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Au Retour du Lac

Bed and breakfast

250 Avenue de Calais

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

Isabelle was so friendly and accommodating

What a beautiful house and Isabelle could not be more welcoming and helpful

Breakfast available
13 mentions

We loved the French toast for breakfast

Wonderful breakfast and a very welcoming host

Great location
11 mentions

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…

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Good size room

Comfortable bed, very friendly host and great breakfast

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Rooms were clean, comfortable and fully equipped

We had a very comfortable, clean quiet room with private covered parking

Parking available
2 mentions

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

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Katy

family_with_children

May 24, 2026

10

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!

S

Stewart

extended_group

May 15, 2026

10

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.

K

Karen

couple

May 7, 2026

10

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.!

J

Jonathan

solo_traveller

April 3, 2026

9

Beautiful start to a trip to France.

Location - 20 mins from ferry. Good size room. Isabel is so friendly and helpful.

C

Colin

couple

September 17, 2025

10

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

D

Deborah

couple

September 3, 2025

9

Location ideal close proximity to beautiful lake. Comfortable bed, very friendly host and great breakfast

M

Margaret

extended_group

September 3, 2025

9

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.

N

Natalie

couple

August 9, 2025

10

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!

I

Inge

solo_traveller

July 13, 2025

10

Perfect when to stayover comfortable for an early ferry

Very nice, very cozy and comfortable !

K

Kevin

couple

June 29, 2025

10

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.

R

Ruth

couple

June 9, 2025

10

Fantastic

L

Luca

couple

June 1, 2025

9

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!

A

Amanda Humphries

family_with_children

June 1, 2025

10

Beautiful house and garden. We had a lovely breakfast to set us up for the journey home. Unbelievably convenient for the Tunnel.

S

Sue100

couple

May 23, 2025

10

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.

J

julia

couple

May 15, 2025

10

Excellent location with lovely breakfast and the host is friendly

S

Stephen

couple

April 15, 2025

10

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.

K

Keith

solo_traveller

April 8, 2025

9

Lovely place to chill out for a while without moving anywhere

The garden and room was nice, clean and very pleasant.

P

Peter

couple

March 27, 2025

9

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.

D

Duncan

couple

January 19, 2025

10

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.

S

Sandra T

couple

January 10, 2025

10

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

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 6:52 PM

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Au Retour du Lac - 3 Star Hotel in Ardres