10/10 Excellent
Phil R.
19 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, and full of character. Lovely!
Our first impressions of the house were that it needed a little updating, was quite dark and the pool was a little cloudy. As our time there progressed however we were struck by the charm of the house, it’s little quirks and the sheer size of the place! It was truly huge!
So let’s look at the positives first.
The kids loved the pool. It’s a really sunny setting, but there were ample parasols available for us adults to shelter under whilst reading and watching the kids have fun.
The kitchen is well equipped, with plenty of plates and cutlery for everyone. A dishwasher and laundry room being a welcome addition.
The beds were comfortable and the main bedroom has a little balcony which meant on the hotter nights the door could be left open for some needed ventilation!
The bedrooms were large enough to accommodate us all comfortably. The addition of a shower room on the top floor provided more than enough room for us all to bathe or shower quickly.
There are not many negatives.
The pool was a little cloudy on our arrival and it wasn’t until the pool guy had visited a week after our holiday started that it improved greatly. Whether the pump house was functioning correctly, I don’t know. Certainly in our last few days we noticed the pump running, when during our first week it had not, and the water was crystal clear. . It didn’t stop us enjoying it and I’m sure it is a one off.
And, that’s it! Nothing else to moan about! For me, that’s a first!
The owner communicated with us regularly, in English, which was a great help and I got the impression he would bend over backwards to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
We had a lovely, comfortable 11 nights here and would recommend it without hesitation.
The location is handy for Fontainebleau and Paris, with the station at Avon less than 10 minutes drive. It’s pretty quiet. We walked to the local village, which took around 15 minutes, but I’d recommend driving to Avon for supermarkets and other necessities.
In summary, it’s a lovely, comfortable house, in a quiet area, with good facilities and handy for day trips into Paris! Highly recommended.
Phil R.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
