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This property is perfect for a family holiday as there is plenty for people of all ages to enjoy, including the heated pool, table tennis, a piano and two separate sitting areas with tvs. Everything was spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. The wifi is great! The village is beautiful and has a bakery, small store and a pharmacy. There are many places to visit in the area. Ian was very helpful and made some excellent recommendations.
Owner response on 04-Nov-2024
Thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed all the different aspects of the house and our wonderful area. We hope you will come again; there's plenty more chateaux, walks, restaurants and vineyards that we can recommend in our region!
We had a fabulous time. The gite was everything we could hope for and more. Comfortable beds and all en-suite, very luxurious. We were lucky enough with the weather to spend most of the time in the brilliant garden. Fully self contained with lots of space, great patio and a pool! Local amenities are great - restaurants, bars, baker and a shop for necessities within a 5 minute walk. The area is lovely - lots to see and do. Pretty much a perfect holiday. We loved it.
Owner response on 27-Aug-2024
Thank you very much, Steve. It's great that you enjoyed our wonderful region so much, and we're glad that the house and garden gave you what you wanted.
This is a beautiful home in the most attractive setting. The communication from the owners was fantastic, they provided really helpful information on the area and places of interest. The accommodation itself is fantastic, we were a large family with a baby and the house provided for all our needs. Gorgeous garden and pool and well equipped house. An unforgettable week for all the right reasons
Owner response on 01-Aug-2024
Thank you, that's lovely to read. We are so glad that you enjoyed the house and garden, and we are pleased that we were able to help you enjoy our wonderful village and region.
This is a very nice gite with a secluded garden and modern heated pool in a good location, close to the centre of the lively village of Fontevraud l'Abbaye with several restaurants, a shop and a boulangerie plus the impressive abbey. The house is simply but well furnished and all the en-suite bathrooms are to a very high standard. The gite is very close to open countryside, footpaths and good walking. We hope to return.
Owner response on 23-Jul-2024
Thank you for this kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed the village as well as the house and garden. It is always lovely when a guest wants to return; we look forward to welcoming you again!
We recently spent a week at the beautiful Au pied de l'Abbaye - as a family group of nine the house gave us all the space we needed and more! The hosts have really thought about what might be needed on holiday and provided everything needed to make our stay comfortable and easy. Right from the beginning Ian was super helpful and communication was easy - with lots of hints and advice to make the most of our stay. The house itself is in the perfect location - a short walk to the village centre and short drive to nearest towns and attractions. It was honestly the best holiday we have had together and we were all very sad to leave - we hope to return to Au pied de l'Abbaye soon! Thank you Ian and Tracey!
Owner response on 11-Apr-2024
Thank you so much for this generous review. We are just delighted that you all enjoyed your holiday and that our gite was part of that. We have set it up to work well for family groups, and we are always pleased when we hear that it has. It is a privilege to have it used for family gatherings at special times like Easter and Christmas. We hope we will see you and your family again soon, Anna, maybe to enjoy the delights that our lovely region has to offer at different times of the year.
Nine of us, all adults, recently spent a very enjoyable week 'Au pied de l'Abbaye' this September. The house has ample space, is comfortable and well appointed. The enclosed garden, terrace and pool surround provide plenty of opportunities for relaxation and there is space to park several cars. The centre of Fontevraud, the abbey and art museum is less than 10 minutes away by foot and offers a range of very good restaurants and a boulangerie. A host of interesting towns, villages, chateaux etc are within easy reach by car and comprehensive guidance on all of this as well as shopping, medical, recycling and emergency information is provided by the hosts.
Owner response on 01-Oct-2023
Thank you for this kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our house and garden and appreciated our guidance. We love our village and region and all that they have to offer, and are glad to be able to share them with guests like you.
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