The Purple Bus at the Manoir de Bois-en-Ardres

Bus in Ardres, France

  1. 5 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 4 beds
  4. Half-bath
Rated 4.92 out of 5 stars.51 reviews
Hosted by Sylvie
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
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Immerse yourself in the awesome and unusual world of the Purple Bus!
Spend a captivating and unforgettable stay between the walls of this Manor and the magic of its 3 hectare estate, in the countryside.

Possibility to book our wellness area (Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, ...) extra charge (maximum 4 people) (maximum 4 people).

The space
The Purple Bus accommodates up to 5 people on the Manoir de Bois-en-Ardres estate.
It is located at the back of the Manor, in the orchard.

We'll be able to welcome you, or self-check-in is available upon request.

This real English bus consists of two floors:

- on the ground floor, a living room with TV and movies, a dining area, and a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, kettle, dishes.
- upstairs, a dorm consisting of one double bed and three single beds
- access to a private toilet and bathroom with sink at the back of the Manor (there is no shower)
Ability to settle behind the bus wheel.

Flying broom, wizard capes, magic chopsticks, board games, … many surprises await you in this unusual accommodation.

The bed linen and towels are provided. (No Wi-Fi)

Breakfast (free) will be dropped off at the door around 8:30 am, it is composed of pastries, orange juice, and an assortment of coffee/tea/hot chocolate.

A crib can be set up upon request at no extra charge (subject to availability).

A picnic table and barbecue are set in front of the Bus (provide your charcoal).

Book our wellness area (jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, ...) up to 4 people maximum, from 10 years old, extra charge:
- €100 for 2 people
- €130 for 3 people
- €160 for 4 people
Two-hour slots (availability upon request)
Contact us for more information!

The Manoir de Bois-en-Ardres welcomes you on a 3 hectare estate, where you can enjoy the greenery and calm.
Enjoy a moment reading under a tree, a picnic in the orchard, or a walk in the meadow.
You can meet deer, rabbits, pheasants, and a variety of birds...

Guest access
You will be able to freely enjoy the estate around the Manor.
You can park your vehicle in the parking lot of the estate.

You will have access to the bus (the door locks), and at the back of the Manoir access to the private bathroom, and the toilet.

Other things to note
Tourist brochures are available in lobby.

Ability to book for 18 people by also renting our other magical accommodations.
Other bed and breakfasts and cottages are available on site if you come in large numbers: take a look at my profile!

We do not charge a cleaning fee. Also, the accommodation must be returned to the state of cleanliness in which you found it, and the dishes must be made.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Shared hot tub - available all year, open specific hours
Shared sauna
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Ardres, Hauts-de-France, France
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Neighborhood highlights

The Bus is located at the back of the Manoir de Bois-en-Ardres, in the heart of the countryside, on a wooded estate of 3 hectares, while being close to Lake Ardres!
Ardres is a 20-minute drive from:
- access to the Channel Tunnel
- shopping centres Cité Europe (140 stores) + Channel Outlet Store
- and 30 minutes from Cap Blanc-Nez

From the Belgian border to the Somme, the Opal Coast and its fine sandy beaches will make you travel, just 15kms from the Manor.
From Boulogne-sur-Mer to Dunkirk, passing through the Touquet, it brings together varied landscapes of beaches, dunes, marshes, estuaries, and cliffs.
The Caps Blanc Nez and Gris Nez have many hiking trails.
The national center of the sea, Nausicaa, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, is the most visited site in the region.

The city of Calais is the most populous in the Pas-de-Calais. Located facing the south-east of England, its port and its Channel Tunnel make it the main French city in connection with Great Britain.
You can visit its sandy beaches, its belfry, its lighthouse, its theater, the Lace Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the national stage of the Channel, the shopping centers Cité Europe and Channel Outlet…
The Dragon of Calais, installed on the waterfront, is 10m high, and allows an unusual visit of the city.

The town of Saint-Omer is 25kms from the Manoir. Its cobbled old town is full of churches and a cathedral to discover. Not far away, you can discover the blockhouse of Eperlecques: the largest in the north of France, the Coupole d 'Helfaut: museum of the 2nd World War and its 3D planetarium, the Golf de l 'Aa, the Audomarois marshes…

Meet your host

Superhost
1061 reviews
4.83 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Speaks English and French
Lives in Ardres, France

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  • Gaëlle

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 5:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy