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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2009
16- 22 November
To Lesley & Dave Thanks guys we had a great time. Place was perfect. Good luck with everything in the future.
Jeff & Stacey
7th November Keenan & Bec Australia
3rd October 2009
Our stay at your place is filled with unforgettable memories...
Claude & friends. Canada
19th- 26th September
Hi Lesley & David Thank you so much for a wonderful relaxing week in your beautiful cottage.
Also a very big thank you for your help with the babies, for all the wine you supplied us with!!! Loved the animals, dancing on the table tennis table! + Jacuzzi! Lesley, watch out for the plenty pots when dancing!!!
We really appreciate everything you have done to make our holiday enjoyable and we hope to be back one day.
Love Rosie, Matt, Oli, Joe, Claire, Neil, Rob & Howard. xxxxxx
August 29th
Reas Belgium
22nd August 2009
Beautiful house - wonderful facilities. Fantastic area - can we have you pool & Jacuzzi please? Enjoyed the wine - thanks. Pauline & Martin, Sean, Hannah & Bryony Val & Al & Brenda E-mail: Dear Lesley
Many thanks once again for the warmth and
hospitality you and David showed us.
We had an absolutely wonderful holiday and were
very relaxed in the give and grounds. The children are still talking
about Kiraz the goat and Jack and Rosie. In fact, Lily reminded me
at dinner tonight that she liked eating carrots, just like the
donkeys.
We have returned with many lovely memories
of Les Rossignols and also of our time in the beautiful Gironde.
All best wishes,
Sanjay, Helena, Yasmin, Benedict and Lily
8th to 22nd August 2009
Hi Lesley and Dave Thanks for the knowledge of Bordeaux we really needed it. We loved the animals, they are so cute and the garden was out of this world! I'm so going to miss it.
From Maya, UK Aged 8
We had a really relaxing fortnight at Les Rossignols. The children have been enthralled by the animals and enjoyed playing in the garden every day. We also really enjoyed using the swimming pool in the sunshine.
Thank you, Lesley & Dave for your hospitality and help whenever we have needed anything - we have appreciated it. Sanjay and I have explored the area on your bicycles - as well as going to Peujard for bread + croissants every morning. We have cycled over 100 miles including a 23 mile round trip one day down to the river at Port Neuf and back.
Although we have spent most of our stay in the locality, we have managed day trips to Bordeaux (the fountain in front of La Place de La Bourse is stunning), St Emilion (touristy, but v scenic), and Blaye ( we had an excellent lunch at the Petit Port restaurant). We also visited Chateau Bertinerie nearby at Cubnezais - this is a very smart chateau with modern wine making facilities and excellent wines. We turned up without making a prior appointment, were welcomed with a tasting and explanation of the chateau's various wines by one of the brothers who own the château. We then asked (more in hope than expectation) to see the "chais", and were given a tour of the wine making facilities, which was fascinating - definitely worth a visit.
Bart, Carole & Maya Sanjay, Helena, Yasmin, Benedict & Lily
25th July-8th August Bickhams & Tretheweys' 10th Holiday!
The end of an era after 10 seasons of both families coming here this will be the last with the children now they have grown up.
The children regard this place as their second summer home as they have grown up here for 9 years.
Thank you Lesley & David for wonderful memories and great laughter.
Love Deb PS The adults hopefully will be back at some point on their own.
25th July- 8th August This was our last holiday here as a big family group. We have holidayed here for ten years and each one has been fun, interesting and very relaxing ( 'm not sure if it was relaxing for Lesley & David!) Over time Lesley & David have become good friends and and our children have been lucky enough to enjoy the freedom, space and all the different animals.
We have loved it here & and our children have all the lovely memories to keep with them.
All my love
Jenny
Two great hosts, ten great holidays!
Love Malcolm
25th July- 8th August
After many years we have come to an end of our family holidays ( kids all grown up) We believe that this is an ideal spot with great hosts and accommodation.
We hope to return sometime but not with the children.
Chris
25th July- 8th August 10 years of joy, you have been fantastic, couldn't have asked for more. It has been brilliant to holiday with two of the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you for all the memories you have given me, I will never forget them. Like I said thank you for everything and I really hope to see you again. I would really hate to lose touch.
Stephen xxxx
E-mail
Hello Lesley and David,
For the last time I shall thank you. The
holiday was lovely and relaxing, something I really needed.
You'll be pleased to know that you're glass contents are all
going to be safe from now on! I won't end this by wishing you
luck in the future because you don't need it, you have already
got the skills, ambition and kindness to go where ever you wish
to be taken.
Thank you for giving me the freedom from
the world 10 times running, could be a record!
I'll be thinking of you both,
Holly xx
11th - 24th July We enjoyed your house and had a good if busy time there – thank you very much. And we especially enjoyed having the champagne with you and your husband.
We took you up on the Chateau de la
Riviere which all parties really enjoyed including the hard to please
adolescents. Doni
4th-11th July
Hi Lesley
We all had such a great holiday and returning to Les Rossignols in
the late afternoons rounded off each day beautifully. We've brought
home so many lovely memories.
And thank you again to you both for your warm hospitality.
Comedy photo attached!
20th June-4th July
The Kelly family - Dublin
30 May-6thJune
Dear Lesley and David
Thank you for making the holiday so enjoyable.
The Leslie family, Boscastle 23rd May 2009 Hi David & Lesley
Would just like to thank you for your warm hospitality. We have a
wonderful relaxing holiday. Les Rosignols is like a 'home-from-home'
with all the facilities you could wish for. We loved+ Jack and
Rosie and the chickens who pecked at the door for food and attention.
This was just our type of holiday accommodation - a get-away-from-it-all
place with beautiful gardens, heated pool, peace and solitude. The
jacuzzi was the icing on the cake. Hope to make a return
visit some time next year.
Once again, thanks for a fabulous holiday.
Take care.
Lynn, Ian, Jessica & Jordan
16th May
Hi, David and Lesley
Your location and accommodations were wonderful. We were able to travel to and fro easily.
Steve and Dagmar. Ontario.
9th May
The Kichgessner family. US
1st May Aislinn & friends.
18th April
Very comfortable - quaint with lots of character but also high tech.
Loved the gardens, animals, hot tub, markets & restaurants.
Recommend: L'entrecote restaurant, Bordeaux, La Tupina & La Cape.
Bordeaux is a beautiful city especially the fountains in Quinconces square, the giant mirror pool in front of La Place De La Bourse.
All the best.
Enora, Daniel & Horrace
4th-18 April
The Whitcher family - second visit.
7th March 2008
Great wine, great company, great hot tub, great internet connection! As usual... must be our 8th year now!
See you next year. Love
Quorum
28th February-7th March
A nice relaxing break. Beautiful gardens, friendly animals - loved the donkeys! Great to relax in the spa after a hard day's wine tasting!
Fast internet connection & Skype a plus.
See you next year.
Graham & Sally
14-20th February 2009
The Andrews family - Sydney, Australia.
10th- 17th January 2009
The Mentor & Burgen families have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Les Rossignols. A wonderful house in a superb location.
Thank you Lesley & David for your warm hospitality!
So much to do but so little time! I am sure we will return to savour more of the delights of this region.
Best Wishes Deidre, Paul, Mary-Anne, Alex, Fliss, Steph, Bella and Juliet.
Melbourne, Australia.
2008
20th December
Oddy
22nd November - 2nd December
Bellion. France
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
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 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 (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 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
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 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 ( 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.
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 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 Jakie 2 1/2 sat in style in an inflatable boat - there was always some to pull him along; Hannah, 6 years 11 months is already pretty reasonable at swimming. As 12.9.2006 I write this we know they are back home and have completed a week at school. Luckily the new teacher is a complete princess and Hannah's teacher is confident he has a class of super stars - so all the pre term angst is over. During their stay ( at Merignac) they found a children's play areas indoors which helped on the rainy day; and a visit to an impressive chateau De Bouilh which must have had an interesting history, but their English was restricted to being able to take our entrance fee - there was not even a brief history translated. However, the afternoon was not wasted as we bought some bottles of red wine - which were pleasant. Karen & Marco celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary at La Renaissance restaurant - whilst we watch the children. During week two Kim had her birthday - which was mainly at breakfast with a decorated chair small Childs tiara and of pressies. Their explorations found Angouleme interesting but closed on a Monday. They had lunch at La Plaisance restaurant in Bourg and we all went for the evening meal on Monday evening which we all enjoyed; During the second week we had lunch at the Christolly lac and went back for the evening; Three of us enjoyed lunch at St Emilion - a cellar istro where we were well looked after.
The final few days had the five of us visiting Remy Martin at Merpins. The tour was good & we enjoyed the tasting and made some purchases. The next day was wet our penultimate day, bright, breezy & noticeable cooler. It has been another lovely holiday - we have seen everyone relax and unwind, then set off with renewed energy;
Another enjoyable stay - thank you David & Lesley.
From Mike & Margaret and family. A last minute discovery by the Newton contingent, visit La Saye restaurant at Galgon. Lovely setting, good food, excellent service a pleasant end to our holiday. Only took 15 minutes even in the pouring rain. Luckily out training run for greet eastern run, helped navigate back to the cottage.
12th August to 26th August 2006
Second visit and just as good as we remembered -if not better. This is a little piece of paradise in France - perfect house - perfect hosts.
Thank you for making our holiday special. We hope to return very soon. Love
Martin Deb, Laura & James Bernie, Rod, Andrew & Stephen Bromsgrove
12th August 2006
The pool and hot tub are so cool! I like the games room too. The goats are my favorite. Thanks for letting us stay and being so nice!
Tess Xoxo
22nd July -4th August
Dear David & Lesley This is our sixth visit and we are already booked up for next year. We love this place and consider David & Lesley as friends as well as wonderful hosts. Another kitten has arrived (2 in six years) very feral and small, luckily someone saw it as it went into Chris's engine, could have been minced cat!!!.Lesley managed to catch it in a 2 hour traumatic mission in which blood was spilt ( not the cats). Can't wait to come back. Love Deb xxx PS I love Peck (curry eating chicken)
22nd July-4th August
Dear Lesley & David Another year ( our sixth) another kitten!! Fantastic holiday, don't want to leave - in fact I'm not going to! Seriously you are brilliant hosts and you make our holiday really special. Thank you for the best two weeks of our year. Jenny & Chris x PS See you next year.
22nd July - 4th August Dear Lesley & David I've grown up in this place!! This is our sixth year! Love the trampoline and the rest of the place that we come back for!! Can't wait to see you next year!! Love Rach x
I've never before realised that there would be a place where you can see a feral fighting kitten, a guinea fowl that can say "buckwheat" and a cannibalistic chicken ( she, Peck, ate some chicken curry!) and have the time of your life at the same time! And David & Lesley of course are one the the main reasons we also keep coming back! We have practically grown up here! Its been amazing and I thank you. Holly xxx
I would like to thank you for another great holiday. Thank you for taking me on the dog walks I really do enjoy those, thank you for letting me cook the food on the BBQ. I really enjoyed that and too and Lesley's pasta bake was really nice.
Can't wait to see you both next year. I think that will be the 7th time we've been here.
Stephen xxxx
3 June 2006 - 17 June 2006 Thank you David for your hospitality, your company and for all your good advice. We all enjoyed our time here, although it did seem at times to be too short. The two weeks we were here seemed like 4 weeks because we enjoyed it so much. Your website and green folder were excellent aids which we used to our advantage and they enhanced our holiday. We thank you as well for arranging the lovely weather, I don't think it's been below 30°c this past fortnight. The champagne was lovely and probably accounts for my fragmented scrawl. Thanks a million. As they say in Scotland -"hang mae yir lum reek" "Happy to meet - sorry to part" "All possible joy." Tam, Avril, Scott, Susan, Tommy, Pam Chloe, Emily Aaron and Darcy Daly XXX 27th May -3rd June Dear Lesley and David, Thank you once again for sharing your lovely home with us last week and for for your generous hospitality. We all enjoyed ourselves and it is lovely that, as well as having rural France on the doorstep (not to mention chickens, sheep and goats!) all the mod cons are there to provide a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed more meals in than we normally do on holiday, simply because all the facilities are there - microwave, dishwasher etc. and we had fun making crepes, fish dishes and steaks - with eight of us the clearing up was done very quickly. Even trying to work out where to put all of the rubbish became a game! We hope you have nice guests all summer and enjoy good weather (its turned hot here now) - we look forward to our next visit. Everyone sends their best wishes, Lyn and Bob xxx
20-27 th May 2006 The Fisher family with friends and family
14 May 2006- 20 May 2006
Thank you Lesley & David for your hospitality. The vanilla vodka and St Agur cheese were great introduction. We enjoyed our stay a great deal and appreciated all of the suggestions. The green folder of information was very helpful and your website was very informative before hand. We enjoyed all of the drinks and conversations. See you next time. We loved the area.
Russ and Irene Lincoln, Nebraska - USA
6th May 2006
Judith Pollock & party
2006.04.29 - 2006.05.06
Tack foi en hevlig vistilse. Def var haulig atl mate djuien oih te det lugnt har. Vi har haft def vidigh bi.
(Sorry I have attempted to copy this from the visitors book so I am sure it is gibberish! If you are Swedish please feel free to correct it.)
Mathias, Miranda, Jon, Nick, Emanuelle & Thibaut.
15th April
The Davies family, Wales
8th April 2006 The Hernandez family & friends, Madrid, Spain
31st March - 7th April
What a beautiful and friendly place to escape from it all. The garden is alive with all the animal characters! Most comfortable bed upstairs - but couldn't fit it in my suitcase! Gazing through the sunshine to the vineyards where the wine I'm drinking comes from - what could be more perfect.
A magical treat and feast of sounds. Never have I been made to feel so at home & without a car taken to explore special places. Saint Emilion was more amazing than I could have imagined. A step back in time to wonder at its walls & hidden places.
I felt lucky when I found this place on the internet..... & even luckier as the week went by. I'm going home stocked up with rich memories I can dip into if I just close my eyes. We must come back.
Lauren & Nick Great Malvern, Worcestershire England
7th January 2006
Quorum Philip, Judi, Shelly, Elliot & Greg
3rd January 2006 Dear David & Lesley Thank you both for such a memorable stay in your gorgeous cottage. We wanted to get away over the Christmas holidays, to relax and chill out & this is exactly what we got here. We have totally unwound and are going home after 5 days feeling so relaxed and thankful that we have had the experience of staying here and meeting you. The highlight of each days has been feeding your gorgeous goats & being greeted by the chickens, especially for George who at 2 1/2 thinks that all furry white animals are like his Westie dog "Millie"! For him it's been like a little home away from home. Thank you so much for all your help with the car, we hope you know how much we appreciate it. Love & best wishes, Louise, Paul & George (Moore) Dublin
2005
23rd December 2005 The Barnet family
December 8th
1st November
To David & Lesley Thank you very much for a very, very relaxing vacation. The kids loved feeding the goats grass, mint and dandelions. The hot tub was a favourite nearly every night. Your written directions to restaurants, boulanger and Géant were indispensable for finding our way around. It was a very central location for visiting St Emilion, the Bay of Arcachon and Bordeaux. We absolutely LOVED Chateau de La Rivière? What a gorgeous fairytale castle.
Eileen & Jim and Maureen, Erin, James, Brendan
28.10.2005 To David & Lesley Thank you. We have had a wonderful time, pearl weather, record amounts of wine. And all in a lovely place. Beware Golden Labradors. These friendly creatures are much more trouble than the German Shepherds and Bull pits that bark from behind closed gates. To those who go for walks they can attach themselves to you for miles, ruin your picnic. Technique non detachment. Walk into hamlet with lots of other dogs thus distracting your new friend.
We have had a lovely time.
Richard Knight, Wendy Knight, Coralyn Henson, Martin Henson, Mike Powell, Pauline Powell. Overseas Exploratory Division. Carisbrooke Codgers Isle Of Wight
1st-7th -10-2005
Dear David and Lesley Sun all week, shopping, wine, bath in pool, Jacuzzi - pudoku = SODUKO
8 people form Norway coming in France; Bordeaux and Paris. We have seen several nice places around here, drinking a lot of wine and eating a lot of food - good tasting from our own chef Anne.
We agree that this place has been very suitable for us and will recommend it to other friends in Norway.
Anne , Harald , Torgeir , Erna, Grete Due Rolf-Steinar , Jack Eklund, Ellen
Old friends around this lovely table ( 200 years) have had a lot of discussion and laughter the whole week.
1-9-2005 To 1-10-2005 Thanks to mine hosts David & Lesley for their hospitality. Thanks for your kindness and help in making our stay so great. We have found Rossignols to be a great base for us to see a bit more of France and to try a few more wines and restaurants.
Highlights - Sunday markets at Bourg sure Gironde (Best Oysters) - St Emilion (Best restaurant in 3 weeks Le Clos du Roy) - Supermarket at St Annie - Bordeaux - Chateau Margeau (Must book) - Rocamadour - Libourne markets- Arcachon - Dune du Pyla - Le Bord D'eau (2nd best restaurant at Libourne) - Blaye markets & Citadel - pre historic cave paintings and engravings at "Les Combarelles & Font de Gaume.
Local restaurants tops! La Renaissance, Marsas & Chez Olga, Le Pontet.
Not bad for a bunch of Aussies here for two weeks. TA
Phil & Lyn, Col & Ann, Sid & Margaret, Tracey & Adrian Bundaberge
3-17 Sept 05 Had a lovely time, the pool was marvellous and our 2 year old now wants one in the garden at home to practise his diving. The outside area is the best feature of this house, lots for toddlers to do and places to escape to!!! (and lots of potential for den building)
See you again! Mark, Lizzie, William + Angus Cussack. Oxfordshire
This place was exactly what we needed with young children as there was so much to do outside - animals, swings, pool, exploring under bushes etc. Now that the weather's perked up, we could do with another week... Thanks Ester, Karl, Laura & Thomas Pasmore
2nd September 2005
David & Lesley What can we say except thank you! Your hospitality was wonderful, the wine you greeted us with super & the freshly laid eggs were a rare treat.
This house is truly a little peace of paradise, the kids (and us) loved the pool, the garden, the garden room - EVERYTHING.
The goats and chickens enjoyed all our leftovers!!( bread & croissants).
Le Porge is the best Atlantic beach we've ever been to and well worth a trip (tip -take some shade with you if you visit!)
La Renaissance in Marsas is excellent value for money; good food & lovely staff.
We have really enjoyed your little bit of paradise in France. We'll miss the pool & the late night hot tub!! We very much hope to come back soon.
Deb, Martin, Laura & James Birmingham Rod, Bernie ,Andrew & Stephen Bromsgrove, Works
Thanks for the holiday. I roasted marshmallows on the BBQ. I enjoyed the pool. See you soon hopefully. James (9) * We gave the lizards bugs to eat.
Thanks for a great holiday. C ya soon hopefully. Andy (17)
Thanks for a great holiday. Stephen (15)
Thanks 4a great time. Laura (15)xxx
19th August 2005
Thanks David & Lesley for a lovely holiday, we have really enjoyed ourselves. The weather has been great (though we feel sorry for the poor frazzled garden!) and the children have enjoyed the animal life, particularly the goats *(thanks for letting them into the pen to feed them). I will let you know what becomes of the fleece!
We particularly enjoyed the pool, with at least two swims most days - the kids probably have webbed feet by now.... Other highlights included St Emilion and Chateau de La Rivièrre (very beautiful, and an impressive tour of the caves and opportunity to taste the production ( and buy some!))
We also liked the tram into Bordeaux, a fun and convenient way to visit the city, and also god value.
* Also the lizards and green frogs!
Thanks for your hospitality and help, hope you get some rain soon (but not too much for the next guests' sake!)
Jo, Ashly, Tom and Jennie Catherine, Mark Francesca and Sophie
(Southampton)
To David & Lesley This is my best holiday ever, the goats are fluffy and fun to play with. Me and my friends feed them leftovers like bread and pastry. The swimming pool's fantastic! Once we went swimming in the night and turned the lights on, it was amazing. The field is great to play things like tag and hide and seek. I've had lots of fun and I have never got bored, there are lots of things to do and I've had lots of fun making dens in the twin bedrooms and finding new things out. I have learnt to swim and play ping pong, table football and riding a baby's bike in 8 laps around the breakfast table. Well by for now, I've had the greatest 2 weeks ever. Love from Sophie Jones.
Dear David & Lesley I have really enjoyed my stay here, it has been really fun. I love the goats they are so cute! The pool was great especially in the dark with all the lights on! The games room is fun, I enjoyed playing ping pong. The bedrooms were really nice for playing games. Thanks you so much!!! From Jenni James
5th August 2005 Dear Lesley & David Thank you again for a fantastic time, your hospitality has been what is beyond expected. The trip to Bordeaux was great and the lunch was the best we've had in France. I'm glad we accidentally stumbled upon your gite!!. See you again next year for the 6th year. All our love Jenny & Chris
3rd July to 6th August Dear David and Lesley Once again you have given us a great holiday, the "accidentally" evening was absolutely hilarious. I haven't laughed like that in years. Greatly enjoyed the Bordeaux trip as well. Everything about the holiday is great that's why we come back. Thanks for everything and see you next year; Love Deb & Malcolm xxx
23rd July to 6th August 2005 Dear Lesley & David This is the 5th year we have visited the villa and we are still having the time of our lives with you and this amazing place. I enjoyed the Bordeaux trip on the tram! I have never been on a tram before! It was loads of fun and Bordeaux is a beautiful city and the meal was also great, even though the tram broke down! We still enjoy the animals and are happy to see the new guinea fowl. Thank you for the pizza and the barbecue, you are the best owners of a villa we've ever had and can't wait to see you next year. Love Rachael & Holly xxx PS. I hope you like our pure flattery!
Dear David and Lesley The 5 year has been the best. The meals were great! thanks for the pizza and the BBQ they were great. Thanks for letting me go dog walking with you even though I only went once, I did not wake up for the rest of them. The trip to Bordeaux was great so was the tram ride that was great. Anyway thanks for another great holiday, you're the best Stephen xxx
3rd July 2005 Dear Lesley & David We enjoyed our journey at your place very much! The swimming pool (what a nice temperature, 30° Celsius!!) The barbecue (our kitchen 2 weeks long!), the Jacuzzi. For the kids plenty of space in the garden to play. Great! The croisseur "Colbert" is interesting to pay a visit at. You can combine it with a walk at the nice town of Bordeaux. St Emilion, Arcachon: beautiful place to go. We loved tasting ( and of course buying) the wines in your good company David! Being Belgians, we were happy to introduce "Duvel" beer! You liked it David, isn't it?! they sell Duval at Geant, go for it! Finally whenever you come to Belgium, tell us, it will be our pleasure to guide you: Brussels, Gent, Bruges, Antwerp. Thanks again & very best regards from Philippe, Rebecca, Camille, Lucas, & Oliver Veerle, Eddy, Jente & Gerben Sophie, Koen, Justine & Gregory
25th June -9th July As before we have had a brilliant two weeks holiday. There is something for everyone - two little girls (4 & 5) loved the pool, the animals, the swings .....whilst parents and grandparents had a great time enjoying the pool, animals and the spa bath.....it is a tad repetitive to mention the wonderful hospitality of Lesley & David and it is probably encapsulated by the friendliness, the helpfulness and of course the welcoming wine.
We have already booked for next year and put down a request for the year after. Nuff said.
If you are looking for a child friendly restaurant we would recommend the Renaissance at Marsas. Despite having the aforesaid 4 & 5 year olds we also had a 15 month Jakie. The kids were made welcome, toys were found for Jakie, the girls were taken to choose their ice-cream by the proprietor. And the food was excellent. So thanks again David & Lesley from all of us. Margaret & Mike Newton.
Guinea fowl make great alarm clocks! Thinking of investing in a pair when we get home, we'll miss neurotic Harold and his missus! Thanks for a lovely holiday. Karen, Marco, Hannah, Milly & Jakie.
18th 25th June 2005 Delicato
18th June 2005
Great holiday. Enjoyed the pool, BBQ, gardens etc and had a really relaxing time. Thank you.
Lesley -Somerset Ruth & Roger, Mark, Gerald
June11th 2005 A wonderful but too brief stay. Splendiferous house and garden, pool and animals. David & Lesley are very generous and helpful hosts. They mentioned Chateau De La Riviere on the way to St Emilion, and it's a nice place to v isit and sample if you're out that way. Alstons Suffolk
June 4th 2005 David & Lesley Thank you for a wonderful week. You were very welcoming helpful and friendly. The children had a brilliant time which is the key to any successful holiday! This really is a great place. Best wishes John, Vickie, Georgia, Paul, Catherine Joseph, Lois & Barney.
I like the chickens, I like my bed. I love the ambiance France. I saw some cats. Joseph Condon.
29th May 2005 To Lesley & David Thank you for a wonderful two weeks - the hot tub * pool were a real hit. Baby Tom had his first dip in a pool!! Chateau De La Riviere is well worth a visit - amazing wine cellar (cavos!) Thank you once again from all the Hyde family, Evetts & Batchelor families!
13th May 2005 Dear Lesley & David I had a great week. It was fun. I rubbed the chickens and the sheep. I went to the highest sand dune in Europe, it is called the Dune of Pyla. The pool was great fun. I had my birthday on 10th May, I was 8. I had a party in the garden room. I went to the beach. I got lots of toys and clothes. I might come back here. Thank you for a great holiday. Name Saoirse Ralph. Age 8 from Dublin.
13th May 2005 Dear Lesley & David Thank you for a fantastic week, really enjoyed myself had great fun in the hot tub, went to the sand dunes. They were brilliant. Children really enjoyed themselves. Thanks again . Ann from Dublin. 13th May Dear Lesley & David I had a lovely week. It was excellent. I loved the pool and rubbing the goat. We went to the cheese and wine fair, there were a lot of people. Me Sean, Saoirse went rock climbing. Thanks for the great week. By Daryl aged 9 from Dublin.
May 13th 2005 David & Lesley. Thanks very much for a lovely week. The house is lovely and my kids had a great time and so have I . Did not want to go home it was so relaxing. Thanks very much David & Lesley. Jennifer from Dublin.
May 13th 2005 Had a great week - thank you very much for the hospitality. Elaine
May 13th 2005 David & Lesley Had a very relaxing week. Enjoyed the really nice garden and the hot tub. The wine and banter. Thanks you. Julie
May 13th 2005 David & Lesley Couldn't have asked for a better week. The stress and tension that we h ad was washed away in the hot tub and the evening in the garden. Barrid alais, go raibh uile maith agat. Shan go foill. James & Susanne
Jerry & Pierrette Poirier We had a wonderful week, accommodations were beyond expectations and both Lesley and David were helpful with info and tips and things to do.1000 thanks and we will return.
May 7 Thanks for a great week . Jim & Dorces Dingey Edmonton Alberta Canada
We were with the above couples and our stay was pleasant. A great pied à terre to visit many vineyards and st Emilion, Cognac, Blaye and Bourg. Also went to Arcachon for great oysters and the sand dunes of Pyla. Hope for a return visit in some future time. Jack Toyota & Linda Baie D'urfe, Quebec, Canada
16th-23rd April 2005 David & Lesley Another year, another visit from Quorum Theatre Company! We've had a lovely time here - highlights; of course, the Jacuzzi (all 6 of us, pretty much every day!) and the pintard (or "Harold" to us). A really comfortable and enjoyable stay - thank you very much! See you next year!! Love Jenny Gabby , James xxx Chrissy
Hopefully I will have changed my car by then, if it hadn't been for the neighbour I might still be here...... Many thanks. Judi Armstrong, Quorum
Le 13.04.05 Séjour très court mais très agréable. Nous avons apprécié la télévision en Anglais pour améliorer notre vocabulaire- See you soon! Raymond, Marie-france, Sandrine, Sylvain, Nathalie 05.04.05 To Lesley & David Thanks you very much for a lovely holiday! The pool was the centre of our fun and even though it was freezing we warmed up in the hot tub. Bordeaux is a fantastic city if you get the chance to visit it, great architecture and posh shops. Unfortunately we didn't go to the sand dunes but we have heard that it is interesting. Jonzac - The swimming pool at Jonzac is OK but I would advise to go in the afternoon due to the expensive prices in the morning i.e. 5 persons for a morning swim came to 40 €! You really have made our stay pleasurable and now have a clearer picture whether we want to move to the region. Best wishes in the future. Ryan, Gary & Mandy
2nd April To Lesley & David I loved it here. I had lot of fun! I enjoyed the swimming pool and the hot tub, if I was not in the pool I was playing ping-pong or football. Thank you Lesley & David Love Eleanor (8 1/2 years old) xx PS I loved feeding the animals.
19th March-1st April Maria & Geoff
8.3.05 Fantastic stay - great hosts. Many thanks Steve, Colette, Kevin & Linda xxx 19th February 2005 Thanks for a lovely stay. We've enjoyed Bordeaux very much.... when not doing our shows. Quorum xxx (Boyd, Shelly Andy Elliot & Philip)
*Quorum Theatre Company. Established in 1998 by Philip Ayckbourn and Judi Armstrong. Performing English language plays to French school (Lycée + collège) in the South of France. Welcomed by over 120 establishments from Nice to Bordeaux. Link : www.Quorumtheatre.com
22nd - 29 January 2005 Quorum Boyde, Anne, Elliott, Shelly
17 January 2005 - 20 January 2005 Australians again, just for a short time. An ideal base for the Bordeaux wine region. Enjoyed our stay and the facilities immensely and Lesley & David are excellent hosts. If you can, get to the Medoc wine region - it is unique. Andrew & Franca Sydney & Melbourne
2004 23-4th January Tracey & Andrew Stanton.
October 31 2004 From the Australian contingent This is our last stay /port of call in France. We have spent a wonderful month going from Brittany down to the Dordogne area, further down to the Pyrenees, including a visit to Barcelona, and lastly just a few short days here.
What can we say that hasn't already been written? Lesley & David are wonderful warm hosts - we enjoyed drinks and conversation with such friendly helpful people.
Sadly as our tour leader said "we're too old to enjoy the spa and communal bathing." But the concept is excellent! Ah ....youth, what a pity to waste it on the undeserving young.
The main bedrooms are lovely and we felt this little touch of luxury gave us a much needed rest before our trip to London and the
Loved the chooks / animals/ black hens etc. Hated the mad French hunters killing off the few remaining birds / deer left in the woods. We also found Blaye and St Emilion both interesting and delightful. Thank you for such a restful peaceful lovely stay. We will return! Robyn & Neil Helen & Laurie Mary & Bernie Marcia Melbourne
October 24th - 29th A convenient location for exploring the region and Bordeaux; The tram park and ride takes all the hassle out of parking - well signposted when you take the exit for Lormont. The citadel at Blaye was amazing - even in the rain! We shopped at the Le Clerc at Carbon Blanc - just off the dual carriageway - it was convenient and had everything. Thank you for your kind welcome David & Lesley and especially for the first shop - made arriving on a Sunday much easier. Wish we had known about your place when the children were younger - they would have loved it. Carol & Max Kite
9th-16th October This has been a wonderful place to totally unwind. We enjoyed all the facilities on site -even managed a few swims - two of which ended in rain! Alas the weather was not kind. Thanks to Lesley & David for their warm welcome & helpful advice. Do visit St Emilion if you have a chance. Hope to be back in the future, for now it's back to reality! Diana & Diccon Adams. London
2nd to 9th October 2004 Al, Suraya & Ben Marshall
To Lesley & David A huge thank you for a wonderful week in Bordeaux. We have really enjoyed our stay here in your cottage, and think the hot tub and the heated pool are fantastic. We didn't think we would be swimming in October!! Your hospitality and generosity have been superb and we have appreciated all your advice on p^laces to visit and wine to drink! It was a real pleasure meeting you both and we really hope to get back here sometime next year. Many thanks & best wishes, Suraya, Al & Ben
25th -2nd October Chris & Nicola Rees
18th - 25 September 2004 Gloria & Chris Walller Normandy
11th to 18th September Steve & Fiona Blackburn (& Isabel!) We've really enjoyed our stay here and it has provided a very relaxing base for the last week of our "Lune De Meil". Your hospitality was second to none and we felt very much at home here. Isabel loved her daily visits to see the goats and chickens and the "big doggies". Hopefully we will be able to return one day to visit again. In the meantime, salut & take care, Steve, Fiona & Isabel.
4.9.02 -11.9.04 Highly recommend Bordeaux region golf courses. For our comments and ratings follow this link - GOLF Pam, Tim, Sheena, Peter, Phil, Molly,
28.8.04 - 4.9.04 It's amazing what you find on the internet these days- superb gite, fantastic location & friendly welcoming hosts.
Holiday has really hit the spot - quiet relaxation, lovely weather (mostly) and great pool & spa!! Thanks!
Thank you for letting us use the gite, I really loved swimming and going in the spa. The cats were really nice (especially the kitten!) who played with the ping pong balls and shoe laces. The goats were nice as well + David really liked the chickens.
Jane, Colin, David & Felicity.
13/8/2004 Pettitt and Wooldridge families
Dear Lesley and David Thanks for putting up with the children!
What is a hoopoe, or however you spell it?!! If it sounds like a peacock then we have heard it several times!! The weather has been mostly good and we have enjoyed the pool and the lovely hot tub.
We have spent most of our time just chilling out after what has been a hectic first half of the year, but the Battleship at Bordeaux and st Emilion are a must. The dune was excellent even in the midst of a rain shower, but a few too many Brits for us!!
The two weeks have flown by and we are not thrilled to be returning home!!
Thanks again for your tolerance, help and company at the BBQ, it was lovely to spend time chatting with you both. The wine in the fridge our arrival was a lovely touch and much needed!
Becky, Dave, Bethan and Laura Chris, Angi, James & Matthew Crowborough, East Sussex. UK
17th-31st July 2004 Dear Lesley & David Thank you for a fantastic holiday yet again. The hot tub and heated pool have really added to the enjoyment of this year. The modeling sessions were fun -(see the website). I have managed to put on half a stone in weight, no mean feet! (I think most of it is on my liver)!! Seriously we have had a wonderful fortnight which has gone by too quickly. Once again your warmth & friendliness have made all the difference. See you next year. Jenny & Chris (Newton Abbot, Devon)
PS Thank you for letting me borrow your brilliant straighteners
17th-31st July 2004 This year I particularly liked the dogs walks this year. The bad thing was I had to wake up at 7.45 every morning; The barbeque we h ad this year was good, the food was delicious especially the duck. I have been in the pool every day this year; We all were in the pool at 1.00 twice; I liked watching the sheep get shaved but the bad thing was Sophie got her hoof cut off (trimmed. I've loved it this year thanks for the dog walks. See you next year. xxxx (Stephen Bickham.
17th-31st July 2004 Dear Lesley & David Thank you for everything that you have done, it has been a great holiday. I loved the barbecue it was the first time I've tried duck! The pool is now heated, that is very nice especially at night, but my hair doesn't like the pool that much. I liked feeding all the animals and seeing them again. It was great to see you guys again. Hope to do it again next year (including the kitten) Holly xxx
17th-31st July 2004 Dear Lesley & David I have had a great time thank you; I loved going on the dog walks and playing with the kitten. I enjoy coming here and I can't wait to come back next year; I hope to see you next year with the kitten. Rachel
17th-31st July 2004 Dear Lesley & David I think we can safely say the hot tub and the heated pool were a great success, had more 1 am swims than ever; As usual we had a brilliant time (our 4th visit) and David & Lesley have proved once more what brilliant hosts they are. After introducing Lesley to the best hair straightners in the world GHD, she has now returned the favor and introduced me and Jen to the latest GHD straighter which once I get home will be purchased immediately.
Thank you so much for giving us a great holiday it's very much appreciated. See us on the website in the hot tub! Love Deb &Malcolm xxx PW WE'RE COMING BACK AGAIN!
10th-17th July 2004 Dear David & Lesley Thank you for introducing us to Bordeaux. The restaurant recommendations were spot on!! The sunshine really made a difference and the kids loved the animals but especially the pool. We now have a budding table tennis player and I think Scott knows what he wants for Christmas already.
Thank you for making Bastille day very special, we will all remember the fireworks for many years to come. David, Sally, Scott & Craig Ballgowen. N Ireland
Monteverdes Sara:- I loved the week I had here, it was so fun, I would definitely come again & again & again. Fav thing here was feeding the goats, I also liked the funny chickens with their funny hair. My fav chicken was of course POLLY Excellent holiday Bye.
Katie (6) I loved it here. I would come again. I liked the animals. I liked taking the eggs from the chickens. Bye thought this holiday was truly fun. Thank you so much.
I love Flossy & Rhianon & I hope Polly stops pulling out her feathers! Thanks for helping Katie's finger with your chicken medicine! Definitely recommend this zoo, it is amazin! Love Juliana (14)
Many thanks for making our visit to the Bordeaux area so memorable especially Bastille day in Blaye. The children really enjoyed the garden, the pool, the animals & especially the eggs. Thanks too for all your advice on where to eat etc. The Monteverde family. Co Down N Ireland
3rd-10th July 2004 A great week except for the weather! Inauguration for the new spa bath, which everybody thought was wonderful. David & Lesley were perfect hosts and we all went home happy. Tony & Christine Kirsty & Alex Nathalie & Dave William & Anna
27 June-3 July 2004 A very good week - gite, weather, food(!) wine (!!) . Take Lesley's advice on where to eat. Congratulations to David & Lesley on running a great holiday business - a high standard of accommodation combined with friendly (but not intrusive) advice. Chris & Brooke John & Sue Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire
12-26th June 2004 Dear David & Lesley Great holiday gite could not be more comfortable and garden & pool great fun for the children. Excellent. Best wishes En famille
29th-12June 2004 Golf My husband, Neil Cheetham, who is a professional golfer played and practiced at Bordeaux Lac Golf Club. He can recommend it. The driving range has about 30 bays and you hit them into a lake. He played the course with our friend and they both enjoyed it. We have left the price list in the draw, however PGA professionals are given courtesy at the course.
Once again Lesley & David we have loved staying with you. The house is fab and so is the weather. We have seen the Hoopoe but only at the beginning of our stay so we wonder if it doesn't like the hot weather!! Kids loved the animals and the pool & have gone home wn. My parents have moved to France this year and they came to stay with us for a couple of days; Once again we thoroughly enjoyed all the wine. Can recommend "Remy Breque" if you like sparking wine, and the clairet (Bordeaux Rosé) from Pont Du Moron which is on the road to Bourg. See you soon. Julie, Neil Paris & Gabrielle
The weather has been awesome, so has the pool. Next time we come we'll be in the Jacuzzi!!!! Killer chickens still alive and ready for action. Paris
Thanks for yet another great stay, weather has been gorgeous and I've got a great tan to impress my friends with! Animals and the pool have been great. Can't wait to come again and try my liking with the Jacuzzi. See you soon Gabby
29th May - 12th June 2004 Came here with our family, Julie, Neil, Paris & Gabby who have been here many times before. We have had two great weeks very relaxing, the weather has been awesome and our surroundings are idyllic. Peace and quiet, chickens crowing in the mornings; Animals, beautiful pool and house. The children have had a ball, have have been in the pool constantly. Thanks to Dave & Lesley who have lade us feel at home.
What makes you laugh Lesley??? !!! Many thanks to the Blackmore family Grant, Joy, Chloe & Christian. Had a great time!!! Thank you Chloe.
28 May 04 What is French for Shangri-La? because we've found it! Nous allons retourner bientôt. We saw the hoopoe too! The children loved the lizards, the chickens and the goats. Thanks for your hospitality.
Mags, Tom, Paul, Catherine, Zoë, Hannah, Joseph, and Barry Condon and Guy Wiseman.
Dear David & Lesley 22/5/04 Thanks very much for a great holiday- your welcome was the warmest we've ever had!! The house and gardens were lovely. Natasha loved all the animals, and I fell in love with the pool. The weather has been wonderful and I can't wait to come back and see the sauna!! Once again thanks for a great time - hope to see you again. Best wishes Lee-Anne, Bill & Natasha (London, England)
Dear David & Lesley 15.4.04 Many thanks, yet again, for a lovely stay, and for your hospitality. At last, we got to swim in the pool, and at least saw the sun, even if it was on our gite change day, comme toujours. Thanks for taking the time to come and see our show, and for taking part in the "Quorum Experience". I saw the hoopoe a couple of times, and heard it a lot, as well as a cockoo. Hope to see you next year. Lots of love Teresa Reveli, Stan Owen, Jack Campbell, Hannah Mercer, Vicky Ibbersal..
PS I saw the hoopoe too!! PPS I didn't!! PPPS Neither did I! PPPPS What's a hoopoe??
Dear Lesley & David 24/4/04-1/5/04 We've had a fabulous relaxing week at your lovely gite & truly don't want to go home! We had super weather for the first couple of days & the pool was very refreshing (bracing at times!). Your kindness & wonderful hospitality are very much appreciated and David, thanks so much for taking us wine tasting, it was fascinating and not a little tasty first thing in the morning! we enjoyed visiting Blaye on your recommendations and St Emilion was beautiful as is the countryside between here and there (we got somewhat lost but didn't mind a bit as each diversion was so picturesque!) So thank you both so much & we hope to see you again soon. Loved the chickens & goats too,+ your eggs! All best. Michaela & Alan Walker Tunbridge Wells
24th April 2004 Dear Lesley Many thanks for a great holiday, wonderful accommodation. Gardens and animals a real hit with Thomas (8 months) who loved feeding the goats and chickens. All return the UK rested and very well fed and wined!!
Saw hoopoe bird several times. BBQ'ed food from Blaye market- excellent fish and ducks and swam in pool Friday & Saturday.
A wonderful time was had by all. Alison Jason Mandy, Paul & Thomas Nottingham
Dear Lesley & David Just a short note to say thank you so much for the accommodation, the facilities and your warm welcome contributed so much to our wonderful holiday here. Your information, guidance and hospitality were very much appreciated. We look forward to returning again next year. Good luck with your season ahead; Best regards Ann, Fachtna, Adriana, Abigale, Deborah, Fachtna jnr. County Clare, Ireland 3rd-17th April 2004
6th-20th March Quorum Theatre Co. Teresa, Philip, Hanna, James, Stan & Vicky
20th December -3rd January 2004 Here again. I am sure that you must be getting bored of us by now, but never mind we will be back in May!! Had a fantastic time even though the girls didn't go in the swimming pool. Had some great nights, with Lesley & David including New Years Eve twice (French times and English). Not too sure about the English TV, my husband spent quite a bit of time checking it out though! The girls loved the dogs as usual, especially the new arrival "Clemmy". They weren't sure about the killer chickens, until we told them they don't eat children! Lots of love to you both and see in May. Julie, Neil, Paris & Gabriella Cheetham - Worksop, England.
Thanks Lesley & David for a wonderful holiday time (yet again.) It has been grea. The weather wasn't brilliant but as we can tell from the TV it's better than in England. Paris (12) & Gabby
29th January 2004 20/12/03 -30/1/04 Arrived 20th December with Julie, Neil, Paris & Gabby our fifth time here, just gets better! Had a great Christmas & New Year which we saw in with Lesley & David & friends. After Julie, Neil and the girls left we got down to some serious house hunting. Lesley & David gave us an enormous amount of help and support. After much searching and some disappointments not to mention a lot of rubbish we were shown, we finally found (in our last week) what we wanted in Betete several miles north east form here? We are now looking forward to relocating early May. Discovered a first class restaurant in Fronsac just before Libourne called "Le Bord D'eau" good food, good service, (good company L & D) cannot fault it. Anita & Walter Weight (Worksop, England)
21st Nov-24th Nov. Hope the wine we collect tomorrow is as good as our stay, a very pleasant weekend. Thanks Anne, Jock, Stuart & Jenny +a very happy James, who loved the animals.
25 Oct-31 Oct 2003 Lesley & David We've had a great time even though the weather has been very mixed, & none of us has been too well. St Emilion was beautiful and to be able to sit in the sun at lunchtime in the square was perfect ( even though we bought the most expensive bottle of wine we've ever drunk) The boys have had fun in the games room and feeding the goats - they love pineapple! Biarritz was also a lovely place to visit - 2 hours away, even though we started off from here in pouring rain it was dry and warm there. Surfers were out and we would like to return in the summer. The highlight of course was the visit to see Roger's "vines". near Blaye at Chateau Monconseil Gazin - Françoise gave us an exceptionally good tour and she spoke excellent English. Many thanks & we hope to see you again. Sue, Roger & James & Karl. Sutton Coldfield W MIdlands
18-25 Oct 2003 Dear Lesley and David Despite the weather( rain all week) we had a nice time in your house. Enjoying good french wine, beer, the animals and of course each other. Visits to Bordeaux, St Emilion, the coast made it nice to be in this environment. Floortji and Geertie loved feeding the animals, which convinced us to do something extra with the lawn at home in Vlijmen, Holland. Perhaps we will be back to swim in the pool or relax in the to be built sauna / Jacuzzi!!
Good luck with all the plans for your house!! Josè, Roel, Carine, Geertje, Floortje,
13/9/03-26/9/03 What a fantastic place from which to explore the delights of Aquitaine.
Sr Emilion, Arcachon & Le Porge were favourites along with laying around the wonderful swimming pool.
Oliver (22 months) had a wonderful time playing and feeding the animals. We're sure the chickens will be happy for a rest when we've gone after Oliver's relentless chasing!
The weather for late September has been superb (week 1 - exceptional 28°-30°)
Thanks to David and Lesley of their advice & their assistance during our stay.
Thanks for everything. Helen, Danny & Oliver (Ashford, Kent) 26/9/ 03
30th August - 13th September Big squiggle picture! Roughly translated this means " I had a wonderful holiday here, and I've enjoyed myself so much . Especially with the puppies! By Oliver aged 17 months.
What can we say that hasn't already been said? The gîte is wonderful, so homely and well equipped. The garden is perfect for a family like ours - two big boys (aged 23 and30) who want to play games constantly, and a baby with the energy of at least 5. Even when the weather's not so good, there is so much to do in this area, the sand dunes, the aqua park, visits to Cognac distilleries, fishing, the shopping centers; the visits could fill the book!
As far as Lesley and David are concerned we can only reiterate what's already been written. So friendly, helpful and full of information. Thank you for helping to make this such a special holiday. This is certainly a place we would all come back to and recommend to all who will listen. Denise & Barry, Lesley & Chris Louise & David and Oliver Wrexham, North Wales. PS We're considering investing in our own set of sheep & goats - it would certainly cut down on our waste food!!
16th -30 August 2003 A great two weeks. Fantastic weather, maximum use of the pool - loads of BBQs! David and Lesley have done a great job on the house, we liked the layout and the decor. The kids loved all the animals, the puppies were the hit of the holiday. Shame we can't smuggle one home! Thanks Dave for coming in on a free transfer, keep work on that left foot, you might be a player one day! Thank you David and Lesley for all your help and patience with the kids (5 boys under 11yes plus 1 girl!) Places visited :-Lake at st Christoly, Blaye, beaches at Lacanau and Le Porge, Bordeaux, St Emilion & the Dune of Pyla. All worth a visit.
Julie, Russell, Rebecca, Chris & Adam Nick, Jo, Ben, Joseph & Mathew 29/8/03
I had a great time here, the house is cool and so is the location. I liked all the animals but the puppies were the best. I called one Tiger and she was sold on my second last day here. We went to the beach 3 times and climbed Europe's biggest sand dune, it was massive! The restaurants were nice too. Thanks Dave for playing football with us, that left foot is awesome! I still don't believe your nearly 55, you are so more 25! Thanks Dave and Lesley for being so nice, hope to see you next year. Se ya from Ben 2nd August - 15th August This has been a lovely holiday and certainly the best weather we've ever had; the pool was wonderful.
We think the building with its varied rooms would provide a good holiday setting in most seasons. We look forward to returning in a year or so.
We visited Lacanau; St Emilion; Blaye; Bourg; the market in Cavignac.
Our friends François and Sonia visited us here;
We had some very pleasant meals out. At Lilbourn all of us ate outside overlooking the river; A select group at L'auberge De LA Vielle Chapelle - grown ups. The restaurant at Hotel De Ville - all of us. There's still plenty of things we didn't get round to doing - till next time.
Many thanks to David & Lesley. From, M & M
19th July to 2nd August This holiday was great I liked seeing the puppies and dogs. Lesley & David were really kind. I like feeding the animals. I still like the swings and the table football and the table tennis. Thank you !!! Rachel T Aged 10
19th July - 2nd August 03 Once again we've had a brilliant time (our third time here) All the interesting people we've met and David and Lesley makes it that little bit special. Your kindness, time & patience with the children is very much appreciated. The children really enjoyed seeing the puppies on a daily basis and the adults, well what can I say other than see you next year! Love Deb & Malcolm Newton Abbot, Devon
Lets just say I'm glad we came back again to this brilliant place! I love the little animals and will miss them loads. Lesley and David are great to have around and the games are really fun! I like the swimming pool and its inflatables. I hope to see oyu next year! Love Holly age 14
19th July - 2nd August I liked this holiday because I met loads of other people and I went to two different restaurants. I was really lucky this year because I came just as 8 puppies were born. The mother was a golden retriever called Amy. There is one puppy that fell asleep in my arms. I names one minstrel I had no favorites. Thanks David & Lesley for making this a great holiday. Love xx
We could fill this paragraph with all the wonderful things this place means to us, but it would have already been written on the previous pages. All my family love this home from home. We shall do our best to return once again next year.
Lesley, David, thank you for a wonderful break from stress and toil. Jenny, Chris B xxx 19th July - 2nd August 2003
5-19 July 2003 This is a fantastic "holiday house" with all you could possibly want. Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed spending time here and it's very sad to have to leave! Thank you so much also for your kindness and helpfulness -I hope hope we weren't a real pain continually asking for more wine and asking for your help over the "stressful time" before the wedding - we couldn't have found a more restful place ,or more helpful people over everyone coming and going!! Judy, Richard, Annabel, Henry, auntie P, Johnny, Carolyn, Lydia & Sophie. (London)
David & Leslie 5-7-03 A great time had by all. Look forward to coming back again. Ryan will miss Bess a lot! Love Tony, Jo, Louis, Jessica & Ryan xxxxx
5th July 2003 (28.05.03 to 05.07.03) David & Lesley I heard such great things about the fantastic holidays my sister and family had enjoyed here. When I had the opportunity to join them there was no question as I knew it would be a brilliant holiday! The feeling you get as you look around is one of calm and relaxation. A perfect and beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Kim - Sudbury Suffolk.
June 26. 2003 Dear David & Lesley You provided a wonderful retreat from the hustle & crowds at Vinexpo. My only regret is that we had too little time to enjoy the pool and garden. The dinner with your friends was great. The food, wines and conversation were wonderful. Thank you for all your did to make our stay so enjoyable. Nick
Dear David & Lesley I had a great time. Thank you for taking care of us. You have a nice place. I hope to see you in the future. Dan
Leslie & David As always, I had a wonderful time. Thanks for everything. Louis M
June 14 to June 21, 2003 Dear Lesley and David Thank you for a wonderful week at your charming house. We all had a good time at the pool, in the games room, feeding the goats, enjoying the garden. Most of all, we enjoyed your company and your hospitality. The fresh eggs were delicious! Merissa had three at one meal. Thank you also for sharing the champagne, wine and cake with us. It was a fun and relaxing evening sitting around chatting. Next time we hope to return with our cousins. We also hope that you will come and visit us in New York City!
All the best! David, Ping, Daniel and Merissa
P.S. Here is the recipe of Ping's salmon :
Voila, Ping's salmon is done. Enjoy! We hope to come back to the gite soon!
Dear Lesley & David 14.6.03 Had a wonderful time as we did last year, lots to see and do. I don't know how you manage to work, stay up late and drink! Very good company lots of interesting conversations. Gite was fab as before. Simon xx
Thanks for making our holiday special, enjoyed your company and those drunken evenings, and the evening at the lake, also the oysters were lovely. Hope you liked the Banofi pie. Hope to see you again. Bobbie x
Thanks for a great holiday. Enjoyed our evenings of great meals & wine with good food. Really enjoyed our moonlight swim. Hope to see you again. Jo x
Well what can I say you can't improve on perfection and our week here was just PERFECT. Mike
Dear Lesley & David 9.5.03 Thanks so much for having us in your really comfortable gîte - despite planning the accommodation at the last moment we could not have found better - relaxing atmosphere and plenty of wine! I expect we'll be back if you'll have us. Best wishes Linda, Russell, Jack, Steve, Diane, Lauren & Samuel. x
3 mei 2003
Vraag aan Daniël (7 jaar ) en
Niels (5 jaar ): Vonden jullie het leuk hier?
Antwoord : ‘ Ja’.
'Mijn vrienden kwamen en we
hadden een tafeltennis en tafelvoetbal en er was nog meer speelgoed. Het is
een groot huis met een hele grote tuin. Het leukst daarvan vonden we
misschien wel de geheime kamer, waardoor je echt heel goed verstoppertje kon
spelen.'
‘En we hebben heel veel gezwommen
en de dieren te eten gegeven. We vonden het jammer dat onze vader en moeder
elke dag een uitstapje wilden maken. Wij wilden het liefst thuis blijven.’
Vraag : Zouden jullie het leuk
vinden hier nog eens naar toe te gaan?
Antwoord: ‘ JAAAA! En dat doen we
echt, want mijn vader en moeder zeiden ook dat ze het hier fantastisch
vonden en een week veel te kort.’
‘translation’ – more or less- .
Did you
like it?
yes! My
friends came and we
had ping-pong and
tablefootbal (???) and
there were even more
things to
play. It is a big
house with a very
large garden. I’d like
very much the
secret room in de garden so
you could
play hide and
seek very
well.
We did a lot of swimming and feet
the animals. We regret that our parents could go out every day, cause we
preferred to stay at home.
Do you like to return sometimes?
YESSSS! And we
really do so,
because my
parents told
us that
they think
it is fantastic
over here and one
week was to short.
Lesley & David 26th April 2003 Thanks for a memorable stay, the second visit for one of our members, and the boozy, chatty barbecue, the best in western Europe! Who knows some of our team may return next year. Love to you both and all the creatures of the earth. Teresa Quorum Dear Lesley & David 21st February 2003 Thank you very much for your very kind hospitality and for all your local knowledge. Its been a hectic house hunting mission but at least the weather has been sunny most of the time. We have not managed to find a house yet but have enjoyed looking around this area, and will be back. The children enjoyed Hector's morning visits and feeding the goats with bread. Don't they ever get full? We all found the gîte very warm and comfortable.
Best wishes. Claire, Marc, Aimée & Guy. Ipswich Suffolk
3.01.03 Lesley & David Thank you for a pleasant stay in your lovely gîte. A good place to stay while visiting the nearby wine region. Really like St Emilion, the town as well as the wine!
Thanks again for your warm welcome and you continued success with your lettings. Nick Nadia, Dave, Lorain Joan & Clive
2002
Oct 26 2002 Dave, Jean, Penny & Hannah
A wonderful break and opportunity
to visit our daughter We look forward to returning to this lovely gîte. Many thanks
28.9.2002 - 21.10.2002 Lesley & David Alison, Diane, Arliegh and I all had a great time at your house. You were both so warm and welcoming to us. We would definitely comeback again. Thank you both for your hospitality, help and friendliness. Alison, Dave, Arliegh and Diane (New Jersey & San Francisco)
28th Sept 8th October 02 For a couple of octogenarians with a few creaky bits the new bedroom has been most comfortable. The weather just as planned has been ideal, warm and sunny all week. We have been able to enjoy the grounds in the day time and sit outside with a glass of something till well after dark. Lesley, David and the animals have made a lovely fuss of us and that's been great. We were invited to be as critical and unbiased as we like but try as we may we cant find anything wrong.
Its an ideal spot, if you don't want to move about too much its all here to enjoy a lovely holiday.
Look behind the shrubs and you will probably find a chicken or a cat, the goats are friendly unless you wear a hat or have no hair.
Thanks you both for a lovely holiday - we will return to Lowestoft on the TGV and Eurostar much refreshed.
Love Pat & Jack Proctor O.B.E. ( father and mother)
P.S. English TV is a great addition to the amenities even if the 10 o'clock news comes on at eleven.
Not as good as the goat shaving picture, but fairly accurate. Great place to stay. Nick
Such a lovely place to stay in. Thanks for your hospitality. So envious of you now that we have to return to the commuter life in London. Good luck with F & all those translations! Thanks once again. Fran.
24th August - 5th September To David & Lesley This is the second time we've been to Gauriaguet except this time its been a lot more fun than it was last time we came. If we weren't in the pool we've been drawing pictures. Here's on of you shaving the goat Rianon.
By Katie Simpson age 9 3/4
To Lesley & David The down stairs room has been great for our nanny thank you so much. If we weren't in the pool were drawing pictures on our French paper. By Annie age 6
Katherine, Andrew, Ellie and Megan - Aug 10th - Aug 21st Anthony & Julia - Aug 10th - Aug 16th Peter & Vony Thomas - Aug 10th - Aug 15th Graham, Katherine & Amelia - Aug 17th - Aug 23rd Val & Alan - Aug 19th - Aug 23rd Thank you for a wonderful holiday for our friends family. As honeymooners it was the most relaxing time we were ever going to have with two children. Ellie has loved staying in the farmer's house and her swimming has improved masses - she swam her first length here. Meg is besotted by the goats, hens and cats but was disappointed that they didn't eat mushrooms. Amelia got her third tooth and Ted almost crawled. As for the adults we thrived on your wine and generosity. Many thanks for allowing the occasional caravan and dog. We have loved our stay. Thank you.
26th July -August 10th 2002 It has been an excellent two weeks here, this has been our second year here (we've never done that before) and I loved everything about this place like the animals, the garden, the den, the swings and slide and the great gite and of course the great owners. I am looking forward to seeing you, the animals and the gite next year. Thank you Holly (13)
26th July -August 10th 2002 I have had a great time in France. I liked going on the dog walks and I liked feeding the animals. I like the swings and the secret garden. I like the owners and I am looking forward to seeing you again next year. Thank- you Rachel (9)
Thank you for making us feel so very welcome and for the company you gave us in the evenings, we feel very much at home here. We hope Malcolm's plunging technique will not be required again for some time, once again thanks doe a brill time BRACE YOURSELVES we're coming back! Love Deb & Malcolm Newton Abbot, Devon
26th July - 10th August 2002 This holiday has been wonderful, second visit to the gite (a first for us) !! David & Lesley have been the perfect hosts as always. Lesley has been wearing "hair by Debbie & Jenny" this week; The bill will be sent by post later) Ceramic straighteners rule OK Had to leave unfortunately to save our waistline and livers. Hope to follow the same healthy diet next year. As Debbie has already informed you in her own direct way, we're coming back next year!! -19th July 2003 Thank you David & Lesley Jenny & Chris xxx Newton Abbot, Devon
This year I have enjoyed lots of things like feeding the goats and the sheep. The beach was good and the waves were huge. Look forward to seeing you next year. Love Stephen B (10) August 2002
14th-20th July 2002 Beverley, John, Liz & Robert A very relaxing week -the pool is wonderful. Thanks Lesley & David for your help.
July 7th July 13th Working stay, second time around. Excellent place to unwind after a hard days work. Many thank to David and Lesley for their warm welcome and entertainment, not to mention wine selection.
Thank you also for the wine purchases made on our behalf as we didn't seem to have any spare time during the day. (Plant too)
If we need to come back to do a job at Perris sac we will see if you have any vacancies. Regards Iain, Parçay les Pins, Loire Valley France
June 29th- July 6th Lyndsay, Paul, Kathy, Rachel, Lorene Great place to stay for our first visit to the Bordeaux region. We loved the swimming pool. Inflatable races and naked volley ball were a highlight! Had some great trips - The Dune of Pyla is a must (nr Arcachon), just like sunbathing in the Sahara; St Emilion is well worth a day out - had a great meal at Dominique's, just off the main square. Carcans on the coast is well worth a visit. Le Hotel D'ocean does fantastic seafood and the owner does a great Barry White impression. But for a real treat Auberge de la Vieille Chapelle (Lugon) was something else -booking recommended for the best tables;
Many thanks Lesley & David for making us so welcome, will forward photos for the website ASAP! 15th June 2002 -29th June 2002
David & Lesley Thanks for a great holiday. Liked the animals- wanted to stay longer. Matthew - 10 I had a brilliant time. I like the sheep and goats. I can remember their names -Sophie, Clover, Teddy, Flossy, Rhiannon. I like Toto a lot as well. I like the pool. Thanks for a lovely holiday. From Katie aged 8
MOST EXCELLENT HOLIDAY! Very nice house and surroundings. The wee critters are great fun, it was like being back on the farm again. Also, loved the pool. Tried to live in it, butt got a bit water logged though. Dennis and Megan PS I hope you have better luck with your Dyson.
Brilliant holiday, nothing to do and all the time in the world to do it, just what I needed. Lianne
Had a great time. Fozzie
Lianne, Volkhard, Matthew, & Katie Van Linden.
1st June-15th June 2002 Weight & Cheetham families Had a lovely holiday, couldn't ask for nicer surroundings or company. Thank you. Lynn, Matthew & Jack
The house and pool were great and so were the animals. We had great fun in the secret garden. Thank you very much. (1) Paris, Jack (7) Gabby (7)
Another fabulous holiday, look forward to next year. Anita, Wally & Julie.
Lesley & David welcome you as friends not just as guests, and after our third year I feel we are now truly friends. The effort they put into their cottage makes it really first class. Thank you both for your friendship, hospitality and care. See you very soon hopefully. Julie, Paris & Gabriella 18th May 2002 -1st June 2002 Two weeks just hasn't been long enough, your home has lived up to our every expectation, we shall miss the calming presence of the chickens & the insatiable appetites of the goats. What's not to like in your little piece of heaven on earth!! Thank you both for your warm welcome, advice & company and not forgetting all the eggs for Owen. Our best wishes for the future. Kate, Jane, Thomas, Owen, Jane, Jeannette & Richard!! xxx
To David and
Lesley
Thanks for a
fantastic holiday, we all had a great time. The Gite was wonderful, all the
comforts of home and then some. The animals were great, especially Polly and
Ester the two chickens you were looking after. They were at the door every
morning waiting for their breakfast. It became the first thing to do in the
mornings, feed the chickens. Thanks for all the info, directions and
recommendations on places to visit, it made the week that much more
enjoyable.
We’ve been
back in the UK for a week and wish we were still out there with you. We met
up for lunch on Sunday and the main topic of conversation was the holiday
and when were we going back.
Our evening
with you on Sunday was the perfect start to the holiday. Amazing that Lesley
was at school with Simon, and that she recognized him. Well admitted to it
!!!! Hope we didn’t drink all your supplies.
Chateaux Haut
Maco, which you recommended, was well worth a visit. Anne was very helpful
in explaining the wine making progress and it made for an easier time at the
smaller Chateaux as we then knew the routine.
Our days
golfing went well and we played a very nice parkland course at Pessac.
Lovely course and a very good club house with bar snacks and a restaurant.
About £20 a round and well worth it.
Visited Dune
du Pilat and Arcachon, Both are worth a visit, though visit the dune first
as it’s a tiring walk to the top but well worth it and you’ll need a sit
down and a drink after, some great bars and restaurants on the promenade.
Good value too.
We really
enjoyed having you round for a BBQ on the Thursday evening, it was as if we
had known you for years. I think we had enough food and the Bananas with
chocolate and baileys and the brandied strawberries cooked on the barbi
seemed to go down well with the girls. Next year ( I’ll be booking up
shortly) I’ll do the full works and bring some marinades and gear with me.
The visit to
the walled town of St. Emilion was beautiful we visited the wine cellars of
Chateux Cotes Nuit which was fantastic we’ve never seen so much wine in one
place. The wine shops were good as long as you didn’t let them push you into
buying. (thanks for the warning) We found a really good one, very helpful,
no pressure, and ended up spending loads, but well worth it. Couldn’t quite
convince Jo that we needed a bottle of 1938 Chateaux Cotes de Nuit at about
£1500 a bottle, still we can dream can’t we.
The girls
enjoyed using the pool even if it was a little early in the year. Mind you
with the temperature reaching 33 on Thursday it could have been the middle
of summer. We will definitely be coming again next year and hopefully will bring the rest of the gang along.
Thanks again
for a wonderful week and we’ll see you next year Mike, Jo, Simon and Bobby Eastbourne East Sussex 11/5/02 - 18/5/02 Simon Thank you for all your help & hospitality, great conversation, food and wine. Gite is fantastic and well appointed. We enjoyed everything and look forward to future return visits. (P.S. Don't want to go back to the slog on Monday)
Roberta "Bobbie" Yes. Thanks again for all your help. I enjoyed the evenings we spent with you and also meeting your friends. Here's hoping our men bring us back next year, maybe we could all go to a Le Rock dance together.
Jo Thanks very much for a great week. Excellent accommodation, everything we needed at hand. It was good to meet your friends and look round their lovely chateau. Hope to visit again next year.
Mike Excellent accommodation, house & garden are perfect. We enjoyed feeding the chickens in the morning. (Thanks for the fresh eggs) You're the perfect hosts. The local knowledge is very helpful. The vineyards you recommended were great (even if the girls did want to buy everything in sight). We stocked up but unfortunately drank it all over the next couple of days; Brilliant holiday and look forward to the next one. Simon, Bobby, Mike & Jo. xxxx Eastbourne Sussex
30 March - 6 April From Leeds - Yorkshire Beautiful area to spend a break. Convenient for touring round. Children enjoyed the farm animals and collecting the new laid eggs. Enjoyed it very much.
Jayne, Stephen, Nanna, Sophie, Rachel & Hannah.
3 days - end Feb (Sorry -so laid back now, can't work out the date!) Lovely gite, lovely welcome. Lesley & David have been so kind in offering their advice - we are house hunting - and we hope we will live up to their standards! The kids have enjoyed their stay so much that Katherine wants us to pack a goat or two.... Pete & Carol Dent, Jonathan (9) & Katherine (5)
16th-23rd February '02 Even in February this area is wonderful. Crisp bright mornings, sunny days for exploring and even the rainy days were good for resting and relaxing. It was very difficult to concentrate and focus on the reason for coming here, so much wine and so little time but in the end we managed to find a few cases of wine to take back. Hopefully enough too last till our next trip. The cottage was great, very well equipped and warm and welcoming as were the owners Lesley & David. Roger & Joyce Davies Exeter
Dec 29th
–30th January 02
Our third visit
and our first one in the winter. Just as pleasurable as the summer. So many
interesting things to do. Lesley & David took us to the Marie for a drink &
aperitifs to welcome in the New Year. We spent New Years Eve with Lesley &
David and saw in the new year twice! (English & French time) a lovely
evening. We were also taken to Blaye Citadel for the “Marché Aux Vins” a
wine tasting experience on a grand scale. We also had the added bonus
of the French sales, many things reduced by 50%.My sister came with us this
time so it is always nice to see things through “ other eyes”. Our holiday
is now drawing to a close and it has been well worth coming this time of the
year. We even sat in the sun for lunch on a couple of days. Will
be returning again in June with daughter + family. Roll on June!!
Anita Weight (+
Walter Weight)
Clown
Derbys.
PS When we
arrived the new room was just a “shell” when we left it was a charming
bedroom + ensuite . Well done David & Lesley. Cant wait to see it in
June! Anita
I
can only endorse everything my sister (above) has said – it has all been a
marvelous holiday and thank you Lesley & David for including me
in your welcome/ I love the whole area and have thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
My very best wishes for your continuing success.
Francis
Worcester PS Weather good, only two days rain and even had several lunches by the pool – unbelievable for January.
20-27
October 2001
IF you like
goats, dogs, cats, sheep and chickens you’re sure to like Lesley &
David’s animals. I found myself by the field most of the time feeding
Rhiannon, Flossy (goats) Sophie, Clover and Teddy (sheep). They are very
friendly and would not harm anyone, they are so gentle. The five cats are
all very cute. Charlie : I found him the most friendly out of the
five, he visits a lot. He used to sit with my mum, dad and I (quietly).
Hamish : I
found him talkative if he wanted to be. He rarely visits. Harry : I only saw
him once but he is very shy and he ran away from me. He looks like the cat
from the Felix adverts/ Lydia : She was shy at first but once she knows you
she will like you. Suki : Very timid but she might approach you. As for the
chickens there are 11 of them, there are not many with names. They lay
delicious eggs which I had as scrambled eggs. Thanks to David & Lesley
as I would not have know this information if they had not talked about the
animals (and thanks for the eggs!!!!. I really enjoyed my week here with the
animals. David and Lesley made the picture perfect. Thanks again.
Maria (11)
Sittingbourne
Kent
A very sunny week and our daughter ( Maria) swam in the pool today. We just sat around and read enjoying the warmth.
October is
always an excellent time to come to france as you can still catch the
last of the summer sun without the crowds & free uncrowded car parks.
Restaurant
market square St Emilion very good ( the one as you come down the
slope)
Little train
at St Emilion amusing especially the music!
Carrefour at
Merignac is by the airport junction 11B on a big trading estate – This is
essential knowledge if you don’t enjoy towing the autoroute –Leclerc at
Carbon Blanc – okay and easy to find. Pyla (dune) sand is very big- you need to see it to believe it!! We have has a super week – don’t want to go home! Lesley & David thanks for the gite and your enjoyable conversation.
(written with
my left hand – naturally!!) Chris, Kerry & Maria Sittingbourne Kent
12th
October 2001
Unfortunately we were here for just 5 days – house
hunting! Our stay was spoilt by someone having to be taken to hospital. But
this was when David &Lesley’s help, hospitality and friendliness came
to the fore. We could not have coped without their help. The kindness they
showed was definitely above and beyond the call of duty” and for this we
sincerely thank them.
Happily all went well at the hospital and we were all
reunited two days later (No waiting to be seen, no laying on trolleys in
corridors and friendly, professional assistance from the doctors and nursing
staff – what’s going wrong with the NHS!) Thoroughly enjoyable stay and we
will recommend this gite highly – that is until we open in direct
competition with them: Thank you both very much.
Jon Green & family Brentwood Essex
2nd November 2001
Worry nothing but to enjoy & relax! This is the place to
be! David & Lesley are the best hosts for your trouble free holiday.
Tommy,
Daniel aged two
I agree with all of the above. It was a wonderful place
to stay, don’t want to go! Thank you David & Lesley for being so kind and
helpful. Lisa
28th
September 2001
The most
beautiful region! Our host have been most hospitable and made our stay very
pleasant in their extended home. The animals have been a bonus and provided
much entertainment.
We wish you
every success. All the best. À bientôt Edith, Barbara, Paul & Tanya
15th-22nd
September 2001
David & Lesley
Thank you for
the use of your lovely home, we have all enjoyed our week. Weather got
better as the week went on. Have visited St Emilion – very nice.
Market at
Blaye on Wednesday was excellent,. Had a tour at chateau Haut Macô + tasted
some of the wine – excellent + had a lovely meal at Au Sarment restaurant in
St Gervais.
We all enjoyed
the wildlife!!!!
Thank you Guy, Jo & Jacqui
1st
September 2001
We have had
the most lazy, lovely holiday in this beautiful place; Weather glorious
apart from one day. Thank you David & Lesley for your help and kindness.
We have loved
the animals, special favourite being Charlie and Harry.
Hope to return
before too long.
Madeline,
David and Bev Warrington Cheshire
18
August – 1 September 2001
David & Lesley
Thank you for
helping to make our second visit so enjoyable. The children have loved
playing in the pool and feeding the animals.
The dunes at
Pyla are an excellent day out and hard work on your legs.
The zoo at
Palmyre is well worth a visit especially for the children.
Thank you for
arranging the tour of the chateau.
We have had a
really relaxing time and hopefully will see you again soon.
Thank you!
Helen, James,
Edward and Harry Tickhill, Doncaster
August 2001
Thank you
It has been
great! If we haven’t been in the pool we’ve been painting, so we thought
we’d give you this picture!
From Chris
(15)
and India Thank you Lesley & David, its been a wonderful place to stay and you have been so helpful, hospitable (+ tolerant)! You have made my time here thoroughly pleasant. Many thanks WW (India Whiles – 15)
21st
July / 3rd August 2001
The Trethewey
& Bickham families
The owners
appear to have taken on the French way of life with gusto, this has enabled
them to introduce us to many of their French friends and neighbours adding
greatly to the enjoyment of the holiday. Such introductions have been a real
bonus -not offered by their competitors in my experience. A great choice,
congratulations to Debbie, my wife & jenny for this decision.
Malcolm T
Thanks to
David & Lesley for entertaining us on several occasions culminating in a
barbeque that went on until 3 am with French neighbours who were lovely.
Great gite & gardens, love the animals. Bonus having owners on site. Thanks
for a great holiday.
Deb T
We wonder why
the French live longer than us , after 2 weeks here its easy to see why,
much more relaxed, good food, wine and company? A great way of life that we
had a chance to sample. The only warning I can give is WATCH OUT FOR
THE PING PONG it can shorten your life! (David will explain) Chris
Newton Abbot
A great place
to relax and watch your cultural, social and waistline expand.
Thanks to
David & Lesley we have the opportunity to sample local social life. We will
need until next year to recover!
The resident
menagerie provided entertainment both for ourselves and our own
menagerie (the children)
Many thanks
Lesley & David for a wonderful and memorable holiday Jenny I loved Watson and I liked the goats. The hens were fun to feed but the cockerel would not eat the bread. My favourite cat must be Charlie. The other cats are really kind; Stephen Newton Abbot Devon I had a lovely time and the owners were really kind to me and the other children that came on this holiday and I will miss them lots. I also loved the animals and the ball room was excellent. The swimming pool had lots of things with it to make it more fun. This has been a great holiday for all of us. Holly T Thanks you! (12)
7-21 July 2001
This has been a great visit for
all of us. The garden especially has been a real pleasure, and the children
couldn’t have had more fun with the animals, the games room and
evening games of hide and seek. We will always remember this as the house
where Megan swam her first length without arm bands. For me the garden
room has been wonderful and had made this a house you can
thoroughly enjoy even in bad weather;
Al the best to you both, and all
the best for the future plans for your house. Andrew, Jane, Megan& Sophie
Don & Connie Ryan Mathew Hall & Laura Kim
23 June / 7th July 2001
Returning after last year’s
stay was an essential thing due to the accommodation for us
five, the nature of out hosts and the restful atmosphere that there is – but
plenty of scope to expand if the need is there. Again we’ve enjoyed the
company of David & Lesley and hope they recover from our Steven’s
attentions. He’s probably added a few pound in weight to the sheep. Janet &Brian – Lorraine Christopher & Steven
15th June 2001
Ate too much, slept too much,
drank too much, sunbathed too much ….great holiday: Hope to see you all
again.
The Harvey family, The Beech
family (Elis) From Scotland
June?? 01
To Lesley & David
Thank you for all your special
attentions. The walks + the dogs + the chats! Hope to see you in two
years (if you don’t come to California first!) So glad we came here !
Louis & Helaine f
22 June 01
This was a great place to stay
while working at Vinexpo. We looked forward to returning in the evening to
relax and watch the wonderful French sunsets. We’ll be back for
Vinexpo 2002. Dave & Don USA
May 19th – June 2nd
2001
Our second time around and even
better than our memories of last year. Weather more than kind to us, 36° one
day! Gabriella , aged 6, learnt to swim and Paris, aged 10) swam a length
underwater. Some pleasant evenings with Lesley & David. Roll on next year.
Wally & Anita Weight,
Chesterfield Derbys
Neil, Julie, Paris,& Gabby – Worksop Notts
Me and Gabby
had a wonderful time here. We loved the swings and slide and also we
loved the pool. Paris & Gabriella 2000
6th
– 13th November 2000 We came to enjoy a holiday and buy wine; we did both with considerable success. The weather was a challenge, rain in quantity but two sunny and very pleasant days. We return to England with happy memories of many holiday pleasures. 11 am on the 11th of the 11th 00 was a moving and pleasurable experience in the warm company of the village people. Mr Mrs WD Griffiths & Mr Mrs G Simpkin
October 2000 Thank you very much the gite is comfortable. Robert enjoyed his swims. (He knows no fear of the cold!) Keith, Sue and Robert Cox, Keyleigh & Samantha Lee
12th August – 26th August 2000
Thanks very much to both
Lesley & David for such a welcoming greeting after a 20 hour journey from
Cornwall, yes we may be stupid for driving it all in one go.
Pool was amazing, we spent the first three days lazing
around in the 40° sunshine! Dune of Pyla was well worth a visit but
recommend using the steps if you are carrying stuff to take to the beach
beyond.
St Emilion is beautiful – great
wines with loads off tastings! Restaurant Cartagen in in St André de Cubzac
is affordable and delicious. Set menu at 68f.
All the animals in the garden kept
the children well occupied – and they enjoyed their walk with Laura &
Hattie!
Walibi park is great for kids over
1.3 metres- under that there are limited rides. Car parking is charged
at 25f plus the entrance fee. The only problem was the food queues – 1 ½
hours for burgers. Have left vouchers for cheaper tickets.
A big thanks to both of you for
helping us with the buying of the magnums and introducing us to Malaga- we
bought 8 bottles! We’ve had a fantastic holiday!!
Many thanks
Tamara, Rob, Honor & ken
David, Jade, Tegen Tara & Keziah From Torpointt & Truro , Cornwall and Stoke Newington
29th July – 12th August 2000
Our first stay here and a fantastic time was had by all.
For first time visitors we recommend the Grotte de Pair Non Pair, the
missile cruiser “Colbert” in Bordeaux, Blaye Citadel, the Chateau Bouilh,
the lakes at Saint Christally, the Dune of Pyla (a big pyla sand- boom!
Boom!! Canoeing – see leaflet, the pool and the local wine.
What to say about the place apart from absolutely
fantastic; A lovely house. The pool was fantastic. (The kids loved it) and
David & Lesley were superb hosts Thank you very much. What can I say but –
fantastic!!!
Steph, Sian, Lewis and Ryan Peters
As above – we’ve also had a great holiday. Children also
enjoyed the animals and spacious garden. David & Lesley have been very kind
and helpful.
Many thanks Maria, Richard & James
Farnborough, Hants
15th
– 29th July 2000
We have all
enjoyed a very relaxing holiday. Three generations all happily occupied
visiting the surrounding countryside to wine taste, kayak, wine taste,
explore, wine taste and sadly now our two weeks are ended. The pool a great
asset and enjoyed by everyone. Thank you David & Lesley for your welcome and
many kindnesses. Geoffrey, Liz, Nick, Charlotte, Felix, Alexis, Chris & Catherine
1-14 July Again many thanks – we shall return! Roger, Penny, Sam & Chris x2
June 2000
Yet another
superb holiday . thanks for everything Dave, Jennie, Marj & Barry
3rd to 16th June 2000 The accommodation was all as described in Chez Nous and the friendly, helpful and informative manner of David & Lesley developed the enjoyment of our holiday. The pool and grounds were a joy to Steven (7 yrs) and were also a learning cycle for him. Many thanks Janet & Brian – Bisly Chris, Lorain & Steven – Brookland Surrey
Steven Christopher age 7 & a half
May 20th – June 1st
2000
Lesley & David
What can we say we have had
a wonderful holiday which has appealed to us all (three generation). The
house is one of the nicest we have stayed in and we hope to return again.
Thank you for your help and
hospitality.
Anita, Walter, Julie, Paris &
Gabriella PS The weather was more than generous , more good than iffy. Anita
May
2000
David & Lesley
Many thanks,
really enjoyed staying here, after all the kms we did it was nice to come
“home” see you in the future
Tony & Sue Huddersfield - England
Sat 14th April – Sat 22nd April
2000
We have all enjoyed your company - particularly the
wine!!!! We all wish you both every success in your future
ventures. Hope the bulbs do well. Merci beaucoup.
Steven, James, Lesley & Robert &
Trish
PS Steven
here. I had a great time. Pool temperature was great towards the end of the
week especially relaxing at night. Watson’s ace, and the goats too. We’ll
continue e-mailing you.
All the best
for the future. Steven
26.2.00 – 11.3.00
David & Lesley
Had a great time. We were lucky with the weather.. Thanks
for all your advice on our house hunting.
Auberge De LA Vielle Chapelle was lovely. L’Aucat was
very friendly.
Portsmouth
1999
David & Lesley
We thought it
was good last year. Had forgotten how good! Many thanks for your hospitality
and the attention to the children. Also our family meal. We look forward to
seeing you again next year.
Jo, Tony,
Lewis, Jessica & Ryan Sudbury, Suffolk England
15th
/22nd October 1999
We’ve had an
enjoyable stay here in Gauriaguet – pity about the weather!
David & Lesley
were fabulous hosts and gave us a great understanding about the French way
of life.
We wish them
all the best with their ongoing new ventures. Adrian, Mandy, April, Kellie, & Holly Leicestershire
2nd to 15th October 1999
A wonderful two weeks has unfortunately come to an end
all too quickly. The weather has been incredible , warm and sunny every day.
The wine tasting have all been of a very high standard; Farther a field a
visit to Remy Martin in Cognac was excellent. Locally Chateau Haut
Macô , a visit arranged by David & Lesley exceptional – very informative and
super wine. Market in Bourg on Sundays and Blaye on Saturdays are well worth
a visit
David & Lesley deserve special praise for their kindness,
help & advice; Cliff & Hazel , Nina & Jeremy and Hector PS the wine from the co-operative in Lugon is very good value.
18t
Had a good
time, thank you for all the extra help you gave us, and also visits to
vineyards you arranged for us.
All the
magnificent 7 winos enjoyed every minute including the rainy days.
See you on
September 9th 2000, with our home made wine.
Once again
thanks.
Joan, John,
Doreen, Ann, Jane, Ted and Alf.
Have you read
the little black book!!!
4th September - 18th
September 1999
Thank you for an excellent time, Lesley & David
made us feel at home. The weather was great, sun most of the holiday. Both
families loved the pool and BBQs every night. Plenty of places to visit,
recommend the zoo at Royan and the beech at Le Porge. The local wine is
excellent, try David & Lesley ‘s recommendations, also try the wine
from the house with the ivy just up the road. If you do get bad weather try
the following hypermarkets : Auchan in Bordeaux, Carrefour in Merignac and a
massive le Clerc which is south of bordeaux. (you can do five in one day).
Accommodation excellent, we don’t want to leave. See you soon.
James, Helen, Edward & Harry.
Gill, Keith & Matthew from Sheffield.
28th
August – 4th September
Superb time
had by al – great weather, spacious well equipped accommodation, beautiful
surroundings & lovely pool! Wish we could have stayed another week.
The animals
were an added bonus too – the goats being particular favourites.
La
renaissance” which provides various reasonably price set meals & especially
helpful service. Thanks too to Lesley & David for all this helpful advice & making us so welcome.
Julie, Ted,
Will & Tom from Chelmsford
28th August 1999
Had a super time here. Kids loved the pool and the
animals. Thanks to Lesley & David for a great stay . Will come again.
We have a great time with fond memories. Thanks
Lesley & David
Mark, Sandra, Richard & Lloyd
31st
July- 14th August 99
This was our
ideal holiday. Beautiful residence, spacious and well equipped. We loved the
pool and the garden and games rooms of the wine was an added bonus!!
I enjoyed
staying here very much and really fell in love with the goats. They were
really sweet and I enjoyed feeding them.
Had a fab
time, enjoyed the pool, game’s room etc. I have to agree with the
above message , the goat were really sweet!!
The best
holiday we’ve ever had. So much to do and not enough time to do it. Sue, Paul, Christopher & Katherine Nicole, Allan, Jessica & Luke
30th July 1999
Lesley & David
Thank you for a wonderful week, very pleased with the
accommodation and the lovely pool.
Best wishes to you both.
Nigel & Lesley (Oxford UK)
John & Daphne Abingdon
Everything we wanted for a lovely relaxing holiday ,
thank you very much.
Bob & Lyn
Fabulous week!! Hope we didn’t keep you awake too many
nights.
Best wishes from
Anne & Graham Abingdon, Oxon
10th
July – 24th July 1999
Another top
holiday (3rd year in a row!) Thanks for everything, the
pool’s an added bonus!!! Especially for those hot nights!
Roger, Penny,
Sally & Sam
( Katherine and Bob for ten days.)
25th
June – 10th July 99
A Marvellous
base to drink our way round the region !! Thanks to David & Lesley for
making us so welcome. Gill & Lyn Roger & Jeanette Cornwall
12th – 26th June 1999
Had a very enjoyable holiday made more pleasurable by our
genial hosts Lesley & David and we wish them evey success in their
exciting venture. Ruth, Barbara, Ray, Ken & Mavis
29th
May – 11th June
Thank you for
a lovely holiday, your personal touch Lesley & David made it even more
enjoyable. We will come back maybe next year, plenty to see and do in this
area, take care of yourselves carry on enjoying the good life. Majorie, Barry, Dave & Jennie
23rd / 24th
May 1999
Very honoured to have been here
for the inauguration of the swimming pool. Everything has been beautiful,
and in Theirry’s words, good food, good wine good company, what more can we
ask.
Thank you so much Lesley & David
for this wonderful weekend, maybe we can , one day , do the same for you! Thierry & Joanna
13th – 20th
February 1999
We have
thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this gite – despite varied weather –
including frost – we have been warm & comfortable. We have explored the area
& seen a wide variety of scenery, particularly the magnificent châteaux in
the Medoc. Doris & Ron Kennett
1998
15th to 22ns August 1998
Dear Lesley & David
Thank you so much for your kind
hospitality. The house was lovely, the garden absolutely great fort he kids.
We all had a really lovely time.
Thanks also for taking us wine
tasting!
Best wishes Sara, Sara, Amber & Nora
1-15th
August 1998
An excellent gite and superb garden for a large active
family & plenty of room to play in safety.
Thank you Lesley & David for being such friendly &
generous hosts and for the time you spent with the boys.
The boys say a big thank you to Flossy, Rhiannon, Watson,
Sophie, Rosie and Clover and the babies and all the other animals for being
such good play mates.
Many thanks Jane, Clive, James, Christopher & Robert
4-18th July ‘98
Another superb holiday. Many
thanks for your wonderful hospitality; Roger, Penny & Sam
June 1998 Blackburn Rovers Football Club Blackburn Rovers FC were unfortunately unable to come to due unforeseen circumstances.
13th & 14th May 1999 Dear Lesley & David Thank you so much for a lovely stay. You friendship and personal touch made our stay very special. Your friends, Maggie & Jean, were wonderful. We hope to visit you again in the fall 2000?? In the meantime, stay healthy & enjoy your home. We will spread the word, about our place to our friends. Thanks
Trish USA
30/5/1998
Manythanks for an excellent
holiday. Lesley & David were perfect hosts – there when you wanted them and
not there when you didn’t want them! (And they provide an excellent
wine!) John, Hanna Adam Sheila
23 May 1998
David & Lesley
Thank you both for your very warm hospitality. The
children especially loved the hens and watching the chick being born. They
are still trying to master Hattie! & Laura ! The cottage is very restful and
tastefully decorated. You both should be proud of all your work. We
appreciated all you help and information. If you are ever in New Zealand we
would love to show you parts of our country. Thanks once again for
everything.
Lauren, Scott, Luke & Spencer Dunedin. New Zealand October
Many thanks for a most enjoyable
stay unfortunately the time seemed only too short.
We will pass on your details to
anyone wishing to stay near bordeaux as you are ideally positioned.
Once again many thanks
Elisma & Malcolm Oulton Broad, Suffolk
April 4th – 11th
1998 A wonderful week, despite the weather! Thank you for such a warm welcome & hospitality. We loved the cottage & quiet surroundings & the animals. Hope to return one day & find the sun!
Bryan family, Jerry, Althea,
Holly, Matthew & David
Oct 18th – 24th
An excellent spot for touring the local region – we enjoyed the wine and did our best to lower the level of the wine lake. A very warm and generous welcome from Lesley & David. Thank you very much – the mushroom were delicious too! David & Jen
New Year
We found the gite
both comfortable and relaxing. For a winter break it was ideally place for
visiting bordeaux.
(Near enough to
visit but away from the crowds in peaceful surroundings!)
David & Lesley
were most helpful, and we wish you every success in your venture! Henry &a |
