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Amazing place! We loved it. The owners even put a mattress on the floor so we could bring our son! He was more than comfortable. The hot tub, cinema room, gardens and pool are fabulous.
Stunning scenery and despite the weathers best efforts, we are leaving feeling very relaxed (no mean feat with a 3 and 6 year old!). Thanks for a great stay! Kids loved the pool.
We loved the villa, it had everything we needed and more. It was all very clean. The garden and pool were stunning. The village was lovely and we enjoyed the local bar where we collected our daily bread and croissants. Perfect villa and location for a relaxing holiday. Would love to return.
Had a wonderful 2 weeks at the Maison Baleyssagues in Lot-et-Garonne. Great days out in Bordeaux and the countryside. Weather great for the most part. Really enjoyed the super pool - which has been the best so far. Thanks so much to Frederic for being such an entertaining host. See you gain soon.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Maison Estephe and thought the village and surrounding area was one of the nicest places we have been in France. We have over the years been to almost every department in France but never to Pézenas. In fact we liked it so much we are considering a move from The Limousin to the Pézenas area. The house was charming and very comfortable indeed.
We would like to very highly recommend this grand idillic property in the tranquil rural setting of the Lot Valley. The quietness and peacefulness of the house and grounds is the perfect place to completely unwind, to read, draw, play boules, table tennis or relax with the family by the poolside area. The market town of Villeréal was particularly vibrant and trips into the Dordogne to Beynac for example is only an hour away. There is an abundance of local wines, and vineyards to visit with exquisite cheeses and bread from the local markets. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. We have returned totally refreshed and relaxed!
We are now home in Australia. We very much enjoyed staying in your house. The location was perfect for touring the region: we visited villages, vineyards and seaside towns. We loved Mèze in particular and the beach at Sète. It was very relaxing to come back to the house and cool off with a dip in the pool before dinner. We found the location of the house was very peaceful, but ideal for its proximity to Pèzenas. We would have no hesitation recommending your lovely home to our friends.
We spent a great week here with our 2 children of 15 and 18. The property is really great; it is beautifully decorated, new, clean and very confortable. Thank you to the owners who were great. We will very gladly return!
A fantastic two week stay. The house is extremely homely and comfortable with more than enough room for four adults and threes kids. The pool is a great size for family fun - adults and kids alike made the most of it.
Heatwaves, lizards, buzzards, owls, thunderstorms, bakery, wine, wine, wine and cheese. Fabulous house beautifully converted, so French, so homely. We do not want to leave. We're staying. Many thanks. PS Walnuts were marvellous.
Château Saint-Aignan far exceeded our expectations. Inside, the property had been thoughtfully and generously modernised in the way of extra bathrooms and the kitchen, yet still in keeping with the style and period of the original property. The fixtures and fittings, both those original and new, were all of top quality and the accommodation extremely comfortable. Outside, the full-width terrace overlooked the magnificent grounds and enormous pool. All of which are kept in immaculate condition by the hard-working Pascal and Donna. They were the ideal 'guardians', living close to the château, eager to help out and solve any problems, but never being intrusive. Any questions from the guests were always promptly and cheerily answered and any challenges (e.g. having to find an available dentist at prompt notice for unexpected root canal treatment!), solved to everybody's satisfaction. Pascal and Donna really gave an extra edge to staying at Château Saint-Aignan and we would all love to go back again.
In 25 years of renting houses for our summer holidays, Château Mabrouke truly topped the lot! Ed and Katie have kept it as a family home which gives the house a lovely ambiance and makes it so welcoming and interesting. We loved the artworks, both in the house and the garden. The guide to the house, helpfully shared in advance, was comprehensive. It meant we weren't struggling to work anything out for ourselves and the information on the local area was really helpful. The local team gave us a lovely welcome too and looked after us flawlessly throughout our stay. The rooms all have great character and were very comfortable indeed. The hilltop setting gives outstanding vistas all round and the terraces surrounding the house and pool offered the best of the sun at all points of the day, particularly sunsets at dinner. The kitchen is amazingly well equipped and the cooker is fabulous. Martin and Philippa, who Katie recommended, cooked a wonderful meal for us and were thoroughly engaging company. There is so much to do, in and around the house and in the local area, that it was hard to do it all justice in a mere two weeks. A day's white water rafting and kayaking with Eau Vive at Foix was a big highlight.
Quick note to express our gratitude for the hire of your property. What a wonderful time somebody had restoring this place to what it is today. We had a superb family celebration for our ruby wedding and explored the Drome and Ardeche localities. Many thanks.
The house and grounds are truly outstanding. Excellent facilities! The Wii provides welcome entertainment for the children (and adults) during breaks from the sun. The kitchen was very well stocked. We received a warm welcome on arrival and were very well hosted throughout. This was an exceptional holiday which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.
Just a quick note to say how impressed we were with the services of Pure France (speed of response, service, friendliness) and also to give feedback that the Villa was delightful - very good space, very good quality and very thoughtfully designed (pool and gym were great). Michel was also very good and transported us all from the station to the house in relays, which was very kind of him. Please pass on our thanks to the owners.
It was a great honour to stay in your beautiful home in France, thank you.
A wonderful week in a beautiful home! highly recommend a visit to the Hauts de Riquets vineyard - within walking distance! Thank you Frédéric and family to you kind hospitality.
What a delight it was to find this stunning house in such a wonderful location. The added bonus was owner Ms W who was so warm an welcoming and could not have been more helpful. There was a wealth of information on the local area available at the house but prior to reaching the house Sharon had armed us with all of the practical directions and information that make a holiday so much easier and relaxing. The house is equipped with everything you could want (and then probably more)! We enjoy cooking and there was never a cooking utensil or piece of equipment that was not to hand. If you do not like or wish to cook have no fear the local shops and markets provide all you need and in the local areas there is a large range of restaurants if you wish to have a meal made for you. We have also taken note of a number of book titles to look up when we get home based on the 'library' of books at the house. I would recommend reading a book while sitting on one of the many window seats soaking up the views! We were travelling with extended family and with so many additional areas for relaxation it meant that we all had our own space when we needed and could come together when we wanted. So this is a house that would meet the needs of a large / extended family or a group of friends. Though we did not have scorching weather we did make use of the pool and after a day of sightseeing it was refreshing. Again, Sharon's sense of humour, warmth and willingness to help in anyway she can ensured we got the very best out of our Lauguedoc vacation. I cannot recommend Maison Charvin enough!
Lovely house and garden. Extremely helpful and non-intrusive owner. Very convenient location for shops and the village although is extremely private. We had a really enjoyable, relaxing 2 week holiday, so much so that it was hard for us to tear ourselves away from the house and do much sightseeing or activities, although the kayaking (with Canoe Raid) was excellent. The restaurant next door was always fully booked, so if one wanted to eat there (which we were never able to do), it would be necessary to book well in advance!
Fabulous time - lovely area. Enjoyed the markets, some great restaurants, playing water volleyball and drinking and buying lots of wine!
We had a fantastic time in this wonderful place. The stunning grounds hosted many games and the view was phenomenal. We also travelled to nearby market such as Duras and Issigeac and had a wonderful time. One night an amazing storm hit up, it was amazing to see. The rest of the very sunny weather accommodated fun, games, chatting and good times by the pool. We are all grateful we were able to stay in such a visually stunning place with so much to do. Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks.
Just a quick e-mail to say thank you so much for a wonderful stay in France. The website's photos gave us an honest and detailed view of our property and the owners, Elizabeth and Philip were so welcoming. All very efficient and resulting in a fantastic holiday. Thanks to you all.
We are now travelling to the Loire after spending a lovely week at Les Faures. After an initial couple of cloudy days, the weather turned out to be beautiful. We very much enjoyed exploring the area. We went canoeing at Pessac and went to the beautiful Château de Carbonneau. We also really enjoyed Le Gensake. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely house.
Great villa at a perfect secluded location! Perfect for large families or groups of friends. The house is equipped with everything needed for the perfect getaway. Large open spaces for socializing and kids play. The view from the terrace and pool area is simply stunning! Super attentive local service and support.
Pretty Damn Amazing! Property just fantastic to look at - picturesque and rustic and modern all together. Property size superb- we were party of 7 including an 85 y.o. mother-in-law (!), two 17 years old young adults, and two couples. We all had both our own space and more than enough to entertain all of us for meals or games. All accessible to the different levels of ability. Immediate grounds beautiful and cornfields at rear a lovely view each morning and evening. No light pollution so night skies splendid- saw 5 (!) shooting stars in one sitting! Property and fixtures and fittings standard is exceptional... facilities (not that I had intention of doing any washing but...) included everything to make a long stay fully do-able. And a shorter stay (6 days in our case) just so easy – dishwasher etc. fridge size very accommodating. Pool area superb and nice temperature to cool off in 38 degrees heat we had in late August. Local area provided excellent supermarket, fabulous markets and good vet to satisfy current Pet Passport requirements if taking dog along. We did and Labrador Stanley loved property too- gardens big enough and secure enough for him to wander in and find shade. Local towns – Perigueux, Brantôme and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (fresh water beach !)- all worth visiting. DOUZE POINTS!
From the moment we arrived we have had a wonderful hols - Richard and Meryl's welcome pack - so thoughtful - made a huge difference and allowed instant relaxation! and Meryl's lemon drizzle and apricot jam were to die for! The gîte is in just the most beautiful location and couldn't be bettered, with it's 360 degree views, sunshine (well, weather permitting!) on all sides and glorious views of the countryside. The bird song while having breakfast or lunch was a delight. Highlights of the week include an amazing 4 course meal for €15 (make sure you are hungry!) and an afternoon's cycle along the canal at Moissac. We came quite early in the season so couldn't sample many of the restaurants but we are looking forward to the opportunity on our next visit! Thank you Richard and Meryl (and Poppy) for being so welcoming and such excellent hosts... and Richard for guidance on beautiful walks straight from the gîte.
Just a note to say we have a lovely time on our holiday last week. Terrific house and lovely village - very peaceful.
We had a wonderful family holiday at the domaine, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend both the property and Pure France.com to friends and family who may be looking for accommodation in the region in future.
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