Submitted by Name: Cynthia H From: Australia E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna
Thank you for your prompt return of the refundable deposit. As expected, we had a wonderful stay in Chateau Lamostonie. Everything was so lovely – from the warm welcome by the staff, to the fresh flowers on windowsills and mantle pieces and offer of daily delivery of bread and croissants, picnic tables under trees, sweeping lawns and tall trees, magnificent views, the soft sound of cow bells, big dinners by fireside on unexpectedly cool summer evenings...
I don’t think we could imagine any place nicer. Everything that you could conceive would be necessary for our comfort had been provided (although another large cooking pot or two would be useful). We particularly appreciated the cleanliness of the Chateau and abundance of clean kitchen tea towels and new brushes and sponges. Thank you for making this interlude possible. I have quite fallen in love with the Chateau and with Lot generally.
My sister – the indefatigueable – made sure we saw as much as humanly possible – and the images of the countryside, haystacks, villages, farms and churches we saw as we criss-crossed the region will be etched in my memory forever. I am sure you will have great success with the Chateau and much repeat business.
Comments: We had a fabulous time at Trichot; glorious weather and a glorious setting off the beaten track and away from it all with friends and family. It doesn't get much better....
The holiday was absolutely FANTASTIC! Seriously, everyone is full of it: a HUGE success - so much so that they all want a repeat in 2 years! We shall see. Anyway, we have had the most wonderful emails from Canada, South Africa, Northern Ireland, Kuwait and of course good old Blighty, all of whom were represented. There were five brothers and sisters plus husbands/wives, 11 cousins, some with partners/husbands/wives, plus 6 tinies. The little ones had a ball too - there were so many of us, they just moved from one relative to another.
The weather, as you will know, was perfect; in fact the two 2/3 year olds wore pretty much nothing all week. Ben had his 3rd birthday on the verandah which was just as well because my sister gave him a water pistol. Granddaughter (5 yesterday) swims like a fish, neice Jordan (5 yrs) was frightened to get in the pool at the start of the week but by the end we couldn't keep her out. The two babies slept through it all - in the evenings they were asleep in their buggies by the dining table because, the noise level being what it was, we wouldn't have heard them from the bedrooms.
Everyone raved about Cardou, couldn't believe it actually. It was superb. Myriam and Antoine looked after us well - poor Antoine didn't bat an eyelid at the quantities of bottles he carried away. We ate and drank like Kings - did the pate de foie gras and asparagus and duck and and and ... consumed quantities of wine and beer; did three of the local markets and many of the local sites.
I have gone on far too long but I wanted to convey to you the enthusiasm and gratitude from all who went on holiday. They LOVED it, as did Michael and I.
Comments: We have just returned from two wonderful weeks at Chateau Cardou. The web pics don't do it justice, it's far more beautiful. Unreservedly recommended.
Added: December 15, 2004
Submitted by Name: Michael Partington From: E-mail: Contact
Comments: Looks super, planning big family party for 2002.
Added: August 19, 2001
Submitted by Name: John Clarke From: E-mail: Contact
Comments: We had an unforgettable week at Lafage!!! It was everything we had hoped for and more!! To say we are smitten with South-west France would be an understatement. We will return.
Added: December 21, 2000
Submitted by Name: Lucy Millar From: USA E-mail: Contact
Comments: We are thinking of coming over from Kentucky and getting married in France next year. Trichot looks a great place - we'll be in touch!
Name: Cynthia H
From: Australia
E-mail: Contact
Dear Joanna
Thank you for your prompt return of the refundable deposit. As expected, we had a wonderful stay in Chateau Lamostonie. Everything was so lovely – from the warm welcome by the staff, to the fresh flowers on windowsills and mantle pieces and offer of daily delivery of bread and croissants, picnic tables under trees, sweeping lawns and tall trees, magnificent views, the soft sound of cow bells, big dinners by fireside on unexpectedly cool summer evenings...
I don’t think we could imagine any place nicer. Everything that you could conceive would be necessary for our comfort had been provided (although another large cooking pot or two would be useful). We particularly appreciated the cleanliness of the Chateau and abundance of clean kitchen tea towels and new brushes and sponges. Thank you for making this interlude possible. I have quite fallen in love with the Chateau and with Lot generally.
My sister – the indefatigueable – made sure we saw as much as humanly possible – and the images of the countryside, haystacks, villages, farms and churches we saw as we criss-crossed the region will be etched in my memory forever. I am sure you will have great success with the Chateau and much repeat business.
Very best wishes
Sincerely
Cynthia H (Australia)