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2011
"We had a fantastic week in Normandy! The perfect launch pad for exploring all of western Normandy. Esperance was a lovely place to relax and spend some downtime in the beautiful garden. The kids loved playing in the play area and with the giant chess set. Mark & Amanda gave us good advice about places to visit and cooked us a fantastic feast - I would recommend you forget about cooking and let them cook for you. It was as good as any restuarant!! Truly an unforgettable time and we would recommend staying here to anyone! (June 2011)
"We came on bikes and found it a great area for cycling - lots of quiet lanes and lovely countryside. The WW2 sites were fascinating and thanks for lending us 'The Longest Day' DVD which brought it all home. We had two great weeks and Mark's cooking was excellent!" (Aug 2011)
"Thank you for a brilliant week! We loved Hope Cottage - Normandy is amazing but we have only managed to see a small part of it. Very cultural, creative, fun and moving. We definitely need to come again, and our teenagers loved staying here and being with Amber & Natasha. Au revoir!" (Aug 2011)
"What a priviladge to be the first to stay in your beautiful home. We were torn between staying around the house and lovely gardens or visiting the fantastic beaches and D-Day attractions. The children wanted to stay and play with Amber & Natasha - Carolin loved the horse riding and we all want to return next year!!" (July 2011 - Munst, Germany)
"We've had a wonderful time - thank you for opening your house to us and being so welcoming. The girls have loved the garden and pool and playing with Amber & Natasha. The pony rides where a big hit and we hope to see you again soon" (Aug 2011 - Stroud)
"Thank you for your hospitality, this really is a fascinating area of France. We enjoyed the WW2 sites and the beaches. A week is not long enough to see this beautiful part of Normandy. A bientot" (Aug 2011)
"Fantastic two weeks in En cachette - beautiful surroundings and excellent hosts! The D-Day celebrations were an experience to remember!! We loved Normandy!" (June 2011 - Bradford)
"We had a lovely two weeks here in En cachette - thanks for making us feel so welcome and all the travel tips." (July 2011 - Iceland)
"We really enjoyed our stay - great location and really friendly hosts! Your knowledge of the area is a true asset. The garden is great for the little ones, especially the chickens and the trampoline. We will be back next year!" (July 2011)
"Thanks to Amanda and Mark for making us feel so welcome. We were really pleased with our accomodation - absolutely beautiful! We've thoroughly enjoyed staying in this part of France. The chickens are adorable and we loved their free range eggs! (July 2011)
"Our 3rd time here and we love it! The girls have loved the pool, trampoline, badminton, chess and the rounders games. As always, a memorable holiday with the Thompson's" (Aug 2011)
"We had a lovely relaxing week in Normandy. The children loved the garden and chickens. Lovely evenings around the firepit with Mark playing the guitar and a few glasses of wine! We recommend the pony rides at the local pony club, that Amanda organised for us." (Aug 2011)
"This is our 5th visit, which shows just how much we enjoy coming here. We hope to come back next year! Mark, Amanda, Amber & Natasha feel like family to us now and its always a joy to see them again." (Sept 2011)
"We loved your cottage - the chickens were very cute and the cats cuddly. We hope to come again next year. Loved the giant chess set and trampoline - hope to see you soon" (April 2011 - Germany)
"Thank you for a fantastic week - the weather was out of this world...28-30c degrees every day! We loved the cycle tracks and St Mere Eglise is well worth a visit with its excellent museum. Fab cooking by Mark - highly recommended!" (Apr 2011)
"Stayed here with our energetic 2 year old son - we were not short of things to do and he loved the garden. We particularly enjoyed Mark's cooking, playing rounders in the garden with everyone and just relaxing in the gite. Amber & Natasha offer their services as babysitters if you want an evening 'sans enfants'. We had a fabulous week with the Thompson's who are great hosts - thank you! (June 2011)
"We stayed in Normandy for the first time and really enjoyed it very much. Many thanks to Mark & Amanda for being so helpful - we hope to return sometime soon! P.S. Annabella and Jonas loved the horseriding! (July 2011 - Vienna, Austria)
"Thank you so much for a lovely stay this summer. We loved the pool, trampoline, chess set and beautiful gardens to play in. Had some great laughs around the fire pit - we are missing you already and we are coming back next year! You have been brilliant hosts. (Aug 2011)
"We had a wonderful two weeks and love Normandy and your gite. One day at Carteret beach we saw dolphins! Thank you for being great hosts - we will return! (Aug 2011)
"We've had a really enjoyable two weeks here in Normandy. We have visited many interesting places, far too many to mention here. Special thanks to - Amanda for sorting out the vets visit for our dogs Ellie and Daisy and to Mark for helping when our car broke down - what would we have done without you!!! All the best. (Sept 2011 - Wales)
"This holiday turned into everything and more than we expected. We were not bored for a minute - so much to see and do. What a perfect gite to relax and unwind in. We made this trip with a 2 year old and 5 month old baby and it was ideal. Mark cooked us a fantastic meal on our first night...highly recommended! Thank you all for such a great time. (Sept 2011)
2010
"A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of France. Breathtaking highlight was seeing the famous Bayeux Tapestry... highly recommended! Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing week!" (Oct 2010)
"This is our 2nd visit - very relaxing here if you need to escape from a hectic life!" (Oct 2010)
"We had an excellent week - lots of things to do and places to see. Very comfortable cottage and great hospitality from Mark & Amanda!" (Oct 2010)
"This week has been such a lovely relaxing time. We have never done so little but enjoyed every minute of it. The gite is so comfortable in lovely surroundings with a lovely garden. The meal was delicious - wish we'd had more!" (Oct 2010)
"Our 4th visit and just as good as before. It is like coming back to visit special friends!" (Sept/Oct 2010)
"This has been a wonderfully relaxing week. Very comfortable in 'En Cachette' and the garden is a joy - as are the Hens. As for the owners, they could not have been more welcoming and helpful!" (Sept 2010)
"Wonderful gite, superb food & welcoming space for an energetic 2 1/2 year old to roam and play. Had a great time + tremendous weather!" (Sept 2010)
"A fantastic part of the world with so much history and so much to do. So glad we chose to come here and particulary to this cottage, made even more enjoyable by the hospitality of Mark, Amanda and the girls - not forgetting the chickens of course! (Sept 2010)
"A lovely week's holiday - house was lovely and we had a great time. Thank you for your kindness and helping us with where to visit for sightseeing etc" (Aug 2010)
"Gite was very cosy and comfy. Mark & Amanda very hospitable and were a great help in planning our days out. In-house menu highly recommended - superb food!" (Aug 2010)
"We have really enjoyed our two weeks in your beautiful gite Esperence. We found it charming and comfortable and all enjoyed the garden and the pool. Amanda & Mark are excellent hosts!" (Aug 2010)
"Fabulous week, wonderful food - couldn't be better!" (Aug 2010)
"Thanks for another wonderful week. Really loved En Cachette and just wish we had longer here - none of us want to go home!" (Aug 2010)
"Lovely gite + lovely hosts. Mark's meal on our 1st Sunday was lovely and set the tone for the rest of our fortnight. The girls really enjoyed the pool and managed to swim most days. Lucy tells me this is her best holiday ever and wants to come back next year! (July 2010)
"Great hosts + lovely cottage + nice food = fantastic holidays!" (Aug 2010)
"We had a lovely week here in France, a very interesting one too! We were never short of things to do & and will miss our morning visits from those cheeky chickens!" (July 2010)
"Thanks for a great, relaxing week and for the nice tips from Mark & Amanda, who always helped us when they could" (July 2010)
"We came here for a relaxing week and to view some of the D-Day sites, and what a fantastic week we had! The gite was lovely and cosy and the gardens were absolutely beautiful - the perfect break from the city! Can't wait to return and we will definitely be recommending it to friends and family!" (July 2010)
"We came here needing a break & are going home needing another visit here as there is so much to see & do! Amanda & Mark's local knowledge was brilliant & they gave us lots of ideas of where to go". (July 2010)
"Thanks very much for looking after us, we were spoilt! The food was seriously gorgeous - we'll have to come back for more!" ( July 2010)
"You have been truly welcoming, friendly & helpful, making for a very relaxed & laid-back atmosphere. An absolutely perfect stay in every way, except not long enough!" (June 2010)
"We have felt very welcome. You could not have been more helpful with places to go and directions etc. So much to see round and about, we would like to stay again in the near future!" (June 2010)
"Our first family holiday and we couldn't have picked a better place! We had such a relaxing week and beautiful weather - what more could you want!" (June 2010)
"Well situated for all interesting D-Day sites, gardens & museums" (June 2010)
" Our 2nd visit to this wonderful gite & a lovely, relaxing week had by all - Mark & Amanda were again the perfect hosts." (June 2010)
"Had a wonderful time - Lovely gites, lovely hospitality from our hosts Mark, Amanda & the girls." (June 2010)
"We loved every second of our two weeks - thank you for everything!" May 2010)
"We had a very enjoyable week - loved the beach at Carteret. Thanks for the birthday candle in my cake after the beautiful meal!" (May 2010)
"Thank you for the excellent hospitality. We really enjoyed Mark's wonderful cooking - highly recommended! It's a lovely area and we enjoyed getting out and about" ( May 2010)
"We had a lovely time staying in this wnderful gite. The garden is breathtaking and I loved the beams in the bedrooms etc. Hope to be back soon, we love the area and Esperence. Have a great season for 2010! (April 2010)
2009
"It has been great to be back here again - so relaxing and comfortable! Sorry to leave, but looking forward very much to coming back in September this year" (March/April 2009)
"Lovely to be back in this part of France again. Thank you for the warm welcome. A comfortable cottage in an unspoilt area - very lucky with the weather too!" (May 2009)
"A beautiful cottage! Thanks, really enjoyed our stay. Altogether a memorable holiday - we will be back!" (May 2009)
"We really enjoyed our stay and we are already looking forward to our next holiday at your lovely retreat. Thank you very much for making our stay so enjoyable!" (June 2009)
"A lovely relaxing stay - we'll certainly be back next year to take in more of the French atmosphere!" (June 2009)
"We all enjoyed the countryside & the cottage very much... nice Red Wine, nice conversations and a bit of guitar playing on the terrace in a beautiful surrounding - buene suerte en la vide!" - guests from Spain (July 2009)
"It was lovely to return to Normandy and experience a beautiful new village. The cottage and your gardens are so lovely and tranquil - thank you for making our stay so comfortable" (July 2009)
"We've thoroughly enjoyed our two week holiday - what a tranquil & picturesque part of the countryside. Great location and facilities - we'll be back next year!" (July 2009)
"We had a relaxing time and would like to thank you for the warm welcome. It's a lovely cottage and we felt immediately at home.The pool/table tennis were much appreicated and we miss the chickens!" July 2009)
" Lovely welcome, lovely Gite, lovely weather. We have all enjoyed a really relaxing week here. The kids loved the pool, trampoline & Pool table - thanks so much!" (July 2009)
"Die Thompson's waren immer um unser Wohlbefinden bemuht. Auch die Kochkunste von Mark wollen wir lobend erwahnen, so wie das Haus fuhrt er auch den Kochloffel gut - Vielen Dank!" guests from Germany (Aug 2009)
" We've had a wonderful week's holiday and it has gone far too quickly. Have enjoyed the our meals out on the patio. Garden fabulous and the girls have enjoyed the pool, trampoline & swings. It has been fantastic!" (Aug 2009)
"You have made us feel truely welcome in a lovely family friendly atmosphere. It has brought out a confidence in our son that was amazing - he was a different child. The area is gorgeous and we enjoyed the beach at Carteret (stunning!), the town of Granville as well as Valognes. A service worthy of note was the menu you produced - fantastic meals which were equal to anything we could have got from a restaurant - first class!" (Aug 2009)
"Thank you for a wonderful break. I said I wanted peace & calm & thats what we got! We had a fabulous time - the badmington/rounders...oh what laughs! Loved the chickens. Fabulous menu & great hospitality!! (Aug 2009)
" The most relaxing and brilliant holiday destination! A place we will find hard to beat so expect us back! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome... and the rounders in the dark - PS we want some chickens!" (Aug 2009)
2008
" We have had two wonderful relaxing weeks here and have appreciated your kindness and help. This is one of the nicest gites we have stayed in and it's a really beautiful spot. We hope you and your daughters have a happy life here and we hope very much to return next year" (Sept 2008)
"Denis and I have had a very restful and comfortable week. We would love to stay with you again in the not too distant future. We wish you all the very best and good times in your lovely home" (Sept 2008)
" Thank you Amber and Natasha for playing with Sebastian - all the best in your new schools! We have had a wonderful relaxing 2 weeks. All the best Amanda and Mark in your new venture" (Aug 2008)
"Thank you for the warm welcome - it was much appreciated. We have had a lovely week relaxing with our children. Good luck with living the dream in France!" (Aug 2008)
" Thanks for a lovely restful stay. Beautiful surroundings and a very well equipped gite! Looking forward to coming again soon" (July 2008)
"Lovely to come back to such a comfortable house to relax and play pool, would love to come back" (May08)
"We came back it was cold and windy outside, but the logfire and the electric blankets made it really cosy. As always we found everything we needed, nice to stay in such a well-equipped place. We hope to be back again" (Mar08)
" This house and the relaxing countryside have left us knowing that we shall return. It felt like home away from home. thanks for everything" (Jan08)
2007
"What a welcome! and what a great fire, it was like coming home" ( Feb)
"Thank you for a lovely stay in your gorgeous home. we enjoyed everyday even the rainy one's all thanks to the games (pool and table tennis)it was fantastic" (May)
The one bedroomed house was perfect for the 2 of us. We loved the garden and the starry skies. We will be back.(June)
Lovely property expertly renovated. We had a lovely stay and we hope to see you soon. (July)
Home from Home, Amazing attention to detail and lovely finishing touches a truly delightful house.(July)
Fantastic Holiday and a wonderful welcome. We enjoyed the house and the garden. We all had a good time and hope to come again.(Aug)
Had a wonderful time many thanks (Aug)
Really Good holiday in a lovely setting. Thank you for all you did to make our stay so enjoyable(Aug)
So good we booked it twice! Couldn't wait to come back after our fabulous holiday in July. (Aug)
Fantastic place didn't want to leave (Sept)
What a haven, so peaceful, beautiful setting (Sept)
We will be back for more relaxation, Normandy beaches fantastic (Oct)
2006
"Beautiful and Peaceful- a real haven"
"Beautiful unspoilt region with wonderful beaches plus WW2 museums. We had a lovely holiday -many thanks"
"Thankyou for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. We have had a fantastic time and we are extremely relaxed"
"A beautiful cottage - Home from home - had a wonderful relaxing time"
"A splendid time was had by all in your lovely cottage"
"We had a fantastic week in Normandy! The perfect launch pad for exploring all of western Normandy. Esperance was a lovely place to relax and spend some downtime in the beautiful garden. The kids loved playing in the play area and with the giant chess set. Mark & Amanda gave us good advice about places to visit and cooked us a fantastic feast - I would recommend you forget about cooking and let them cook for you. It was as good as any restuarant!! Truly an unforgettable time and we would recommend staying here to anyone! (June 2011)
"We came on bikes and found it a great area for cycling - lots of quiet lanes and lovely countryside. The WW2 sites were fascinating and thanks for lending us 'The Longest Day' DVD which brought it all home. We had two great weeks and Mark's cooking was excellent!" (Aug 2011)
"Thank you for a brilliant week! We loved Hope Cottage - Normandy is amazing but we have only managed to see a small part of it. Very cultural, creative, fun and moving. We definitely need to come again, and our teenagers loved staying here and being with Amber & Natasha. Au revoir!" (Aug 2011)
"What a priviladge to be the first to stay in your beautiful home. We were torn between staying around the house and lovely gardens or visiting the fantastic beaches and D-Day attractions. The children wanted to stay and play with Amber & Natasha - Carolin loved the horse riding and we all want to return next year!!" (July 2011 - Munst, Germany)
"We've had a wonderful time - thank you for opening your house to us and being so welcoming. The girls have loved the garden and pool and playing with Amber & Natasha. The pony rides where a big hit and we hope to see you again soon" (Aug 2011 - Stroud)
"Thank you for your hospitality, this really is a fascinating area of France. We enjoyed the WW2 sites and the beaches. A week is not long enough to see this beautiful part of Normandy. A bientot" (Aug 2011)
"Fantastic two weeks in En cachette - beautiful surroundings and excellent hosts! The D-Day celebrations were an experience to remember!! We loved Normandy!" (June 2011 - Bradford)
"We had a lovely two weeks here in En cachette - thanks for making us feel so welcome and all the travel tips." (July 2011 - Iceland)
"We really enjoyed our stay - great location and really friendly hosts! Your knowledge of the area is a true asset. The garden is great for the little ones, especially the chickens and the trampoline. We will be back next year!" (July 2011)
"Thanks to Amanda and Mark for making us feel so welcome. We were really pleased with our accomodation - absolutely beautiful! We've thoroughly enjoyed staying in this part of France. The chickens are adorable and we loved their free range eggs! (July 2011)
"Our 3rd time here and we love it! The girls have loved the pool, trampoline, badminton, chess and the rounders games. As always, a memorable holiday with the Thompson's" (Aug 2011)
"We had a lovely relaxing week in Normandy. The children loved the garden and chickens. Lovely evenings around the firepit with Mark playing the guitar and a few glasses of wine! We recommend the pony rides at the local pony club, that Amanda organised for us." (Aug 2011)
"This is our 5th visit, which shows just how much we enjoy coming here. We hope to come back next year! Mark, Amanda, Amber & Natasha feel like family to us now and its always a joy to see them again." (Sept 2011)
"We loved your cottage - the chickens were very cute and the cats cuddly. We hope to come again next year. Loved the giant chess set and trampoline - hope to see you soon" (April 2011 - Germany)
"Thank you for a fantastic week - the weather was out of this world...28-30c degrees every day! We loved the cycle tracks and St Mere Eglise is well worth a visit with its excellent museum. Fab cooking by Mark - highly recommended!" (Apr 2011)
"Stayed here with our energetic 2 year old son - we were not short of things to do and he loved the garden. We particularly enjoyed Mark's cooking, playing rounders in the garden with everyone and just relaxing in the gite. Amber & Natasha offer their services as babysitters if you want an evening 'sans enfants'. We had a fabulous week with the Thompson's who are great hosts - thank you! (June 2011)
"We stayed in Normandy for the first time and really enjoyed it very much. Many thanks to Mark & Amanda for being so helpful - we hope to return sometime soon! P.S. Annabella and Jonas loved the horseriding! (July 2011 - Vienna, Austria)
"Thank you so much for a lovely stay this summer. We loved the pool, trampoline, chess set and beautiful gardens to play in. Had some great laughs around the fire pit - we are missing you already and we are coming back next year! You have been brilliant hosts. (Aug 2011)
"We had a wonderful two weeks and love Normandy and your gite. One day at Carteret beach we saw dolphins! Thank you for being great hosts - we will return! (Aug 2011)
"We've had a really enjoyable two weeks here in Normandy. We have visited many interesting places, far too many to mention here. Special thanks to - Amanda for sorting out the vets visit for our dogs Ellie and Daisy and to Mark for helping when our car broke down - what would we have done without you!!! All the best. (Sept 2011 - Wales)
"This holiday turned into everything and more than we expected. We were not bored for a minute - so much to see and do. What a perfect gite to relax and unwind in. We made this trip with a 2 year old and 5 month old baby and it was ideal. Mark cooked us a fantastic meal on our first night...highly recommended! Thank you all for such a great time. (Sept 2011)
2010
"A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of France. Breathtaking highlight was seeing the famous Bayeux Tapestry... highly recommended! Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing week!" (Oct 2010)
"This is our 2nd visit - very relaxing here if you need to escape from a hectic life!" (Oct 2010)
"We had an excellent week - lots of things to do and places to see. Very comfortable cottage and great hospitality from Mark & Amanda!" (Oct 2010)
"This week has been such a lovely relaxing time. We have never done so little but enjoyed every minute of it. The gite is so comfortable in lovely surroundings with a lovely garden. The meal was delicious - wish we'd had more!" (Oct 2010)
"Our 4th visit and just as good as before. It is like coming back to visit special friends!" (Sept/Oct 2010)
"This has been a wonderfully relaxing week. Very comfortable in 'En Cachette' and the garden is a joy - as are the Hens. As for the owners, they could not have been more welcoming and helpful!" (Sept 2010)
"Wonderful gite, superb food & welcoming space for an energetic 2 1/2 year old to roam and play. Had a great time + tremendous weather!" (Sept 2010)
"A fantastic part of the world with so much history and so much to do. So glad we chose to come here and particulary to this cottage, made even more enjoyable by the hospitality of Mark, Amanda and the girls - not forgetting the chickens of course! (Sept 2010)
"A lovely week's holiday - house was lovely and we had a great time. Thank you for your kindness and helping us with where to visit for sightseeing etc" (Aug 2010)
"Gite was very cosy and comfy. Mark & Amanda very hospitable and were a great help in planning our days out. In-house menu highly recommended - superb food!" (Aug 2010)
"We have really enjoyed our two weeks in your beautiful gite Esperence. We found it charming and comfortable and all enjoyed the garden and the pool. Amanda & Mark are excellent hosts!" (Aug 2010)
"Fabulous week, wonderful food - couldn't be better!" (Aug 2010)
"Thanks for another wonderful week. Really loved En Cachette and just wish we had longer here - none of us want to go home!" (Aug 2010)
"Lovely gite + lovely hosts. Mark's meal on our 1st Sunday was lovely and set the tone for the rest of our fortnight. The girls really enjoyed the pool and managed to swim most days. Lucy tells me this is her best holiday ever and wants to come back next year! (July 2010)
"Great hosts + lovely cottage + nice food = fantastic holidays!" (Aug 2010)
"We had a lovely week here in France, a very interesting one too! We were never short of things to do & and will miss our morning visits from those cheeky chickens!" (July 2010)
"Thanks for a great, relaxing week and for the nice tips from Mark & Amanda, who always helped us when they could" (July 2010)
"We came here for a relaxing week and to view some of the D-Day sites, and what a fantastic week we had! The gite was lovely and cosy and the gardens were absolutely beautiful - the perfect break from the city! Can't wait to return and we will definitely be recommending it to friends and family!" (July 2010)
"We came here needing a break & are going home needing another visit here as there is so much to see & do! Amanda & Mark's local knowledge was brilliant & they gave us lots of ideas of where to go". (July 2010)
"Thanks very much for looking after us, we were spoilt! The food was seriously gorgeous - we'll have to come back for more!" ( July 2010)
"You have been truly welcoming, friendly & helpful, making for a very relaxed & laid-back atmosphere. An absolutely perfect stay in every way, except not long enough!" (June 2010)
"We have felt very welcome. You could not have been more helpful with places to go and directions etc. So much to see round and about, we would like to stay again in the near future!" (June 2010)
"Our first family holiday and we couldn't have picked a better place! We had such a relaxing week and beautiful weather - what more could you want!" (June 2010)
"Well situated for all interesting D-Day sites, gardens & museums" (June 2010)
" Our 2nd visit to this wonderful gite & a lovely, relaxing week had by all - Mark & Amanda were again the perfect hosts." (June 2010)
"Had a wonderful time - Lovely gites, lovely hospitality from our hosts Mark, Amanda & the girls." (June 2010)
"We loved every second of our two weeks - thank you for everything!" May 2010)
"We had a very enjoyable week - loved the beach at Carteret. Thanks for the birthday candle in my cake after the beautiful meal!" (May 2010)
"Thank you for the excellent hospitality. We really enjoyed Mark's wonderful cooking - highly recommended! It's a lovely area and we enjoyed getting out and about" ( May 2010)
"We had a lovely time staying in this wnderful gite. The garden is breathtaking and I loved the beams in the bedrooms etc. Hope to be back soon, we love the area and Esperence. Have a great season for 2010! (April 2010)
2009
"It has been great to be back here again - so relaxing and comfortable! Sorry to leave, but looking forward very much to coming back in September this year" (March/April 2009)
"Lovely to be back in this part of France again. Thank you for the warm welcome. A comfortable cottage in an unspoilt area - very lucky with the weather too!" (May 2009)
"A beautiful cottage! Thanks, really enjoyed our stay. Altogether a memorable holiday - we will be back!" (May 2009)
"We really enjoyed our stay and we are already looking forward to our next holiday at your lovely retreat. Thank you very much for making our stay so enjoyable!" (June 2009)
"A lovely relaxing stay - we'll certainly be back next year to take in more of the French atmosphere!" (June 2009)
"We all enjoyed the countryside & the cottage very much... nice Red Wine, nice conversations and a bit of guitar playing on the terrace in a beautiful surrounding - buene suerte en la vide!" - guests from Spain (July 2009)
"It was lovely to return to Normandy and experience a beautiful new village. The cottage and your gardens are so lovely and tranquil - thank you for making our stay so comfortable" (July 2009)
"We've thoroughly enjoyed our two week holiday - what a tranquil & picturesque part of the countryside. Great location and facilities - we'll be back next year!" (July 2009)
"We had a relaxing time and would like to thank you for the warm welcome. It's a lovely cottage and we felt immediately at home.The pool/table tennis were much appreicated and we miss the chickens!" July 2009)
" Lovely welcome, lovely Gite, lovely weather. We have all enjoyed a really relaxing week here. The kids loved the pool, trampoline & Pool table - thanks so much!" (July 2009)
"Die Thompson's waren immer um unser Wohlbefinden bemuht. Auch die Kochkunste von Mark wollen wir lobend erwahnen, so wie das Haus fuhrt er auch den Kochloffel gut - Vielen Dank!" guests from Germany (Aug 2009)
" We've had a wonderful week's holiday and it has gone far too quickly. Have enjoyed the our meals out on the patio. Garden fabulous and the girls have enjoyed the pool, trampoline & swings. It has been fantastic!" (Aug 2009)
"You have made us feel truely welcome in a lovely family friendly atmosphere. It has brought out a confidence in our son that was amazing - he was a different child. The area is gorgeous and we enjoyed the beach at Carteret (stunning!), the town of Granville as well as Valognes. A service worthy of note was the menu you produced - fantastic meals which were equal to anything we could have got from a restaurant - first class!" (Aug 2009)
"Thank you for a wonderful break. I said I wanted peace & calm & thats what we got! We had a fabulous time - the badmington/rounders...oh what laughs! Loved the chickens. Fabulous menu & great hospitality!! (Aug 2009)
" The most relaxing and brilliant holiday destination! A place we will find hard to beat so expect us back! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome... and the rounders in the dark - PS we want some chickens!" (Aug 2009)
2008
" We have had two wonderful relaxing weeks here and have appreciated your kindness and help. This is one of the nicest gites we have stayed in and it's a really beautiful spot. We hope you and your daughters have a happy life here and we hope very much to return next year" (Sept 2008)
"Denis and I have had a very restful and comfortable week. We would love to stay with you again in the not too distant future. We wish you all the very best and good times in your lovely home" (Sept 2008)
" Thank you Amber and Natasha for playing with Sebastian - all the best in your new schools! We have had a wonderful relaxing 2 weeks. All the best Amanda and Mark in your new venture" (Aug 2008)
"Thank you for the warm welcome - it was much appreciated. We have had a lovely week relaxing with our children. Good luck with living the dream in France!" (Aug 2008)
" Thanks for a lovely restful stay. Beautiful surroundings and a very well equipped gite! Looking forward to coming again soon" (July 2008)
"Lovely to come back to such a comfortable house to relax and play pool, would love to come back" (May08)
"We came back it was cold and windy outside, but the logfire and the electric blankets made it really cosy. As always we found everything we needed, nice to stay in such a well-equipped place. We hope to be back again" (Mar08)
" This house and the relaxing countryside have left us knowing that we shall return. It felt like home away from home. thanks for everything" (Jan08)
2007
"What a welcome! and what a great fire, it was like coming home" ( Feb)
"Thank you for a lovely stay in your gorgeous home. we enjoyed everyday even the rainy one's all thanks to the games (pool and table tennis)it was fantastic" (May)
The one bedroomed house was perfect for the 2 of us. We loved the garden and the starry skies. We will be back.(June)
Lovely property expertly renovated. We had a lovely stay and we hope to see you soon. (July)
Home from Home, Amazing attention to detail and lovely finishing touches a truly delightful house.(July)
Fantastic Holiday and a wonderful welcome. We enjoyed the house and the garden. We all had a good time and hope to come again.(Aug)
Had a wonderful time many thanks (Aug)
Really Good holiday in a lovely setting. Thank you for all you did to make our stay so enjoyable(Aug)
So good we booked it twice! Couldn't wait to come back after our fabulous holiday in July. (Aug)
Fantastic place didn't want to leave (Sept)
What a haven, so peaceful, beautiful setting (Sept)
We will be back for more relaxation, Normandy beaches fantastic (Oct)
2006
"Beautiful and Peaceful- a real haven"
"Beautiful unspoilt region with wonderful beaches plus WW2 museums. We had a lovely holiday -many thanks"
"Thankyou for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. We have had a fantastic time and we are extremely relaxed"
"A beautiful cottage - Home from home - had a wonderful relaxing time"
"A splendid time was had by all in your lovely cottage"