Manoir Hovey

Manoir Hovey

Beneath the century-old beams of Le Tap Room Bistro, guests linger over dishes drawn from Quebec's terroir while Lake Massawippi darkens outside the window and a fire works quietly in the corner. Manoir Hovey has stood on these shores since 1899, and the estate now holds a distinction its regional competitors can only aim for: Two MICHELIN Keys, awarded alongside a Michelin recommendation for the bistro itself and a separate table, Le Hatley, run by chef Alexandre Vachon. The 39 rooms are spread across three floors and individually decorated, several with lake views, private balconies or terraces, and their own fireplaces; the Heron Suite, tucked into a pavilion above the manor, adds heated bathroom floors and a steam shower. Days move between the lakeside spa, built around thermal experiences, an outdoor pool, a private beach with water sport facilities, tennis, fishing, hiking trails and bike rental, with skiing arranged off-site through the property's own ski passes. A playroom and babysitting service make this workable for families traveling with children, and the Green Key Global Eco-Rating attached to the property will matter to travelers who check for it before they book. This is not a hotel for anyone chasing city energy: Manoir Hovey describes itself as a retreat into wild nature on the shores of Lake Massawippi, where the quiet is the entire point, not a trade-off. For a traveler who wants a fire, a lake, and a kitchen that takes the region seriously enough to earn Michelin's attention without shouting about it, this is the rare property built for exactly that quiet. On Lake Massawippi since 1899, Manoir Hovey pairs Two MICHELIN Keys with a Michelin-recommended bistro, 39 individually decorated rooms, and a lakeside spa built around thermal experiences. It suits couples and families who want fireplaces and quiet over city nightlife. Skiing is arranged off-site, not on the property.