Le Macassar was definitely a highlight of our two week road trip through France. Hidden behind its gates is an art deco paradise where you immediately feel at home. Evening drinks and a chat was a highlight for me. Ian and Miguel are great hosts and you won't be disappointed.

Le Macassar at Corbie in the Somme region of northern France is indeed an exotic treat. This glamorous B & B is well located for Australian visitors to the WWI battlefield sites at Le Hamel and Villers-Brettoneux. The accolades in other TripAdvisor reviews do justice to the luxury experience of Le Macassar and its beautifully designed surroundings. Ian and Miguel are warm and generous hosts who have created a consummate art deco interior which still manages to retain a sense of comfort and informality. Our room was large and beautifully appointed with five sets of French windows opening on to a terrace overlooking the courtyard garden. Fabric wall panels, matching soft furnishings in the bedroom and a spacious bathroom added to our comfort. Ian and Miguel offer guidance to historical and cultural sites in the region and to local restaurants. On Sunday evenings, when few restaurants are open, their hospitality extends to a hosted dinner for guests who wish to participate – a great opportunity to meet fellow travellers. Highly recommended for more than one night, in order to relish the experience.

I think it’s our fifth visit to Le Macassar. Run by Iain and Miguel, it is a joy to visit. Whilst their house is beautiful and full of art-deco treasures, the reason for our return so many times is entirely due to the welcome extended by the hosts. They find the time to join all their guests in a welcome drink or two bringing a certain magic to the occasion that makes staying in their house so memorable.

We stayed for 1 night in August this time in the Junior Suite but all the rooms are large and fabulously decorated. As it was a Sunday with most local restaurants shut, Miguel cooked a super dinner for the guests. Breakfast is also delightful with cereals, fruit, assorted breads and pastries supplemented by hot food cooked to order.

It’s a great location to visit a number of the 1st World War battlegrounds and nearby Amiens is a lovely city with I think the tallest cathedral in France.

We only spent one night here and wished we had more. Le Macassar is a really beautiful chambre d'hote and Ian and Miguel made us feel very welcome. The room was beautifully furnished and the bathroom luxurious. They even booked us a restaurant nearby (highly recommended) and arranged transport there and back for us as it was a special occasion. The breakfast the following morning was superb - best scrambled eggs I have ever tasted! Highly recommended.