La Chenevière

Set amid 30 acres of grounds, this relaxing 18th-century château-hotel surrounded by rose gardens is just minutes from the D-Day beaches. The 29 luxurious guest quarters in the château (limited A/C) and two other converted structures are individually decorated with an appealing mix of classic and contemporary furniture; some feature private patios and marble fireplaces. Le Botaniste serves classic regional cuisine, including delicious local seafood, in a refined dining room with picture windows overlooking the grounds. There is also a cozy cellar bar and a new restaurant housed within the property's former orangery. Hotel amenities include a lovely terrace, fitness room, walled garden with a large heated outdoor swimming pool (open mid-May to end of September) and tennis court, plus an adjacent golf course.