| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 9 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/10/09 |
Positive
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We've just returned from another week in the
Lucarne suite having already stayed there for a
week at Easter earlier this year. Whilst the weather
was not as good as then the warmth of the
reception from Kelly and Byron, as well as that
provided in the suite certainly was. The facilities are
exactly as described which is a good thing. The
town itself is small but has plenty of choice even off
season for places to eat and shop. It is a great base
for exploring the region and we ventured as far as
the Loire Chateaux at Chambord to Chablis and to
Beaune. Even with the strength of the Euro vs £ the
Auberge across the road from the suite is great
value at 12 Euro for a fixed lunch and good quality
so get in early as its very popular with the locals.
No night clubs or pubs which is good but
untouristy, real French rural life from the safety of a
small town with all that you'd reasonably need. |
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Sean Bowen, Wakefield, UK
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| 11/10/09 |
Positive
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| We just spent a week in the Lucarne Suite and had the best time. Kelly and Byron seem to have thought of everything! It's nearly impossible to find air conditioning anywhere in France, but this place has it! The suite is huge and comfortably furnished, with 2 bathrooms. The shower is hot and the water pressure is great. We had our own private patio at the top of the tower and spent every evening up there having a glass (or three!) of wine, enjoying the view of the cathedral next door, and all the old rooftops. Very peaceful. The gites are located in a very convenient part of town... there is a great cheese shop next door (fresh eggs too), a butcher across the street, and a really good bakery a few doors away. Also, within a two block radius is a wine shop, specialty food shop, pharmacies, banks and a wonderful kitchen store, among other things. It's a few blocks to the river. The Saturday morning market is less than a block away-- I recommend the roasted chicken with potatoes and sauce! Kelly and Byron had great advice on what to see, how to get there, and where to eat. Babette's restaurant in town has great home cooking-- she makes what's fresh each day, and the menu changes accordingly. La Charite is a great base from which to explore the surrounding region. We had an amazing vacation, and we can't wait to go back!! |
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Lisa and Harry |
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| 10/11/09 |
Positive
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| Byron & Kelly, our host, said we were the first cyclist to stay at their Lucerne Suite. We were fascinated to find the unbelievable way that Byron has kept the 16 century construction alive with 21 century convenience and comfort in a medieval town. We had looked over hundreds of sites to find lodging that was in a village, really had your own bathrooms and you didn't have unreasonable deposits. Not only did we find this lodging the best of our 22 trips to Europe but Byron and Kelly treated us to a history lesson and tour in construction that could not be found anywhere at any price. The cycling in the area was like riding on a bike paths every day in every direction we rode. We will be back. |
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Michael Ballard, Grimes, IA
515 321-3273 |
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| 09/20/09 |
Positive
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| We spent 5 days in the Benedictine Suite, and loved every minute of it! The gite was beautifully located and well furnished. The village of La Charité is an absolute delight. Kelly and Byron couldn't have been more accommodating in recommending restaurants, activities, even which cheese vendor to purchase the "best" cheeses at the local farmers' market. Our only complaint....five days wasn't enough! We'd come back in a heartbeat. |
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Julie and John, Springfield, Oregon
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| 09/19/09 |
Positive
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We rented the Benedictine Suite for a week,on the
first of our four week tour of France, after which
we stayed in two other Gites. The Benedicitine Suite
was by far the best place we stayed in. It had the
most fully equipped kitchen, the best furniture, was
the cleanest, was very comfortable, and had
internet as promised (others promised but didn't
deliver). La Charite is a great town, with nary a
tourist. And a big plus is Dominic's poultry and
cheese shop, literally next door to the Gite. Kelly
and Byron were great hosts and very attentive to
our needs. We will definitely return. Very highly
recommended. |
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Burt and Olga |
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| 09/16/09 |
Positive
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Our family of 8 adults spent a week at the gite and
explored the French country side It was great and
with two units we had more than enough room.The
market,baker,butcher were are very convenient for
our Continental breakfasts and more. The rooms
were well kept,centrally located to the town center
and we would highly recommend them to anyone
who wants to explore this beautiful area. |
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derek Good
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| 06/05/09 |
Positive
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| We spent three weeks (May '09) in the Sanet Suite. We found it to be excellent value for money, spacious, clean, and very comfortable. It is superbly situated in the charming medieval centre of La Charite-sur-Loire. The Harkers are most accommodating hosts and go out of their way to make your stay a pleasant one. We have returned three times in recent months to this accommodation and enthusiastically recommend it to friends. |
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Gil and Bonnie, Vancouver, B.C. CAN.
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| 05/12/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful vacation in central France. It was a delight to stay in a charming restored 16th century home that was very thoughtfully furnished. Everyone in the town that we interacted with was welcoming and very soon we felt at home. The country roads led us away to other delightful villages with beautiful churches and markets. We enjoyed the rich history of this region as well as the delicious foods! Our hosts, Kelly and Byron Harker were most gracious. |
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Joyce Rusch, Portland, Oregon
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| 03/08/09 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our week in the Benedictine Suite. The gite was warm, inviting, comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking in, it even had a salad spinner which made Nancy (the sous chef) very happy. The Harkers welcomed us as if we were old friends and were available for assistance and tips on where to tour. The town is charming with an excellent selection of food shops. The apartment is located right in the middle of everything but with the church on one side, the thick stone walls and the courtyard it was peaceful and quiet. While we have been exploring France through weekly stays in other regions, it will be hard not to return to this quaint little village and our wonderful hosts. We have already talked to friends about renting all 3 gites in this property for a return trip.
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Jim and Nancy Donatelli, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania |
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