reviews from recent guests
2009/2010
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 romove
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.
2008
21st June 2008 “.......second
visit to Le Pible! It's
even better than we remembered. The weather has been fantastic,
only a glitch of one day when it rained. Fantastic thunderstorms at
night though. Enjoyed all the farming activities - cutting of the
hay and all the huge round bales! Thanks to Jane and Johnny for all
their knowledge and hospitality. PS - Left our own pillows with you
to ensure our return!.…….”
Lynn & Dave, Marchwood, UK
5th July 2008 “……. Skye (aged 12) this house
is
amazing! I've
loved every minute of it! Its 'perfect'! The pool is great. I
recommend the mini golf, canoeing and velo-rail!" Family: "Had a
fantastic time, the girls loved everything here! Had some fantastic
meals out, so good we never cooked once!
…….”
Petrie family, Scotland.
19th July 2008 “…….
thank you both for a wonderful stay!
The house is beautiful and in such an amazing setting! The children
have loved the pool and the freedom of the grounds. We've had a
great week. The perfect 'hide-away'. with all you could want. Wish
we were here for longer, but reality calls!......”
Gray family, Bucks, UK.
2nd August 2008 “…….thank you Jane and Johnny
and Le Pible for a
wonderful holiday.
We have all enjoyed it and will be back again for more! This is an
amazing setting for a holiday and a unique place. Our family guests
had a super time too - we have seldom seen them so relaxed which is
great!…….”
Mantle family, Surrey, UK.
30th August 2008 “…….
we all so enjoyed our stay at Le Pible,
such a beautiful house on a beautiful spot. We loved the view, saw
some deer, beautiful sunsets and sky - we haven't had a moment of
regret. There is so much to do. Thanks for your kindness. We shall
recommend this beautiful place to our friends and family. It is
certainly a place to visit again - we loved
it!!.......”
Raasveld family, Holland.
13th August 2008 “…….thank
you Jane
and Johnny for a BEAUTIFUL 2 weeks. The house is wonderful and
we've loved our time here. Thank you very very much......."
Shiel family, London, UK