La Ferme de la Sensée

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Usually, we stop in Arras on our way back from Brittany to Germany - this time, there was a huge concert there, taking up all the hotel rooms, so we looked for another place to stay, not too far away. While the village is nondescript, the Ferme de la Sense is absolutely lovely with lots of romantic photo opps, and absolutely lovely, too, are the owners. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, tastefully and beautifully decorated in 'the typical French way'. Mattress comfortable, bathroom clean. Dogs welcome - the owners have two themselves. Nice French breakfast and a very pleasant chat over breakfast with the owners who, a.o. things, breed horses and run weddings.
  : The village itself is 'sans plus', as the French say. And in order to find a restaurant, you will have to drive a stretch. We bought stuff at the supermarket and had a little dinner 'al fresco' in the Ferme's beautiful courtyard on garden furniture that is already out there - and the owners were happy to provide dishes, cutlery, and ice cubes for our drinks.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : This is an absolutely charming set of farm buildings set in a small village. Don't expect high end corporate hotel facilities but do expect a most picturesque and idiosyncratic stay. The main building is set in a courtyard and our room overlooked this. The room was large, airy and comfortable The hostess is wonderful and made us feel so welcome. She provides a well provisioned breakfast which is laid out in a large dining room. There are some lovely walks nearby and we spent a good hour doing a circuit with our dog which is labelled an eco-walk - very relaxing after our drive from Calais. The Ferme does not do meals but Madame gave us some good recommendations in the nearby town of Douai.
  : There could have been better tea and coffee making facilities in the room itself. But this is a small complaint compared to the overall experience.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Beautiful, lovely large room, great breakfast, friendly staff

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : The location
  : For the price I think the room could have been a higher standard

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Very pretty location. The family room looked stunning. The breakfast was basic, but good.
  : The bathroom was extremely dated and in a bad shape. Moulded silicon sealant all over the place and cracked tiles.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Very friendly and helpful owner - quiet location - comfortable bed - great breakfast!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Nice place to stay, very old building and we were made to feel at home. Breakfast was nice. Car parking convenient. Kids got to see some champion horses in the stables.
  : The town itself was closed when we came (5.30pm) which was a pity as we enjoy pubs/cafes etc.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : It is a very pretty location on a farm. With horses, dogs and beautiful colors in a scenery with a beautiful old church across in a tiny village (with a great snackbar!). If you like romantic this is your place, therefore the use as a wedding location makes alot of sense. The room itself was a bit musty, probably due to old carpet and fabrics. The breakfast to me seemed tipically French with good bread, butter and jams and a good french cheese. For my Greek man the breakfast was a bit tiny and he was disappointed by the lack of meat.
  : The welcome was a bit odd as the owner seemed startled by our arrival and large dog (because her dogs keep the territory). She warmed up slowly and in the end gave us a map and tips for neighboring Arras.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : This was our second stay at this hotel. It is mainly a working farm but they provide unique and comfortable rooms for guests. Monsieur and Madame are absolutely charming and will go out of their way to help guests. They are very relaxed and easy to talk to. As they don't provide evening meals, they told us about a charming but busy restaurant in a nearby town. We enjoyed this restaurant very much.
  : We enjoyed our stay and it met our expectations very well.