Guest book for Les Rossignols, Bordeaux
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A comfortable 5 bedroom house with pool & spa in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards
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2008
1-14th November
Second visit this year and the first time we have been "out of season".
We have had a brilliant, relaxing stay greatly enhanced by the warm of welcome and friendship of David, Lesley and of course Clemmy the retriever. The autumn colours as we have driven round have stunning and worth a visit in themselves. We have enjoyed the hot tub perhaps more than on summer visits, really relaxing at the end of the day. Had two wonderful meals at La Renaissance which has new chef who served super food.
So thank you again La famille Proctor for a great two weeks. Well hope to see you soon.
Mike & Margaret Newton.
1st November 2008
Thanks to Lesley & David we've all had a lovely relaxing holiday. The weather wasn't too bad in the end. We've discovered the wine of Bordeaux and will never drink the "New World Wine" rubbish again.
The animals kept the children occupied and the hot tub went down a treat. Our last night we went to La Renaissance restaurant in Marsas, a must visit for anyone. The food was fantastic.
We will definitely be coming back but next time will be a summer visit.
See you next year.
"The Hamilton clan" x
19th October 2008
Thanks Lesley & David for making our visit so enjoyable. The children really enjoyed the animals and it made their visits special. The wine was excellent but our livers are damaged from excess drinking but all worth it. Thank you for your hospitality and all your help. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Thanks again!
Tony, Sandra, Aoibheann, Ger, Fiona, Caoimhe & Emily
27th Sept - 4th October 200826 Sept 2008
Dear David and Lesley
Louvaine, Max, and Sim and I have had the most wonderful past days even though they have been so few.
Pomerol "Chateau Les Rouzes Moulinet 02 super.
Chicken in wine recipe: "Geant 8 pc thigh & drumsticks, 2 bottles of cinsault "cheapest they got" I onion chopped, 8 crushed garlic cloves, herbs from previous visitors, salt, 24 hours in the fridge then "braai" outside.
Had a wonderful picnic in the vineyards and along the road.
We'll be back next year absolutely.
Your Sincerely Erik Gobel Cape Town South Africa.
Thanks David & Lesley for a great visit that was enjoyed by all - Danish, Swiss, Americans and kids! The trampoline and pool (and hot tub) were all favourites.
Thanks also for making Mallory's 3rd birthday extra special. I'm sure it's a story that will be told for years.
For other guests we recommend you visit the restaurant Le Bord d'eau (Fronsac) it's much better than La Tupina!
Also if you're looking for a driver to get you to some private vineyards, look for André Faber's card on the buffet.
Thanks again!
Sheila, Patrick, Mallory & Emerson ( and all the rest!)
David & Lesley, we are the "rest" mentioned above. we had a delightful time in your comfortable home. So much for the children to do, your lovely gardens and the pool helped to make it special. Thank you so much.
Paul & Fay Frame (Patrick's parents) USA
12September 2008
Version 2 ! Excellent, tremendous, fabulous and all other adjectives. Great place for adults to chill and kids to run riot! Fab garden, Love it. Wish we had as big back home for donkeys et al!
David & Lesley thank you for everything - the best break ever! completely stress free now, but back to the slog on Monday!
We're even thinking of living here!
Lots of love & best wishes
Keith, Kathy, Jak, Harry, Alfie and Millie xx
David & Lesley
What a fantastic holiday we've had. Thank you so very much.
Don't know what we'd have done if you hadn't rescued us with milk supply on Sunday and also the wine!
The kids especially loved the pool, table tennis (request already for Christmas presents!) and hot tub - my personal saviour. So relaxing.
Millie absolutely adored feeding the donkeys and goats.
Had a fab time in Bordeaux? Dunes and St Emilion.
Once again many thanks.
Love and best wishes
Keith, Kathy, Jak, Harry, Alfie and millie.
30/August/ 2008
What a lovely holiday we have had despite the mixed weather - The kids have had great fun (Josh 10, Elisha - 8 and baby Joseph -1). They loved the animals and asked if they can get chickens, a goat and a donkey as soon as they get home!!
The gardens are really lovely and the atmosphere of the gite is great - We're sad t ob e going home tomorrow.
We all went to Marsas last night for a meal to the restaurant formally known as "la Renaissance" - 20 euros for 3 courses, 14.50 Euros for 2 courses - great hosts- very friendly and helpful - we recommend you go!! Bargain!
PS I'm also very impressed with the baby equipment that Lesley & David supplied - brilliant.
From the Vaughan's, the Welch's and the Hughe's
2nd - 30th August 2008
You have a wonderful place.
We have some lovely memories and would love to come
back to see you sometime in the future. Dave, Mel and the children
19th July - 2nd Aug 2008 Another fantastic fortnight, great weather, fantastic relaxing atmosphere. David & Lesley have once again made us really welcome and been great friends. It is our favourite place to spend time & relax. Once again the hot tub, table tennis, swimming pool and garden were extensively used. Thank you Lesley and David for being wonderful hosts and friends.
See you next year. Jenny & Chris Bickham. xx
Thank you for another great holiday I could not think of a better place to go on holiday. Thank you again for letting me help you with the BBQ and letting me walk your lovely dog around the garden. Thank you for being the best hosts.
Can't wait to see you next year.
Love Steve. xxx
We have been here so many times it's like a second home. The children have grown up here. We all really feel at home and relaxed here. David & Lesley are fantastic hosts and friends. We always have a great laugh here. The hot tub, garden room, table tennis, pool and air conditioning are all used and are great facilities. We have had fantastic weather this year which is great because at home it 's been awful.
Drank loads, eaten loads and laughed loads, with great hosts who can ask for more!
Love Deb, Malcolm Trethewey PS back next year.
Yet again David & Lesley have managed to make us feel welcome and relaxed. We love using the pool, table tennis and the hot tub. It was beautiful weather again which was good as it's not nice over here. Can't wait to come back next year.
Love Rachel x
I think I learn a lot every time I visit this place. It's more than a holiday for me, it's a reunion. Everyone gathers and loves the company. Thank you for your company and your support about everything You two are why all of us come back - the icing on the cake I should say. Don't get me wrong though, I love the place too! I just love seeing it expand every time we go back. You both never stop trying to improve the visitors' stay. This year it was the donkey's which was brilliant, and at times rather amusing, addition! The weather was great as well, at least we got two weeks of summer, being away from England and all.
I think I can speak for all of us when I say we all had an excellent time with laughs we can never forget. I just hoper we are good guest as you are at looking after us!
David & Lesley you are our brilliant friends, have a great year!
xxxx Holly xxx
PS I am on my search for new cheese ;- )
3rd May 2008
Beste Lesley en David. Dank
voor jullie gastvrijheid in jullie prachtige Gite. Wij en de kinderen
hebben het erg naar ons zin gehad. Veel te doen rond het huis en
daarbuiten veel te zien en te beleven. Vooral Bordeaux was geweldig.
Jullie waren onzichtbaar aanwezig en beschikbaar met raad en daad.
Dank, familie Wuite
Dear Lesley and David.
Thanks for your hospitality in your beautifull Gite. We and the children
have enjoyed ourselves very much. Much to do around the house and much
to see and experience in the surroundings. Especially Bordeaux was
great. You were invisible present and available for advice or help.
Thanks, Wuite family The Netherlands.
12th April 2008
David & Lesley,
I just wanted to to say how we
enjoyed our stay at Les Rossignols last week and we really hope we
can return in the future. The gite was so comfortable and spacious it
made it a pleasure to come back to every evening after our daily
excursions and the added bonus of the hot tub was a real treat. We
certainly feel we got the best out of all the facilities on offer
despite the weather!
Both the boys had a
fantastic holiday and were very sad to leave last Friday. They are
missing all the animals, particularly the goats who they became very
attached to, and along with Jeannette wanted me to say goodbye and thank
you.
We wish you both a very successful
2008 season and will look forward to seeing you again.
Best wishes,
Chris, Jeannette, Matthew and Oliver
5th April 2008
The Nedstrom family Sweden
29th March 2008
29th March 2008
Great wine, great company, great hot tub, great internet connection! As usual...
Thanks again for another blinding 2 weeks, pity the weather didn't hold, but your "host-ness" made up for it.
Hopefully see you next year. Love
Quorum Theatre Company
Mélanie, Teresa, Harry
Thanks again you two!
How many years is it now!
See you next year. Judi & Mathilde x
1st December 2007 Thank you! You were most gracious hosts - thanks for the wine, heater in the garden room, stories... We all had a wonderful time. I f you ever make it to Seattle or NYC, let us know!
Rona, Paul, Karen, Paul, Jill, Jason, - Seattle Jessica, Aaron & John - NYC (or soon to be!)
3rd November 2007
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. Hope to see you again. Michelle
20/10/07 - 27/10/07
Many thanks for a wonderful stay. We loved the house and the hospitality.
Had many laughs at the chickens (feather dusters on legs!!)
We would recommend the Boef Kiri restaurant. Food was fab!!
Many thanks again.
Chris, Chris, Steve, Dave, Julie, Tony, Jason & Sean
6th October
The Gillies family Scotland
30th September 2007
Penny & Les Canada 22nd September 2007
The McIntyre family Australia
8th - 22nd September 2007
Mark, Paul, Nick
8th September 2007
David & Lesley We had a wonderful time!
We thank you for your warm welcome and your kind assistance. You are both gracious host and we wish you all the best.
Kind regards The Rettig Family US
4-18 August Thanks David & Lesley, we have had a fantastic holiday. The facilities are so good at the cottage that the children (3 + 6 ) couldn't wait to get back to play whenever we went out for the day. Highlights of the places we went were St Emilion, Dunes Du Pyla, Bataille De Castion, Bordeaux.
David & Lesley have been perfect hosts, always helpful and friendly, you made us feel very welcome and at ease in your lovely home. Thanks for taking us to the Bordeaux match David!
All in all, a fantastic break in a lovely place. See you again.
The Brown & Ingram family. x
4-18 August 2007 We had loads of fun on the trampoline the most and the swimming pool.
Ethan & Jay
21st July -4th August Dear Lesley & David This is our 8th visit and I think that says it all. We just love coming back here, as well as brilliant hosts we feel Lesley & David have become true friends and enjoy really good times with them. The children have grown up coming here and feel totally at home, all in all we LOVE IT HERE!!!! Thanks Lesley & David Love Deb & Malcolm Trethewey PS See you next year.
Dear David & Lesley, Our eighth visit has been as wonderful as the first. We have now spent 16 weeks in your company since we started coming here!! (Poor you) Once again you have been great hosts and even better friends. Thank you for the best two weeks of our year.
It seems that stray animals, especially cats, turn up when we stay, but this year it turned out to be a goat!! I wonder if it's sign.
Thank you once again, all our love Jenny - Chris Bickham xxxx P.S. See you next year!!
21st-4th August (2K7) Dear David & Lesley This year like all years has been brilliant. The pool's great like always and of course the animals are still turning up (here) - your welcome! Thank you for a great holiday it wouldn't have been the same without you. Lots of love Rach x
Heya David & Lesley
So here I'm writing in the book wondering what to put - I bet you are waiting for your compliments and yes that is what I will deliver because you both truly deserve it! The place is amazing with the pool, the grounds, the animals and the laughs! And congratulations because you managed to satisfy a hormonal teenage time bomb - I'm not just speaking for Rachel, I'm speaking for all of us - we have had a wonderful time and I am saddened to think this could be the last time I come. There is something very special about this place and I believe a huge part of that is because of you both and the fun you provide us with.
I may see you n ext year, but if not it's been amazing. Holly xxx
This year had been great like all the rest. Thank you for all the dog walks you took me on I really enjoyed those, thank you for the raclette that was very nice. I am glad to see how Trebee is doing and all the other animals. Thanks for letting me cook the BBQ and to sum up thanks for another great holiday. Love Steve xxx
The Devilly Family, Dublin, Ireland ( & extended family) July 14th -21 2007
A lovely relaxing holiday for three generations of our family. Enjoyed lazing by the pool in the sunshine! boules- tournaments in the evening, the hot-tub and especially the wine! Rural bliss!! Mary Devilly
Relaxing, peaceful, tranquil holiday - friendly and helpful hosts. We enjoyed the daily visits of Bob and his harem. I loved the garden and the hot tub. Gran McCann
Enjoyed waking up to the "Bob" alarm clock each morning. We had fabulous games of table tennis, boules and cards. The pool was great and the hot tub was really relaxing. John Devilly
I had great fun in the pool, hot tub and trampoline. I also loved playing with the cats, dogs, hens, Bob, goats and the guinea fowl! It was my best holiday ever! Cormack Devilly, 10.
Wonderful holiday! Just perfect. Auntie C
Enjoyed the pool, the space, animals, ping pong, the hot tub and the TV. My favourite out of everything was the cats! Darragh Devilly age 8.
Enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the animals (especially Bob, Storm and Clemmy!) Also enjoyed playing football, table tennis, fusball, boules, relaxing in the spa and trying to ride the dolphin in the pool. Best holiday ever!!!
Sean Devilly age 15.
21 /7/2007
Merci beaucoup David & Lesley. Love the house, garden, pool, hot tub & animals. Lovely chilled out week.
Cheers, Slan ( Irish goodbye)
June 30 -14th July 2007 The Gilks and Lilley families - Bedfordshire Wonderful holiday in France. Top three attractions:
15th June 2007
Dear Lesley & David Thanks so much for your hospitability this year. Enjoyed the stay. Be in touch for 2009.
The Delicato Team.
Delicato Family Vineyard, California
9th June 2007 Suzanne & Frank Fiona & Frank
26th May -2nd June 2007 We have had a lovely relaxing week here, despite the rather changeable weather. This is our third visit here & this is the first time we have actually have had to go out and fill our days because the weather, this time of year has normally been fantastic. But at the end of the day whatever the weather, our children (5 between us) have got so much here to keep them occupied - the garden, pool, animals, hot tub, trampoline ( computer on the last day when we finally told them it was here!) that this at the end of the day is what makes a holiday a holiday! We have relaxed, drank good, cheap nice wine from the local vineyards & eaten good meals cooked in a well stocked kitchen, on a nice peaceful patio! (you can probably tell I'm halfway through a bottle of claret now!) (I'm writing this the night before I leave, not the morning of our departure!!
Anyway, thank you again David & Lesley for providing a truly peaceful retreat for all us busy people who just need some r & r to truly enjoy.
See you again soon,
Paul & Catherine Condon ( kids) + John Davies ( kid!)
27th May - 2nd June 2007
Me & Louis liked feeding the goats, going in the hot tub and swimming in the pool, playing table football, practising ping pong, chasing the chickens, lizards, lizard hunting, playing football and cricket and going on the slide, swings and trampoline. See you soon. Joseph and Louis, Georgia and Claudia & Barnaby.
12th May -26th May 2007
The holiday, like all good things has come to an end. And just as we all were settling into the French pace of life. The gite has been the perfect place to relax, explore, swim & interact with nature. Even the first week's weather is a distant memory after the glorious second week. + Clemmy.
We can't thank David and Lesley enough for being there (or not being there) if you know what I mean! They seem to have mastered the art of inconspicuous presence. The house we can say has good access for a wheelchair as Rebecca has found this holiday. The internet access and Skype have proved a welcome addition to our holiday especially when planning days out or comparing how much warmer it is here compared to home. That's always nice!
We recommend Arcachon, the dune of Pilat, Lacanau Océan + Blaye for days out. Also if in Bordeaux for a visit we found a great English books shop "Bradlys" on the cours d Albret if you've chilled enough but have forgotten to bring a book!
The children enjoyed the pool, hot tub, the animals including walking Clemmy round the village.
It's hard to believe we have just one more night here before it's back to reality.
Thanks for a great holiday. The Wright family.
Yorkshire
12th May -26th May 2007
Being Nana of the Wright family, I came along to enjoy a restful holiday - it's been that and more. The animals have been a delight and having the children here with me has de-stressed me no end. I found myself reliving my mischievous years once again and doing things and activities I thought were beyond me. Found myself on more than one occasion lining up with the kids for a telling off!!!
First week not so good weather-wise but plenty to do.... second week glorious and I feel envious of David & Lesley's lifestyle. I think I could easily adapt to this with visits from my family.
The hosts have been great and obvious animal lovers which warms you to them ( well me certainly)
The accommodation was roomy and well adapted for a wheelchair user which has made it so much more enjoyable for my daughter Rebecca.
Computer and Sky TV a bonus - saved me taping programmes at home which even I cannot miss.
Whilst going home is inevitable and all good holidays come to an end, I feel revitalised, refreshed and ready for the every day commitments home life brings.
Thank you David & Lesley
I hope you remain as busy and successful in the future.
"Nana Cat" of the Hirst family.
x
s 28.04.07 Thanks for a fabulous stay in your beautiful house -enjoyed the ambiance and the animal life. The swimming, sun, peace and your hospitality. My ambition to return - soon.
Jean McCann,
28-April- 2007 Thoroughly enjoyed stay,. Thank you Lesley & David C.U.S Brian Rep of Ireland
28th April 2007 Wonderful stay with one and all! Very relaxing and beautiful indeed. Thank you! Gabrielle & Edwin Olson San Francisco!
28.04.07 Words fail me! Terminally relaxed! my brain has turned to mush. I thoroughly enjoyed it and we hope to be back! Thank you for the lovely laid back atmosphere. Ruth McCann, Dublin, Kilkenny
28th April 2007 Dear Lesley & David First of all, very many thanks for your help in organising this very memorable trip before we even got here! However, I hold you wholly responsible for the fact that I never got to see Bordeaux itself. Les Rossignols was so beguiling we couldn't bear to leave to garden and head into the city!! Especially in that wonderful weather.
Les Rossignols was a wonderful choice to hold an extended celebration for Brian's 50th. Everyone had a great time. I for one can't wait to come back - hopefully for a longer stay next time. Rest assured that I'll recommend both you and your beautiful house / garden to everyone who's prepared to listen!! Many thanks again. Jack Moylan. Cork
16th March 2007
The Oger family.
24th February 2007
Thank you for a fantastic week. Just what we needed. Take care
John & Eva
18th February 2007
The Kourtis family
15th February 2007 We have all had a great time, house has been excellent, plenty of room for all of us; Lesley & Dave have been very helpful in providing information, they also showed so much patience when we took our 2 young girls for a social drink! If ever in this area again we would definitely stay, and it will be recommended to others.
Thanks again Lesley & Dave for all your help.
Angela, Andy, Ella, Freya Joyce & Lou Willis
13.01.2007- 27.01.2007 Quorum Theatre Company again! Phil, Teresa, Mel, Ian & George
3.01.07-13.01.07
Jean-Marc
2006 26.11.06 Had a wonderful week despite the dodgy weather. Kid (1,2,3,3) enjoyed dune of Pyla, beaches, frites, markets and especially the hot tub. Adults enjoyed all of the above but particularly the wine and Yvonne played good darts( no, sorry, great darts). Loved St Emilion and went there twice. Highly recommend vineyard Chateau Laniotte - V friendly and great film about making wine( even the children found it interesting)
Than you for your hospitality The Lankesters and Burkes families.
21/10/20006
Many thanks for lots of help and advice re: finding right area to live to get children to Bordeaux International School easily. Last day today and still looking!
Pool great even at 22°, Jacuzzi - life saving after sitting in a car all day!
Much luck with future plans. Love Rob, Alida, Amber, Poppy & Freya Suffolk
7th- 17th October 2006
Thank you for a wonderful holiday!
Bettina, Gernot & Lisa Scotland / Germany
2nd October 2006 Look at the date and the weather is still beautiful, yesterday it was so hot that you could sit or swim until the sun went down. In fact we still were sitting out till very late; Of course Dave & Lesley were the perfect hosts and this is our fifth visit to this little piece of paradise. The computer has been so useful for us to get about and discover Bordeaux , which is one of the most Beautiful paces we have visited. We have been very happy here and we have had some lively debates with Dave & Lesley over many a lovely bottle of wine.
Can't wait till our next visit. Thanks so much Dave & Lesley for yet another wonderful visit. The computer has been a great idea, keep up the good work. Love Sally & Graham Anderson xxx PS The dogs, cats, goats, sheep, chickens and furry friends have also been great friends as usual.
23rd September 2006 Mark & Nick Timms
16-23 September
Visitors from Scandinavia (8 Swedish 2 Norwegians) enjoyed the week which of course passed too quickly.
Thanks for your very warm welcome and hospitality! The garden and outside facilities are excellent;, hopefully we leave behind some happy, well fed goats.
We have been to St Emilion and lots of chateaux., chateau Rivière was exceptional. Shopping in Bordeaux centre and a lazy day by the pool. Hope to come back to this beautiful region of France.
Best wishes from
26th August - 16th September The drawing opposite belongs to the families of the previous two weeks - as our two little drawers had wanted to draw the trampoline which they loved - but left it too late on the 4th of September to draw in the book and make cards for aunty Kim's birthday.
This is our third and longest stay so far and we have been lucky enough to enjoy the company of our grown up family during the three weeks. Karen, Marco and their children live in a 4 storey apartment and enjoy getting out into the garden and fresh air at will. The trampoline was a huge success as something new. They managed to swim most days and as there were plenty of adults Milly age 5 years was almost a swimmer and very reliable with her rubber ring. Baby Jaki |