Le Manoir Bootcamp Normandy - Mortain-Bocage

Jacques de Marseille

I appreciated this bootcamp so much I returned. It suits me perfectly.
The owners Phil and Paula are friendly, helpful and supportive. This is not a military style bootcamp, no one gets shouted at.

Each day is a mix of exercises from: cardio, circuits, boxercise, strength classes, visits to a local gym (maybe twice a week) for weight-training, cardio and classes (from spinning to yoga-based stretching). Each day includes a long walk in the fabulous countryside. You might even get to walk and exercise on the beach at Carolles followed by a walk along the cliff with Mont St. Michel in the distance.

The accommodation is homely.

The food is perfect for me because Paula provides healthy meals that suit my needs.

Is the experience only for fit young people? Definitely not. I am 66 years old and not the fittest person in the world. If you are thinking of taking part then my advice is to contact Le Manoir.

Did staying at Le Manoir work for me? Yes, I came home fitter, with less fat, more muscle. Did I lose weight? During my first stay of 14 days I lost 4kg and during my second of 9 days I lost 3.8kg.

Lorina McAdam

My husband and I spent a fun, challenging and rewarding week at Le Manoir Bootcamp, and I wish we had signed up for two weeks. We were made to feel so at home by Phil and Paula, who are just such a wonderful team. They work so hard to ensure that all their campers get the most out of the week, and they adapted to the different needs of the four people on the camp. This included providing us with delicious vegetarian meals (at our request), which were always varied and so tasty, and we left with a few ideas about how we can integrate more protein and less sugar in our diets (not to mention what a healthy portion is supposed to look like!).

Phil organised a great program for each day, which kept us busy and engaged with a variety of activities that challenged us, while also building in time to rest and recover. We tried new types of cardio, learned a lot about strength training, and enjoyed our hikes in the beautiful countryside and along the coast - such a great way to discover Normandy.

We both had a great time, were happy with the results, and are trying to integrate some of what we learned into our lives. A huge thanks to Phil and Paula for creating such a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for helping us work towards our goals! Highly recommended.

Kerry Georgiou

WOW! So glad we found Le Manoir. We were welcomed by Phil and Paula who are the perfect hosts. This was the first bootcamp we have attended, and it completely exceeded any expectations we had. We had a full daily itinerary which was thoroughly enjoyable, very relaxed and fun. Phil is such a good Personal Trainer and is so patient, he made every session enjoyable and encouraged us. We spent a week there and he was so good to be around. We stayed in the Gite which had everything we needed, if not more. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main house with our hosts. Every meal was fabulous, healthy and fresh, Paula made the most amazing food and we came home with some good food tips and ideas. We worked out daily with many varied exercise classes and went on some lovely hikes. I loved their support and guidance, I felt so fit and healthy when we left, and we lost weight along with improving our visceral fat readings and increasing our muscle rate. They are honestly the most perfect hosts and such lovely people. We loved it that much that now we are home we really miss our time there and we now have a very healthy addiction to exercise. Would highly recommend and we plan on returning again.

Linda Hawkswell

Just had a great workout at the Mortain waterfalls, highly recommend Le Manoir Bootcamp. Thank you for your support and encouragement Paula, Phill and the camp mascot, Ruby. See you again very soon.

anita purdy

I have been going to Le Manoir for several months now and would like to share some of the things that I have discovered during this time.
Whether you want to improve fitness levels, lose weight, make some lifestyle changes, gain in confidence or improve your general well being then Le Manoir is the place to be!
Le Manoir Bootcamp isn't a shouty crawling through mud kind of boot camp. It is a place where you will receive excellent support and encouragement as you work towards your goals. At the same time you can have lots of fun with some great people in the beautiful Normandy countryside.
Phill is an amazing fitness instructor who will help you to reach your full potential while being mindful of your needs. Paula is the perfect hostess and makes the most delicious and nutritious meals on the Bootcamp days and for the residential Bootcampers. In addition to joining in the classes. Ruby, the adorable border collie completes Le Manoir team and she loves to go on the Bootcamp hikes.
So whether you want to attend one of the several classes that take place each week, have a full day at Bootcamp or stay in the beautiful accommodation that is available for the residential camps then what are you waiting for? Get in touch with Le Manoir and take that first step to the new you!

Alexandra Santos

I highly recommend Le Manoir Bootcamp! I didn’t think I was capable of keeping up a full day of workouts every day for two weeks, but Phill and Paula made it possible!! They do an excellent job of encouraging and pushing you without any of the drill sergeant ways I was afraid of. The on-site facilities are fantastic with a cardio room and a workout barn. But they also take you out on fabulous hikes, to an external gym, beach, etc., which really helps to keep the workouts varied and break up the day. Both are very knowledgeable about fitness and health. Phill is great company all day! Paula is an excellent cook and a natural caregiver looking out for whatever was needed. And Ruby is the sweetest furry companion ever. I was welcomed as if I was a friend and while the two weeks were challenging, I was happy with the results and sad to go! Thank you!!!!

Catherine Scaife

I went to Le Manoir a bit broken mentally and in a poor physical state. I spent three weeks there, in the most perfectly tranquil, countryside setting, absorbing the wildlife and peace. With guidance, kindness, patience, routine and fabulously nutritious food, I have not only lost weight, but a lot of inches. I've returned home ready to face the world with the strength to look forward to the future and the hope that everything is going to be ok. Thank you Phil and Paula x

Julie Foster

I have participated in a outdoor bootcamp with Phill which I thoroughly enjoyed, just the right balance of challenging and fun. Also some indoor combat and strength training classes. Phill certainly knows his craft and pushes you when needed. The hike at Carolles beach was my favourite, nothing better than exercising in the great outdoors, whilst chatting with lovely people. Highly recommend.