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The Manoir de Maffrecourt in the Champagne region, France.

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We would like to invite you to enjoy a unique experience.... to stay at the Manoir de Maffrecourt, superior accommodation in the Champagne region and we are open all year! Great for famillies with tots, babies or older children and couples seeking a romantic break in the Champagne region.. "we could not have been any happier with this lucky find! " exclaimed Andrea from Amsterdam (See Latest Reviews). We've received 24 "Excellent" reviews on TripAdvisor & our two gites are also rated Number 1 in all of France and 3&4 in the world on Villarenters.com. Enjoy Self-Catering Apartments with a twist: No Short Stay Supplements, No Minimum Stay Restrictions, Full Menu of Authentic French Cuisine, Baby & Child Friendly- No School Holiday Supplements!, Concierge Service.

We can accommodate 10/11 people (when you book both gites use discount code "take2" during the booking process). Mirabelle apartment sleeps 6/7 and Cerise cottage sleeps 4 (excluding babies). This year we have welcomed guests from Australia, USA, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and the UK.

NEW for 2010 - Fully equipped "Super Tent" in the grounds of the Manoir and "Rustic", Mini, Eco-Friendly Camping 4 tent pitches available - See our short YouTube video .See our dedicated Champagne-UnderCanvas.com website

Come and enjoy a Summer or Autumn break in Maffrecourt. It's easy to get here, only 3 hours from Calais and 2 hours along the A4 from Paris CDG airport and within easy reach of the Champagne Houses in Reims (40 mins), Epernay (70 mins), Chalons en Champagne (30 mins), Metz (70 mins), Verdun (40 mins) and Disneyland Resort Paris (90 mins) and the perfect Ski and Summer Stopover for a night or two, or more if you wish. See our dedicated short and overnight stay stopover website: www.champagne-stopover.com.

An excellent menu of home prepared meals is available to enjoy in your apartment or cottage... "Sandra's mastery of French cooking has to be tried to be believed!" complemented Peter from Australia and Beata, a Restaurateur from London exclaimed "order your breakfast and dinner which Sandra prepares for you with passion - Highly recommended". Sarah from London says"wonderful home cooked food" and Christian a chef from the Netherlands confirmed "our pre-ordered meal, the Boeuf Bourginion was delightful!" . An excellent selection of Champagnes, Wines and essentials are available 24/7 from our self service fridges in our newly refurbished reception.

You could visit Disneyland Resort Paris just 90 minutes away. To make your booking please see our "live" booking calendar. Over 40 families were unable to stay in 2009 because we were already fully booked so please secure your dates early. This is a perfect time to enjoy a night or two, a weekend away or a short break holiday. For the last five years we have been almost fully booked and unable to accommodate everyone who wanted to stay, especially during the school holiday periods, so if your chosen dates are available we encourage you to make your booking as soon as possible. You'll enjoy all the advantages and services of a bijou hotel but the space, freedom and informality of your own private apartment or cottage and prices for one of our lovely gite apartments start from only 120 Euro per night!. Stop Over if you're travelling further into France as we're en route to Strasbourg, Nancy, Dijon, Lyon, the Alps, Geneva and all across central Europe!
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Why Choose the Manoir de Maffrecourt?? You will be staying in the heart Champagne-Ardenne countryside 5 minutes from Sainte Menehould, the birth place of Dom Perignon, and set between the capital of the Champagne region Chalons en Champagne and the historic town of Verdun.

Our two superior gites are set amidst the imposing surroundings of a traditional champenois Manor House that is being lovingly restored to its' original splendour. Steeped in history the manoir has enjoyed a colourful past surviving the French Revolution, two world wars, German occupation and a tornado. During WW1, in 1918 the "Manoir" then known as "Chateau Maffrecourt" played host as the HQ for the Americans in particular the U.S. Army’s famous African American 369th Infantry Regiment the "Harlem Hellfighters". There are some excellent WW1 trenches and battle sites nearby.

You will have unrestricted use of the 5 acre gardens with its orchard of fruit trees which provide us with the apples for our delicious apple juice (click here to see production!) and the Mirabelle plums for our own "eau de vie" both available for you to enjoy during your stay. Last year we added a 23m2 splash pool, perfect for hot Summer days. A further 1000 mixed deciduous and evergreen trees provide natural sun shade on hot days and a perfect setting for relaxing with a glass of Champagne and a good book. Come and enjoy the forest, the lakes, the history and of course the Champagne also Hot Air Balloon flights over Champagne Ardenne are available during the summer months by special arrangement, please ask for details. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break, a romantic escape or a fun family holiday, you will find it all here because this is a real French vacation.

Technology! - If you need to keep on top of things while you are on holiday, bring your laptop, it's no problem, we have full high speed internet connectivity. We provide a PC in reception exclusively for guests' use. You'll also find ipod docking stations/chargers so you can bring your ipod/mp3/laptop/iphone/pda with you and enjoy your own music! Cerise Cottage also features Samsung Flatscreen Full HD TV with both French Digital channels and UK satellite Stations, DVD/CD player. Gite Mirabelle has widescreen TV with UK satellite channels, surround sound, DVD/CD player and French TV.

We also have bicycles for hire, for all the family, to enable you to explore the region at a comfortable pace, for the perfect cycling holiday in France!  A selection of sun loungers, garden chairs and benches are scattered around the gardens for you to enjoy the views, the sunsets and soak up the sun. For the ultimate in relaxation, try our hammock which swings gently under the canopy of a walnut tree.

To get your holiday off to a good start why not pre-order from our special "Meals from the Manoir" menu for the night of your arrival. A selection of tasty home cooked evening meals and breakfastsare available throughout your stay delivered to your gite hot and ready to enjoy at the time of your choice. take-away.

And .... to make your visit complete, we are proud to offer Champagne by the case, from Comte Audoin De Dampierre, a local producer of fine Champagnes, wines and cognacs, available directly to you at wholesale "cave" prices, and in stock from our cellar! You will enjoy our weekly Dampierre champagne tasting evenings, a relaxed, social evening to meet other guests, learn a little about how Champagne is made and sample some or all of the champagnes in the range and discover some of the history of the Dampierre family.Did you see Count Audoin De Dampierre in BBC 2's Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure? If you missed it you can buy the DVD of Oz And James's Big Wine Adventure now - click here. Buy just ONE case of Dampierre Champagne and we can now ship your order anywhere in the World.

Your visit would not be complete without a trip to Epernay and Reims for a tour of the Champagne cellars (open all year!). We recommend you spend a day travelling along the Route Touristique which meanders gently through the pretty villages and vineyards. When you get tired of looking at the scenery, you can stop and sample the local produce at one of the many famous Champagne houses. Daily guided tours are available.

Enjoy a glass or two of "Valmy" Biere, a local Champenois beer made in the next village and also available from us by the case or individually.

Travelling by Eurotunnel or ferry ? See our dedicated French Travel Website for the latest deals and offers for Eurotunnel and all the major ferry operators and airlines - CLICK HERE You can now also travel here by TGV from Paris in only 45 minutes.

To get you in the holiday mood we have a selection of our favourite French radio stations for you to listen to before your journey. CLICK HERE, and don't leave home without "Destination Champagne: The Individual Traveller's Guide to Champagne - The Region and Its Wines" You'll find it interesting before you even leave home on your journey to France!

Enjoy all the fun of Disneyland Resort Paris (once called Euro Disney), a great day out which the whole family will enjoy. The magic is just an easy 90 minutes away along the A4 ! CLICK HERE to buy your tickets on-line and save 15%

Guests have said ............ Gite Mirabelle "For my husband and I, the priority for booking this year's holiday was to find a place where we could relax as much as possible with our young daughter who would be15 months old at the time. As most parents know, a holiday with young children has the potential to be quite stressful unless you choose your accomodation and location wisely.....and rest assured that if you choose the Manoir de Maffrecourt, you will not be disappointed. On arrival we were welcomed by both Grant and Sandra who instantly came across as very friendly, yet unobtrusive hosts. The Mirabelle apartment was very nicely furnished with everything you could need for a couple with children. The kitchen has all the bits and pieces you would need, from childrens’ plates and cutlery to thoughtful touches like tea bags and olive oil etc.... There were even toys and childrens’ books for our daughter which were very welcome. The main bedroom was very nicely decorated and well above the standard you would normally expect to find. I shall concentrate on the two main points that make this property outstanding for parents looking to relax whilst still keeping an eye on their adventurous youngsters! 1) The Garden. This is absolutely perfect for those with toddlers. Our daughter had only been walking about a month or so by the time we went and she had an absolute ball toddling up and down the garden, going in and out the trees and enjoying the freedom of having a vast expanse to run around in. It was great for us and we could let her run without worrying too much about her bumping into/falling over anything and the two hammocks were a God send when we she had a snooze in her pram, as we got the chance to have a snooze at the same time! The swimming pool is a welcome addition. 2) The offer of home cooked food and the honesty bar. These two things are what really set this property apart from most other properties in the Gite category. I don't know of any other Gites where you have this kind of facility. It is like having hotel facilities alongside the freedom of self catering and for parents this is absolutely ideal. Obviously, having toddlers of a certain age limits you somewhat with regard to going out for meals in the evening, so the opportunity to have a lovely, French inspired, home cooked meal served up to you outside in the garden is perfect. Only made better by the fact that you can help yourself to something cold and fizzy from the honesty bar to accompany it! To be honest, if I could have given Sandra and Grant more than 5 stars for service, I would have done because they go out of their way to make sure that you have a good stay with them. Nothing is too much trouble and they have managed to get the right balance where you know that you will find them for help/advice if you need them, but you never at any time have the impression that they are 'in your way' so to speak. On the contrary, we enjoyed a lovely Champagne tasting with them one evening during our stay and they were great, interesting company. You need to understand what Sandra and Grant are trying to achieve here. If you are looking for somewhere where you can chill out and relax, the freedom of self catering with the best bits of hotel facilities (especially if you have got a young family), I'd say that the Manoir has all you would need. Sandra and Grant are generous and understanding hosts, making sure that you don't feel self conscious if your child is making noise or running about daft.....as Grant said, "that's just what kids do!" If you understand what the place is all about, you will enjoy your stay and we sincerely hope to go back." Mr & Mrs J McKie from Stirling, UK - July 2010 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness, Service & Sleep Quality Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manoir de Maffrecourt rated "excellent" by 25 travellers Gite Mirabelle "Lovely, picturesque, quiet, clean, comfortable, friendly.....many many ways to describe it Grant and Sandra were wonderful hosts and looked after us immaculately. As a party of 10 including children we tested them to the full and they catered for our every need and more! Defintiely worth a visit." Katie from Tring, UK - May 2010 rated 4 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness, 5 out of 5 for Service & Sleep Quality Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "What a great place ! Some of the most welcoming hosts we have ever come across - they just couldnt do enough for us. Food was wonderful, champagne tasting to die for and a rural french village setting that you just didnt want to leave. After a great dinner on the Saturday night which went on into the early hours, breakfast in the garden while the kids made the most of the chance to run wild in the orchards was a great way to start the day. The home cooked food, home made apple juice and local fire spirirt were great additions to the weekend and all exceeded expectations. A great selection of wines and champagnes over dinner with virtually no mark-up combined with great local cooking makes dinner a great value experience. We will be back !." Will from London, UK - May 2010 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness, Service & Sleep Quality Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "We stayed at Gite Mirabelle on the way back from skiing in the French Alps with our three young boys - we arrived late but Grant and Sandra waited to welcome us. The Manoir is easy to find but is set in peaceful surroundings away from the motorway hustle - the furnishings are beautiful and the Gite is spotless. The wine 'cellar' is a great idea and it would've been rude not to sample a bottle! We woke up to the birds singing and were treated to a delicious breakfast. Our boys loved the freedom to run around the orchard and would've brought home Hector the dog given the chance." Matt, Trudi, Oliver and Tom. Birmingham, UK - April 2010 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness, Service & Sleep Quality Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "very pleasant people. very good facilities for the children. nothing too much trouble. food menu excellent although we were too tired to order anything to sample on the main menu we ordered from the breakfast menu which was very varied." Ann from Hyde, UK - March 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Cottage "Our stay for a weekend in January was splendid! Arrival was easy, even without SatNav. Given the winter Grant had been so nice to keep the retro stove lit all day so it was nice and warm. We quickly asked for our pre-order meal, the Boeuf Bourginion, which was delightful! the Dampierre champagne tasted fantastic after a long 5 hour drive! Slept like babies afterward. Breakfast was getting fresh croissants from the local bakery that visits the property by car. Then we inquired about a champagne tour. Due to the season, Dampierre was closed but the alternative (Pommery in Reims) is highly recommended too! Upon return, the two couples staying at the property had a local tasting. Hosted by Grant and Sandra, we had a fantastic afternoon and evening! Great stories! Great tastings! Great company! We must return in Spring/Summer for a tasting outside, on the grass and under the tress. It must be magic! Facilities in the apt were fully in order. Good kitchen. TV/music fine. Cozy couch. Wonderful shower! And for travelers: I recommend using the A26/A4 route even when coming from BeNeLux. It's much easier and comfortable. " Christian from Netherlands - January 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Cottage "We recently stayed here for a few nights. Sandra and Grant are very friendly and welcoming, but also gave us plenty of space. They had some good tips and seemed to have thought of everything. We arrived early and they still let us check in. Drinks being available around the clock was a fabulous bonus and Sandra's meals were excellent. Its a good base for checking out the champagne houses and wandering around their garden and local area was very relaxing. A lovely, relaxing stay!. " Andrew from London, UK - October 2009 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "This is the second time we've visited the Manoir de Maffrecourt and this time we stayed in Mirabelle gite - we'd gained a child since last time! We had a 6 month old and a 2 yr old and they both loved it - as did both myself and my husband. The gite is great - it's modern, had plenty of space for the 4 of us, and although the stairs were steep (as mentioned on the Manoir's website) my 2yr old could negotiate them and of course we carried the baby. This was mixed with a real genuine rural Frenchness, particularly in the welcoming reception area and the amazing garden to expore and enjoy. The really handy thing was that everything was provided (even toys, steriliser, childrens' plates, cups cutlery etc.) which when travelling with a baby and a toddler was ideal. Sandra's home cooking was just fantastic (and much appreciated!), the drinks available 24 hrs were great, and the swimming pool was a real bonus - both our children loved it and it was exactly as we expected it to be, given the photos and the measurements on the Manoir's website. Finally, Grant and Sandra's welcome and personal touch was fantastic - they really had thought of everything we could possibly need. They also couldn't do enough to make our break perfect and were there whenever we needed them, but also gave us the space and privacy we needed to have a fantastic family holiday. There's no doubt we shall we back for a 3rd time - and we've already recommended this place to 2 other friends with children!" Louise from London, UK - September 2009 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Cottage "Just what you'd want from a break in the French countryside, Grant and Sandra were great hosts, attentive and sharing all they could to help us enjoy our stay - from the fruit trees in the extensive orchards to the lines of wonderful herbs outside the gite, we just loved the place. A lovely atmosphere was provided too which had obviously taken a lot of thought and preparation. " Christian from Devon, UK - August 2009 rated 5 out of 5 for Rooms, Location, Cleanliness & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Cottage "A lovely end to a our two week trip in France and we would've loved to have stayed longer. Great location, lovely cottage, wonderful home cooked food, perfect grounds and excellent facilities for a toddler. " Sarah from London, UK - August 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "On our trip back home to the Netherlands we had our last stay in France here. A beautiful place with very nice views. Sandra and Grant gave us the feeling that we just begun a second holiday, it was a pitty that it only lasted for one day. We are determined to plan a longer stay in the autumn or winter!!!" Mrs Eggink, Lemmer, Netherlands - July 2009 rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Grant and Sandra have created a wonderful retreat in the middle of a beautiful region. They could just rely on the location, but they go out of their way to make sure that you really get the most of your stay. They really think of everything! This was our first trip with our baby, who turned 1 during our stay. The gite (Mirabelle) was perfectly arranged for her - she had tons of toys to play with, and thanks to the double gate on the barn stairs leading up to the appartment, as well as plenty of child safety plugs, she could play safely. The place was also very well equiped with a bath ring, steriliser, changing mat, etc and Sandra even made her a delicious meal with fresh veggies from her garden. Best of all, the beautiful grounds amidst the fruit orchard (with short grass thanks to Grants frequent mowing) meant she could crawl around to her hearts content - she even went crawling on all fours for the first time! But mother and father also enjoyed themselves - from the beautiful walks in the orchard, to the lovely and quaint Mirabelle appartment, to the chilled champaign and apple juice from their own trees, to Sandras delicious home-cooked meals (including a special curry night!), to the beautiful countryside and towns. It was the getaway we needed and were looking for and more. And all in a quick days drive. Thank you Sandra and Grant - we will surely be back and have already recruited our friends to stay with you!". Sara from Amsterdam, Netherlands - July 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "My husband and I just got back from 5 blissful days at the Manoir where we stayed in the Gite Cerise, which had a huge garden and all the modern amenities you could ever need. The Manoir exceeded our expectations in many regards. Grant and Sandra stayed up late to personally welcome us and walk us around the grounds, which are immaculate and filled with apple, pear and cherry trees. The hammock and the pool were a real treat too! We took many long walks down the path from the Manoir across the stretches of fields (poppies, lavender, nothing but untouched greenery for miles). You feel like you have the whole place to yourself. Our gite was very well equipped with a clean modern oven, microwave, washing machine, coffee machine, DVD player, TV, iron, hairdryer, kettle, many pots and pans, a variety of dishes (even a tart pan and mini creme brule pots! excellent!) and utensils you can think of, and most importantly – lots of champagne glasses! The bedroom was a decent size with a large armoire and a huge, gorgeous arch-shaped window that looks on the front garden, filled with flowers and has a very French-country charm feel that we loved. The many small touches are what made it even more special: a rain-fall shower head, comfortable beds, nice quality towels, books to read, DVDs to rent, cupboards stocked with olive oil, coffee, sugar and other necessities. And the food! Croissants, pain au chocolate, breakfast crepes filled the most delicious mushrooms and ham you have ever tasted are delivered right to your door in the morning so you can relax from the time you get up and not worry about rushing about to make breakfast home-made apple juice (which we drank several large bottles of!) was chilled and ready for us when we arrived we were delighted to see Hagen Daz ice cream in a dozen flavors available in the freezer, which was a perfect treat after a sunny day as we watched the sunset and sipped champagne at night… speaking of champagne – there are bottles of local champagne and wine stocked for convenience. We spent our mornings drinking coffee in the sun at the table outside our gite, or lounging on the lounge chairs, and then walked around out into the fields with our dog off-leash or drove to a nearby village to visit the Champagne caves. There are many supermarkets to choose from, and we bought excellent cheeses, charcuterie and salmon to enjoy at dinner with Champagnes we collected during the day. The Manoir is in a tiny village but close to many other larger towns, which was exactly what we were looking for. The total calm and beauty of the countryside did our souls good! Yet, we spent no more than 30 minutes driving before we were able to see great wine houses. A bread truck comes by every day so you can take advantage of fresh goodies without having to drive anywhere. Sandra and Grant are true professionals and excellent hosts! We will be back (the sooner, the better), and are thrilled to have found a piece of country paradise in Champagne to temporarily escape from our hectic Parisian life." Sarah from Paris, France - June 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "This is the 3rd year that we have stayed in gite Cerise at the Manoir de Maffrecourt and we didn't think that it could get any better but once again Grant & Sandra exceled themselves by ensuring that our stay was perfect. This year a new larger pool in a fantastic location was perfect for cooling off in the glorious weather with views over fields and the orchard. As always, the champagne was chilled nicely for us to help ourselves with a larger selection of wine and Haagen Daz ice cream also available for self service. Sandra offers a fantastic new breakfast menu and more dishes for a selection of French favourties so if you don't want to cook or eat out, you can pre-order your meal and it's delivered to your door! Another lovely touch was each evening at dusk, Grant delivered an oil lamp to us so we could continue to sit outside and enjoy the long evenings and sunsets. We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings each day and even went to Disneyland for the day (it only takes 90 mins to get there) which was an added surprise. The stunning surroundings and the very helpful owners make this a holiday that we couldn't match which is why we intend to book again next year. Everything you need is on hand including bike hire, TV and DVD and wi-fi and there is a new direct dial telephone system which is cheaper than using our mobiles. A superb relaxig holiday. " Louise & Cliff - London, UK -June 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We spent 3 nights and 4 days at the Manoir as an adult antidote to 3 nights and 4 days at Eurodisney. We were a little concerned that our children, aged 12 and 9, would become bored after the full on action of Disney but they loved it. They lapped up the freedom to go and explore, climb trees, to be independent. We had a fantastic relaxing time. The Gite we stayed in was clean and bright, had all the facilities you could need, including a full kitchen. The Gite opens onto a magnificent lawn with the orchard beyond, ideal for laying on the provided sunbeds in the sun or under the trees in the dappled shade. The grounds extend to some 6 acres and then onto a farm track with fields all around. It was so nice to be able to walk to the end of the garden, onto the farm track and then wander among the fields. We had a couple of great walks spotting numerous butterflies, birds of prey and a couple of hares. Didn't manage to get up early enough to see the deer but the kids had fun following the tracks. We booked dinner for our first night, very nice and good value after the extortionate prices at Disney. We also had a lovely breakfast delivered in the morning. The town is about 5 minutes away in the car and has a couple of supermarkets, restaurants, banking facilities etc. The Manoir itself is a charming building and the owners are doing a magnificent job of refurbishment, you get a real feel that it is an organic living thing and yes I am jealous. The owners were always happy to stop for a chat and answer questions about the Manoir that I'm sure they must have heard a thousand times. And finally my youngest daughter asked as we left for home "can we do this holiday again next year" ? " I think we have had enough theme parks for a while" I replied. " No not the Disney bit, the bit in the cottage, in the woods , with the dog" she retorted. I think Walt could take a lesson in how to really appeal to kids and adults! " Kevin from Kent, UK - May 2009 - rated 5 out of 5 for Value, Rooms, Location, Cleanliness & Service Via TripAdvisor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "It was our first trip (we were 3 single friends) to the Champagne country and we could not have been any happier with this lucky find! Grant and Sandra were incredibly gracious & personable hosts, the home cooked meals were amazing, and the on-site champagne/wine/beer/apple juice bar was just perfect. The Manior is very charming – you can buy fresh bread from a delivery truck every morning! – and the garden on a nice, sunny day is particularly wonderful. The tranquil setting and stunning views at Manior Maffrecourt could not be beat. And if you want a break from the champagne, there are other very interesting sites nearby, like the largest WWI American Cemetery in Europe. Just make sure you have a GPS or a really good map because those little country roads can be quite confusing. " Andrea from Amsterdam, The Netherlands - May 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle " Superb accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil setting within easy reach of all major destinations within Champagne. Grant and Sandra could not have been more helpful, and we look forward to booking our next trip to the Manoir." Craig from London (UK) - May 2009 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise Wonderful welcome from the owners who couldn't have been more helpful. The cottage was charming, well equipped and with a very comfortable bed. Our dogs loved being able to have a good run in the grounds. Delicious evening meal and breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer! Mark Rowsell, Pershore (UK) - March 2009 - rated 10/10 for service, staff, cleanliness, comfort & value - via booking.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle Complete peace and quiet was what we were looking for and that is exactly what we got. We had the most lovely relaxing holiday. Sandras cooking was a godsend - delicious and meant very little time spent in the kitchen which is always welcome on holiday! Both Grant and Sandra were wonderfully welcoming and charming hosts. We also brought our dog, who had the best holiday ever and was happily exhausted every day after running around with Hector. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get away from it all. Lucy from the Hague - March 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle and Gite Cerise "Fantastic setting with fantastic owners who really made all of us feel at home." Katy from Amsterdam - November 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Very peaceful, our gite was overlooking the gardens with fruit trees and sounds of a nature. Gite was very clean and had all the essentials that we required. Owners are very friendly and helpfull, they have organized our trips to local champagne houses and a wonderfull trip to Disneyland Resort Paris. The location is perfect to do as much as you want or as little as you wish to. When visiting the Manoir dont forget to sample a wonderfull jams and fruit juices that , the owners are making from the own fruit trees. You can also order your breakfast or dinner which, Sandra prepares for you with passion.Highly recomended, good value for money, friendly and relaxing athmosphire. We will be back." Beata and Adrian from London, UK - October 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "The Gite Mirabelle was clean and very comfortable. Grant and Sandra are excellent hosts, and Sandra's mastery of French cooking has to be tried to be believed! There were four of us and we all enjoyed our stay immensely. The location provided an ideal base for us to travel to Reims and Epernay, and also to Verdun. Well recommended." Peter from Canberra, Australia - October 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise & Mirabelle "Superb week at the Manoir. A perfect place to relax, whether in the gorgeous big garden, or just in the peaceful countryside. Grant and Sandra were perfect hosts, making sure we were catered for on arrival and giving us plenty of helpful tips during our stay. Would definitely try and go back there" Gareth and family from Edinburgh, UK - September 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We have had such a wonderful holiday, the welcome has been warm and you have given us great tips and advice which has made our travels easy and stress-free! Jack has loved the gardens and never wants to leave and Hector is now his new best friend! The Gite has been beautiful and our evenings of B-B-Q and the most wonderful sunsets have been fantastic. The Champagne Tasting was a truly lovely evening and "Madame Cliquot" has been given a run for her money by the Count de Dampierre and we are looking forward to drinking more at home. Thank you so much for a wonderful week and we hope to return soon." Heather, Simon & Chrissie & Jack (King of the Bathroom Boudoir) from UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Our 6th visit - speaks for itself really doesnt it? Sandra and Grant are the most accommodating and friendly people you could wish for as Gite owners. We spent this time around buying candy-textured honey in the local market, watching and photographing the swallows as they prepared to return to Africa, whooshing round Thunder Mountain at Disneyland, eating in the wonderful workers cafes (no menu _ its whatever's cooking, but always delicious with 3/4 courses - better than most restaurants and much cheaper), and talking and drinking with our lovely hosts. This time we left with the swallows. We'll all be back shortly " Steve, Pam & Charlie from London, UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "We had a great time with our two children (2 and 5 years). The outside space was wonderful and so quiet. The gite itself was well equiped and very comfortable - the satelite TV was very welcome for the children after a busy day out! The champagne tasting evening was a lot of fun as well as very informative - thanks Grant and Sandra. One final comment from the children - "We love Hector!" Sarah and Jim from Reading, UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "A beautifully appointed gite set in lovely gardens and surrounded by attractive countryside. The Manoir de Maffrecourt provided us with an ideal "chill-out" place. It is picturesque and peaceful and the tranquility is contagious. Even the kids caught the bug and forgot about their Nintedo games for some time. And to top it all Grant and Sandra are both excellent hosts and enthusiastic proponents of their new home patch. It is really nice to have their local knowledge to find the best places to shop, eat or visit. Finally there is Hector the dog. Everybody loves Hector!" Gareth from Stourbridge UK - August 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "Grant and Sandra have thought of everything a family could want or need for relaxation and fun in the Champagne countryside. And, judging from our fellow guests (a group of friends) they've nailed it for non-families as well! Gite Cerise was absolutely charming and perfect with views onto both the formal garden and expansive orchard. We loved having our own outdoor seating area where we enjoyed delicious home-cooked meals by Sandra and later an endless supply of tasty local beer, gorgeous Dampierre champagne and stars. Our toddler had a treasure trove of stimulation and fun. From the toy chest full of toys to the swing in the orchard to the push toys, bike ride, gardens and the world's best dog and friend, Hector. The gorgeous location, daily boulangerie delivery and attentive & gracious hosts made the perfect weekend complete. We simply can't think of anything they've not covered. It's the perfect place for a weekend and ideally longer! We'll definitely be visiting again! Thank you! ("Bon jour, Hector!") " Amy & Sean - USA - May 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Cerise "We were unsure of where to stay when we went to France, but I stumbled across the Web Site for Manoir De Maffrecourt and pleased I did. On arrival Grant and Sandra were very helpful gave us a full tour around of the gite and gardens. Never having been to the Champagne Region, they were very helpful and gave us lots of tips of where to visit and what to do. We would definitely go again when the opportunity arises" James from Worcester UK - February 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Thank you so much for your knowledge & hospitality. We wouldn't have seen half as much if it wasn't for your willing assistance. We loved your Champagne tasting and learning all that you taught. We loved your enthusiasm!!! Thanks especially from Elly who loved all the toys!! Fantastic Gite, wonderful hosts. We will be back" Families Higgins & Perkins, Australia - January 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "The standard of accommodation was exceptional. Lovely setting in a quiet location, with easy access to the autoroute. We were well catered for - a family extending from grandchildren through to grandmother, and all had a wonderful time." Loretta from London, UK - December 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gite Mirabelle "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the champagne tasting evening was a great fun. Grant and Sandra are excellent hosts (Grant even acted as chauffeur into the nearest town when we were celebrating a birthday!). We would hope to go back one day." Peter from Cheltenham, England - October 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- More client reviews - CLICK HERE

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