Welcome to Le Presbytère Chambre D’Hotes Bed and Breakfast

We offer a great opportunity for children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 10 and 20 years to come and stay with us to perfect their written and conversational English skills. 

It doesn't matter what level of English you know because learning in a relaxed and supportive environment will go a long way in helping your language skills evolve. We provide a balance of learning and leisure time so all guests will get the most out of their stay.

We can accommodate a maximum of two students at any time and all language stays are dedicated, meaning no B&B guests will be able to stay at the same time. 

Deborah has been a registered mental health nurse in the UK for 30 years, co-ordinating the care of vulnerable adults during her time as a nurse.   She has a BSc (Hons) degree in Health studies and various nursing related diplomas, including the teaching and assessing of student nurses.

Steve has a background in construction and is a carpenter joiner, and although now retired, continues to put his skills to good use in the ongoing renovation of the Presbytery. 

Depending on the age of the guest, informal lessons can last a few hours each morning following breakfast and are flexibly provided and age appropriate depending on other leisure activities at the time. 

We want to make learning fun so informal lessons can take many different formats, such as learning through musical rhyme, interactive media, role play and conversation. All approaches will help the guest to develop their verbal and written skills.  

If a guest has particular difficulties with learning English, or maybe just lacking in confidence, we can take the worry out of learning by providing bite-sized experiences over the day and making learning enjoyable. 

After lunch, we can part-take in any of the leisure activities listed and free time can be taken before or following the evening meal.  Our guests can help prepare the evening meal whilst engaging in various topics of conversation around the table.  Participation in other activities or free-time will continue in the evening before preparing for bed. 

There are a lot of interesting places to visit around the area, such as:

• Museums
• Medieval Castle
• In-door bowling (paid activity)
• Equestrian centre (paid activity)
• Cinema (showcasing English films)
• City and coastal trips
• Fishing lakes
• Forest walks
• Velo rail (paid activity)
• Mini golf
• Pedalos (seasonal)
• Pottery classes (paid activity)
• WWII museums / Normandy beaches

We have a number of activities that can be provided at home, such as:

• Games room equipped with pool table, darts board and board games
• Chess and vast amounts of Lego!  
• A playstation, Wii and video games
• Art and crafts 
• Cooking and baking 
• Clay model making
• Dress-making or sewing projects
• Woodworking projects such as making bird boxes or other small items  
• Film nights
• Star gazing with our telescope
• Growing organic vegetables and gardening projects

A selection of flexible stays are available. Shorter stays are ideal for those wanting to give their child an English immersion experience and to help promote confidence. 

The twin room (Magnolia room) would be ideal for two friends or siblings of the same gender to share the experience. All meals are included on a full-board basis and bedrooms (twin room or double room) have private bathroom facilities.  

• 2 nights stay - Friday afternoon arrival to Sunday morning departure
• 4 nights stay - Sunday afternoon arrival to Thursday morning departure
• 6 nights stay - Sunday afternoon arrival to Saturday morning departure

• 2 nights stay - €320   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)                                                                                                           
• 4 nights stay - €640   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)   
• 6 nights stay - €960   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)  

The price includes any meals out, however additional paid activities are not included.

• 2 nights stay - €362   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)    

Includes 1 horse-riding lesson (Saturday)   

• 4 nights stay - €699   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)  

 Includes 2 horse-riding lessons (Monday & Wednesday)

• 6 nights stay - €1036   (excluding pick-up and drop-off)  

Includes 3 horse-riding lessons (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

*If guests already have a license/membership with the French Equestrian Federation, please bring proof as to avoid paying any further fees. 

We are situated in Passais Villages in rural Normandy in the department of Orne (61). Collecting a guest from a designated point can be arranged as can the return of the guest once the stay is over, and is an additional fee. 

Please consider your travel arrangements for afternoon arrival and departure times to allow for ease of us collecting and dropping off.  

Bus routes 405, 406 are available from Flers to Domfront en Poiraie which is approximately 10 minutes away.  Pick-up and drop off is free to/from Domfront en Poiraie. 

Our nearest train station is Flers which is 30 minutes away (1 hour return)

= 20 euros pick-up (return) and 20 euros drop-off (return). 

Laval train station 55 minutes away (1.10 hours return)

= 40 euros pick-up (return) and 40 euros drop-off (return).

Rennes airport is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (2.40 hours return)

= 80 euros pick-up (return) and 80 euros drop-off (return).

Deborah and Steve have no criminal convictions and have their certification of police checks if this should be requested.

The welfare of our young guests are paramount and guests will be appropriately supervised to ensure their health and safety. Young adults aged 16 years and above are able to spend unsupervised free-time out of the home on negotiated terms. 

Civil liability cover is with ALLIANZ ASSURANCE AF330633081.

If you are interested in arranging a language stay at Le Presbytère, or have any questions, go to 'Contact Us' and send an email. Alternatively, telephone us directly so we can arrange a dedicated FaceTime call.  

Note: For English Immersion stays, please do not use the B&B booking system. Following a discussion with you and your child, and the dates you wish to reserve, we will close out those dates to B&B users to ensure the reservation is dedicated to our young guests.