Manoir Hovey

There is a lot of complimentary things to say about Manoir Hovey: beautiful location, charming building, spacious, clean room, friendly, helpful Reception and Concierge, We were charmed......until we hit the main dining room. The food was fine, about what one would expect of a Relais & Chateau. We appreciated the advice of the head Sommelier and a couple of the serving staff but over all we found the dining room atmosphere far too pretentious. Wanted to shout: give it a break! It is possible to provide excellent service without affectation.

On October 4, three of us enjoyed lunch outdoors on a beautiful fall day. We relaxed through a sequence of courses, each of which was exquisite both in terms of taste, quality and presentation. What a wonderful experience! We thank everyone from chef to maitre d' to table server for an unforgettable afternoon which we did not want to end.

Not sure I can add anything new. A wonderful individual hotel which is set in a stunnning location. From the moment you arrive you are treated as a valued guest. It may not cheap but if you have something special to celebrate then this would be perfect

We arrived at Manoir Hovey 8:15pm after a five-and-half-hour flight from SFO and a 90-minute drive from Montreal, car driver arranged through the hotel. Check In was swift, then we and our bags were driven to the suite which sits atop a ridge overlooking Lake Massawippi in the southeast countryside of Quebec. Our expansive suite was one of two in a large cottage set apart from the main buildings. Heated swimming pool for just those two suites and each unit has a hot tub on the spacious balcony that also features beautiful forest and lake views. It is autumn now, so those views were working up to spectacular. Our suite (Oriole or #49) consisted of foyer, kitchen, living room, very special bathroom snd a large balcony with gorgeous views. Decor was more contemporary than my druthers but I came to quite like it; also functional and comfortable. Climate control worked perfectly and had good range. The fancy house restaurant was in high haute cuisine mode which we twice enjoyed. I no longer am a fan of these protracted meals with all the service trimmings but our friends from Brooklyn loved it. The Tap Room venue was more to our taste whilst yet offering a varied menu. Meals were very good and room service was exceptional. Best club sandwich EVER. Good wine list. Afternoon tea and scrumptious scones. The lake and surrounding countryside is drop-dead gorgeous. I so wish we had discovered it sooner. Not an easy trip from California so knows when we'll return. The first floor of the manor featured a lovely old-fashioned library/sitting room, check-in/concierge desk, the large main restaurant and, at the back, a deep shady porch that must have been 200 feet long. Cushioned wicker furniture including requisite rocking chairs. Surrounding grounds abundantly gardened with roses, dahlias, marigolds, rudbeckia, begonias, ageratum, statice, and more. Lawns and gardens feature many comfortable seating areas and heated swimming pool. There are a selection of rooms and suites; some are better than others. The websie describes rooms in detail. Do your homework. I was utterly smitten by this extraordinary place and its bucolic environs.

My then fiancé and I shopped for a long time for a venue. We can say without hesitation that Manoir Hovey was the best choice for us. Our wedding was simply magical : the food was outstanding, the location was breathtaking, the service was impeccable and professional. Our dog was even allowed during our ceremony and in our suite. Special thanks to Julia Brouillard who has been extremely helpful and professional with all the wedding preparations. We didn't hire a wedding planner and everything went very well.