on 10 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you very much for your generous rating and wonderful message! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope that you will revisit us. Warm Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

ed

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from La réception on 12 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your generous rating! Hope to welcome you again.Best Regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from La réception on 12 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your generous rating! Hope to welcome you again.Best Regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I reflect on my time in France, this hotel is the happy memory that keeps coming back. It is an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from L'équipe de réception on 3 May 2023
Bonjour,Thank you very much for your generous rating and wonderful message! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope that you will revisit us. Warm Regards,La réception

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff, food was excellent. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from The Reception on 15 Apr 2023
Bonjour,Thank you for your lovely message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you here and we hope to see you again. Best Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Pasadena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Has it old world charm but fully and thoughtfully upgraded. Rooms very nice. Grounds charming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from The Reception on 15 Apr 2023
Bonjour, Thank you for the generous rating of our hotel and your kind message. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back here! Best Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

Carmita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay on this beautiful property. It’s a perfect location for visiting the Normandy Landing Beaches. The staff was very friendly and helpful; the breakfast was delicious; the grounds are beautiful. We had a family room (2 bathrooms) which was spacious and comfortable. It was so quiet. We also really enjoyed the giant chess set. Added bonus: electric car chargers on the property. My only regret is that we didn’t stay there longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from The Reception on 15 Apr 2023
Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad that you enjoyed greatly and it was our pleasure hosting you. We hope to welcome you back here! Warm Regards, La réception

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could live there. The tranquility was superb. Mostly, the staff was unsurpassed in friendliness and helpfulness.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from The Reception on 25 Mar 2023
Dear Mr Walker,We thank you very much for your nice review and comment.It was a real pleasure for all the staff to welcome you last weekWe hope to have the pleasure to welcome you another time Sincerely

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from La réception on 15 Nov 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind comment! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round
This is a superb place to stay, the best hotel we have stayed in in France. Everything was excellent. Dinner and breakfast excellent, staff brilliant. A relaxing atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from L'équipe de réception on 1 Nov 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message and your compliments that we share with all our staff. It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel!Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nate
Amazing hotel and restaurant. Beautiful setting, wonderful facility, great staff, and a true gem. I couldn't rate it any higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from La réception on 22 Oct 2022
Bonjour, Thank you for your kind message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really part of the environment, what one would expect from the region. Very hospitable, treated like family. Beautiful rooms and property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from La réception on 16 Oct 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel.Kind regards

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Fabulous Location, Disappointing Stay
Hotel is beautiful and in a great location, comfortable clean room with plenty of character, receptionist friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff, what there was of them were surly, food choices limited, expensive and pretentious, restaurant and bar only open to 9pm. Told restaurant was popular and so needed to book a table, the reality is that they don’t have enough staff to deal with the number of guests staying. Small things, no bottled water or tea in room, only instant coffee, given the standards the hotel Ferme de La Ranconniere advertise, this isn’t acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from La réception on 16 Oct 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your message, it was a real pleasure to welcome you. We are sorry that you were not completely satisfied but be assured that we have taken good note of your comments. Next time don't hesitate to ask at the reception if you need anything, we remain at your disposal. We hope to welcome you again at the hotel. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Excellent hotel! Beautiful setting, lovely gardens and patio areas. Close to all the historical sites and D-Day landings of WW11. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Will definitely stay again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from La réception on 16 Oct 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message and your compliments that we share with all our staff. It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel!Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Historic with modern amenities. Must stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from La réception on 16 Oct 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message! It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and charming
Beautiful, charming property. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved this place. Short drive to Bayeux.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from La réception on 16 Oct 2022
Bonjour,Thank you for your kind message and your compliments that we share with all our staff. It was a real pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again at the hotel!Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

jonah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property. Quiet, comfortable. An amazing experience . Food highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Cool
Truly magical place. Loved, loved, loved it . . . Such a cool place and easy launching pad to visit Normandy beaches. Would absolutely stay again there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming with excellent and friendly service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding restored Normandy farm, great location, friendly staff, easy parking, and a very good restaurant. However, WiFi is abysmal and cell service is poor so don’t expect to have much contact with the outside world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so charming and the grounds are beautifully maintained. The restaurant is excellent. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. It was the perfect location for our Normandy tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful hotel
We were delighted to be back after over twenty years to see the developments over the time. It is a beautiful place. The only downside was the lack of evening meal due to the closure of the restaurant on two nights due to inability to hire staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stevren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ngan choi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming farmhouse hotel, we like the beautiful quiet location. We discover that a short drive away, you will find nice seaside villages to walk about. A short drive to Bayeux city as well. Dinner was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Lucie on 3 Jun 2021
Merci beaucoup. C'est un réel plaisir de voir que vous avez apprécié votre séjour parmi nous. Cordialement.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from La Réception on 25 Aug 2020
Bonjour, nous vous remercions pour votre avis. Ce fût un plaisir de vous accueillir au Domaine de la Rançonnière.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
as Advertised. Very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Washington DC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property. Very well maintained. Great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful week in the Normandy countryside
Everything was excellent....service, food, accommodations. The property is spectacular and the staff is above and beyond. The main purpose of the trip was to honor the fallen heroes of the summer of 1944 and to enhance our understanding of that history. Ferme de la Rançonnière was the perfect cntral location from which to do that.
View from courtyard to adjoining farm field
Main building and reception
View from hall window.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019