Maison de Plumes

Maison de Plumes is such a fantastic house with the art deco furnishings, music playing, flowers and candles, a unique experience. We enjoyed our third visit even more as it feels like coming home. Nicholas is such a warm and welcoming host - nothing is too much trouble. We stayed in the Swan Suite which is spacious, beautifully decorated and private with your own garden and jacuzzi. The main house is fabulous with the amazing art deco inspired decoration, a charming large garden and a comfortable terrace. Nicholas cooked a special meal for me as I have health problems and a different one for Michael according to his tastes, both were delicious. Breakfast is also worth lingering over with fresh local produce. We find the location so convenient for Calais as it just an hour away. Set in pretty countryside, it makes a perfect stop over on your way back to the UK or to stay longer on an easy French excursion. We are already looking forward to next year's visit.

We stayed one week in the Maison de Plumes and had a superb time in this extraordinary guest house. Nicolas is the best and most caring host we ever had. It starts with the warm welcome, good advices for restaurants or one day trips in the surrounding and doesn't end with a fabulous breakfast with homemade yoghurt, bread, marmelade etc. or a 3-course dinner with regional dishes in the evening or a nice talk inbetween. We loved the extraordinary interior, the beautyful garden with Jakuzzi, Celestine and Antoinette ;-) or talking to the interesting other guests at breakfast and dinner. So we were really sad to leave, as we felt now leaving a friend. The location is perfect for one-day trips, as you quite quickly reach either the coast or for examaple Lille, which is a very lively and beautiful town. Thank you so much Nicolas.

This is the second time we have stayed here but first when owned by Nicolas. To say the stay was wonderful was an understatement . His enthusiasm and attention to detail in support of his customers is outstanding. We were three couples on our way back from Le Mans .. lovely setting, beautiful wine and food, breakfast to die for with home made bread and preserves We will be back …..

This beautifully restored house is only surpassed by the charm and professionalism of its host. Nicolas is delightful - and a wonderful cook! Nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in the Swan Suite because of mobility problems but the inside rooms are fantastic. Meals can be served in the suite, the dining room or on the terrace. There is plenty to explore in this often overlooked area of Northern France. Do go.

Nicholas greeted us so warmly, it was like visiting an old friend. We stayed in the Swan which is a fabulously opulent large suite. The pictures cannot convey the experience of realising that this amazing room was ours for the night. It is very private with its own garden and jacuzzi. The whole house is extremely elegant, furnished in 1920's style and even the music is of the period. It was a cool night so we ate inside but that was so atmospheric that we could imagine being at a 1920's house party. Nicholas cooked us a superb three course meal, starting with homemade pate, followed by creamy chicken and finishing with creme brulee and home grown raspberries. Michael also had a generous plate of local cheeses. The breakfast was also delicious with fresh croissants and bread from the local bakery, eggs from their chickens and local jams and preserves. We love this house so much that we have already booked for next year. It is truly a unique experience, incredibly good value for money and well worth a detour to stay there(although if you are on your way to Calais it is very convenient). The area is very pretty so a few days could easily be spent exploring.

Nicholas and the sheer ambience he and the house created made our stay special . The rooms are far larger and well appointed than the photos even suggest. The shower and bathrooms matched the elegance of the bedrooms . It was a beautiful evening to eat outside with lovely views of the garden and countryside . Wonderful three course dinner and setting . Breakfast equally a wow . We would stay again for longer as the area has more to offer than we had appreciated including way marked cycling routes , markets in St Omer and Le Touquet .