“A pit stop on the road north ”

This is a beautifully appointed hotel on the way north and a really relaxing place to spend the night. Close to historic Saintes, but with the first bit not having a pavement, it is best to drive in. Our bedroom was very comfortable and had a terrace. The swimming pool is beautiful and a good feat… more

This is a beautifully appointed hotel on the way north and a really relaxing place to spend the night. Close to historic Saintes, but with the first bit not having a pavement, it is best to drive in. Our bedroom was very comfortable and had a terrace. The swimming pool is beautiful and a good feature. The grounds are extensive and beautifully looked after, and the bird life, including Matilda the resident Swan was diverse. A good place to stay.

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“Slightly eccentric hotel, lovely garden and great food”

I get the impression that most people use this hotel as a one night stopover. We had three nights and enjoyed the garden with its film set lakes with ducks, a swan and various other wildlife. The house is a converted farmhouse with an eclectic mix of old and new furniture. Our room was long and dar… more

I get the impression that most people use this hotel as a one night stopover. We had three nights and enjoyed the garden with its film set lakes with ducks, a swan and various other wildlife. The house is a converted farmhouse with an eclectic mix of old and new furniture. Our room was long and dark with a small terrace overlooking the garden, adequately furnished but with those awful hard rubber pillows the French seem to like.The bathroom was ok but could have done with another hook or two to hang towels which we were encouraged not to have changed. The food was fantastic, definitely worthy of five stars, but be warned the very small menu did not change the three nights we were there. Breakfasts were disappointing, delivered in a basket either to your room or a table, the pastries were rather dry, coffee in a thermos pretty awful. You have to say on arrival what you want for breakfast and unless you specifically change it, you get the same every day. Nearby Saintes had interesting old remains and walking through exploring it was a pleasure.

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“Superb restaurant disappointing hotel. ”

We spent 2 weeks traveling in France and stayed overnight on our way from SW France to St Malo. If this review was about the restaurant it would be 5 stars, the dinner was superb and the chef and staff should be commended. We know the French love food and the care, taste and presentation of the d… more

We spent 2 weeks traveling in France and stayed overnight on our way from SW France to St Malo. If this review was about the restaurant it would be 5 stars, the dinner was superb and the chef and staff should be commended. We know the French love food and the care, taste and presentation of the dinner was unique and exquisite. If the review was about the hotel we would however have given it no better than 3 stars. Other reviews list out the positives and we agree, friendly helpful staff, a small green oasis in a commercial area by a motorway, very easy access. Safe parking. Quirkily decorated, clean. We arrived at 4.30pm and sat outside reading in the sun in pleasant surroundings. For my wife and I it started a debate about are we looking for a good nights sleep or a cultural experience? I would hate to own a private hotel because the branded travel hotels have raised the bar so high. So where this hotel doesn’t measure up is in bedroom investment where the branded hotels excel. No air con, (difficult to sleep as the room was too hot) only 3 plug sockets in the room and as one was for the tv and another for a light which was needed. Bed not up to best standard. Inadequate lighting ie difficult to read in bed as no bed side spots etc. No tea or coffee making facilities in the room. No safe. Bathroom adequate and quaint but needs updating. Modest size room. Very average breakfast.

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