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Villa Kali
Property review
Villa comfortable and well equipped - teenagers enjoyed all the facilities including lovely pool.
Knight family
The Hilltop Farmhouse
Property review
We have enjoyed a relaxing holiday in this beautifully restored farmhouse. We were fascinated looking at the photographic record of the extensive renovation programme. The pool particularly was a great hit at the end of a sightseeing day, along with the stunning views and yes, a glass of wine!
The Vickers & Plummer families
The Hilltop Farmhouse
Property review
We have just returned from our 2 brilliant weeks and wanted to send some feedback for the guestbook. The house and garden are truly beautiful with all the facilities we could possibly need. We were so relaxed that our 2 weeks felt like much longer. My parents joined us for a couple of days and they fell in love with the place too. To step out of the heat of the day into the fabulous swimming pool was terrific, but my favourite time was sitting around the big granite table outside with a bottle of wine in the warm night air looking up at the stars and listening to the tree frogs and crickets chirping. Michel the pool man is a true Frenchman - really charming and interesting to talk to. Marie Jo and Adel the housekeepers are lovely people who invited us for that great French tradition of an aperitif at their house, we had a lot of fun and it gave us a chance to really work on our French and they tested out their English on us. It really gave us a true taste of French life. We would definitely love to return to the property, it was the perfect house in the perfect location and made a truly memorable holiday.
Thank you for everything we had brilliant service from your company and the house was everything and more that you said it would be.
Kitson family
Chez Blais
Property review
Another wonderful holiday at Chez Blais. When you walk through the gateway past the little dragon you walk into a little piece of french heaven. The house, pool and grounds are so well situated with such great views that you really don't want to go far - a walk to the melon farm down the lane for some fresh melons for lunch is excercise enough. The cycling is really a joy on quiet roads with rolling countryside, and of course a bar stop or two. Many thanks for the warm welcome.
Sheila and John Don, and the Robson family
Maison La Douve
Property review
We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It is in a great location and we have enjoyed sampling many of the local restaurants. Villandry is definitely worth a visit. We’d love to come back some time.
Gill & David, Horsham
Domaine de Nérige
Property review
We had a wonderful time at Domaine de Nérige - absolutely beautiful and so well-equipped. Thank you for helping make it happen!
Hunt family
Mounicat
Property review
On our 5th visit to the area and our 1st stay at Mounicat, we are very sad to be leaving.
The accommodation is the best we have stayed at so far! The grounds were amazing for all! Our 3 years old daughter must have run miles chasing the frisbee and ball…
We are all well rested having slept so well in the dark, quiet and comfortable rooms. We hope to come back next year.
R. family - Dorset, UK
Bastide du Lac
Property review
We have loved staying in your beautiful and well-planned house, a real home from home. We have been three generations; age range from 8 to 64, and it worked so well for us all. Thank you very much.
Families, P & L & P
Maison Rousty
Property review
As soon as we entered the drive to the house we all agreed it was superb. From the garden layout to the entrance we were mightily impressed. The house looked immaculate from the outside, and on entering the house we were delighted with the decor, furnishings and wonderful kitchen with great appliances including a steam oven! All mod-cons and lovely crockery, glassware and cutlery - we could not have chosen better. The owner was very welcoming and had prepared a book of instructions and helpful hints, along with favourite restaurants, sightseeing - in fact they had unwittingly planned our whole stay!
The mid-week clean was done well and the garden and pool well maintained. I would very reluctantly recommend this gorgeous house to anyone although I'd really like to keep this gem to myself!
Patricia - London
Château Mondenard
Property review
Our second summer staying in Château de Mondenard has again been truly wonderful! The Château itself is beautiful and allowed us the feeling of space, comfort and luxury to relax with our extended family - the ample space of the grounds and the wonderful pool were enjoyed by all.
We loved the beautiful town of Montcuq, its range of cafés, shops and medieval architecture are definitely worth visiting.
We also enjoyed the incredible Abbey in Moissac with the famous cloisters that did not disappoint - just stunning!
Further afield we visited St-Antonin Noble-Val another stunning town which also gave us the opportunity to canoe for half a day in the Gorges de l'Aveyron - highly recommended!
Cahors was also beautiful with the cathedral, church, river and market to be enjoyed.
A morning walk to the bakery in Cazes-Mondenard provided beautiful croissants to be enjoyed on the terrace with its stunning views each day.
Thank you to Michael, the most charming caretaker we have met and thank you to the owners for this fabulous Château. We hope to return!
Family Duffy Moriarty
Maison Estephe
Property review
We have spent an excellent stay at this lovely villa, decorated with good state. The owner is charming. Generally, the house is very functional. However, the villa is for a maximum of 4 and not designed for more. Close to Pézenas, lovely town to go out. I heartily recommend this house.
Geoff S. (UK)
Le Château Garlin
Property review
I have the good fortune to visit some fabulous places around the world, but Le Château Garlin is in a league of its own. We have spent two family holidays there and they've both been idyllic. The house itself is beautiful, superbly renovated and great for relaxing and socialising at night. The real attraction for us is that you can do almost anything you want: play tennis, football, chill out by the pool, even go for a mile long walk without leaving the grounds. It's a perfect retreat for families or a group of friends. Like having your own 5 star resort. Only better!
Chez Pascale
Property review
Your house is perfect. Gorgeous, comfortable, brilliantly equipped.
Riviere family
Leyssartade
Property review
My family and i have just recently been renting your property in France and would like to let you know what a beautiful place it is. We had an amazing holiday and completely fell in love with the house, the pool, gardens and your style that you have put into the placeThe kids had a brilliant time and made the most of the pool! We will definitely be recommending it and would be very keen in returning there again next year.
HM - UK
Maison Eguille
Property review
We had a lovely time. The house is is just perfect. The view from the dining table made our evenings so wonderful. Our holiday was simply magic. Great Location
Lansby family Australia
Grand Domaine Le Dor
Property review
The house is beautiful and has everything you could wish for! Truly luxurious for six! It was great to relax by the pool and we played a lot of table tennis, table football & snooker.
Victoria & Alex
Château Saône
Property review
Bonjour Christophe,
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 Chateau Mercurey. 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,
Jim & Sharon Ware, US.
Clairefontaine
Property review
Wonderful stay. Kids loved the place and so did the under 18's too! Lots to see in the area.
Muir family
La Ferme Eclaircie
Property review
Another restful holiday in this little haven. Visited some lovely villages and ate wonderful food. The weather was kind - most days over 28° (and England had rain!) Warm memories to survive the British winter! Thank you again.
Judges family, UK
Saint Sulpice
Property review
What a fantastic week we have spent at Le Manoir! We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the beautiful local towns, vineyards and chateaux. Not to mention lounging poolside, enjoying plenty of BBQs and most importantly relaxing and catching up. Our daily trips to the village for le Pain and pain au chocolat were also a highlight! Nicholas and Simon have been such amazing hosts. The kindness and generosity they have shown to us made our vacation truly unforgettable! We look forward to returning soon.
The W and H Families
Beauséjour
Property review
The house is amazing. You feel at home on holiday. The house is decorated with care and well kept. The pool is great and very clean. It's the third time we visit the house and we will return again. Thanks to the nice owner. The best time of the year.
Namnhern family
La Maison Marcory
Property review
Thank you for letting us stay in La Maison Marcory - we have all had an incredibly relaxing and happy time. Hope to come again!
The Mitchell family - Herts. UK
Le Haut Metraud
Property review
Thank you so much. We have had a wonder relaxing time. Enjoying all the facilities and grounds. The pool, boule, BBQ, table tennis etc.
Andrew, Donna, Poppy and Dillon
Château Vivy de Saumur
Property review
I just want to thank you for a wonderful stay in your château. We had a truely amazing time.
Samuelson family - London, UK
Le Manoir Vézère
Property review
We have had a great time here! We loved the pool and grass space. I liked the path you could walk down to the village. It is in a great location as there is so much to do! It was a great place for my 11th birthday!
Owen
Les Jumelles
Property review
Merci beaucoup for your hospitality in sharing your wonderful part of France with us. We loved the house and garden and with the walm weather enjoyed the pool. We hope to return.
lan & Myrine - Australia
Villa des Maures
Property review
Amazing villa, pool, weather, location, restaurants... amazing holiday!
The Thompsons (Bournemouth, UK) & the Hermans (Dublin, Ireland)
La Maison Fontinelles
Property review
Fantastic family home in a great setting. Beautifully decorated and fully kitted-out, the house had everything we needed. We particularly enjoyed eating outside in the garden every day, and the pool was lovely and warm. The town is a gem, with great food shops and lots of great restaurants. All in all, the perfect place to spend a week in Provence.
L Kessler
Labou Farmhouse
Property review
We had a great time thanks and Labou was probably our favourite house/location yet. The house and grounds are excellent. It is very isolated but at the same time close enough to the shops . It was also great for running and cycling which we did every day. We are probably going to go to France again next year so may be in touch soon re a booking.
Wilkins family - UK
Maison de Raissac
Property review
We have just got back from our holiday and I wanted to say thank you for letting us stay in your home - it was beautiful and we had a wonderful week there.
Claire Skaptason
Maison La Cèze
Property review
Sitting at 10.30 pm, enjoying the lovely ambiance of Maison La Cèze. Had a nice evening with Jacky and Hélène who it seems cannot do too much to make our stay just perfect. Merci beaucoup. I cannot express how wonderful our time here has been.
The Frew family
Maison Bizet
Property review
We had a great holiday and would not hesitate to recommend your website and the property itself.
Collard family - North Yorkshire, UK
Manoir d'Anjou
Property review
We really had a lovely holiday and enjoyed sharing your beautiful home.
Thank you.
Morris family
Pure France review
We've had several friends use Pure France on our recommendation and all have been extremely happy. It's good to find a website where you know every property will be of a certain standard.
Rive Gauche
Property review
Just to let you know that we had the most wonderful time at Rive Gauche and hope to go back.
L Edmonds
Villa Kali
Property review
Lovely place for us to spend a week. Villa Kali is very comfortable and well equipped.
Hogaths family
The Hilltop Farmhouse
Property review
This place is paradise and so relaxing! You can see it has been renovated with love. We had an amazing holiday touring the area and its lovely medieval towns. But our favourite moment of the day was rosé on the summer terrace as the sun was setting and watching our children jumping in the pool.
Linda and Peter Williamson - The Wirral, UK
Maison La Cèze
Property review
After an action packed week in the Savoie we came her for a week of rest and relaxation. Mission accomplished!
We have done nothing but laze by the pool, chat in the beautiful garden and enjoy candle-lit BBQs.
Thank you for the hoe grown and local produce, gratefully received and eaten!
Thank you again.
Mark, Sally and the boys
Le Manoir des Sines
Property review
We have really enjoyed our stay at Les Sines, it really is a stunning property.
S Coomber, UK
Manoir d'Anjou
Property review
Manoir d’Anjou was delightful and both M and Mm Tarrade most helpful and charming. It is a lovely property and the peacefulness very welcome. Perfect for a holiday. Thank you, and Pure France for all your help and I will certainly go directly to your web site in the future when planning our next holiday.
E Dunne, Ireland
Loft du Vigneron
Property review
AMAZING! Our stay at the Loft has been our best since we started visiting this area five years ago. Relaxed, very comfortable, well equipped and spacious - it is the perfect place to return to after a day out or even from just around the corner by the pool!
Karen and Russell have been a revelation in the way that they host their property. Right from our wine on arrival to booking a restaurant for us - nothing was a problem or too much trouble for them and the informative e-mails before we arrived were very handy and well-timed.
They are a gem! As is their Loft and as their next venture will be. We just need another week here!
Marriott family - Canvey Island, UK
Le Chambarru
Property review
Thank you so much for allowing us to share your wonderful home, you have been such lovely hosts. Special thanks for helping with the French bureaucracy when we had the issue with the rental car.
Linda and Peter
Manoir d'Anjou
Property review
We had a lovely time - Manoir d'Anjou was perfect for us - we loved it.
Bray family - South Wales, UK
Mas de la Rivière
Property review
For the last 10 years, a whole group of friends and now growing amount of children have been going on holidays. We found Mas de la Rivière by chance by doing a search for 'a big house to rent in France'. Well the house is huge! We were so pleased and extremely surprised to see how much space they were when we arrived. The owners were away but we were greeted buy lovely girl where everything was and how everything worked.
The house is child friendly with a huge swimming pool (with a slide). A huge trampoline, climbing frame/slide/swings and table tennis. There is enough bikes for all the kids to ride around the gardens and woods around the property are vast. We were told to help ourselves to their fruit and vegetables. The kitchen was really well equipped with lots of child friendly stuff like cups and plates etc.
The rooms all had ensuite bathrooms and were extremely comfortable with good mattresses and fans in all the rooms. Mid week the lovely cleaners came and changed all the bedding and towels and cleaned all the bathrooms. The house has Wi-Fi throughout with meant that some of us could work if needed. And of course browse Facebook and Instagram.
Mas de Lozanne
Property review
Over the years we have stayed in around twenty different houses all over France - most were good, one or two were very good. But then there is the special one - this year. This house didn’t feel like a house; it felt like home from the moment we walked through the door, after a long and tiring drive (and, bless you, there was bottle of ready chilled local wine ready and waiting for us). 'Welcome to your home' it said. The layout, décor, and furnishings are delightful; and the luxury of each bedroom having its own bathroom topped it off. We had friends who came to stay for a while, and they shared our thoughts. One couple even came back for a second visit on their way home. And then there is the garden – warm, private, shaded when you want it, and serene. And yes, the pool is fabulous – it’s a proper size. But wait until you see the garden at night, when you have your barbecue, and the garden and pool lights come into play... makes the local rose taste even more morish. And then there is Pézenas - ten minutes walk away through a vineyard. And you won’t go hungry there. Wonderful town. Only one regret – we couldn’t parcel it up and take it home. It is, truly, an oasis.
Christian family
La Chartreuse du Sord
Property review
A most beautiful house, a wonderful peaceful setting and fantastic pool - we really don't want to go home. Many thanks to our lovely hosts. We are already planning a return trip!
Rooney family, UK
Maison du Gua
Property review
We stayed at this beautiful place with 10 adults and one child. The house is large and magnificent with every comfort thought of. Beautifully decorated and everything of quality. The heated swimming pool was amazing. Jim was charming and helped us organise the stay and the housekeeper gave us a very warm welcome. We will definitely be coming back for future family reunions.
Jacqueline P.
Maison Baleyssagues
Property review
Thank you for the opportunity to have another wonderful holiday in this beautiful villa. Everything has just been perfect !( came prepared this year with my « adult basic piano lessons » and loved the chance to try and play again. Not so sure it was as pleasable for those listening!.
Thanks to Frederic and Natasha for all they do to make the 2 weeks go so smoothly.
The C. family - Kent, UK
La Ferme Eclaircie
Property review
Would just like to say how much we enjoyed our stay - the accommodation was wonderful and I can't think of a single negative.
M Hodgson, UK
Château Charente
Property review
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.
Underwood family
Maison Rousty
Property review
We had a wonderful and relaxing week. The house had everything we needed and we all loved the pool. A beautiful part of the world - we look forward to returning again one day!
Castelfret
Property review
We have had a lovely holiday. Couldn't ask for any more. Good location. Lovely night-time view of the town. The girls loved the pool... would love to come back in the future.
Margaret, Paul, Emily, Beth & Eleanor
Les Jumelles
Property review
We have had an unforgettable stay in this lovely house and wonderful area. Thank you for all your generosity.
The Robertsons - UK
Mas de la Rivière
Property review
A very beautiful house.
Very relaxing nights!
P.-A. & M.
The Old Hayloft
Property review
Thank you so much for welcoming us to your beautiful villa. We've had a truly relaxing stay.
S W Huntingdon
Villa Galinette
Property review
I can confirm that we had a fantastic holiday in Villa Galinette and will certainly use Pure France again in the future.
McIlwraith family - Essex, UK
Château Garonne
Property review
Sightseeing, walking, jogging, hiking, tennis, swimming, wine tasting... this place has it all: including a wonderful château and grounds. We enjoyed it to the fullest and will have great memories.
Richards Family - Canada
Villa Corbières
Property review
We just wanted to thank you for the bottle of local wine and to let you know that we had a very nice time at Villa Corbieres last week. Also, it worked well liasing with Ian who was welcoming and very helpful. The house is great and the garden looked really nice.
Skinner family - Berkshire, UK
Grand Mauran
Property review
We have had an absolutely lovely week at the house.
Congratulations on a really super, comfortable and well equipped house, we would all recommend it to friends.
Elizabeth, UK
The Stables
Property review
Beautiful house, pool, view, garden. Comfy bed & amazing showers! Thank you for letting us stay! We love to be back.
Maison Eguille
Property review
We had a wonderful stay at Maison Eguille in Nérac!
Barbara (Belgium)
Cassillac Farmhouse
Property review
Relaxing restorative stay in a beautiful Location. Fabulous views and wonderful kit for a 3 month old. Many many thanks.
Le Pigeonnier du Lot
Property review
We very much enjoyed our stay at Le Pigeonnier du Lot thanks. We may well stay again.
Cotterell family, UK
Villa Le Doubs
Property review
It is very remiss of me not to have emailed you earlier to thank you so very much indeed for hosting our visit to Villa Le Doubs and the wine tasting. The five of us who attended were totally absorbed by it all and can't thank you enough for what was a highlight of our time in Burgundy. We loved every moment of our visit and have been talking about it ever since. It has been enormous fun as indeed has been our entire time at Villa Le Doubs. We will depart tomorrow with nothing but happy memories and admiration for the way you have set everything up for your guests. We have loved being here and are supremely grateful for everything. On behalf of us all, many, many thanks.
J Lang
Château Romenay
Property review
An incredible week of food, fun, fantasy and fabulous wines. The accomodation and facilities exceeded our expectations. A week of excellence! A l'année prochaine!
Sophie & Jack Waller. Boulder. Colorado.
Château Monjardin
Property review
Merci - I just wanted to send a quick thank you to you for our wonderful and amazing stay at Château Monjardin. We truly enjoyed our week.
Jannine
Maison Laroche
Property review
Thank you do much for letting us your home for 2 weeks. It was home for all of us and we had a wonderful time. The well stocked house was perfect and the village was wonderful. If we were noisy, we apologise - but we had the best time ever!! A holiday we will always remember.
The Osbornes
Le Presbytère
Property review
Lovely family holiday, eleven of our family enjoying the sun, the pool. Very well equipped. A memorable holiday.
The Robinson family
Clairefontaine
Property review
What an amazing place – the house is beautiful with plenty of room for a large group – pool & gardens are fantastic and constantly occupied by our daughter – definitely a big hit. Really well placed for an easy stroll to the village and close to the supermarket. All in all a wonderful holiday.
Fantastic place, weather and company. Nothing else we could have possibly wanted. The house is so beautiful, it was a real pleasure staying here. Lovely gardens and plenty of wildlife. Hope to be back someday
Mr & Mrs Skipper & Party
Plantaurelle
Property review
We had a fantastic week at the Plantaurel, which is a beautiful house with the most amazing views. Many thanks for letting us stay there.
UK
Le Manoir du Château
Property review
What a beautiful location and fabulous house. E. & H. were wonderful guardians - lots of information on arrival and always available if needed but otherwise invisible! Thank you to the owners for making your property available.
M.P.
La Maison Pradinels
Property review
We've had such a lovely stay - what a relaxing place! We found that there was plenty of space for the whole family. Also we really appreciated the mod-cons such as air-conditioning, wi-fi and sky-tv. Worth a visit is the Polygone shopping centre in Béziers which has some lovely cafés for an outdoor lunch. We'll recommend your villa to our friends.
Helen and Steve - Herts, UK
Villa Le Doubs
Property review
We have had an amazing week staying at your beautifully renovated house. The pool was the perfect temperature, the house had the perfect ambience for great dinners and wine drinking. Everyone thought your wine cellar was a highlight of the trip... What a privilege! Good luck with all your ventures, certainly we will be back for another adventure.
Catherine & Al Kiaara.
Maison La Cèze
Property review
Thank you very much for your hospitality which has been very warm and generous. We have loved your outside spaces and made full use of the pool, table tennis & boules, not to mention the BBQ.
What a beautiful place this is & we have especially loved the local markets, Pont d'Arc, Pont du Gard & the Caves at Orgnac d'Aven are spectacular and well worth a visit.
Tim & Jan, Barny & Hannah and Evie - Surrey, UK
Le Presbytère
Property review
Le Presbytère genuinely exceeded our expectations in all areas. We primarily booked this property for the covered eating and relaxing area adjacent to a fabulous heated pool, and the number of bedrooms. The history and setting of the property, and it’s views to the rear over beautiful countryside, were a real bonus and joy. The wildlife was of real interest to us all and the table tennis was played regularly by us all. Mark and Amanda were friendly and keen to help with any queries we had. Thank you again and in particular for providing the electric fans which were essential during such a hot period in July. We don’t usually return to the same property on holiday but just might make an exception with Le Presbytère!
Matthews family, England
Château Charente
Property review
Swimming pool and area were kept clean and were well used (daily).
The trampoline was an excellent addition for children. The toy room was very well stocked and used and all the cildren enjoyed the toys.
We enjoyed some fabulous barbecues. the baby sitting service was a great bonus and the house in general was kept in top condition.
Rees family
Maison de Pernes
Property review
We had a wonderful week at your property. It is a beautiful house in an excellent location for visiting Avignon and the surrounding area. The children loved the large garden and we all enjoyed the pool. Our favourite moments were spent at the long tiled table in the shade, eating lunch or supper or playing board games
Janie Carroll - UK
Le Grand Verger
Property review
Fabulous building, views, in-house facilities. I’m sure this will be one of the most sought-after holiday villas in the area. We have had a lovely holiday.
Le Bourrian
Property review
We've stayed at this house many times and have always enjoyed its rustic charms and comfortable surroundings. It is roomy enough to accommodate plenty of family members and guests and it never feels crowded.
The pool and outside areas are perfect retreats to relax and unwind in and the tennis court is of a good club standard so there are no excuses not to get active. For family meals the outside terrace is super and for more formal occasions there are numerous quality restaurants nearby.
Location is excellent. A good selection of village shops are just a short drive or cycle ride away on the peaceful tracks.
John W, SW6, Aug 2015
Villa Le Doubs
Property review
Lovely house, especially the comfy bedrooms and the superb pool, trampoline and other play facilities. We particularly enjoyed the massage and facials that Julie the beautician gave us on Tuesday. Also the wine tasting evening was great fun. Beaune is a good day out too. Many thanks for a good family holiday.
Thomas & Frissey families
Château Charente
Property review
Well kept gardens & lovely house. Would highly recommend to anyone. Extras like the UK adapters were a nice touch. Pool made the children holiday. It was also very clean & perfect size & depth. Great hosts, helpful & nothing was too much trouble. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Sydenham
Les Quatre Saisons
Property review
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in France. The location was breathtaking, the accommodation immaculate and the welcome and continued service we received from both Sandie and Bruno were top notch!
Denise D.
Villa Kali
Property review
We have had a brilliant holiday! Loved the villa and pool and the surrounding area. We loved it here.
Phillips family
The Stone Mas
Property review
Thank you for such a truly wonderful stay in your beautiful villa. The villa itself is a pleasure, the stone work and colour scheme so relaxing to the eye!
The lake was our activity most days, but this villa was our tranquility!
Have to come back with my wonderful friends that joined us.
Allen and Bashford families August 2016
Le Manoir Plantier de Sarlat
Property review
Loved the house and its location, no arguments who is driving and not drinking ! Great sitting out in the evenings in the market place watching the entertainers. We walked to town every morning for fresh Baguettes and croissants. Heaven.
Hughes family, UK / Australia
Maison Eguille
Property review
Wonderful holiday in Maison Equille- what a beautiful home you have. Loved the pool, wine and views. The house is beautiful and so well equipped. Thanks again
Denvers, Reading and Bells Edinburgh
Maison Rousty
Property review
Maison Rousty is the perfect "home base" for exploring Provence – a private haven to escape to after sightseeing. The house has been renovated to a high standard and there is great attention to detail in every room – including air-conditioning in the two master bedroom suites! The grounds, including the front garden and the expansive pool area, are possibly more beautiful than the pictures portray. However, what makes a stay at Maison Rousty so special is the commitment of the owner to ensuring that you have the best vacation experience possible. Whatever it is you want, Sandra is only too willing to help… In our case that ranged from catering, restaurant bookings and organising horse riding for children. Her generosity of spirit combined with an excellent local knowledge was much appreciated and will not be forgotten. This type of service is not always forthcoming when renting vacation properties in any part of the world.
S Gluyas - Australia
Château Romenay
Property review
A really great holiday. The château is amazing and easily accommodated our party of 19. The restoration has been carried out with great skill, and while the grounds suffered a bit from the massive storms in June, I am sure that they will soon be restored. Thank you.
Peter & Maggie Fairweather, Canterbury, UK.
Les Jumelles
Property review
Beautiful house and surroundings. We and the girls loved the pool, garden and wonderful house. Trips in the valley and fine dining. Thank you.
Stalberg - Sweden
Villa des Maures
Property review
Tips from our stay:-
Great fish from Hyper U, lovely wander in Les arcs medieval area, good snorkelling at Ste Maxime beach at Pointe des Sardinaux.
We have had a great stay here and will recommend the villa to others. Our dog enjoyed it too - it was great to have a completely secure garden, making our stay very relaxing. Many thanks.
The Panleys (West Sussex, UK)
Domaine Massot
Property review
Beautiful location, very friendly and helpful host and lovely home cooking. Thank you. Perfect house for our needs - children loved the toys, bikes and games. Pool wonderful. Thank you so, so much.
Le Cube
Property review
We had a wonderful stay and could not fault the property which was a joy to experience.
The interior was spotless and modern, the kitchen was well equipped and easy to cook in, the open plan living and dining space relaxing and the bedrooms extremely comfortable. The views outside were truly beautiful and it was perfect to make use of the decking area for either sun bathing or eating outside, not to mention the infinity pool for cooling down in. All in all a very relaxing stay.
Susan
Domaine de Nérige
Property review
We had a wonderful time at Domaine de Nérige – it is a truly stunning property in every respect and we are looking forward to sampling other Pure France properties in the future.
Linda Douse
Château Mézard
Property review
Château Mézard really is as lovely as it is depicted on the website! It was a magical place for a holiday. The house and grounds were amazing, the set-up of the house provides great privacy even for a large group. Exploring the surrounding countryside, towns and cities provided the perfect French country get away. Returning to the amazing luxury of the château for a dinner on the terrace or a swim in the pool was the highlight of each day.
Gail F. - Newton, MA
Maison Beaumes de Venise
Property review
I just wanted to drop you a short note to say what a fantastic holiday we had staying at your house. Everything was just about perfect including the weather and the house was beautiful. Once again a big thank you from all my family.
D Polden
Maison Albarels
Property review
We would recommend eating at L'Ambrosia in Pezens, La Bergerie at Aragon and the restaurant at Le Château de Pennautier (ll quite local). Narbonne was a pleasant surprise (including its plage) for a day trip.
Turnbulls - Edinburg and London
Maison Périgord
Property review
This is our 2nd visit and we loved it again. Sorry it was only for a week. We have had a lovely holiday, enjoying the pool, the house, the stars and the canoeing. Thanks Darryl and Lynne for being superb hosts again.
Château Charente
Property review
Fantastic garden, lovely clean & warm swimming pool. The house is presented very well.
Milner family
Le Manoir Plantier de Sarlat
Property review
A splendid house in a superb location. We’ve been coming to France for years, but this was our best trip by far. There is something for everyone. We enjoyed the great food and peace and quiet, the children had lots to do and see. Five stars !
Edwards family, UK
Villa Le Doubs
Property review
We had a fantastic week here at Villa Le Doubs! We surprised our dad for his 60th birthday and created some amazing family memories. During our stay we had so much fun playing pétanque and enjoying the facilities and grounds. We rode the bikes into Verdun most days for croissants and pains au chocolat fresh from the patisserie. We really enjoyed exploring the area:
- Incredible wine tasting experience at Château de Simard.
- Arranging the Chef and server to come to the villa for our formal dinner for Dads birthday night.
- Cycling tour with Guillaume from Burgundy bike tours through the vineyards.
What a fantastic week, merci beaucoup!
Leanne & Justin Orchard, Phil, Ian, Jacqui & Matt Pettit. Sydney Australia.
Villa Azure
Property review
Just to let you know we all enjoyed our trip to Cagnes-sur-Mer and it was a beautiful property. Would love to go back some time.
Teresa - UK
La Rouquette
Property review
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home, we couldn’t believe the endless things to do for the children and us, we needn’t have brought a thing. Great recipe books, wine and food recommendations. Pool, peace and tranquillity. Can’t wait to return!!!
Thompson family, London
Maison Rousty
Property review
I wanted to let you know directly how much of a success staying at Maison Rousty was. We had a great time. The house itself was lovely – whilst keeping its Provence charm it was also extremely comfortable / modern inside. Similarly the pool area was perfect combining a decent amount of outside space to allow the children to run around etc. It has been very nicely done and well thought through. Perfect for both adults and young children. I would also remark that Sandra was extremely helpful throughout. It is also worth noting that the guide book that came with the house was very helpful. I think we all felt it went that Sandra went the extra mile. I will come back regarding next year.
Bickford family - London, UK
Maison Estephe
Property review
Just to say thank you. We had a lovely time and your home was wonderful and we will recommend. I don't think that there is anything you could improve! Thanks also for arranging great weather! We had managed to get around to quite a few of the places you recommended and had some very nice meals in Pezenas and Neffies. Hope to be back at some point.
L & P Dwyer
La Maison de la Plaine
Property review
Thank you for your gracious hospitality, the villa is beautiful. The cinema and the hot tub went down particularly well. The Loire region is my favourite in this beautiful country. The stay was short but sweet. Thanks for everything See you next year.
Jason, Donna, Germaine
Maison de la Couze
Property review
What a brilliant week we have had in your beautiful house. Thank you! We normally try to pack in lots of trips but found it hard to leave this place most mornings. The heated swimming pool made a huge difference. We hope the property we are staying in next week in Languedoc is as good as Maison de la Couze.
Bishops family - Hertfordshire
Maison du Fesc
Property review
We have had a lovely time at Maison du Fesc. The villa was very spacious and more than adequate for a large family. The pool was an added bonus as the weather was very warm. Thank you for making it possible for us to have such an enjoyable time.
Le Grand Manoir Grénal
Property review
We stayed at Le Grand Manoir Grénal for a week in July and had a brilliant time. It was very clean, and very well equipped, and the interior was of a very high standard. The outdoor eating area was fantastic - we had bbq's nearly every night and enjoyed cooking in the outdoor pizza oven. It's a great place to stay for families and likewise if you were planning an adult only holiday. We felt it was very good value and the area was great if want to go out and explore. We can't wait to go back.
Michelle - Cambridgeshire, UK
Maison Capitelle
Property review
Your beautiful home from home is so well equipped, the information folder was so helpful... a lovely introduction to rural France. The surrounding area is so spectacular...
N & B (Ireland)
Maison Baleyssagues
Property review
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this superb villa. Enjoyed it all the views, the pool, the food and especially the peace and tranquility.
Thank you to all that helped our stay be so lovely.
PS: Loved the little touches in the house- the fresh flowers etc…
The P. family - London, UK
Château Mézard
Property review
A fairytale castle set in the stunning hillsides of Saint Mézard - just amazing! Easy to get to from Toulouse, Château Mézard was a perfect home base for exploring the surrounding quaint villages offering the finest in local Gascony food and wine. Sipping Armagnac at sunset and dining by candlelight on one of the many terraces made us feel like royalty!
Margaret D. - Boston, MA
Maison Arrats
Property review
Beautiful house, beautiful views.
Perfect holiday with all the conveniences you could want. Our two girls loved it, as did we.
Great time! Thank you!
Nial & Elaine
Mounicat
Property review
We've had a truly splendid time here, your maison is especially special. Bravo to you both for execution of style and decor. I would like to thank you additionally for making my holiday as you our director du vin, I have given me many wonderful experiences, amazing wines and exceptional château.
Keylock and Evans family - East Sussex, UK
Maison Charvin
Property review
When we pushed back the gate we were greeted with the most spectacular oasis - the house could not have been better designed, the kitchen was even better equipped than our own - the piece de resistance was the courtyard and the pool. We spent 2 fantastic weeks in the maison and the village was pleasant and friendly. We returned again this year as we tried other types of holidays but they were never the same, the oasis that we remembered was even better - the quite, the "home from home" feel to the Maison - having just returned from a 2 week stay - it is clear that a lot of thought had been given to the make your stay comfortable - we barely moved out of Maison Charvin, to see the many interesting places in the area. It was too hard to leave the oasis behind. Our 3 children slightly older than our previous visit loved Maison Charvin that they too were reluctant to go home.
Bastide du Lac
Property review
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The private, secluded setting was just what we needed. We used th eoutdoor kitchen all the time, such a wonderful addition to the property. We will be back !
A, J & R and friends
Château Beaulieu
Property review
Hi Jose and Diana. Just wanted to say thanks again for the great time we had. You've done a great job with the château. We enjoyed meeting you in person (after receiving your many helpful emails in the months leading up to our visit), and had a great time touring, eating and drinking in the Dordogne. We look forward to visiting again in the not too distant future.
Regards Bruce and Deb
Maison Charvin
Property review
We have just had a truly wonderful week in your beautiful home. It had everything we needed for our mixed group - ranging in age from 14 months to 82! And you laid on wonderful sunshine too! With many, many thanks.
Kilroy & Gibson families - Dublin, Ireland & Kent, England
Mas de la Rivière
Property review
We had a lovely time here. I believe it is normally Chambre d'Hote (B&B) but for a few weeks in the summer they rent out the entire house, and we had four families here for a family celebration. The house is great. Lovely warm pool, table tennis table, huge grounds, lovely area, lots of culture nearby, nice local town with excellent market. Tim and Ally are lovely hosts. Tim is a great cook and Ally will make you feel at home.
Pomerade Farmhouse
Property review
Beautiful house, lovely region, copious amounts of good food and wine.
La Maison Haute
Property review
I can highly recommend the apartment. We had a wonderful stay.
A. Morris
Château Siorac-en-Périgord
Property review
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 !
North family - UK
Les Averries
Property review
We have had a fantastic holiday here! The pool was great as was the weather. The house was great as well and was very comfy. The garden was amazing, we practically lived outside. Overall we really loved our stay here and will definitely recommend this holiday to our friends and family.
Oxley family, Aberdeen
Grangeottes
Property review
We have had a lovely time staying here. The setting is beautiful and the house so easy to live in - we don't want to leave!
We've enjoyed lazy lunches in the sun and had fun evenings in the 'party barn'.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Harley and Gardner families, UK
Le Haut Metraud
Property review
What a week! Very relaxing setting, a lovely week, a perfect location. 9.5 out of 10.
Holland family
Mas Barielle
Property review
Well.. where to start. Christine and Ruud are amazing... the place is extremely comfortable, quite; garden is beautiful, etc. etc. it's a place we really feel at home and the score already tells everything. It's just perfect!
Pure France review
After years of not making a decision, we really want to book quickly and don't want to miss out! Thank you for your assistance, you have been superb throughout our queries over the years!
La Chartreuse du Sord
Property review
Thank you - we had a fabulous time. It was a wonderful gite and the owners were perfect hosts!
Penny
Maison des Cyprès
Property review
We have just arrived home from a fabulous 2 weeks at your property. We were very impressed with the facilities in the house and the pool was lovely and due to the boiling hot weather we spent a lot of time in it.
O'Sullivan family, UK
Maison Rousty
Property review
We've had a wonderful week staying here and taking day trips to Arles, Nimes, Orange, Isle sur la Morgue, Les Bories, Oppede le Vieux, Menerbes, La Coste, Vaison La Romaine and more.
Each night, we slept well in the quite - absolute quiet. Each morning, we enjoyed our breakfasts here (with espresso cups and every other kitchen item we needed at hand). And each evening we strolled the gardens, drank the local wines, cooked what we pleased, and felt comfortable and "at home".
We appreciated the welcome we got from Andrew and Sandra, the gift basket, the well-stocked home from teas to tissues, from soaps to candles) - and the fact that everything is well maintained and, even, well-explained.
So .... a stylish place to stay .... which we truly enjoyed and which we will recommend. Thank you!
Beker - USA
Château Charente
Property review
Beautiful setting, fantastic space. Well kept both inside & out. Facilities were fantastic. Great pool - child friendly & garden toys were a perfect addition too. Lovely family holiday enjoyed by all ages.
Chapman / Beecher
La Maison Blanche Puys
Property review
Newcomers.
This is our first visit to France and it did not disappoint. A beautifully kept house with an interesting and traditional French feel. So homely and welcoming, and to top it all a wonderful pool too! Great
Mr & Mrs Leverett - UK
Le Chambarru
Property review
Your house has been such a beautiful place to spend a week of our holiday. We've loved every minute - so much so that we didn't go far from Le Chambarru. The attention to detail was fantastic - from the decor to the 'welcome basket' to our name on the gate. The only thing missing was that we only stayed for 7 nights. Thank you so much - we hope very much to return soon.
Burnell family, UK
Maison Beaupré
Property review
The house was fantastic. We had a great time.
S Stammers - UK
La Maison du Pin
Property review
We loved the house and the surrounding area. This is truly a beautiful house maintained to a very high standard. This is an area of France people should seek to stay. It is superbly connected for Montpellier. We would definitely recommend to anyone as a family location.
McKechnie family, Sept 2018
Labou Farmhouse
Property review
Thank you for the wonderful holiday we had @ the Labou farmhouse.
We really enjoyed our time there.
Olivier family
La Place Basse
Property review
We did have a lovely time and the property was excellent. I'd certainly use your service again.
Best regards, Mike
La Chartreuse du Sord
Property review
The perfect chilled out week in a beautiful location. Thank you very much for being such wonderful hosts (& for the bikes!).
Bussey family, UK
The Stables
Property review
Perfect location, wonderful pool with views. What more could one ask for. Thank you Sue and Brian for making this lovely site. We had a marvellous week enjoying the area and especially the lovely pool. We'd love to come back.
Château d'Agel
Property review
This has been the most special place I’ve ever stayed. Everything is just full of character and charm.
Valerie, Texas
Bastide des Micocouliers
Property review
A wonderful break in a five star 'hotel'. Everything provided - thank you. The sun shone, the rosé sofas were put to good use and the pool a refreshing wake up. Wonderful - we would love to return.
John, Sue, Hannah, Lucy & Joe
Moulin de Terrac
Property review
We had a lovely stay, thank you. The restored watermill was beautiful and very well equipped.
J Fileul
Le Grand Manoir Grénal
Property review
In August 2010 we went to stay at Le Grand Manoir Grénal, which is a 15 minute walk away from the village of Carsac and the nearest croissant. There were 8 of us - two families, each with 2 x 18 and 2 x 21 year olds.
As the drive turns, and you get your first glimpse of Peycibeau sitting comfortably amidst the rolling meadows, you do wonder how the owners could leave it for us to enjoy. It is very special indeed and hard not to fall a little in love with the place.
On arrival we were met by Robert, who looks after the house extremely well in the owners' absence, and we knew we were in good hands - for example there had been some confusion about pool towels (not included) and we did not bring any - not a problem, Robert kindly lent a bundle of towels for us to use within hours.
The main house (we did not take the annexe) was incredibly well presented. The beds had cotton sheets/duvet covers and there was a good supply of bath towels. The configuration of bedrooms upstairs is that one of them leads to the main bed (with wall-mounted, flat-screen tv - very popular) and that they, and one other, all share a huge, en-suite bathroom - there is a further bed with en-suite shower room - downstairs there is a cavernous bedroom with en-suite overlooking the delightful front courtyard. There is also a huge drawing room, with a good racing demon table, and a sitting room with TV and Sky. Kitchen is smallish, with all white goods, and seats 6. However, as I write this review, I realise that we hardly used the living rooms and spent considerable time in the lovely pool house, eating most meals here too. We had good fun making pizzas and cooking them in the pizza oven and had several barbeques as well - the pool house is well equipped but, sadly for us, lacked a dishwasher [it now has one!] The pool is lovely too.
We hired bikes one day (delivered to the house) and cycled along the old railway to Sarlat for lunch- great fun and safe too. We also canoed down the Dordogne (with the flow) which we all enjoyed - you beach at a certain point and are taken back by minibus to, literally, the bottom of the road leading to Peycibeau.
I highly recommend Peycibeau to you - the area is delightful (in August, do get up really early to visit wherever to beat the crowds) but most of all, you will have a delightful, first-rate holiday home so really there is no need to get up early, save for the person on the croissant run! DON'T hesitate on this one and bonnes vacances!
Juliette - Wiltshire, UK
Pomerade Farmhouse
Property review
This is a magnificent house, view, setting, village and ambiance.
Maison Montratier
Property review
Can I just say what a beautiful house and location this was for our holiday, spot on!!
Emma - UK
La Place Basse
Property review
We did have an enjoyable stay at your fantastic house and look forward to returning to this part of the Languedoc.
D Morley
Maison Capitelle
Property review
Just packing our bags for our homeward journey after a fantastic two weeks here in your lovely. House in Faugeres! After a long journey we were delighted to arrive at your welcoming house. Our stay here has been more than comfortable with everything we needed and more at our fingertips. Your information booklet proved invaluable.
Villa Kali
Property review
One of the best equipped villas we have ever stayed in.
Pintus family
Maison Saint-Julien
Property review
A perfect holiday house - spacious, clean and child-friendly in a beautiful location. We've enjoyed swimming in the pool and eating al fresco. The wonderful shady garden has made even the hottest days pleasant. The balcony is the perfect place to watch the grape harvest.
Morton family
L'Affût des Hiboux
Property review
The property is a little piece of paradise. We have now stayed twice and could not recommend it enough. The property is absolutely stunning and the lovely owners, Mark & Tina Liversidge, have put thought into every little detail. The house is beautifully decorated and those with a love for food will particularly appreciate a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ. The place is perfect for several couples or for families with children who can enjoy the pool, large terrace and outdoor areas.
The location is also perfect - less than an hour from Nice for easy connection to the rest of Europe, while also sufficiently close to Aix to Provence, St. Tropez, Antibes and other great locations for day trips. The lovely towns of Fayence and Seillans are only a few minutes aways offering an excellent selection of restaurants, cute shops and weekly markets.
We only hope to be fortunate to return again!
Woodruff & Thurston - Singapore
Mas Challignac
Property review
A great place to stay for all ages. The house is very well equipped with plenty of chairs, sun loungers crockery cutlery etc. The main house is large with lots of rooms downstairs for everyone different needs. The pool area is clean and well thought out. The garden area is a really nice safe place for children to run free. But the best thing about the place is owners who are on site to help when needed but never interfering. They are so easy going and welcoming. How they mange to be so laid back about people staying in their beautiful house is amazing. Well recommended.
The Garden Cottage
Property review
The cottage is exactly as described. It oozes charm, character and good taste. It was spotlessly clean.The large swimming pool and patio area is beautiful, private and well maintained.
The cottage is very conveniently located,being a pleasant walk or a very short drive to Thonac village. There one will find a good pizza restaurant/bar, a hotel with both a garden and indoor restaurant and a small supermarket. Two large supermarkets, pharmacy and petrol station are just five minutes drive away at Montignac. This is a very nice small town to visit and where one buys tickets for Lascaux.
The cottage is perfectly situated to visit the numerous places of interest in the area, and the owners have provided an information brochure of local markets, events and places to visit.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 week stay and found the owners discreet, charming and helpful. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending the property to couples who want a completely relaxing and comfortable holiday.
Les Jumelles
Property review
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing holiday. Your house, gardens and surroundings are all spectacular. We very much enjoyed picnicing in the back garden and our kids absolutely loved the tree house. Highlights were Saumur market Saturday morning. Dining at La Licorne Fontervuad Château d'Ussé, Zoo BioParc de Doce and the gardens at Château de Villandry. Also a visit with the kids across the road to see the rabbits at the invitation of your friendly neighbours. Many thanks.
Kristina, David, Fin (4) & Leila (2) - Sydney, Australia
Maison Calavon
Property review
We spent 2 wonderful weeks in the summer with our 3 children... The owners were very welcoming, very attentive, very kind. The house is very comfortable, very clean and well-maintained. The owners recommended restaurants and sites to visit. Highly recommended! We would like to return!
Florence M.
Château Monjardin
Property review
We are having a really lovely time here at Château Monjardin thank you. The château is beautiful.
Charlie
La Maison du Pin
Property review
We had a perfect fortnight at La Maison du Pin - easily the best house we’ve rented in France.
Waldron family, Guernsey
Le Grand Manoir Grénal
Property review
We arrived at Le Grand Manoir Grénal after a long drive, hoping against hope that our holiday home would be half as good as it looked and sounded on the Peycibeau website. As we drove up the long driveway we began to relax, the place looked magnificent. We parked the car and explored immediately. We couldn't believe how wonderful Peycibeau was! It exceeded our every expectation and more. We were overjoyed. The children ran out across the parkland to look for animals and wildlife.
On our first night they saw deer and listened to the woodpeckers. Le Grand Manoir Grénal is spacious, airy and totally luxurious. Its design qualities are enviable and the place is huge - perfect for sharing with a number of other families. We were there with four other families (one of which used the cottage) and not once did we feel on top of each other. The enormous living room in the Grande Maison has the most beautiful piano, much to our happy surprise as a couple of our party love to play.
The summer house was the icing on the cake and made the holiday truly magical for us. You can happily while away your whole day and evening here and don't even need to take the short walk back to the house to shower or visit the loo! It is fully equipped with a kitchen, shaded living area, huge BBQ, coffee machine and even a bread oven where we cooked our home made pizzas! Sitting by the poolside at the end of the day, glass of rose in hand, admiring the view and listening to the wildlife, were quite the most magical moments of our holiday. We would totally recommend Peycibeau and have already to friends and family, and will be visiting again this year.
Everything as described on the website is accurate. I would just say perhaps the photos don't and can't do it justice! The property was very clean and well maintained and we were able to call on immediate help with any queries. The surrounding area is beautiful. We would recommend canoeing, visiting the castles (especially Castlenaud which the children LOVED!) and enjoying Sarlat. The owners are delightful - very helpful and welcoming if you have the good fortune of meeting them!
Justine - Twickenham, UK
Château Langeais
Property review
A real gem in the heart of the Loire Valley. There are plenty of beautiful spaces for dining, the impressive formal dining room, a second dining room in a 'cellar', a smart and relaxed breakfast room and kitchen, and, of course, a large outdoor table. Tucked behind the kitchen is a quiet courtyard – perfect for pre-dinner drinks. It seemed as though every time we ate it was in another amazing location!
W family, London
Mas de Pitou
Property review
We were traveling with our 3 children. The house is even more beautiful than the photos. We ate all meals when we were home outside on the terrace. The pool was fantastic. The wonderful windows open to the perfect temperature outside. It was an immediate sense of relaxation. You can walk to town, the Roman Ruins, lake and the asylum where Van Gogh stayed. Town is charming and chock full of things to do. Wednesday market throughout town was a blast for all of us. Great restaurants, 2 artisan chocolate makers!
Dominique, USA
Maison Occitane
Property review
Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely house in June / July. Best wishes.
Lewis
The Hilltop Farmhouse
Property review
We absolutely adored the property! So sad to leave! It was so beautiful and beautifully equipped & the region as wonderful as we remembered it. The flowers (especially the big patch of lavender), herbs, pool, view, kitchen, rooms, games - all perfect for 3 generations... we would certainly come back again... a majorly memorable fabulous trip.
Katie
Villa des Maures
Property review
We have had a wonderful week at this beautiful villa. We have spent lots of time in the pool and had many BBQs in the outside pool room. The villa is very spacious and has worked well for our 2 families (with 5 children between us). Would recommend the Creperie in Les Arcs - delicious 'speculoos' crepes'! We also had a wonderful meal at 'Cantina A' at Le Muy and enjoyed wine tasting at St Roseline vineyard. Thank you.
The Andrews family (West Sussex, UK)
Maison Beauregard
Property review
This was our first stay at Maison Beauregard, everything about the house and the area was far better than we expected. A very relaxing destination, set in a quiet rural area with the owners located nearby. The gite offers everything in beautiful surroundings. The pool was central to everyone's enjoyment. It was a great size and situated well in the south facing garden - fantastic. The large, well equipped games room entertained both children & adults. There was something for everyone to do.
The new addition of the canopy over the terrace was very beneficial during the mid day sun and late evening meals. The owners Susan & Peter were extremely friendly and happy to recommend great places to visit and eat. We keep looking at our holiday photos and wishing we were back there!
We enjoyed every minute of our stay. We are looking forward to returning next year.
Les Rocans
Property review
We have had the most wonderful time in your lovely house, it feels incredibly homely and I can see why it is your pride and joy.
Pearce family
Mas Barielle
Property review
Our stay at your villa was superb, it was the best introduction to Provence we could ask for, so centrally located for day trips around Provence . Our rooms were beautiful and the beds were cosy and comfortable( loved the linen). Your taste in decorating your home is impeccable !
Maison Estephe
Property review
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.
Sarah & Colin, Australia.
Grange de Léou
Property review
A big thank you to the guardians for making us feel welcome. The house was excellent.
Cassignac Farmhouse
Property review
I just wanted it say how lovely the Cassignac Farmhouse is and we really enjoyed the stay, the kids lovely the pool and spent lots of time in it!
Harris family - Kent, UK
Maison Eguille
Property review
We have had a wonderful stay and love your home. It is a beautiful setting and finished to a very high standard, we have been spoilt! Shame the weather was not so kind but the pool was certainly refreshing. All the best and thank you.
Sally and Neil - UK
Villa Le Doubs
Property review
What a wonderful week. This has been the greatest fun and we are so grateful for all the hard work to make us so welcome and at home. A highlight was the wine tasting at Château de Simard and we recommend it to those who follow us.
The team consists of one investment banker, a doctor, a general and an admiral! Everyone of us, particularly the wives, had a holiday to remember with enormous pleasure.
John Lang. Dorset. England.
Villa Azure
Property review
Our holiday in the villa was excellent and we would be prepared to recomend the villa to any of your future clients. The villa was extremely well appointed.
Plummer family - Sawbridgeworth, UK
Le Château Garlin
Property review
We loved it, but our children loved it more – go, you won’t want to leave!
Orchard Farmhouse
Property review
Séjour très agréable, magnifique demeure, ballade et découverte d’une sympathique région... Notre Bretagne est belle! Mais votre Dordogne a aussi des atouts de charme et vos collines subliment le décor! A très bientôt.
Domaine de Laure
Property review
We had a lovely stay at the property. Everything was as expected and more. The owners, Benedict and Pierre Balteau were very friendly and welcoming. We look forward to staying here again next time we visit the Languedoc and will certainly be recommending this property to our friends and family. Our experience with PureFrance.com has certainly been a good one and we will not hesitate to use your services again in the future. Well done!
Catherine - UK
Le Menique
Property review
The location was a dream with blissful peace and tranquillity that is inherent to its perfect French countryside location. Our family had a wonderful time with our 2 boys making full use of the endless surrounding space when not in the huge pool. Highly recommended, would love to stay again.
Garcia family - Berkshire, UK
Le Chardon
Property review
Dear Frank and Julie,
We knew it would be lovely and it exceeded our expectations! (Once we had worked out what was in each of the cupboards).
Thank you all for the lovely evening and BBQ.
Le Presbytère
Property review
What a fantastic week! The house is absolutely beautiful and very well stocked, had everything we needed, particularly the outdoor area - BBQ every night! The staff could not be more helpful and we felt instantly welcome. We are going to book for next year when we get home!
The Greenshields, the Duncans, The Plags and Laing
Les Marquises
Property review
Our stay at the Marquises has been perfect, the house was everything we hoped for, thank you. We loved the views over the vineyards, the furnishings, the pool and the fig tree, for shade and figs.
The Wallacebarnett's
Castelfret
Property review
What more can be said! Lovely house and garden - lots of interesting wildlife, plenty of places to visit and more important, lunch! Thanks to Gary & Louise for their welcome and service
Robert & Cherry
Villa Kali
Property review
We have had a wonderful time at your villa, whilst the UK shivered and got rained on, we have been exploring the locality. The villa was everything it claimed to be and much more, our best choice so far in Languedoc. A wonderful holiday!
Reed family
Maison Charvin
Property review
We have enjoyed a fanstastic week at Maison Charvin and Montlaur. Spoilt with such a wonderful, character-filled home with so much space and a kitchen stocked with everything one could imagine.
Travelling with our three young children, the house and location provided a great base for a memory-filled holiday. Thank you Sharon for sharing your lovely home and for providing great suggestions for sight-seeing in the area.
Highlights of our stay have been freshly-baked croissants & baguettes minutes from our doorsep, lunch in Lagrasse and discovering the river and swimming there with the kids, Montlaur weekly market where we purchased local produce, cheeses and freshly-made pizza for our kids; The Dinosaur Park en Meze followed by lunch in the seaside village of Marsiellan – highly recommend lunch at La Parcheline.
Thank you for a very quiet and relaxing stay.
H & B, Dubai
Le Grand Verger
Property review
Words cannot express how fantastic this place is. The sunsets, the pool, the kitchen, the coffee machine…all sublime.
Domaine de Nérige
Property review
Many thanks for your assistance. We have been very satisfied with your helpful and professional attitude and look forward to dealing with you in future. We had a lovely time at the property. The owner was a wonderful host, being most friendly, helpful and accommodating. Very best regards.
Nigel and family
Maison Couyssels
Property review
What a view! What a lovely house! The whole area is so beautiful and we enjoyed the relaxing hammocks and the pretty villages.
Bishop and Mulligan families - UK
Château Charente
Property review
Absolutely lovely. Incredible space for us & kids to explore! Incredible, No problems at all, Fantastic
Perfect. Lovely to have on Mam & dads wedding anniversary!
Sims family
Mas de Lozanne
Property review
We had a great time here. Me and my sisters loved the pool. Had an amazing holiday.
Samuels family
Le Manoir de Ligoure
Property review
The property itself is full of character, with spacious bedrooms, plenty of living space and lovely grounds. Location is great too - really peaceful with incredible views over the French countryside. The pretty village of Saint Priest-Ligoure is within walking distance and supermarkets are only a short drive away. Would definitely go back!
KM
Mounicat
Property review
We had a lovely stay. The house and garden are beautiful. We enjoyed the tranquil setting and the heated pool...that was perfect for the kids. Bordeaux is a very nice city which I recommend for a day trip. The owner was very helpful - giving us information about the right places to eat and to visit. A great place for a real holiday and right outside Bordeaux. Thanks!
Harvey, Natasha and kids
Pure France review
Thank you also very much for your efficiency, helpfulness, friendliness and professionalism. I will certainly use Pure France again in the future and will highly recommend you to my contacts.
La Tour de la Plage
Property review
A totally unique experience staying in a tower with a wonderful panorama view of the sea. You can spend hours sitting on the balcony, watching the tide go in and out and the ships coming into La Havre in the distance. At night when the tide is in, the sound of the sea is fantastic and almost feels like you are sleeping on the beach.
The tower itself is nicely decorated, clean and kitted out with everything you might need for a holiday. The furniture and fittings are intelligently laid out to maximise the space at all levels so it doesn't feel cramped.
Villerville itself was a charming, quiet seaside town with a few bistros and shops, perfect for escaping the usual hoards of tourists elsewhere on the Normandy coast. Definitely worthy of 4.5 star rating and only reasons for not getting 5 stars are lack of free parking on site (although plenty on the side streets behind the tower) and some evenings when the tide is out you get the occasional teenagers listening to music on the sea front until late at night.
July 2015
Les Champs du Soleil
Property review
A wonderful reunion week shared with family and close friends in this truly spacious house and its large garden. With so many rooms and terraces, everyone was able to enjoy their own space and privacy throughout the stay.
Litmaath family
Maison Albarels
Property review
We had a really pleasant holiday in the villa and enjoyed the swimming-pool and the view from the garden in particular.
The air-conditioning is fantastic!
We found the bedrooms large and spacious and appreciated the fact that they were all ensuites.
Thank you!
Bracknells and Louhouts - Sheffield, UK
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