Maison à Deux Mains

Everything is meticulously curated for the visitor's rest & comfort. Crisp quality linen, lush towels & a very spacious bedroom & bathroom by French standards. Loved the attention to detail, both in terms of the design aesthetics & meeting the practical needs of a traveller. Our hosts made great recommendations during our stay, and loved it that they could assist us in English. Breakfast was amazing, with daily fresh goods from the local bakery. Getting by was easy - uber were always available to travel to nearby towns (10mins). Ay is a small town (Grand Cru) next to more mainstream Epernay. There are however also local Ay-based options in terms of tastings, cellar tours, some restaurants, a champagne bar, bakery, butchery etc.

My husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to the region and started our trip at the Royal Champagne Hotel. We then searched for something with the same quality for the next leg of our journey but with a more authentic feel. I can tell you we found it! Our welcome was such a nice surprise. Ryan greeted us with a fantastic tour of the property and a lovely glass of champagne. The lounge areas, garden and breakfast areas were so idyllic. Every detail was carefully thought through. The rooms were light and bright with everything you could possibly need. Not to mention immaculate. The rooms look exactly like the pictures! The breakfast was delightful and made all the more enjoyable by great conversation with the hosts. Our every need was catered for and the local knowledge was out of this world. We didn’t have to lift a finger. If you want Royal Champagne quality but with an authentic French village feel. This is the place for you. We will be going back. Thank you Ryan and Agnes you’ve curated this place to perfection.

Ryan and Agnes were lovely hosts, and the maison is beautiful, with its own cellar. Parts of the maison date back to the late 1700s, and with the guest rooms beautifully restored and climate controlled. Everything feels curated, from the breakfast (highly recommended) to the bath products. The location is superb, in the Grand Cru village of Äy-Champagne within walking distance of several champagne houses. It is about a 7 min drive / 15 min bike ride to Épernay and its Avenue de Champagne, and the hosts offered use of their bikes. The hosts also provided excellent dinner and activity recommendations; Ryan even provided us with a short walking tour itinerary of sights in nearby Reims. When we return we will stay at Maison À Deux Mains again.

Beautiful stay, perfect for visiting champagne region without having to stay in a busy town. Everything was just so, with attention to detail making the stay perfect, topped off by an amazing breakfast and fabulous friendly hosts.

Nothing at all, it was fab