The Château de Sully stands at 1 Route de Vaux-sur-Aure in Sully, about two miles and a seven-minute drive from Bayeux Cathedral, which makes it one of the easiest country-house stays on the D-Day coast. It holds a four-star rating from the national tourism authority and offers eight room types. The grounds and the building give it a calmer feel than a town hotel, and the facilities are the main draw after a day of sightseeing: an indoor pool open from the morning until late evening, two hot tubs, a sauna and a full-service spa. The restaurant, Le 1720, serves French fine dining, and there is a bar and lounge. Parking is free on site and there is an electric-vehicle charging point, bikes can be rented, and babysitting is available for a fee. It suits couples, small families and anyone who wants a quiet base with a car and a good dinner.
Location and getting around
Sully is a village just outside Bayeux, so the hotel works best with a car, though a taxi to the station takes about a quarter of an hour. The D-Day beaches, Arromanches and the Overlord Museum are all within a short drive, and Bayeux town centre is about seven minutes away. Free parking removes one of the usual headaches of staying in a historic town, and the charging point helps if you drive an electric car.
The rooms
The hotel lists eight room types, from standard rooms to suites, so ask which has the garden outlook you prefer. Expect period character rather than a minimalist finish, and note that the page does not give a total room count. Check-in begins at 3:00 pm and the front desk is staffed until 11:00 pm, with no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel at least 24 hours ahead if you expect to arrive late.
Seasons and costs
The hotel closes for winter, from mid-November to early February, so it is a spring-to-autumn choice, and the pool and spa also follow a seasonal pattern. Buffet breakfast is charged separately. Dogs and cats are welcome for a fee per pet per night, and service animals are exempt.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a spa evening after a day on the beaches, and families who want space and parking. It is less convenient if you plan to take trains and walk everywhere, in which case a central Bayeux hotel is a better fit.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa with sauna and two hot tubs
- ✓Fine-dining restaurant Le 1720
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Pets welcome for a fee
Good questions
How far is the Château de Sully from Bayeux?+
About two miles, or a seven-minute drive, to Bayeux Cathedral, and roughly fifteen minutes to the station by car.
Is the hotel open all year?+
No. It closes for winter, from mid-November to early February, so confirm dates when you reserve. The pool and spa also have seasonal limits.
Is parking free?+
Yes, on-site parking is free and there is an electric-vehicle charging point.
