Stay near Calais at a chic B&B for hot tub, fizz & feathers!

In this quiet corner of French countryside, you’d never think that this unassuming white manor house ‒ entirely in keeping with its surroundings as it is ‒ might contain such a glamorous French B&B, with its dual décor of ornithological flourishes (aha! Maison de Plumes translates as ‘house of feathers’) alongside a chic Art Deco style, straight out of the pages of an interiors magazine. But if you think glass furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, statement lamps, ubiquitous candlesticks and a beautiful black grand piano all sounds a little precious, think again: Maison de Plumes is also completely down to earth, since the owners are true masters at making guests feel entirely at home and at ease.

As you approach the house, you’ll notice a small adjoining door that leads to the suite, and here, hidden away behind the trees is the pièce de résistance, your very own courtyard with your very own hot-tub, where you’ll savour not only every one of its bubbling 39 degrees under starry Northern France skies but chilled champagne too, courtesy of Maison de Plumes. It’s all a fitting addition to the stunning suite itself, with a superking-sized bed, lounge area, freestanding bath and extra-large walk-in shower.

Everything about breakfast at Maison de Plumes is extra too: all the boulangerie goodies you’d expect from a full French breakfast plus homemade jam, cereal, fruit, yoghurt, eggs from Maison de Plumes’ hens, cheese, charcuterie and juice. Better still, you can opt to enjoy it in your suite if you wish ‒ after all who could blame you for wanting to make every second in it count?

Did you know that if a French B&B also offers a ‘table d’hôtes’ service, it means you can dine in too? Well, you can do that right here on your romantic weekend break at Maison de Plumes B&B ‒ not such a bad thing when you’re as relaxed as this! Whether you opt to eat in its candlelit restaurant or indeed at a romantic table in your love-nest suite (excuse the birdy pun), here’s your taste of Northern France produce at its best ‒ and you really can’t get much more locally-sourced food either; the fruit and vegetables are picked from Maison de Plumes’ own kitchen garden right outside your door!

Round off your romantic weekend break in Northern France with some of the history and heritage highlights close by. There’s the Agincourt visitor centre at ‘Azincourt 1415’, the Donjon de Bours tower-house just as it was in the 14th century, or just a little further afield the iconic Art deco architecture of Béthune or the magnificent cobbled streets of Montreuil-sur-Mer. Last, but not least, get your fix of country air walking the landscapes around Maison de Plumes: when you can hear a French pin drop, hectic city life is the last thing on your mind.