Le Domaine Richot

It's no small feat to keep everyone happy in a family of five, but the combination of a beautiful property and outstanding hosting gave us a very special family holiday. Our children were thrilled with the freedom and space they had to enjoy the pool, climbing frame, orchard and table tennis. Cycling-mad Dad enjoyed fabulous bike rides in stunning countryside with advice from Tim on the best local routes (including boulangerie stops for fresh croissants). And Mum spent countless hours by the beautiful pool, and appreciated special touches like fresh flowers in the bedroom and lovely bed linen.

We absolutely loved our week at La Tonnellerie - it’s the perfect place to relax for a week. The photos don’t do it justice, the gîte has everything you need and the grounds are beautiful. We loved walking our dog through the forest, stopping off for a swim in the natural swimming spot and then lounging by the pool in the afternoons. Tim and Sarah are excellent hosts and even organised reservations for us. We can’t wait to come back!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is gorgeous and full of beautiful furniture and everything you need. My children absolutely loved the climbing frame and the pool. The surrounding area was beautiful in the autumn and we had a fabulous time exploring the nearby cities and towns. Sarah was absolutely fantastic at communicating with us. Highly recommend!

We have just returned home from a week in L'Entrepot - what a find! Beautifully furnished and decorated, well equipped and spotlessly clean! Sarah & Tim, the owners, were also on site staying in their holiday home next door and they were so welcoming, helpful and friendly. The pool is stunning and, although shared with the other guests, there is plenty of space for everyone and a more than adequate supply of sunbeds and parasols (which we definitely needed with temperatures in the high 30's!). We are now considering returning next year with friends and renting both properties!

The perfect antidote to a hectic few months. Our two boys loved the house and grounds, picking cherries in the orchard, playing in the treehouse, admiring the myriad of butterflies and hours by the pool. The location is ideal to get away from it all, with a river and forest nearby and little villages dotted around the valley. There are lovely running routes on very quiet roads too. We had pizza from the pizza van in nearby Arc and there is a good butcher for bbq evenings at home. If you are looking to escape, this place is hard to beat. Thanks to Tim and Sarah, who were great hosts.