Reviews

 Left on Sep 17, 2018 for a stay in Aug 2018

We spent a week at Les Cinq Chenes at the end of August with our three little ones (aged 5, 3 and 6 months). It is a stunning gite which has been beautifully converted, with huge wedges of old granite and big oak beams left in place, but with each room modernised to create a lovely welcoming feel. We arrived to a wonderful welcome from Patsy and Steven, who had provided us with the perfect basket of local goodies so we didn't need to worry about an urgent shop (although they had also offered to pick a few things up for us as we were arriving after the supermarkets had shut). Over the course of the week, they were very happy to share recommendations and advice on the area, as well as booking us into the local restaurant. Their friendliness towards us all was a real highlight, and was what made our stay overall so relaxing and enjoyable. The gite was very well equipped for our needs, with even little toiletries provided for our use. The outside space was fantastic for little ones, with a football goal, hammocks, swings, the trampoline and of course, the pool! There were several inflatables provided, which suited our two boys as well as my husband, who all enjoyed playing in the rubber dinghy and on 'Norman' the shark. We took a few day trips within an hour's drive which were all very successful (especially Terra Botanica which I'd recommend for anyone with small children, a trip to the local working windmill with an incredible tour by Frank the miller, and a visit to Vouvant with a tower which you can borrow the key to so you can climb to the top!), and when our three are older we'll definitely stay at Les Cinq Chenes again and visit the incredible Puy du Fou, which is only 45 minutes away. All in all a really special place, not only because the gite and pool are lovely, but because you will receive a really special welcome from Patsy and Steven, and be made to feel very at home in Les Cinq Chenes.