About this property
Historic Setting: Au Retour du Lac in Ardres offers a bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, garden views, and a private entrance. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and free WiFi. Local Attractions: Located 16 km from Calais Railway Station and 14 km from The International Centre of Lace and Fashion, the property provides easy access to local sites. Activities and Services: Guests can engage in fishing, walking tours, and hiking. The property offers free on-site private parking, a barbecue, and a dining table. Highly rated for its lakes, breakfast, and host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natalie
United Kingdom“Isabelle made us very welcome in their beautiful property and we had a wonderful time. The location, room and breakfast was perfect. Isabelle couldn't do enough for us and we enjoyed the company of Watson and Le poulet! We will definitely return...” - Kevin United Kingdom“Very friendly, welcoming owner. The property has very spacious front and rear grounds. It's within easy reach of the Channel Tunnel (about 20 minutes). There was a wide choice of local and homemade food for breakfast.”
- Luca
Italy“The kindness of the staff. After several months, I still remember the scrambled eggs made with the fresh eggs made by the local hens… definitely the best in my life!” 
Amanda United Kingdom“Beautiful house and garden. We had a lovely breakfast to set us up for the journey home. Unbelievably convenient for the Tunnel.”- Sue100 United Kingdom“We had a very comfortable, clean quiet room with private covered parking. The garden is beautiful and you walk through it to get to the lake. Isabelle the host is fabulous, extremely friendly and welcoming , giving recommendations on places to eat...”
- Julia United Kingdom“Excellent location with lovely breakfast and the host is friendly”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Isabelle is the perfect host both friendly and helpful. Location is simply wonderful, a fabulous garden at the end of which you can access walks around Ardres and the lakes. We will definitely stay again.”
- Keith United Kingdom“The garden and room was nice, clean and very pleasant.”
- Peter United Kingdom“Situated close to the lakes was v good, and only a short walk into the town. Isabelle was a v good host. Breakfast was v good with home made jams and yogurt.”
- Duncan United Kingdom“Quiet with safe parking off the road . Access to walks via the back of property . Convenient for Eurotunnel . Great breakfast . Lovely hostess.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Au Retour du Lac in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
