This wonderful chambre d'hote knocks spots off some places we have stayed at. There is a feeling of opulence everywhere. Big gates lead into an immaculately cobbled courtyard where you can park overnight. The lovely old main house is flanked by other perfectly maintained buildings and every detail smacks of quality and tastefulness, right down to the colour-co-ordination of the gates, the proprietors' sign and the patio furniture in the courtyard! We were given the 2-storey apartment in its own building on the left, as we were travelling with our daughter and had booked a triple room. It was massive and beautifully decorated with some lovely furniture and subtly colour-coordinated decor. Huge comfy beds, proper traditional but immaculately restored furniture, electric sockets just where you need them, fluffy dressing gowns, quirky but practical bathroom area. Marie-Therese Bonnaire is a charming hostess and we shared a wonderful champagne tasting with her and some other guests before dinner. (We spoke french throughout as a courtesy, tho possibly a necessity too? ) Bought a few bottles to enjoy at home as well. Excellent champagnes and a truly delightful and elegant lady with a savvy business head and a lifetime's experience of champagne making. Breakfast was taken in the main house where there are 2 breakfast rooms, one either side of the hallway. Both were laid up lavishly with pristine white tablecloths and candelabras. Your every whim was fulfilled as you progressed through boiled eggs, miniature cakes, little bowls of prepared fruit and yoghurts, brioche, french bread, cheese and cold meats, interesting spreads. Even the homemade jam came in pots with tasteful labels! Service was always attentive but discreet. And all this for 88 euros. It puts some of the UK's mangy B&B's charging £100+ a night to shame! Would definitely recommend and return.

We first became aware of these Chambres d'Hotes 2 years ago whilst partaking in a Champagne tasting at Paul Clouet, the host establishment of Les Barbotines.

I booked here in order to attend the Champagne Festival at Ay. It is charming, The bedrooms are well appointed but spotlessly clean, and the bed is very comfortable. However Madame Bonnaire's breakfast is exceptional and will fill you until supper time. After a hearty French breakfast you are encouraged to have a degustation and although Mme Bonnaire speaks no English, we were able to understand her due to 2 years spent in French speaking Belgium.

It is true you are left to your own devices (never a bad thing), but the region is stunning and Richard Juhlin's book the Champagne Guide is informative, though Madame is happy to recommend local restaurants.

The room and breakfast was very reasonable at 98 euro's per night.

All in all good value, good comfort, and very good food.

Located near to Epernay and Rheims you are ideally situated for a tour of the Champagne region or as a stop over point on your journey to or from Calais.Do arrive early enough to drink at least a few bottles of the house champagne which is excellent.There are several excellent places the owners can recommend for an evening meal but be aware very few will do you a snack meal if you have had a one star michelin lunch.......if you have eaten well at lunch just get a few bottles out in the lovely courtyard and drink........BECAUSE you need room for the fabulous breakfast which is the best you are likely o find! I will not tell you more just visit and enjoy.