Domaine du Grand Bec — Hotel in Lisieux

Beautiful property in an idyllic scenic setting. Our rooms (Normandy Suite) were gorgeous with a handy little kitchenette. There's a lovely path from right outside the property down to the bay below and good sea views (when the sea mist clears). We didn't find the proprietors overly friendly but to be fair we weren't speaking to them in their own language so perhaps they simply aren't so confident in using English as larger establishments would be.||The only thing that spoiled our one night stay was that we couldn't use our lovely big balcony for a couple of hours due to a group of 20 to 30 people having a noisy outside buffet party directly underneath us (they were perfectly well behaved but such a large and excited party inevitably makes a lot of noisy chatter). I guess we were just unlucky (we'd booked the property specifically for the balcony views and peace and quiet, and it was a bit annoying considering the proprietor had asked us to take our shoes off while walking around our rooms so we didn't disturb...

Absolutely gorgeus spot on the map. We were in the Loft Gite/cottage and it was amazing. Great beds and linen, all well maintained and with the amenities you would expect from a little kitchen. Bonus points for there being both a washing machine and a dishwasher. Beautiful view over the bay with some magnificent sunsets. We had sun loungers at our disposal on the terrasse, and we enjoyed a few naps there. Unfortunately the terrasse dining furniture wasn't very good, but we didn't really need it.|We asked if we could join in on the breakfast, and we were welcomed with open arms at the communcal table, where we enjoyed a marvellous and hearty breakfast with (almost literally) buckets of coffee and tea. Fantastic service in general! |The only thing we missed was some -really- comfy chairs inside and out, to sit and have a drink of a sort, and to just... relax. Not that we didn't relax, we genuinely enjoyed our break at the Grand Bec, and the plusses faaar outweighs the very, very...

We stayed for 5 nights in Suite Normandy, which is on the top floor & has great sea views.|Room was clean, comfortable & we enjoyed our stay.|(The bed is not the round bed which is currently shown on their website, just a large, comfy standard bed.)|Breakfast is served at one big table for all guests, but we are not early birds, so most mornings it was just us, as everyone else had finished. Breakfast was first class - egg & bacon, danish pastry, fruit, bread & jam, tea or coffee.|There is quite a hill to walk up from the car park, but you can drive up to the door to unload/load suitcases on arrival/departure.|There is direct access to the beach, but it is a fair walk & quite a steep path.|Lovely pancake restaurant and fish & chip restaurant...