About this property

Historic Setting: L'Hotel de Hercé Chambre d'Hote in Mayenne offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom with bathrobes, a fireplace, and a tea and coffee maker. Additional amenities include a balcony with garden views, a work desk, and a seating area. Convenient Facilities: The bed and breakfast provides a concierge service, outdoor seating area, picnic area, bicycle parking, and a tour desk. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 106 km from Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport, the property is close to Laval-Changé Golf Course (28 km), Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Golf Course (41 km), and Fougères Castle (46 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location within walking distance of all the amenities of Mayenne, and the stunning interior and heritage of this magnificent house. Our hosts were particularly special and we felt like we were staying with family.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It felt like a real privilege to stay in this exceptional house. It is grand but still manages to feel homely. The hosts were great and we would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful old property set in central Mayenne. Stunning bedrooms with character. Lovely and clean and thought put into the rooms. Very friendly hosts, secure place for our bikes and great suggestions on where to eat and local places to visit. Very...
  • Xavier
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice building with a rich history. Very friendly guests and Mathieu is a great storyteller. He knows a lot about history and the history of the building.
  • Jörg
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly. Good parking possibility. Many Tips what to do.
  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts are exceptional, from offering to help bringing in our bags, asking if we would like tea or coffe on our arrival, booking a restaurant for dinner, sharing their knowledge on the history of the area and where to visit, making sure we were...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb ensuite room in a French town house. We felt like French aristocracy. The owners were charming and very accommodating to our needs. They had a secure place to keep our touring bicycles. The property is quite close to town. Lovely breakfast.
  • Juan
    Spain Spain
    Hotel ubicado en una antigua mansión. Habitación amplia y cómoda. Ubicación tranquila. Desayuno servido en uno de los salones con café, infusiones, pan, mantequilla, bollería, mermeladas. Los dueños muy amables. Llegamos algo tarde y alli estaban...
  • Zineb
    France France
    Nous avons eu la chance de passer une nuit dans cette magnifique maison d’hôtes, classée en partie au patrimoine. Le lieu est chargé d’histoire, décoré avec beaucoup de goût et d’élégance, tout en offrant le confort moderne. L’accueil du couple...
  • Roussel
    France France
    Hôtes chaleureux et aux petits soins . Accueil vélo parfait. Hôtel particulier rénové avec goût et dans le respect de l’époque ( matériaux de qualité). Bien placé pour la visite de la ville

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Vanessa & Matthew Williamson from Australia

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Vanessa & Matthew Williamson from Australia
Welcome to L'Hotel de Hercé, Mayenne, c.1690 L’Hotel Particulaire . Located on Place de Cheverus historic centre, tree lined landscaped gardens. A quiet stay in beauitful Bed & Breakfast maison, suitable for couples, and touring motorbikes vintage cars Bikes . Easy street parking, short walk to town square, restaurants, brasseries Chateau + Museum, Cinema & all services. Two 17thc guest rooms, ensuite & period decor. Barons Bedroom with private foyer, double aspect views garden & square . Enjoy relaxing in Grand Salon, & courtyard rose garden outdoor lounge. 1.15 hours on the TGV to Laval. 30 min drive to Mayenne. Dinners & Day Tours available. Vanessa & Matthew Australian hosts will give you a friendly welcome.
Vanessa an Archaeologist & Medieval History specialist & Matt is a Military Historian & Wargamer invite you to a stay in a majestic 17th century Barons Town House. Book French B&B Holidays with regional & military History Guided Tours. Detail on our website. Stay a night or week we look forward to meeting you an ensure you will have a wonderful visit. Vanessa & Matthew Williamson Mayenne 53100, France
L'Hotel de Hercé is located in a Mayenne 53100 historic 17th century neighborhood. Located on Place de Cheverus lined with magnificent homes, around tree lined park . Life in Mayenne began with the 2,000 BC Gauls, & Roman Jublians a few klms east of the city, C.800AD the first Chateau Mayenne was built by Charlemagne to defend the border with Brittany. The city has seen Publius Crassus in 53BC, the Vikings in the 9thC, William to Conquer 11thC, Jean d'Arc & her army 15thC, the 1790 guillotine & the French Revolution to 1944 liberation by General Patton in WW2. Located in on the river valley of the Mayenne, and surrounded by lush green farmland. Famous for its President, Bon Mayennais & Baby Bel soft cheeses, pear and apple cidre, Textiles from Toiles de Mayenne.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

L'Hotel de Hercé Chambre d'Hote takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform L'Hotel de Hercé Chambre d'Hote 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.