4 independent reviews for Loire Valley self catering farm cottage, France
Reviews for Loire Valley self catering farm cottage, France
Rory Crowder review 23 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We really loved swimming in the local river and our trip to Chateau Chenonceau. Vincent and Sandrine were absolutely wonderful hosts and shared some amazing local food with us and we had a very nice evening star gazing with Vincent's telescope!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
As below, they don't like baggy swimming shorts in the pools here.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Depending on what you do, it should benefit local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Really good fun, the cottage was a lovely rustic little place and Vincent and Sandrine were great hosts.Marie Kelly review 20 Jul 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Cycling around the Brenne National Park, and then going for a swim in Bellebouche.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Long swimming shorts won't be accepted in the local swimming pools!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We had the opportunity of cycling into the village for our evening meals. Our hosts left locally produced food in our cottage on the first day. And the local shop was where we bought our daily food supplies.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Terrific! The accommodation provided a great base to explore the Loire Valley, and it was great at the end of the day to come home to our little cottage in the countryside.Ilinca Anghelescu review 8 Sep 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Driving around the chateaux and the beautiful Touraine.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
See that you have enough time for driving around. Nothing is as close as it appears. On the other hand, the traffic is very light. Also, bear in mind that restaurants are only open for lunch and dinner, and shops are open in between.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I'm not sure about conservation - we did quite a bit of driving. But we did buy local and spent a lot of money in the area - which I guess is part of the point.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Five stars for getting the right amount of things done & rest. The countryside is beautiful, the gite and courtyard were lovely, the hosts wonderful and the chateaux have to be seen at least once in a lifetime.Becky Reid review 6 Aug 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Going cycling for the first time with our 15 month old, through gorgeous French countryside.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Despite reading reviews about how well equipped the cottages were for families with young children, I still over packed - but I didn't need to. Nicole and Alex provided everything we needed. They are incredibly friendly and have great suggestions for how to get the most out of your stay. It was a home away from home, which made the holiday all the more restful.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. Not only is Les Limornieres doing so much to reduce their environmental impact, they also made it very easy for us to support this. We were provided with a lot of information about local shops and services that we could use and definitely felt that we were supporting local people through using these.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was the perfect family holiday with a 15 month old. The grounds of Les Limornieres have swings, trampolines, slide and chickens. As well as this they provided so many other things - bikes, paddling pool, chalk board, toys, books and more. It meant that our daughter was very well entertained, which made for a more peaceful holiday. I would totally recommend it - especially if you go on holiday with extended family. With 3 separate cottages all surrounding one courtyard, it provides the perfect place for a shared family holiday, but still giving you your own space to retreat to!Accommodation Reviews
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