Luxury hotel holiday Ferme St Simeon Honfleur, Normandy

Ferme Saint-Siméon in Honfleur enjoys an illustrious history as a favoured refuge and gathering place of the Impressionists, having welcomed many of the great names of this movement including Courbet, Boudin and the master himself, Claude Monet. Poet Gustave Baudelaire also stayed here in search of inspiration. Today a five-star Relais & Châteaux property, the Ferme Saint-Siméon is a grand, if rather imposing, half-timbered farmhouse set in beautifully manicured grounds overlooking the Estuary. The hotel has a renowned spa, la Ferme de Beauté, complete with a large indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Hammam, fitness room and a range of treatments including hot stone therapy treatments using stones sourced from nearby Étretat. As one would expect from its proximity to the sea, the attractive wood-paneled restaurant is recognised by Michelin and offers a menu rich in locally-sourced seafood, served on the terrace in fine weather. Light, bright and beautifully appointed, the 34 spacious rooms at the Ferme Saint-Siméon have a charming air of sophistication and lend themselves beautifully for both a short break or longer stay. Individually styled and featuring all the amenities you'd expect from a five-star hotel, the rooms are situated either in the main building or in the Pressoir, where you'll find the spa. Many also boast original features such as wooden beams and sloping ceilings, which add to the character and uniqueness of the property. Located just on the edge of the artist's haven of Honfleur, the Ferme Saint-Siméon occupies an ideal setting for exploring the many historical and cultural delights, both of the Normandy coastline and inland.