reviews entered in our Guest Book in the Farmhouse
by recent guests
2011
5th
May 2011 ".....
Le Pible can be described in two words...simply
perfect.
Set
in beautiful countryside the house and grounds are stunning. The
house is everything we hoped for, full of character yet modern and
maintained to the highest standards inside and out. The gardens and
pool are ideal for young children, with the owners clearly
understanding the need for safety. All of this meant we could relax
and enjoy the tranquil setting while having plenty of things to
keep the kids and adults entertained (the table tennis was
great).
Le Pible is in close proximity to some beautiful villages and there
are some excellent day trips less than an hour away (if you can
peel yourself away from the house and pool!)
I really can't recommend Le Pible enough. We had an amazing time
and it's a beautiful place that is exactly as it appears in the
photos. A perfect place to spend a week or a month and completely
relax....."
Mike, Horsham UK
17th
September 2010 ".....just
do it! Delightful
crib, great facilities, smashing hosts, beautiful views, fantastic
area. Words cannot des..............JUST DO IT!....."
Linds, Southerland, UK
3rd July 2010 “.....
we’ve had a perfect week at Le Pible, lovely
weather, house, pool and garden and the sunsets are amazing! Wish
we were staying another two weeks but there’s always a next
time we hope. Thank you for a really lovely time
here!.....”
Keith Amanda and Daphne, Sydney, Australia
27th June 2010 “.....
well what an amazing place, time
and experience - we’ve very sad to leave, but our journey
continues, thank you, thank you!.....”
JBlackmore, Sydney, Australia
16th June 2010 “.....
our ninth time at Le Pible - do
we love it here?! It’s become like out second home - wish it
was! Thanks again J & J for all the fun and entertainment! If
ever improvements were needed the heat in the pool has been a real
bonus.The family really enjoyed their stay as usual, thank you for
inviting us to move in with you during the ‘wedding
week’ we had a fab time and look forward to seeing you again
in September!.....”
CDSellers, Yorkshire, UK
22nd May 2010 “.....
we’ve had a dreamy week staying
at this enchanting property, we’ve wanted nothing, everything
you need is here. Highlights have been sunbathing by the pool,
barbecuing on the terrace, trips to local markets and ping pong
championships, baby deer visiting the garden and generally feeling
relaxed and refreshed! If you get the chance to have a beauty
treatment from Lorraine - do it, she works
wonders!.....”
R.Martin, London, UK
9th
Sept
2009 "......this
is an outstanding holiday rental property. Beautifully
decorated, incredibly rural and great for kids. The owners live in
the same hamlet and provide you with the warmest of welcomes yet
the privacy family holidays need. There are a variety of local
restaurants - and Le Tourbieres which is situated in the middle of
a nature reserve with beavers. If you crave peace and quiet but a
stunning house - Le Pible provides this....."
SMWS, London, UK
9th
February 2010 ".....
le Pible really is all you dream rural France to be!
From
the moment you turn up the drive and see the beautifully restored
farmhouse, you know you are going to have a holiday to remember. We
arrived late evening all very tired yet excited and were warmly
welcomed by Jane and Johnny the owners. We greatly appreciated the
supply of milk, bread and butter to see us through to the next
morning.
The house itself is tastefully decorated, spacious, comfortable and
spotlessly clean. An arrangement of flowers from the garden is a
perfect finishing touch. And don't worry about packing the kitchen
sink! Le Pible really does have everything you could ever need,
from plug-in Mosquito repellants to romantic candles with
matches.
The surrounding countryside will keep you happy for hours, with
endless sunflower fields and little villages to explore. A dream
for the photographer or artist.
Our children (7 & 4 years) were never without something to do.
Whether it be table tennis (which can also be played if the weather
is a little wet), badminton, volley ball and football, or bike
riding, fishing and of course swimming. Even if the weather is not
on your side, there is a great selection of board games, books, and
DVDs.
We have wonderful memories of long BBQ lunch's by the pool, in its
gorgeous private surroundings. Warm evenings on the raised patio at
the rear of the house were also a must for a family BBQ or a
romantic dinner for two watching the sunset. If you can tear
yourself away from Le Pible's relaxing atmosphere there is lots of
sightseeing to do, lovely local markets to visit and if its a
restaurant you want, Jane will happily help with suggestions.
We wanted to keep Le Pible our own secret relaxing getaway, but we
cant help telling people how wonderful it is!"
J&BB, Cambridgeshire, UK
9th
Sept 2009 "......this
is an outstanding holiday rental property. Beautifully
decorated, incredibly rural and great for kids. The owners live in
the same hamlet and provide you with the warmest of welcomes yet
the privacy family holidays need. There are a variety of local
restaurants - and Le Tourbieres which is situated in the middle of
a nature reserve with beavers. If you crave peace and quiet but a
stunning house - Le Pible provides this....."
SMWS, London, UK
31st
August 2009 "......a
truly wonderful property in a peaceful location.
The attention to detail is second to none with modern,
comfortable furniture and much thought given to the needs of the
holiday maker. I have to say that our experience at Le Pible
was faultless, home from home. It is a quiet location and a
car is essential to reach local shops and restaurants but this did
not bother us at all, it added to the de-stressing of our
vacation. I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this
property!........"
Simon & Rebecca, Surrey, UK
22nd
May 2009 "......
a perfect peaceful vacation! How
can we find words to express our good fortune in finding Le Pible
for our 2-week stay? The house was so inviting with the beautiful
flower-filled garden from the moment we drove in. The rooms were
warm and comfortable and the decorations beautiful and tasteful,
including wonderful oil paintings. The kitchen was fully equipped
with even the necessities in the pantry. In the dining room was a
beautiful arrangement of roses from the garden. The terrace with
table, chairs, loungers and geranium pots was a great place to
relax and contemplate the view over the fields that would remove
the "world stress" from anyone. All around are beautiful English
gardens with magnificent roses. Best of all are the hosts, Jane and
Johnny, who are always there ready to be helpful but never
intruding. The pool is really special, being totally private and
beautifully landscaped like all the rest of the property. We were
lucky to be there when wildflowers were in profusion in the
surrounding countryside. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay
longer.......”
Clifton & Myrtle, Atlanta, USA.
29th
May 2009 “......
little slice of heaven! My
husband and I have just returned from a wonderful week at Le Pible.
Although I have never written a property review before, in this
instance, I feel compelled to do so. The farmhouse where we stayed,
is a beautiful building with every possible comfort and amenity,
truly a 'home away from home'! The views from the terrace across
the fields are breathtaking. We particularly enjoyed Le Pible's
location, for all the possibilities it offered - visits to quaint
towns, local markets and cafés as well as wonderful day trips to
such places as Saint Emilion and Montbazillac - just over an hour
away. The owners of Le Pible, Jane and Jonathan were very welcoming
and helpful. Le Pible is truly a little 'slice of heaven' and we
would love to vacation there again some day.......”
Dee & Derek, Chicago, USA.