Manoir de Gorlay

Boufflers near Le Touquet and Abbeville, Somme - North East France
NE36


 
Set in the Somme valley in beautiful natural grounds, manicured lawns and formal gardens, the Manoir de Gorlay was built in the 16th and 17th centuries with evident characteristics of both periods: in the more recent past it was occupied by the British and the Germans in both World War 1 and World War 2 (the original engraved graffity can be seen on the walls). To stay here is to encounter French life on a rather gracious level in a way that is almost unchanged since the turn of the 20th century, such is Karen's uncanny ability to preserve this lovely old house and its history.

Do not, for a single moment, conclude that your hosts' attitude is only full of  seriousness, this is one place where you are guaranteed big laughs and lots of fun: absorbing conversation and  good company at the dinner table. This is the perfect place for a short break or an extended holiday any time of the year.

You can enjoy your holiday with the Lee family,  who moved from the uncertainty of South Africa and Zimbawee to the rural tranquility of France. They can give guided tours to the various war sites, Champagne vineyards and Chateau houses. Organised Golf days are available at 2 courses, one water and one land course, with lunch at the golf club.

90 minutes from Calais, 90 minutes from Dieppe,  beaches 30 minutes by car.
Accommodations:
The Manoir has been newly decorated  and furnished with antiques and all the comforts of home: the four bedrooms are furnished with splendor, one having a balcony with views of the gardens.

1. Balcony suite - double bedroom with bathroom.
2. Suite Anglaise - double bedroom with bathroom.
3.Chambre Francaise - double with bathroom.
4.Chambre La Reine - double with shower.

Guest facilities : Formal Lounge, dining room, summer lounge with satellite television, library. Laundry facilities (extra cost). Bicycles, canoes, bouncy castle.

Other Details:

Your hosts speak good English.

Breakfast is served on the terrace in the summer: dinner in the classic formal dinning room is a five course affair with wine  from the Manoir's own cellar. Lunch may be arranged as a buffet or picnic. 

Barbeques, arranged during the summer, provide a grand garden party ambience. Meals can also be served in your rooms for any private affair on request.

The Authie River is a 2 minute walk and there are canoes and bicycles, which can be hired.

Guests can park their car in the courtyard.

Open all year round.
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in pounds sterling per ROOM per night including breakfast and tax ($US approx):see regional list
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