Showing posts with label holiday rental. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday rental. Show all posts

Saturday, 15 September 2018

World travellers stopping in at Le Grand-Pressigny

The lovely courtyard at 'Chez Grand Ma'
Said goodbye yesterday to our Australian guests who loved Le Grand-Pressigny especially the restaurants...they used all three! We enjoy exposing world travellers to our beautiful part of France. After a changeover we welcomed a charming American couple who are on a mission to find a home for themselves here...exciting times!
The welcoming 'Chez L'
'La Savoie Villars' dining room

Our Australian guests comments:
14/09/18

Thank you Jim & Pauline for a wonderful stay at 'Les Balcons', gracious hosts providing  lots of information...great stay!

Lyn & Carrick,
Rhonda & Robert,
Australia

Sunday, 3 June 2018

Hedging my bets

Front of rental property in Le Grand-Pressigny

Spent yesterday cutting the Laurel hedge in front of 'Les Balcons' as we prepare the house for guests arriving on Friday. With the uncertain weather we are currently experiencing we took advantage of a fine day to concentrate on outside work.

Friday, 4 May 2018

Prepairing for first guests at the Old Walnut Mill


We have had some glorious weather while getting the 'Old Walnut Mill' ready to receive its first guests of the season (Australians) and it is set to continue for their visit, which is great!

Saturday, 24 March 2018

Saturday, 13 February 2016

With so many gites / holiday homes to rent in France how does someone choose a particular property?

Courtyard of Loire Valley house available for rent

With our property to rent here in the Loire Valley competing against so many others we rely on our advertising and the promotion of our region of France as the ideal area to spend a holiday, this and our 'hands on' approach with regards to planning we think sets us apart. Check out our guestbook here 

Chateau de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley with its reflection on the river Cher

We chose to live and work in the Centre-Val de Loire because, as a holiday destination, it is a very popular choice for discerning tourists as it offers such a diverse range of holiday options with regard to what to see and do.

We have many ‘world travellers’ choosing our cottage and some come to the Loire Valley after a visit to Paris or some other major European city so are pleased to find the houses equipped with washing machines which allow them to freshen-up before heading off to their next destination.

"The small village experience was great and made us feel part of the landscape rather than just passing tourists."

With 10 years of renting we have gained so many new friends that it has become less of a job and more a series of pleasant experiences. Yes, we have to work hard, as there is a standard to maintain, but knowing that we have helped make our guests’ holidays as enjoyable as possible is what drives us. 



One of the aspects that pleases us most is the number of returning guests we get. The 'Old Walnut Mill' has another guest returning for a fifth visit to Barrou- we must be doing something right!

Thursday, 4 February 2016

Old Walnut Mill...



Just finished freshening up main bedroom at the 'Old Walnut Mill' for renting out this season...


happy with end results.