155 reviews
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$300250 Avenue De Calais, Ardres, 62610, France
155 reviews
1/17
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Au Retour du Lac is a charming 3-star bed and breakfast in Ardres, France, a short 0.2mi stroll from the city center. The cozy rooms and welcoming vibe make it a friendly haven for travelers exploring the northern countryside. A little corner of tranquility that pairs well with morning coffee and easy adventures.
Amenities on site include free private parking, complimentary WiFi, a private entrance, on-site parking, non-smoking rooms, a garden view, free toiletries, a barbecue area, and a garden with its own view.
Address: 250 Avenue De Calais, Ardres, France. Located in Ardres, France, about 0.2mi from the city center, it has 155 reviews.
From a private entrance, a cozy, non-smoking retreat unfolds with a garden view. Free WiFi keeps plans easy, and both free private parking and on-site parking simplify arrivals. Free toiletries are handy, while a barbecue area and a garden with its own view invite relaxed outdoor meals in the tranquil setting.
Located at 250 Avenue De Calais in Ardres, France, this property sits about 0.2mi from the city center, placing guests close to the heart of town for convenient strolls and daytime adventures.
With 155 reviews on record, travelers have shared impressions of this Ardres bed and breakfast. Please note that only cash is accepted for payment.
Closest airports
Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport
28.5miOstend-Bruges International Airport
45.4miLydd Airport
45.8miLille Airport
53.3miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Garden
View
9.4
155 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Chris
10
October 2024
Clean room with everything that we needed. quiet location, but near to town and lakes. Nice big garden to relax in and enjoy a glass whilst enjoying the company of the chickens (who also provided the fresh eggs for breakfast). Breakfast was a real treat with home made jams with fruits from the garden ... And the best homemade yoghurt I have tasted ...french toast was a treat too. Great location - only a short drive from Tunnel and a nice town to explore and enjoy an evening out. Our hosts were really friendly and we will happily stay with them again any time we are in the region
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Bazza
8.2
July 2024
The B&B was easy to find and not too far off the motorway to LeShuttle and in fact made a good stopover as it was on the main RN to Calais. The property was very pleasant and had a good outlook. Although on a main road it was quiet as the room was at the back of the property. The owner was very pleasant and spoke quite good English (I'm sorry to say we don't speak much French) Breakfast was good and sufficient with fresh croissants bread etc.
There was nothing not to like other than the tea and coffee making facilities lacked sufficient tea bags (we're British after all!) and milk. After asking the owner she did give us another two milks.
Johan
9.1
April 2024
Wonderful house in an amazing garden! At the bottom of the garden is a gate that gives access to the path along the lake, nice walk (slight detour) to the town. The room with en-suite has its own entrance. Breakfast is in a very charmingly decorated dining room. The host is very helpful and made every effort to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Breakfast with eggs from her own chickens, home made jams and home baked cake was lovely and plentiful. We stayed just one night on our way back to the UK, next time we will try to have some more time there. Ardres is a lovely little town with several restaurants - we had a great dinner. We'd love to go back.
Sue100
10
May 2025
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 in the village which were a short walk away. Breakfast was excellent with lots of fresh homemade food including freshly laid eggs.
Fiona
10
November 2023
This is the third time we have stayed here. It is located within easy reach of Calais. There are quite a few restaurants in Ardres within walking distance, but if it is pouring, then there is plenty of parking in the town. Isabelle is a lovely host and the breakfast is good. The jams and extras produced by Isabelle were lovely. Parking is right by the room within their garden. Isabelle kindly upgraded us to the larger room as no-one else was staying that late in the year!
Having to walk outside to go for breakfast isn’t ideal in the winter months, but selecting this property means we accept that!
Tom
10
July 2023
We stayed overnight on our way back to the tunnel (30 minutes away) and what a great little gem of a stopover. The private self contained boutique style double room, one of two available, was very well equipped, beautifully decorated / furnished and very comfortable. The rooms are part of an old house dating back to the time of the Revolution but now fully renovated to modern standards and sits within its own extensive private gardens near the lake. The setting is very peaceful and relaxing, so a good nights sleep is guaranteed. Breakfast is served in the large shared dinning room adjourning the sleeping area and like the bedrooms, is also beautifully decorated in a boutique style making it a relaxing and comfortable space. . The Continental style breakfast was beautifully presented of excellent quality, very fresh and included many home-made items, all of which were delicious. Isabelle, the owner, was charming and very helpful throughout our sadly short stay and took the time to show us around and explain the history of her home. The nearby town is only a few minutes walk and has numerous good quality eating places to suit all budgets. Cannot recomnend the place highly enough, would definitely stay again, hopefully for a few days and happily recomnend it to other travellers looking for a quality stopover or short break holiday. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Only being able to stay for 1 night.
Eleanor
10
March 2024
Superb breakfast with wonderful home-made jam from home-grown fruit. Kind and friendly landlady. Very convenient car parking a few steps from my room. Attractive site, set in gardens with lake visible in background. On quite a busy road, but set a long way back and very peaceful. Very easy drive to/from the ferry.
Nothing to dislike at all. The sign at the gate could be more visible - I twice failed to spot it when driving along. Foraging for dinner in Ardres was a bit of a challenge but the landlady gave helpful advice.
Natalie
10
August 2025
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 and would highly recommend to others!
Kevin
10
June 2025
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.
Only a little difficulty finding an evening meal locally. Either plan ahead or ask when you get to the town centre.
Fiona
9.1
October 2023
This was the second time we have stayed here. We returned because of the location and the feeling of being comfortable. Parking is on the premises by the room. The room itself wasn’t huge and access to power points was very difficult, but the room just has that comfortable feel about it. Coffee, tea and water were provided, but no milk for British visitors (we brought our own). Walking into town for an evening meal isn’t a problem and there are plenty of restaurants. Isabelle is a lovely hostess and breakfast was good with home produce on offer.
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Attractions
Calais
8.3miTodt Battery (Batterie Todt)
16.6miBoulogne-sur-Mer
18.9miDunkirk (Dunkerque)
21.1miAqualud
29miLe Touquet
29miPlopsaLand De Panne
31miPlopsaqua
31miAttractions
Calais
8.3miTodt Battery (Batterie Todt)
16.6miBoulogne-sur-Mer
18.9miDunkirk (Dunkerque)
21.1miAqualud
29miLe Touquet
29miPlopsaLand De Panne
31miPlopsaqua
31miAirports
Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport
28.5miOstend-Bruges International Airport
45.4miLydd Airport
45.8miLille Airport
53.3miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Free toiletries
Barbecue
Garden
View
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Darts
Fishing
Hiking
Ping-pong
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site
Tea/Coffee maker
General
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Electric kettle
Outdoors
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
View
Garden view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
The price in EUR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
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