Les Portes Bleues

Aÿ, Marne
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)6 48 40 93 26
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€145
per night

Come for a delightfully unfussy stay at this graceful townhouse filled with beautiful objects and good vibes thanks to the lovely owners

3 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

An 1860 three-storey house with fine proportions, tall windows and lots of architectural features. You’ll feel right at home and if you’re not going out you’re free to use the cosy sitting room with its chintzy sofas or set up a board game in the dining room. Have a picnic here or in the sunny courtyard if you can’t be bothered to eat out, or check whether it’s possible to have delicious French cuisine (usually four courses) cooked for you.

Bedrooms are on the first floor and all are lovely spaces to spend time in, filled with interesting furniture and art, pretty fabrics, inviting beds and very attractive en suite bathrooms. Wake to a sociable breakfast at one big table – organic juice and fruit, freshly baked pastries and bread from the local bakery, tasty jams and good coffee.

You’re in the centre of Aÿ, birthplace of champagne (the house of Bollinger is 100m down the road) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste, tour, explore.

We think you'll love

The lovely informal atmosphere, a place where you can chat and enjoy unexpected encounters over the breakfast table
All the champagne houses and vineyards where you can indulge in tastings and tours
Walking and cycling along the canal and the surrounding countryside

You should know

Sorry, no dogs
Aÿ is a charming but quiet little place – not for those seeking noisy nightlife

Essentials

Swimming pool
EV charger
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: €145
Surcharges: €40 per person for an extra bed

2 Doubles: €145
1 Twin: €145

Information

Booking information

Check in: 4pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights in high season
Closed: Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Dinner occasionally available, 4 courses with champagne and wine, €55.

Reviews

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely house beautifully maintained and so delightfully decorated. Everything was sparkling clean and Imogen so welcoming we are planning our return!

Sue and Nick, Bristol Oct 2024

I can say nothing wrong about Les Portes Bleues. Loved staying there and it felt like coming home. The house itself has so much charm and the village is nice and relaxed. A bonus that restaurants are in walking distance and no-one needed to drive. Imogen felt like family from the start. She is easy to talk to and very helpful. It's a package deal: the host, the house, the location: all 10/10. Hopefully we'll be able to return one day. In the meantime, we will definitely recommend.

Greet, Emblem, Antwerp region, Belgium Aug 2024

As you step through the front door, this elegant townhouse opens up into a spacious retreat of high ceilings and light-filled rooms to which Imogen and her daughter, Bathsheba, bring added warmth and smiles. Whether you're here for an indulgent champagne tour or just a relaxing break, Les Portes Bleues is a place where you'll be encouraged to feel right at home.

Annaliza, Sawday's Inspector May 2024

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Location

The neighbourhood

You are parallel to the main high street where you'll find two restaurants – both need to be booked ahead. Cycling or walking along the canal is nice and flat but if you're feeling fit you can tackle some steep slopes. Épernay is a five-minute drive, Reims is 35 minutes for museums and war memorials as well as the magnificent cathedral. Ditch the car and come by train from Paris or Reims.

Local points of interest from Imogen Whitaker

Aÿ is a UNESCO world heritage site commonly referred to as the birthplace of Champagne.
The house was reputedly built for the owners of Champagne Deutz and their initials are engraved in the glass window of the door.
The house is a typical Agéen town house dating from 1860.
There are at least 33 champagne makers in Aÿ including Champagne Bollinger, Deutz, Ayala, Gatinais, Egrot.

Introducing

Imogen Whitaker

Mother and daughter team Imogen and Bathsheba are warm, friendly hosts and one or the other will be there to greet you. Imogen started her career as a bookbinder then moved on to renovating the interiors of listed buildings. She also co-created and ran a champagne house just 8km from here, so she's a mine of information about where to go in the area.

Les Portes Bleues

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Imogen Whitaker

Les Portes Bleues

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Imogen Whitaker

Taking you to Les Portes Bleues