Château Le Nessay
Low-key coastal château: antique furniture meets soft pastels, rustic without being precious. The look is deliberately unfussy — think Breton holiday home that happens to have turrets and a panoramic bar terrace. Family-friendly, pet-friendly, and genuinely warm rather than stiff.
Book the Nessay Suite for the 40m² terrace and round turret bed facing the Ebihens archipelago — it is the only room with a private outdoor space
Why It Matters
The only SLH property in Brittany, sitting on a genuine peninsula with beaches on three sides. The Nessay Suite has a 40m² rooftop terrace and a round bed set inside a turret overlooking Ebihens island. Exclusive access to the 18-hole Dinard Golf Club — second oldest in France. Spa uses Phytomer products made in Saint-Malo from sea minerals. Over 90% of the 2018 restoration used local Breton craftsmen.
A 4-star château on its own peninsula on Brittany's Emerald Coast, flanked by two sandy beaches. The red-brick castle with turrets was built in 1882, fell into ruin after the war, and was revived in 2018 by entrepreneur Martin Bazin — who wanted it to feel like a beloved family home rather than a stuffy heritage hotel. Rooms spread across the main château, postern outbuildings, and two beachfront annexes — all 17 face the sea. The only Small Luxury Hotels of the World member in Brittany.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Annexe Prestige Room
Two rooms perched right on the edge of the beach in a separate annexe building. Wake up to the tide coming in and out — the view changes entirely every few hours. West-facing for spectacular sunsets. 28m², king bed, bath. The two rooms can connect. Access by stairs only; no lift. A chaise longue can sleep a child under 10.
King · 28 sqmCézembre Room
Château rooms named after the island off Saint-Malo. King bed, sleeps up to 3. All face the sea, decorated with antique furniture and cosy fabrics in keeping with the château's Breton character.
KingChausey Room
Ground-floor château room adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Spacious enough for wheelchair access. Named after the Chausey archipelago. King bed, sleeps up to 3, sea views. This is the one to book if accessibility matters.
KingÉmeraude Suite
42m² suite in the main château with triple exposure — south, west, and east — meaning it catches light most of the day. A freestanding clawfoot bathtub sits at the foot of the king bed. There is also a round bed in the turret, which can accommodate a child under 1.2m. Romantic and practical at the same time.
King · 42 sqmIslet Room
Entry-level château rooms with sea views. Queen bed configuration — the only queen-bed option in the hotel. Compact but charming, with the same Diptyque amenities and Fairtrade linen as every other room.
QueenLa Maison du Nessay
A separate 330m² country house available only as an entire-property rental, located 2km from the main château. Six bedrooms (including a family suite with bunk beds) sleep up to 12 adults and 3 children. Private heated pool open June–September, enclosed garden, full kitchen, living room with fireplace, video projector, and a staggering amount of children's equipment. Not a hotel room — it is a private home that you take over entirely.
King / Twin / Bunk beds · 330 sqmMinquiers Room
One of the most character-rich rooms in the main château — the shower is set inside an original turret. Named after the remote Minquiers reefs. Sleeps up to 3, sea views, king bed.
KingNessay Suite
The top-floor flagship. 55m² of living space plus a private 40m² rooftop terrace with 180° views of the Emerald Coast from sunrise to sunset. A round bed is fitted inside the turret facing Ebihens island. In the bathroom: a period clawfoot bathtub in the centre, and a shower inside the turret facing west toward Cap Fréhel. Sleeps 2 adults plus up to 2 children. Nothing else at the hotel comes close.
King · 55 sqmPoterne Émeraude Room
The premium postern room, blending the garden-side privacy of the outbuildings with an Émeraude-level finish. Sleeps 3. Named after the Emerald Coast itself.
KingPoterne Room
Rooms set inside the postern outbuildings that flank the château entrance, overlooking the Petite Salinette and Béchet beaches. More private and garden-facing than the main château rooms. King bed, entry-level price point, cosy feel.
KingPoterne Supérieur Room
Larger version of the Poterne rooms, set in the postern outbuildings. Sleeps 4, making it one of the few rooms in the château that can accommodate a family of four comfortably. King bed.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Two beaches flank the Nessay peninsula: Grande Salinette (large sandy beach) and Petite Salinette/Béchet beach. Both are within walking distance of the château and are the go-to for swimming, sunbathing, and watching the tides shift the landscape completely twice a day.
Le Nessay has an exclusive partnership with the Dinard Golf de Saint-Briac — one of the oldest courses in France, founded in 1887 and the second oldest in the country. The 18-hole links-style course sits above the rugged Breton coastline with 360-degree sea views. Sandy terrain, undulating fairways, small elevated greens, plenty of bunkers, and the ever-present Breton wind make it more challenging than it looks. The colonial-style clubhouse is a listed historic monument.
The GR34 — the famous Sentier des Douaniers (customs officers' path) that hugs the entire Breton coastline — runs directly through the Nessay peninsula. Walks in either direction open up views of the Emerald Coast's coves, cliffs, and beaches.
When the tides pull back on the Emerald Coast, the exposed rocks reveal shellfish, crabs, and sea life. It is a quintessential Breton pastime and the peninsula's tidal range makes it particularly good. The hotel Instagram is full of guests returning with buckets of coques (cockles).
La Maison du Nessay (the separate private house rental 2km from the château) has a private heated pool open June to September. Only available to guests who rent the entire Maison.
A weekly Sunday brunch at the restaurant includes fresh Cancale oysters as part of the spread. A proper Breton occasion — expect pastries, viennoiseries, the works.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift in the main building. Note: Annexe Prestige rooms are stairs-only.
Business services and meeting rooms available for small events and seminars.
Available throughout the hotel, in rooms and public areas.
Panoramic west-facing bar terrace open noon–9:30pm daily. Cocktails, tapas, pastries, wine list.
Restaurant du Nessay — on-site, open to non-guests, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The peninsula grounds are a public park — the pine-tree park is open to locals even during hotel hours. Guests enjoy it freely.
All rooms use Fairtrade-certified bed and bath linen — a noted sustainability commitment.
All rooms include Diptyque welcome bath and body products.
All rooms and suites have air conditioning.
Nespresso coffee machine in all rooms, along with tea-making kit and minibar.
Limited-hours room service available. Breakfast in room at €37pp.
Luggage can be stored at reception to allow use of the grounds on arrival or departure day.
Concierge team can arrange golf tee times, restaurant reservations, taxi transfers, and more.
Dogs and cats welcome at €30 per pet per night.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site.
Private parking nearby at approximately €12 per day. Reservation recommended.
Phytomer spa with treatment room and private sauna. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–7pm.
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