Comments from our guestbook
12/07/2018
Wow! What an amazing place! Thank you Jim & Pauline
for this hidden, tranquil, piece of paradise.
It has afforded us a much needed break from the
perilous rat-race and given us sanctuary in a
beautiful part of the world.Thank you Jim for the
very helpful and useful emails of places to see an
the 'must sees' of the area. Your suggestions
ensured our good holiday became a great one. We are
going to miss Le Bourg's magnificent garden and the
melodious sounds of nature around us. We have loved
each and every minute int this beahtiful &
enthralling part of the world.
Eric, Alllison & little Mattie Smith
Wivenhoe, UK.
Nicole Ritchie,
JSB, South Africa
01/07/2018
Thanks to Jim & Pauline for such a wonderful
vacation. We had a very relaxing time thanks to the
comfortable home here. Top tip for wine lovers is
Chinon (which happens to be my favourite wine). We
visited the caves had a free tour and tasting and
bought two excellent bottles that would be five
times the price in the US. Our son loved the
De Vinci museum (Amboise) and Zoe loved the stunning
Chenonceau. Thanks Jim & Pauline et merci au Val de
Loire!
Gerry & Zoe Scanlon
Fort Lauderdale Fl.
USA
15/06/2018
Amazing holiday! Jim & Pauline, lovely couple so
willing to assist with anything and 'Le Bourg' was
beautifully prepared for our arrival, even including
fresh flowers. The house was stunning, the area is
so peaceful, gave us the 'break from life' that we
needed. Chenonceau, Loches on market day (Wednesday)
Angles-sur-l'Anglin - all beautiful. Very chilled
out holiday, Would love to come back.
Karen & Zen
Kidderminster
UK
29/04/2018
Our first visit to the Loire Valley and to Barrou.
When we arrived on the afternoon of the 24th in
Barrou
we saw this strange man motioning us to pull in and
park. The strange man turned out to be Jim - what a
delightful fellow. His wife Pauline joined us later
to share a bottle of wine. Every day of our visit
Jim would send me a few suggestions for the day. He
was very much in tune with what we wanted to do I
thought maybe he could read our minds! Le Bourh is a
wonderful place to stay and relax. The entire place
has everything you could possibly want. The patio
overlooking the river is divine and a great place to
enjoy a bottle of wine. Thanks for a great time!
John & Jean Thornton
Dunwoody (Atlanta)
USA
11/04/2018
My sisters and I love Le Bourg so much that we are
here for the 5th year. The place is clean, large,
and well furnished. Jim & Pauline are wonderful and
very helpful without being intrusive I can’t
recommend this place enough.
Jill Appell
USA
From Facebook
23/09/2017
We had a very happy
week here. Thanks Jim and Pauline for having the
place ready and comfortable for us and for all the
suggestions of places to see. We liked everything
but especially Musee de la Prehistoire (Le
Grand-Pressigny) and
Angles sur l'Anglin.
Paul Collier & Tina de Geus,
Toronto,
Canada,
02/09/2017
Thank you for a
lovely stay at
Le
Bourg. We have had a great time eating and drinking
on the terrace in glorious sunshine, visiting
chateaux and just relaxing with friends. We even
managed a swim in the river. Loved Azay-le-Ferron,
La Guerche and Chenonceau.
Jan & Dave Orpin.
Richard & Marion Haydon,
Crawley,
West Sussex,
UK
10/08/2017
Our
first visit to the Loire and we are now sure the
first of many! We are so pleased to have chosen Le
Bourg in Barrou –
a wonderful and well-appointed property in the heart
of gorgeous countryside. We feel we couldn’t have
chosen a better place in the Loire to base
ourselves. It’s a little further away from Tours and
the Loire itself than we initially planned but this
wasn’t a problem: the southern Loire area around
Barrou is so scenic but also very accessible
to e.g. Tours, Saumur, Richelieu and Chenonceau,
all within an hour. The area further to the south, a
little outside of the geographic Loire, including
the striking Anglesl’Anglin is
also very picturesque.
Pretty villages, amazing
architecture, rolling wooded landscapes, and the
river beach at Lesigny,
less than a mile away… Markets at Loches and
Descartes, the swimming pool at Descartes and Futuroscopeat
Poitiers; the chateaux towns to the north including
Tours with its cathedral and old town: something for
everyone.
Jim and Pauline are great hosts,
eager to make the holiday a success and on hand with
local and regional information and help in booking
restaurants etc. Le Promenade in Le Petit Pressigny was
a special choice for dinner one evening without the
kids! There is so much to see, enjoy and do in this
very attractive area in the summer months and you
won’t get it all done on the first visit.
A rather special holiday.
Pete, Nance, Joel and Mariève
Sainsbury
(Birmingham)
19/07/2017
Was so special to
return after so many years, Thanks to Jim & Pauline
for their hospitality and helping us plan our
precious days here...we will fondly remember trips
to the market, swimming in the river and enjoying
food and drinks on the patio. Many thanks!
David & Clare
Toronto,
Canada
08/07/2017
Spot-on, great
location, lovely house. Jim ,& Pauline are very
helpful and looked after us brilliantly. The pizza
place across the road should have a Michelin star,
if only for its 'Quatre Fromages'. We have
paid more for much less! ( Checked with
guest,confirmed he meant the house not the pizza!!)
Paul,Ann,Michael &
Maggie Bell
Lincolnshire,
UK
01/07/2017
In all the years
holidaying in France we have never encountered such
a well equipped house. 'Le Bourg' has so much
character that is appealing. Our grateful thanks to
Pauline and Jim who have been wonderful hosts. The
advice we have received from them has greatly
enhanced our holiday...
Ann & Derek Jones,
Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire,
UK
06/062017
Absolutely charming stay with lovely hosts
on hand for anything we needed. Wonderful
barn in beautiful location with the only
noise wildlife. Just perfect for relaxing.
Thank you so much.
Angela & Rhona
Surrey / Berks.,
UK
19/05/2017
Thank you Jim & Pauline, we enjoyed your
generous spirited hospitality and
appreciated all your knowledgeable
suggestions. The Loire region is lovely,
we enjoyed driving the quiet country roads,
the beautiful rolling farmland and the quiet
authentic little villages...and we loved 'Le
Bourg' - such a wonderful place to stay.
Caryn Mc Govern & Tom Freeburn,
Belleville, Ontario,
Canada
28/04/2017
Thank you for the warm welcome and all the
information you shared with us. It was such
a pleasure meeting you. We appreciated you
letting us experience the Loire Valley and
French living. I hope we will continue
staying in touch and I'm looking forward to
some more visits in the future.I will be
sharing our experiences with all the people
I know.
Jim & Marina Hoggan,
Jackson Hole
Wyoming, USA
14/04/2017
We love being here - our second home.
Jim &
Pauline are wonderful - so kind and
attentive....we have been here four times
and plan to be here again next April. We
love 'Le Bourg', Barrou and especially Jim &
Pauline. There is always something new to do
here!
'Sisters'
Jill Appell, Altona,
Illinois,
Holly Smith, Huntington,
West Virginia,
Janne Severson,Sterling,
Illinois,
Jamee Stahl, Lake Havasu
City, Arizona,
USA
24/09
- 01/10/2016
Thank you so much Jim &
Pauline for all your fantastic first-hand
knowledge and advice - we've had a great
week here in Barrou. 'Le Bourg' is a lovely
place to stay and so well kitted out
compared to the usual holiday accommodation
and it makes the world of difference. It is
almost impossible to pick out our favourites
(visits) but
Villandry and gardens was amazing and
the
International Garden Festival at
Chaumont was something else - and endless,
well worth the money. There are too many
things to mention and too many things we
didn't fit in. So hopefully we will be back
soon to do the rest,
Sarah & Dom,
Clio & Will,
Nottingham
England
13/09
- 20/09/2016
Jim & Pauline
are amazing hosts in all ways...meeting us
like family on arrival, orienting us to this
wonderful house and answering all our
questions. When Jim popped in for an after
storm clean up he discovered us on the 12ft
table with maps & brochures everywhere and
quickly set us right with helpful tips an
insider info. Our short week has been jammed
with new adventures, unexpected discoveries
all with the careful guidance of Jim &
Pauline. Everything from grocery staples,
veggies from their garden plus fresh flowers
all made us feel welcomed and ready to
experience this beautiful region'
Thank you!!!
Jan Rimerman, Oregon
Purdy Weaver North
Carolina,
USA
21/08
- 02/00/2016
Thanks Jim & Pauline
for a lovely 2 weeks. The weather was fab,
Barrou and the locals were very friendly, we
had a great time! A wonderful place and area
to visit, will recommend to both friends and
family .
Susan & Fred O'Mahoney,
Carrigeen Via Waterford
Ireland
25/07 - 05/08/2016
Our third year visiting
the Loire Valley. First time at 'Le Bourg'
and the house and annexe are beautiful.
Lovely nights spent outside BBQs and
sampling the many wines of the region. The
girls spent lovely days swimming in the
river at Lesigny. Days out spent at Angles-sur-l'Anglin,
La Roche Posay and the stunning Chateau de
Chenonceau. Barrou is a friendly village
with most amenities you require as well as
Landlord Willy at the local bar!!
Finally to Jim & Pauline -
thank you! As usual everything was perfect
and you are wonderful hosts.
Until next time...
Ali, Amanda, Becky,
Kathrynn,
Katie & Emily
Bristol, UK
16/07/2016
A big thank you to Jim &
Pauline for a wonderfully warm welcome and
good sense of fun. Special mention needed to
Pauline for helping us so much in getting
our car fixed at the local garage - I highly
recommend 'Garage Bastard' who showed great
care & friendliness which we now realise is
typical of the area/town. Lovely time spent
at Barrou - far too short! The set menu
lunch at Marie is a 'belt-buster we'll have
to repeat!!
Huw & Ruth Howell
Port Talbot,Wales, UK
09/07/2016
A perfect spot for a
wonderfully relaxing week!! Unspoilt
countryside, many interesting villages and
varied lunch venues. Thank you Jim & Pauline
for making us so welcome and for opening up
the area to us.
Pat & Roger Munday,
Hebden Bridge, UK
25/06/2016
Enjoyed our stay very
much. Thank you to Pauline & Jim for the
lovely welcome and emails. Very well
equipped gite (house) everything you would
need. Jim & Pauline were very helpful, ie
places to go etc. Thank you for a great
stay.
Stuart & Ellie, St.
Albans, Herts.
Mary & Roy North Devon, Englan
15/06/2016
Well our stay here has
sadly come to an end. Thank you to Pauline &
Jim for your wonderful hosting,we were
treated like family as nothing was to much
trouble for them. The house is beautiful,
spacious and comfortable with everything we
could possibly need. We tried most of the
restaurants Pauline and Jim
recommended and enjoyed
every one. Willy and Sandra at the local
hostelry were hilarious and made us all very
welcome as did the locals. We really hope to
return and hope the weather is kinder to us,
never the less it did not detract from a
lovely holiday. Thank you once again Pauline
and Jim you have been invaluable.
Very kind regards from all
of us xxx
Elaine & Rob Egerton
Margie & Bruce Reynolds,
Liverpool, England
17/04/2016
We have had a wonderful
time here. Jim & Paulineyou couldn't be
nicer or more helpful.You have made us feel
so comfortable, almost like home for us. 'Le
Bourg' has everything we would want in a
rental - complete kitchen, satellite TV,
DVDs CDs, Fireplace, close to many of the
area's attractions. We couldn't have enjoyed
our time here more.
Jill Appell,
Altona, IL 61414,USA
The fact that this is our
3rd time here speaks for us all. It feels
like home from home and Pauline like true
friends. We will miss you both, thank you so
much for always going that extra mile for
us.
Jamie Stahl,
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
USA
We have enjoyed our 3
years here. No one could ask for anything
better staying here. Jim & Pauline we love
you and you will be in our hearts always.
I'm sure our paths will cross again and for
that we look forward to. Many thanks for
your kindness.
Janne Sevenson,
Sterling, IL 61081,USA
We have enjoyed our time
here again this year. Just when you think
you have seen everything there is to see
we've found another surprise. Pauline & Jim
have been wonderful and we couldn't be more
comfortable, Thanks for everything
Holly Smith,
Huntington, West
Virgina,U
