“A hidden gem”

We travelled up a narrow country lane in the middle of nowhere and our GPS told us we were at our destination and amazingly we were ! The only thing at Garrevaques is the Chateau. We were amazed at the beautifully renovated common areas and rooms and the facilities and then discovered that we were … Több

We travelled up a narrow country lane in the middle of nowhere and our GPS told us we were at our destination and amazingly we were ! The only thing at Garrevaques is the Chateau. We were amazed at the beautifully renovated common areas and rooms and the facilities and then discovered that we were actually in the old stables. The chateau itself is a few hundred metres away and has been occupied by generations of the one family for centuries. Matthew, the current hotel manager, is a member of the family. The grounds, pool etc are magnificent. Breakfast was very adequate but the highlight was the in-house dinner served on the terrace which was Michelin standard. We were disappointed we had only booked for one night.

Kevesebb

“Wonderful relaxing hotel only booked for 1 night wish it had been more!”

This hotel has a knack for making you feel totally relaxed from the moment you arrive till you leave, owners and all staff fantastic. The hotel is modern in style with an earthy touch to it - all top quality fixtures & fittings - a great feel to the place. Lovely spacious bedroom and very quiet. N… Több

This hotel has a knack for making you feel totally relaxed from the moment you arrive till you leave, owners and all staff fantastic. The hotel is modern in style with an earthy touch to it - all top quality fixtures & fittings - a great feel to the place. Lovely spacious bedroom and very quiet. Nespresso coffee machine and probably the most powerful shower I have come across loved it. Outside wonderful gardens, pool area with stunning views and terrace for dinning. Dinner was good with top quality ingredients - breakfast was fantastic including chance to make your own mini omelette well worth the price unlike so many French hotel breakfasts. Definitely on my return visit list but for longer next time - a wonderful relaxing experience and did not even get to the Spa!

Kevesebb

“Great staff, friendly service, disappointing food”

Our room was very pleasant, although a trifle dark and with no views. Very comfortable bed, nice modern bathroom, AC, safe, tea and coffee making equipment but no fridge. Everything very clean and high quality. Matthieu, the owner/manager was charming, very smiley and attentive and speaks excell… Több

Our room was very pleasant, although a trifle dark and with no views. Very comfortable bed, nice modern bathroom, AC, safe, tea and coffee making equipment but no fridge. Everything very clean and high quality. Matthieu, the owner/manager was charming, very smiley and attentive and speaks excellent English. There is also a lift, which is useful for luggage. Lovely spacious well-kept grounds at the rear where the large pool is (brilliant little ‘Husky’ auto-mower which silently trundles around day and night), although the front garden is less well-kept and rather weedy. We had hot weather, so the pool was delightful, with plenty of sunbeds and shade if required. You can’t eat by the pool but they will serve you drinks. Good room service too - we had breakfast in our rooms both days and it was generous and good (although the orange juice was not fresh, which I think it should have been for €700 for 2 days!). In fact all the staff were delightful and exceptionally friendly and helpful. The only thing we felt a bit let down by was the quality of the chef. The first night’s dinner was OK, although nothing special - himself had to return his steak as it was well-done and not ‘a point’. The menu doesn’t change frequently and we were thinking of going out the second night, but Matthieu said ‘’what would you like to eat if you could have anything?” I replied ‘steak frites’ which he looked appalled at, but came back later and said we were on, which was just what we wanted! And it was good. Lunch the day before, which was a salade composee was disappointing and expensive at €20 each. Matthieu definitely went to a lot of trouble to accommodate his guests, for example coming round to the pool on Sunday to say he was going home and to say farewell to people. If in the area again we would come back to Le Pavillon and hope there might have been a change of chef!

Kevesebb

“Difficult to find. ”

This hotel is extremely difficult to find, even with GPS, so be aware one needs to be intrepid. Our room was fine, airy, clean and had elegant silk curtains. Matthew the owner was very friendly and kind. Unfortunately I stubbed my toe on a clear plastic chair in the room which left me in pain … Több

This hotel is extremely difficult to find, even with GPS, so be aware one needs to be intrepid. Our room was fine, airy, clean and had elegant silk curtains. Matthew the owner was very friendly and kind. Unfortunately I stubbed my toe on a clear plastic chair in the room which left me in pain and limping. l have poor eyesight so a clear perspex chair in the middle of the room was a danger. The hotel was full of unattractive paintings and strange dead branches in tubs. During dinner the waitress started to spray chemicals at a wasp while we were eating which seemed strange. Dinner was good in parts. My fruit salad comprised of chopped apple and orange sprinkle with over sweet red coulis which was unappetising. Breakfast was a tiring buffet business with no service and small choice. The orange juice was not fresh. We were advised to visit the rather ghostly garden next to the hotel which has an ancient oak tree standing magnificently in an overgrown meadow with pink cyclamen gleaming like jewels beneath the enormous tree. I enjoyed seeing this ancient tree very much.

Kevesebb