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What a total haven from the pressures of normal life. Hope to be back next year!
Lovely and well-maintained. all that we could possibly need / ask for. Wonderful. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely château. We have had a very fun and relaxing holiday.
Villa Ariana feels like a home from home. If your home is full of every kitchen utensil you could ever dream of, plus with a state of the art coffee machine, then this is the villa for you! The villa has wonderful pretty outdoor space complimented by the amazing views of the Faugeres vineyards. It also contains the perfect outdoor cooking area. There are beautiful views from yet another outdoor seating area plus stunning gardens and a fantastic children's wooden playhouse, sandpit and trampoline. What a superb villa with great outdoor space. The pool was crystal clear and of a good size with comfortable sun loungers. Ariana and Arnie - the villa owners made it for us as they are extremely hospitable and have made us extremely welcome over the years and we thoroughly love coming to Villa Ariana. This is the third consequetive year we have come to the villa and we are still finding new things about the surrounding area. On Arianas recommendation we had a fun day at the a local river - what an experience and what fun we have had. If you want a quiet holiday, family holiday or an action packed holiday then this is the villa for you. The hosts provide a perfect blend of discrete attention and are also on hand to advise on day trips and guide you seemingly through your stay and what the region has to offer. We will definitely be returning to Villa Ariana next year. We love it!
We had a wonderful week - there have been tears on departure. The château is unbelievable and sleeping in it and waking up in it is magical. We loved the round reading room in the turkey for bedtime stories, the huge beds, the pool, the lovely river curling away in the distance. It has been beautifully restored and you feel the rich history in its walls. An unforgettable experience. Many thanks.
We had a beautiful fou-poster suite with claw footed bath in this attractive country château. We enjoyed a lazy week in glorious sunshine in August dipping in and out of the outdoor heated swimming pool. The château has extensive grounds in which to walk off dinner and is surrounded by peaceful countryside. Bourges was a great place to visit, both cathedral, palace and gardens were a must-see. We were with a large party of friends who took it in turns to cook and we ate outside on the terrace watching the sun go down.
We have had such a wonderful time in France. We spent the last 6 days cycling through Normandy and Brittany viewing the sites and meeting many very nice people. Throughout we have shared stories of our stay at Château Saône. The food and wine was delicious and delightful and relaxation by the pool and in the game room made our stay very enjoyable. And your wine tasting tour was fabulous. Merci beaucoup. We leave for the United States today but France will remain in our hearts as such a wonderful place. Thank you for helping us have such a wonderful visit. Au Revoir.
It's been a pleasure to stay in this villa for two weeks, we have had a brilliant time! The best thing about this holiday was the pool! On Friday the day before we left we had a Pool day. Me and Fergus did a really good jump in the pool! I loved it!
We loved it, but our children loved it more – go, you won't want to leave!
We had the most wonderful week at Les Rocans last week. Please would you pass this on to the owners. We have stayed in France annually, and many times in between, over the past 45 years and Les Rocans beats them all for outlook, atmosphere, amenities, beauty and suitability for our growing family. We all just loved it!
The property is delightful - tastefully decorated in beautiful surroundings and the perfect relaxing place for chilling out. Thank you for making us feel so welcome - would love to come again.
Thank you for a fabulous week – the weather certainly helped – but we didn't need it to make the most of this fabulous place. Our hosts were attentive, yet unobtrusive and have created a wonderful relaxing atmosphere – and clean a BBQ better than anyone else. We've enjoyed the house and all the facilities – pool, badminton, croquet…and trips out on the bikes and to Brantôme for canoeing. Our dinner cooked by Jean Michel was a highlight and excellent value. We'd love to return one day and have no hesitation in recommending Le Manoir to all our friends at home. Thanks again.
Everything exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful to meet you both. You have done a wonderful job redeveloping the Loft and there is everything one could possibly wish for. We cannot wait to return. Good luck with the next project and a giant thank you!
This is the most wonderful house I have ever stayed in. You can see how much thought has gone into its renovation. Each piece of furniture has been carefully chosen, and the whole is totally harmonious, yet not intimidating. Nothing is fussy and I felt completely comfortable, as if I was in a home away from home.
Un endroit encroyable! Des vacances memorable pour tout a prochaine fois, on espère.
Just returned from an outstanding holiday at the Orchard Farmhouse! The pool and grounds were just fantastic - it did help with three days at 30+ degrees! I wanted to say a big thank you again to Pure France for a brilliant week in a great value property. We never fail to enjoy our holidays with Pure France as the expectations of the property are always in parity with the description and write-up on your website. First class... thank you.
Dear Gay and Richard thank you endlessly for sharing your beautiful house with us! Having stayed in many beautiful places it is safe to say this one has been the ultimate. Gutted to be writing this as it means goodbye but thankful to have discovered a mini paradise. Once again thank you. We hope to see you again.
We love the area and wish we were staying longer to explore it further. Jean François was charming and helpful and it's been great to be in contact with Brid - lots of useful information. We look forward to visiting again in the future.
We have had a really wonderful time, in a beautiful house, in a beautiful location! It's been very relaxing and we especially enjoyed Les Jardins de Marqueyssac and Beynac, fabulous views. The house is beautiful and is a perfect base for exploring the Dordogne, with most things 30 mins away. Given the superb weather, the swimming pool was an extremely welcome aspect and the two little ones spent hours in there! They also enjoyed the beautiful lavender and wealth of wildlife. Thank you Darryl and Lynne for making our stay quite so wonderful. As always, time has flown and we have had a great holiday.
Thanks again for a great stay in your home. It was awesome to stay in that special house and enjoy all it had to give, and being the first guests gave it just a bit more magic as well. The holiday will be remembered as one of the best ones, I've even started taking French lessons. Now if that doesn't tell you that it was a special holiday and inspiring then I don't know what is.
Everything you could ask for - plenty of space, a well equipped home, total privacy. Very relaxing, enjoyed the river swimming at Ribeaut, and the lovely village of Lagrasse. Plenty of bread from the local shops. What a wonderful location, with the countryside of the Corbières on the doorstep. So many places to see and do, we loved all of it.
Jolie villa idéalement placèe pour visiteur une partie de la Provence - les gorges du Verdon et les champs de lavande. La piscine permet de supporter les fortes chaleurs de l'été... Eric, notre hôte, est très sympathique et fut très attentif à nos diverses demandes... petite conseil - nous avons préférè nos escapades vers Quinson, où il y a moins de touristes et où les prix sont plus raisonnables. Des vacances réussies en famille!
What a stunning place. I love that you are keeping with tradition but fill the house with all best quality appliances and technology too. We holiday in France every year (usually staying at 2 different places) and I think your house has been the most user friendly. By that I mean it's a dream to go about cooking / chores / relaxing... or whatever it may be. You have absolutely everything there, and we are very grateful for the thoughtfulness that you and Clare have put into making it a truly enjoyable holiday destination. I have to mention the wonderful Kerry who could not have been more helpful if she tried. She is by far the nicest person we have come across who looks after the holiday property.
We had a lovely week at the farmhouse with lots of swimming and relaxing by the pool. The children (and adults!) have enjoyed the excellent selection of toys and games. Wonderful location for days out nearby and we would recommend the local boulangerie for morning croissants and freshly baked bread. Leaving with lots of happy memories.
Thank you for a lovely holiday at your property. We had a fantastic time. The villa was beautiful and well equipped. The pool was clean and the girls loved it. Many thanks.
It is difficult to put into words how special our stay has been. Everything about the Loft is first class and we are going to miss it dearly. On top of that, all your little touches have been incredibly helpful and generous. Above all though, you have been the most warm, considerate and welcoming hosts - you really could not have done anything else to help us. Having travelled extensively we definitely rate you as the best! Of course, we have loved exploring the area, including a wonderful trip to the Pyrenees, and we are very keen to get to know it better. Finally, the last word goes to Mack and Mabel - they are adorable and we have enjoyed sneaking down for cuddles. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday.
It is just as fabulous here in October as it was in June. The weather was much better than we expected, and we went to a couple of new places. We love the Library and Kitchen in the main house and look forward to seeing it all complete. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and for joining us to share our wedding anniversary lunch at La Cambuse de Saunier. We can't wait for next June, when we will again be back.
And so ends another fabulous two weeks at the Loft du Vigneron. Everything we said in September 2017 remains absolutely appropriate. Karen and Russell, you do such a magnificent job in presenting The Loft - you really are in a league of your own. Please know how much everything you do is so appreciated - it all makes to provide such a fantastic holiday base. How we would love to stay on for another two weeks now - but this will have to wait until next year! We've loved spending time with you again - the boules tournament is firmly in the memory bank! Really sorry about the tea, Russell! Case for the defence: salt does look like sugar when you've had a drink or two! Good luck with the Chambres d'Hotes - it's looking fabulous.
I can only agree wholeheartedly with what Sue and Mike have written. You have a lovely home and I have really enjoyed my stay here. The weather could have been better but you more than made up for it with your company. Thank you so much and good luck for the future. Hopefully I will be back to listen to more of Russell's stories!
Just a quick note to say WOW - we are blown away by your house! It is amazing, we have travelled to France every year for about 10 years but already we know that this will be the best yet! Nothing has disappointed, just thrilled- we are keen cooks (eaters really) and your kitchen is perfect. Off to have a quick wander around the village before returning to cook our traditional first night supper of scallops and fresh prawns. We spent three weeks and greatly enjoyed our time at Maison Charvin. The villa itself is spacious and very well presented. Loads of storage particularly in the kitchen, which has a big fridge freezer, and ample cupboard space. The kitchen, and house in general, is exceptionally well equipped – in fact better than any that we have stayed in during our 10+ years holidaying in France. All of the bedrooms are large, light and airy, and all are ensuite. We were travelling with teenagers, and they really appreciated the extra space in the bedrooms to give them a bit of extra privacy / space on their own. There is no WC on the ground floor in the house – however, there is one poolside so this is of little concern. The garden is private and lovely to sit in, with the planting making it an interesting and relaxing space. The pool is not huge, but is good for hanging out and cooling down, particularly in the evenings as it is well lit. There is room for a small car outside the villa, but as ours is a big estate we left it at the bottom of the road about 100m away, convenient and safe. The villa is centrally located in a nice and friendly village. There is a really useful general store within walking distance, but the bakery closed down shortly before we arrived, and the bar apparently opens infrequently and is up for sale – presumably these are temporary issues though. There were a number of social events going on in the village, with a market taking place each Tuesday evening where we enjoyed having a wander before sitting with a glass of wine. Carcassonne is close by, and there are plenty of places in the area to visit. Our experience was very positive, and we certainly feel the villa was excellent value for money. Finally, a word on our host - Sharon is based in a neighbouring village over the summer, and was super friendly and helpful, making recommendations for trips out and booking restaurants for us. This was much appreciated, and allowed us to make the most of our stay. Overall, we would heartily recommend!
The highlight of our holiday was spending two weeks in this beautifully renovated house with the pool and large pool house.
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