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has a great stay.
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Clients have said ....
Gite Mirabelle and Gite Cerise "Fantastic setting with
fantastic owners who really made all of us feel at home." Katy from
Amsterdam - November 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gite Mirabelle we booked a two bedroom gite over the internet for
our 3 day visit to the champagne region; we were expecting something basic for
the price but were pleasantly surprised to find a lovely 2 bed flat you would
be happy to live in full time (maybe with a few less kids) packed with
ammenities. Our daughter Natasha also got over her fear of Dogs too! Whilst the
weather was inclement the welcome was warm and friendly and we can not
recommend staying at the Manoir high enough Robert & Caroline
Lamden and 4 children, Berkshire - August 2007
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Gite Cerise "A very beautiful house and gite. The rural setting and
gardens are picture postcard. We have now fallen in love with this part of
France. Excellent value for money. We couldnt have been looked after any better
- Grant and his wife were friendly and always there to offer advice on where to
go and things to do when the weather was not particularly brilliant. We enjoyed
the gardens and helping to pick the mirabelle plums!! We would return again and
would recommend it. Anyone who always travels to the coast should try this part
odf france - its like bring in derbyshire without the traffic and on a much
larger scale!! - lovely!!" Mary from UK - August 2007
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Gite Cerise "Super holiday and again consistent with other reviewers we
experienced first class hospitality from the proprietors. We took our young
family and they loved playing in the orchard and running around with
Hector. Even on wet days there are things to do with lots of advice from
Grant and Sandra. Disney is only 90 mins away and again we had lots of help and
advice on how to best use our time at the park. A very peaceful place. We
stayed in Gite Cerise which enters onto the garden - great to relax in and sit
and sip the champagne that is on hand. You feel that you are in rural France
but with the comfort of having British hosts to guide you." David from
Barham, UK - August 2007
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Gite Cerise "I can't remember having a better holiday. The
area, atmosphere, accommodation, welcome and peace were beyond compare and much
needed. We are already planning our return. Looking forward to seeing you soon
" Jill from Llandudno - July 2007
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Gite Cerise "It's been just over 3 weeks since we got back
from our holiday and we are already planning the next one! From the moment we
arrived, Grant & Sandra made us feel welcome and relaxed and the beautiful
setting of the Manoir de Maffrecourt was out of this world. Gite Cerise has
been beautifully decorated and the whole setting far exceeded our expectations.
We had the most fantastic holiday ever and Grant & Sandra's hospitality and
knowledge of the champagne region was superb. The champagne tasting evening is
not to be missed - what a great way to spend a warm summers evening! We have
made a great friendship with Grant & Sandra (and we miss Hector!).
This was a holiday that we will never forget and have already recommended it to
many friends." Louise & Cliff Meen - July 2007
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Gite Cerise "Our hopes & dreams for an "extra-special"
holiday to celebrate our 50th birthdays were totally surpassed by the fabulous
gite, friendly, helpful & welcoming hosts, an ambience of peace &
relaxation and an oasis in which to unwind! Thankyou for all you have done to
make our stay "the holiday of holidays"!!" Linda and Simon -
Leicestershire - June 2007
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Gite Cerise "We had a fantastic time at the Manoir. The gite
itself was lovely with great pesonal touches and very baby friendly. Grant and
Sandra were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to make our holiday
fantastic. Have already recommended the gite to friends and am sure we'll be
back again soon!" Louise and Mathew - London - May 2007
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Gite Cerise "We have stayed at a few Gites and this one is
deffinately the best! It was very clean and the attention to detail was
excellent and made our stay a home from home experience. The bed was so comfy
and the big white fluffy towels are 'to die for'! The kitchen was very well
equipped and the owners had 'thought of everything' that one might need, when
staying away from home in another country. Grant and Sandra were so welcoming
and friendly and made you feel that you could call on them and ask for
anything. Lastly but not least...... Hector was an added bonus!"
Rob and Shirley Sowray - York - May 2007
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Gite
Mirabelle "I do not believe I have ever seen France in any other season as
in winter. I find France to be more at peace in this particular season. Our
visit to Champagne in January was an experience as all my experiences were in
Burgundy, Alsace and Paris, how to say it simply "Fantastic". Our stay
at the Manoir De Maffrecourt was greeted with a warm welcome from Sandra and
Grant. They ensured that our stay would be comfortable and their hospitality
was terrific. As there was three in our party Grant graciously upgraded us all
to the larger suite. The greatest detail of all is the well stocked
refrigerator and easy access of Champagne in case you were low on supply or
just plain out. Well done Grant. The Manoir De Maffrecourt sits perched on a
small hill looking over vast amounts of rolling hills. This makes for great
walking and exploring for hours with the family pet . It must be just beautiful
in the summer. Our gite was comfortable and allowed us to prepare our own meals
and sit back to ponder the idea on which Champagne to pop. The one thing we did
miss was the fireplace. But Grant mentioned he was working on this detail.
Being a vacationer in Winter this is a must. I would definately return, but I
think this time I would like to give it a go in Spring. Sandra and Grant, I
would like to thank you once again. I hope you enjoyed the Blackforest Honey
and I apologize for the lateness of this review. All the very best to both of
you and a big hello to your dog (I forgot his name) sorry. " Patrick
from Berlin, Germany - review May 2007 for a stay in January
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Gite Cerise "An excellent gite in the beautiful countryside.
Well equipped and comfortable. Excellent hosts. Ideal for relaxing and
exploring the Champagne region" Janet and Ian - Kent - April 2007
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Gite Mirabelle "Beautifully located, this pristine gite was
perfect. Exceptional in every way" Nicky and Tony - Cheshire - April 2007
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Gite Mirabelle "Mirabelle is one of the best Gites we have
stayed in. Grant and Sandra are fabulous hosts and the gite was brilliant for
our toddler - everything you could possibly need. We would definitely visit
again. Oh - the champagne tasting was not to be missed either" Louise
Harry - Berkshire - November 2006
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Gite Cerise "Loved the gite, great hosts and
location." Sarah Hill - Wiltshire - November 2006
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Gite Mirabelle Manoir de Maffrecourt exceeded all of our expectations.
My wife, 18 month old son, and I visited the Gite in April, 2006. Grant and
Sandra looked after all of our needs. I was particularly impressed by the
preparations they made for our son's visit (crib, stuffed animals, toys, etc.).
Plus, Grant and Sandra's children were absolutely delightful and our son,
Patrick continues to speak about them fondly (apparently 18 month olds have a
great memory!). The accomodations are superb ...... Ted Barry -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - April
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Gite Cerise "It's got to be good - this was our THIRD visit,
and what Sandra and Grant have set up provides us with a great mix of calm,
exploration, friendliness, great local food and wine (hunt out the small and
totally unadvertised lunchtime cafes in the middle of nowhere!) and the best
reception you'll find anywhere. Meet the local Mayor, see the WWI trenches,
taste Sandra's scrummy jam, grab a case or two of local wine or champagne, view
the nesting Mirabelle Swallows (who've been returning to this site for
generations) or just sit staring at the landscape as the sun goes down... Oh,
and the Gites are wonderful, naturally. Lovely, as ever. See you soon!"
Steve, Pam & Charlie from London - August 2006
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Gite Cerise Very quiet and relaxing with very friendly
hosts, the grounds that are available to you are outstanding, the addition of a
splash pool was a pleasant surprise, will definately revisit in a couple of
years. David Corbett - Wales - August 2006
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Gite Mirabelle Our gite exceeded our
expectations because we were looking for up-market accommodation in typical
French countryside in a typical French village - with no commercialisation. The
gite was furnished very stylishly and the crisp linen and white cotton towels
contributed to the luxurious feel. The Manoir was very old and the children
were fascinated with an escape tunnel built under the house where British
airmen made their way to freedom in the First World War. We loved the three
windows opening onto a beautiful rose garden, the orchard of fruit trees and
the field of wild grasses and flowers. We also appreciated its proximity to
Verdun and the Argonne Forest, site of First World War and Second World War
battles. The champagne area of Epernay is an hour's drive from Maffrecourt and
the area is famous for the apprehension of Louis XXVI when he fled from Paris
during the French Revolution. Grant and Sandra were the perfect hosts and one
really couldn't ask for more to make a perfect holiday." Margot and
Patrick Glyn -South Africa - July 2006
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Gite Cerise "We had a lovely
week in Manoir de Maffrecourt in a wounderful gite and in the serene country
setting of eastern Champagne. Being our first visit to Champagne and with a
somewhat broken French we where delighted with all the help and advice we got
from Grant and Sandra, a British couple who found a new home here some years
ago. Setting up visits to Champagne houses, small and large was a breeze and we
could focus on enjoying those visits. Epernay & Reims are both within
comfortable reach while far away enough to avoid almost all other tourists. If
you prefer, great Champagne can even be bought at the Manoir together with an
assortment of local delis, bread being delivered to your front door!"
Anastasia & Peter from Sweden - July 2006
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Gite Mirabelle "Manoir de Maffrecourt exceeded all of our expectations.
My wife, 18 month old son, and I visited the Gite in April, 2006. Grant and
Sandra looked after all of our needs. I was particularly impressed by the
preparations they made for our son's visit (crib, stuffed animals, toys, etc.).
Plus, Grant and Sandra's children were absolutely delightful and our son,
Patrick continues to speak about them fondly (apparently 18 month olds have a
great memory!). The accommodations are superb. Our gite was on the second
floor. The furnishings and appliances were first class. The kitchen is very
cozy and well equipped. The bathroom is stupendous. We certainly felt like we
had our own country estate, not a room in someone else's house. The grounds
provide excellent walking, lounging, and relaxation opportunities. The
surrounding farmland is stunning and the nearby town of Saint Menehould
contains cute shops and an excellent supermarket called "Super-U". We actually
cooked all of our meals in the gite. The selection at Super-U is as good, if
not better, than the finest markets in the USA. The location is rural, although
there is obviously much to do for the history buff (World War One sites are
everywhere - we enjoyed Verdun) and the wine lover (Reims and Epernay - we
preferred Epernay, Moet et Chandon specifically). The drive from Charles de
Gaulle airport is about three hours. We had no problem finding the Gite. One
day we drove to Euro Disney for the sole purpose of visiting Paris by train.
The trains run constantly, are very reasonably priced, and the drive from
Maffrecourt to the Euro Disney train station is about 90 minutes a vast
majority of which is on the highway. After all is said and done, door to door,
it took us about 2.5 hours to travel from the Manoir to Avenue de l'Opera in
Paris. We were sipping cafe de creme shortly thereafter. Overall, our fondest
memories of our trip involve the two days we spent doing absolutely "nothing"
at the Manoir! "Nothing" included sleeping in late, doing laundry (and hanging
it to dry!), eating (a lot), and getting to know Grant, Sandra, and their
neighbor, the late, great Guy Francart, over glasses of wine and glasses of eau
de vie. Watching the sunset with new friends, while our beautiful baby boy
frolicked with the Endersby children is a memory that seems right out of a
novel! I should also mention that we drove more than 700 miles during our
week-long visit to Maffrecourt. If you are willing to spend some time in the
car, you can visit many, many places in France. If you are considering the
Manoir, please do not limit yourself to a long weekend. It is an excellent and
reasonably priced base for a week's worth of adventures. To sum it up, a visit
to Manoir de Maffrecourt enabled our family from the USA to get a great
understanding of life in the Champagne region. If you are looking for a
relaxing holiday that includes fun people, sites, and experiences, then you
should try Manoir de Maffrecourt. Plus, if you have small children, please
consider a trip like our trip. While lugging a stroller and everything else to
France is a lot of effort, it is worth it, I assure you!" (note from Grant - Strollers now provided too!)
Ted Barry - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - April 2006
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Gite Mirabelle Wonderful gite. Very helpful owners. We would certainly
come again Ilona, Delft, Holland
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Gite Mirabelle Beautiful gite! The photos don't do it justice! Very
wonderful hosts too - above and beyond, thank you very much. We had a fantastic
time. Harvey and Sonya, Durban, South Africa
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Gite Cerise The gîte was amazing, just the right size... excellent
view and all appl. were there (handy with a son of 14months) The owners were
most friendly! The surround system in the gîte and the dvd rental
service... made the stay fantastic We recommended this to a lot of our friends
and family. One of the best we had and just a 3hour drive AND champagne.. what
else do you want :-) Family De Bie- Adriaens, Antwerp, Belgium
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Gite Cerise Gite Cerise is in very good decorative order, recently
restored. It retains character of the traditional building but has a light airy
modern feel. The bathroom and kitchen are newly fitted and the kitchen is big
enough to do a dinner party if you make efficient use of space. The Garden and
location are beautiful. The view is across rolling countryside but the gite is
still within easy striking distance of the town by car. This is proper rural
France and doesn't feel too colonialised by tourists. The second gite at the
Manoir de Maffrecourt is also beautifully decorated and Grant and Sandra are
really nice people. They gave us a warm welcome and even helped us unpack the
car. They had kindly put some bread butter, milk and other staple foods in the
fridge for us. Overall they are genuinely hospitable and are well connected in
the village so they can arrange excursions and recommend things to do. We
particularly enjoyed visits to World War I sites nearby and would recommend
visits to the Verdun memorials north of the town itself, the underground
citadel at Verdun (great tour) and Vauquois if that sort of thing is of
interest. Reims and Epernay are within driving distance (40 mins) for Champagne
house tours and the area around the Argonne forest is generally very
scenic." Charles and Charlotte, London, UK
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Gite Mirabelle The property had been renovated to a high standard and we
had an extremely comfortable stay. Finishing touches such as large shower, 2
sinks in bathroom, tv & dvd player etc made a big difference. Ben and
Abbe, Fleet, Hampshire UK
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Gite Mirabelle Sandra and Grant are perfect hosts - helpful, charming,
not at all intrusive, but there if you need anything. The house and gardens are
relaxed, spacious and elegant, and the accommodation is comfortable and well
organised. Though the village itself is wonderfully peaceful (apart from the
sometimes-accurate soft chimes of the old church bells) it is ideally situated
- head out in just about any direction for various day trips to take in
history, good food and, of course, great Champagne! We'll definitely be back -
thank you! Steve, London UK
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Gite Mirabelle We had a lovely, relaxing time. The only problem was
that we weren't staying longer! We'll definately be coming back again and will
recommend to friends. Very warm welcome, lovely decor, great garden and just
perfect for switching off! Thanks! Hel and Christy, London,
UK
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Gite Mirabelle We have had a very relaxing week at this wonderful
gite and have enjoyed all the comforts of home in a tranquil rural setting. It
has been a perfect place to return to at the end of busy days. We wish Sandra
and Grant all the very best and our sincere thanks for being such hospitable
hosts. Genevive and Wayne, Melbourne, Australia
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Gite Cerise Thanks for all your hospitality and especially for
making Lachlan's (18 months old) stay so enjoyable. We look forward to seeing
Grant in his spandex firemens uniform in due course......This is a great place
to be and we'll be back as soon as we can.All the best, Stephen, Suzy
and Lachlan Antwerp (via Glasgow)
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Gite Mirabelle Lovely gite. Great setting. A very "French" part of
France. We hope things go from strength to strength in your french adventure
(Grant and Sandra).Best wishes Angela and David, East Yorkshire,
UK
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Gite Mirabelle Le Manoir C'est Magnifique! We had a great week here
and will definately return.The surroundings are truly beautiful only surpassed
by the great welcome from sandra and Grant.Thank you both so much for a
wonderful time. We will recomend "le Manoir" to our friends and any who
ask.Once again many thanks for a great week James Suffolk, UK
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Gite Mirabelle It was more like visiting friends,and we leave here
with warm memories, and plans to return soon.Thank you so much for your open
hospitality - we had a fabulous time. Steve, Pam and Charlie Day (London
UK)
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Gite Mirabelle It's wonderful indeed to spend a week in this
fantastic French country manor house. I had never imagined such a beautiful and
tranquil life in the french countryside. In the morning I enjoyed birds
singing. At night, oh, how fantastic all the sky was with millions of stars.
I'll never forget these days in French countryside.
Shukie Ishii
(Japan)
Thank you very much for your heart warming hospitality. We
fully enjoyed the beauty of this French country village and tasted wonderful
food. Miyuki Takino (Japan)
I especially liked the forest
because I caught small blue beetles. Thank you very much
Shunta
Takino (Japan)
Thank you for taking us in your house. It was really
nice and clean and very enjoyable. Thank you for all your explanations as well
in the forest. It must be very difficult to translate French into English.
Finally I would like to thank you for all your hard work to get the tennis
courts. I hope I can come back soon.
Mouri Takino (Japan)
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We've had a fantastic holiday. The gite was superb and contained everything
we could have wanted. You've been great hosts and we look forward to coming
back another time! Au Revoir Chris + Marie (Nottingham UK)
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Had a lovely relaxing time. Gite was great, lakes fantastic for cooling
down in the warm weather.Look forward to seeing you again. Carole +
Grant
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Had a fantastic few days, very relaxing, superb weather and fabulous
gite.We will be back again! Amelie ( four month old baby) says a special thank
you for the shutters! Clare,Mark, Amelie (London UK) |
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