Maison d'hôtes du Théâtre — Hotel in Douai

Great B&B in a very old grand french house where the owner and his mother's family have lived for generations. You don't stay in their house that has been used for filming period dramas but in the converted stables adjoining. These have been converted into rooms - we had the ground floor one next to the breakfast area. Slightly noisy from guests above and others going to breakfast. not sure what upper rooms like - ours was one of those odd 70s French conversions with all odd proportions and colours - but decent enough, although not a period piece. Bathroom fine and shower powerful and hot. Bed super comfy. 2 Large windows opening on to gardens. Breakfast basic but decent. Owners mother comes and practices her English on you and describes tales of finishing school in Kensington - like a gentle old dowager. Not enough toiletries, towels or loo roll provided - think they're just a bit eccentric and it didn't occur to them (like the Queen eating rice crispies out of a tupperware box) but if you ferret about in the cupboards around the kitchen you can kit yourself out well enough. Fruit, pastries, teas, coffee and milk left for you to have when ever you want. Help yourself and get on with it sort of place. You can park your car inside the grounds. Relaxed and friendly. Strong reliable free wifi. Good...

Although a little difficult to find, this charming chambre d'hote was a delight. In the middle of Douai it was an oasis of tranquility and style. The house has been skilfully and tastefully renovated by the family whose home it has been for over a hundred years. Our room was small but exquisite and we got a glimpse of other larger rooms, all decorated beautifully with pretty linens and traditional furniture. ||We met the owner and her son who were lovely and tried their best to make sense of our attempts to speak French. They obviously love their home and their town and were eager to recommend places to visit during our stay. We ate at a little bistro just down the road where the patron was great fun, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere welcoming...le Prevent...I think it was!||Breakfast was the usual croissants and baguettes etc but very fresh and nicely served.||||I would definitely stay there again. Only criticism would be that we had to pay €10 for parking in the courtyard but I suppose it would have cost more to...

I had a very pleasant stay here in the center of Douai. The host is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The rooms are situated in a very beautiful old house, fully renovated and in excellent and charming condition. Rooms are with wooden floor with double bed and a small table in the corner (here I missed a light to be able to work better). Bathroom in brand new and in excellent condition. Internet connection very fast and good. Good sleep, as bed was very good and the garden behind the house is very beautiful and peaceful. Breakfast was fresh with fruit and very lovely choice of bread. A place to stay for people that do not like the typical hotel chains and are looking for a place a little more charming. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and recommend this place to any kind of traveller. The theatre of Douai is just next door, the belfry is less than 5...