self catering

The property is in a very quiet location. It is modern, very clean and up together. Michel the owner was very friendly and helpful. Communication with Michel before arrival was very effective.

Kitchen was small and difficult to prepare a meal. Sound proofing was inadequate as we could here the owner and his friends in the adjoining building sometimes late into the evening. Lack of storage for clothes as wardrobe was filled with vacuum cleaner, brooms etc

The location was wonderful and peaceful and very green. The studio had a large and pleasant garden, and several tables and chairs that could be used in the shade of the portico / verandah or elsewhere in the garden. The studio was really well thought out, with a spacious bathroom and plenty of spare items if needed, good towels, excellent shower. The kitchen was also really well thought out and used the small space to the maximum. The crockery was versatile and lent itself to various different dishes. It was an absolute pleasure to use the studio as our base for working, but also for going to local markets and the coast for picnics and walks and to visit the local towns. We also walked in the neighbourhood, as there are so many small tracks among the trees and gentle ups and downs of the countryside. The studio was also very thoughtfully provided on our arrival with some coffee, milk, orange juice and oil and wine vinegar. While Michel wasn't there while we were, he was welcoming and checked at various stages that things were satisfactory, and got the kettle changed the next morning after it became defective. In his absence, Michel's neighbours were attentive and friendly when one or two issues arose. Excellent wifi 90-95% of the time, though one evening it was poor.

We could have done with a pair of kitchen scissors. Plug sockets in the kitchen were in short supply, as one needed to choose between kettle or coffee maker or microwave (the other was for the wifi router), but that wasn't too much of a problem. It would have been nice to have one of those microwaves that also do grilling, but I can appreciate that these pose more of a safety risk and perhaps too much strain on the electrics in a rural area. Even without this, we had some fabulous meals with the two hotplates on the stove.

The apartement was delightful; clean, comfortable, and spacious. It was very well equipped and the proprietor was so thoughtful in leaving us with milk, orange juice, and bottled water in the fridge and even a packet of petits fours from the local Maison du Biscuit. I am a big coffee drinker and really appreciated the filter coffee machine for which ground coffee and filters were thoughtfully provided. We loved being immersed in the middle of the French countryside with beautiful gardens surrounding the property and also fields. The setting was so tranquil and calm, no light pollution so on a really clear night there was excellent star gazing and both the Plough and Cassiapoeia could be clearly seen. We found the proprietor to be charming, friendly, and very helpful in telling us information we would not have otherwise found out about the area and things to visit. We were made to feel very welcome !

Absolutely nothing !