Au Retour du Lac
250 Avenue de Calais
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Why people book this hotel
“Isabelle was so friendly and accommodating”
“What a beautiful house and Isabelle could not be more welcoming and helpful”
“We loved the French toast for breakfast”
“Wonderful breakfast and a very welcoming host”
“The rooms were comfortable, breakfast brilliant, beautiful garden, fantastic loc…”
“The location was perfect for us - just a short distance from Calais and in a tru…”
“Good size room”
“Comfortable bed, very friendly host and great breakfast”
“Rooms were clean, comfortable and fully equipped”
“We had a very comfortable, clean quiet room with private covered parking”
“Quiet with safe parking off the road”
Overview
Boasting a garden and views of lake, Au Retour du Lac is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Ardres, 16 km from Calais Railway Station. This property offers access to table tennis, darts and free private parking. When staying at the bed and breakfast, guests can use private entrance. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at Au Retour du Lac will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ardres, like fishing, hiking and walking tours. Cap Blanc Nez is 27 km from the accommodation, while Cap Gris Nez is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Le Touquet–Côte d'Opale Airport, 66 km from Au Retour du Lac.
Traveller reviews
Katy
family_with_children
May 24, 2026
“Just a fantastic stay in every way!”
We loved it here. Isabelle was so friendly and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable, breakfast brilliant, beautiful garden, fantastic location for Calais - and the homemade jam yum!
Stewart
extended_group
May 15, 2026
“Cannot recommend highly enough”
What a beautiful house and Isabelle could not be more welcoming and helpful. She even helped me try and track down the glasses I lost in the week! Definitely coming back.
Karen
couple
May 7, 2026
“A perfect stay - we will be recommending Isabelle's accommodation to all our friends and family!”
Isabelle was exceptionally welcoming and friendly - as was her accommodation. The location was perfect for us - just a short distance from Calais and in a truly peaceful and tranquil setting. The back garden was huge and very beautiful - as was the walk around the lake. We loved the French toast for breakfast.!
Jonathan
solo_traveller
April 3, 2026
“Beautiful start to a trip to France.”
Location - 20 mins from ferry. Good size room. Isabel is so friendly and helpful.
Colin
couple
September 17, 2025
“Wonderful breakfast and very welcoming.”
Wonderful breakfast and a very welcoming host. Ideally situated for an overnight stop before shopping and taking the tunnel back home
Deborah
couple
September 3, 2025
Location ideal close proximity to beautiful lake. Comfortable bed, very friendly host and great breakfast
Margaret
extended_group
September 3, 2025
“A warm welcome, a comfortable stay, a place to return to.”
Received a warm welcome from Isabelle. Rooms were clean, comfortable and fully equipped. Only a 20 minute drive from the shuttle. Large comfortable garden and easy access by foot to places to eat. The spread at breakfast was superb and Isabelle did everything possible to ensure we had a wonderful stay.
Natalie
couple
August 9, 2025
“C'est superbe!”
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!
Inge
solo_traveller
July 13, 2025
“Perfect when to stayover comfortable for an early ferry”
Very nice, very cozy and comfortable !
Kevin
couple
June 29, 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.
Ruth
couple
June 9, 2025
“Fantastic”
Luca
couple
June 1, 2025
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 Humphries
family_with_children
June 1, 2025
Beautiful house and garden. We had a lovely breakfast to set us up for the journey home. Unbelievably convenient for the Tunnel.
Sue100
couple
May 23, 2025
“Clean, quiet, comfortable and excellent value”
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.
julia
couple
May 15, 2025
Excellent location with lovely breakfast and the host is friendly
Stephen
couple
April 15, 2025
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
solo_traveller
April 8, 2025
“Lovely place to chill out for a while without moving anywhere”
The garden and room was nice, clean and very pleasant.
Peter
couple
March 27, 2025
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
couple
January 19, 2025
“Quiet and convenient for channel ports”
Quiet with safe parking off the road . Access to walks via the back of property . Convenient for Eurotunnel . Great breakfast . Lovely hostess.
Sandra T
couple
January 10, 2025
“Great find!”
A lovely room with table and chairs for in room dining. Plates, cutlery provided in a drawer. An excellent folder with info on the local area. Spotlessly clean. Isabelle is a charming hostess and gave us such a warm welcome. The large garden leads to a path next to the lake and perfect for a walk. Breakfast was excellent and her French toast and jams are delicious. We would love to come back.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Table tennis, Darts, Hiking, Walking tours
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This double room features a electric kettle, tea/coffee maker and view. The Floral room is a room for 3 people with a double bed and a single bed If this room is rented for 2 people and the second bed is used a supplement of 10 euros will be requested
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit features a private entrance, garden views, an outdoor dining area and chocolate is provided for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
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