A heavenly farmhouse in the most idyllic setting!
Review Submitted: September 9, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
One of our best trips to France, this beautiful old farmhouse, which has been superbly renovated and chicly styled was simply gorgeous. The setting is idyllic with rolling countryside and light that has that artistic feel which makes you think you should be painting or drawing the landscape. The house has fantastic facilities and is of very generous proportions, it is also full of character, much effort has been made to preserve and promote the ancient features. The rooms have that sense of individuality and attention to detail.
The gardens are large and have been well designed, they were in full bloom during our stay, the terraces are lovely, finished with pots and pots of geraniums. The pool is wonderful, personally I love swimming pools, and this is a great one, brilliant size for swimming or for just lounging by and reading ones book with your feet in the water. The terraces and pool areas are completed with Moroccan style tables and chair and there are plenty of sun-loungers.
The whole place is superb, well maintained and cared for, very clean, we had excellent customer experience from start to finnish, everything we needed was there and it was all very tasteful too.
We would definitely book this property again and recommend to friends and family, in fact already have done so!
The area itself is stunning, most importantly the bakery is only a two minute drive away, (superb croissants, pan and cakes). Lots of lovely villages in the area too. Bordeaux is not very far for a day out and is full of great restaurants. Royan should also be visited, has a lovely market, pretty beaches and delicious seafood restaurants. Naturally there are many many amazing chateaus all round for the tasting and buying of wine. St Emilion is a must visit ancient town, where we spent a lovely afternoon.
We only had a short break - 5 days - at the end of which we didn't want to leave. Would consider at least 2 weeks next time, in fact you would be very tempted to stay for the whole summer! It is perfect.
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