Katherine and Yannick are excellent hosts; most welcoming. She has an enviable energetic personality; so passionate for produce, food, family and friendship that it's instantaneously infectious. Upon arrival the exterior is strikingly beautiful and homely but reflective still of what this former building was with its overly large doorway and cavernous entrance hall; which is breathtaking. Off the entrance hall is the magnificent main living area. Spacious, luxurious, whilst practical, homely and so comfortable. Kitchen is a cook's delight with absolutely every implement that you'd need for any kind of cooking. So well set out and perfect for a cooking / dining experience with the fabulous oak table to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Also on the ground floor is the first beautiful bedroom with it's own private entrance. On the upper floor are the remaining four bedrooms which are all so spacious and beautifully decorated; all with superb ensuites. The landing provides an elevated quiet space for reflection. There are oak beams throughout which add so much character and style. The flagstone floor is amazing as are the archway doors leading to the private courtyard where we dined in the tranquil surroundings under the stars. The stone fireplace on the living area would be wonderful on a cold evening. As if the above wasn't enough we walked down the hallway to the pool courtyard which was devine in the seering heat of 40 degrees this week. The welcome pack was far more than we expected and the complimentary miel/ honey was as wonderful as was the wine.
Bikes are available for hire to take either a gentle stroll along the canal side or a more energetic ride around the glorious countryside. In addition helmets, water bottles, and even children's trailers are available; all of which we took advantage of. We were a family of 11 including 5 children under 4 and this wonderful home was just perfect. In addition to the above there were all the really thoughtful extras like plenty of informative books for both adults and children, games and toys, candles, sound system, oh the list goes on. Fair to say you'd need for nothing as they have thought of everything! I saw an earlier review which was pretty damming and negative and I just didn't get it. Leaving a place as you found it should be a given unless of course you leave in a heap to begin with! We give this an 11 out of 10! Would go back in a heartbeat and would highly reco