5 Grande Rue

Absolutely magnificent. Enough cannot be said about our wonderful stay in 5 Grande Rue. Where to start… the hosts are possibly the friendliest, most accommodating people you will ever meet. Lori & Gavin not only offered their advice on fantastic places to visit and dine at but were at our every beck and call. Breakfast was included in our 5 day stay, which was amazing and beautifully presented at a large communal table in the dining room. The pool was heated and open at our request, as I like to swim a little earlier and later than most! Their warm and approachable atmosphere made us feel right at home. The decor in room 1 is quaint and quirky, giving it real character and the bed is so comfortable it was difficult to get out of every morning! The entire house is spotless and well taken care of, the rooms are extremely clean and comfortable with a dressing table, large mirrors, large wardrobes, hairdryer, fan, WiFi and even the option of Netflix on the Television for those cosy nights in. We have already scheduled our next stay here for the following year. I cannot recommend Lori & Gavin highly enough, they made our short stay here in Le Lude even more magical with their friendly faces and warm hearts.

We received a very warm welcome from Lori on an early Saturday evening on our way to south west France. Our room was very spacious and very comfortable and we were looking forward to our dinner after a long journey which began the previous evening. We weren’t disappointed, a fantastic three course dinner with a bottle of red in a beautiful dining room full of character set us up nicely for a great rest before continuing our journey the next day. Lori took the time to explain how the pork fillets were cooked and even printed the recipe for us..! Next morning and nothing was too much trouble at breakfast time to ensure we had everything we needed. Lori recommended a visit to the chateau which was only a five minute walk so we took her advice and even although the weather had turned very wet, we still enjoyed our walk around the gardens and also the inside of the building as well. Big thanks to Lori and Gavin and we’d certainly return next time we find ourselves looking to stay in that area.

A beautiful setting behind the large wooden gates. The welcome was very friendly and a cool glass was soon in hand. Breakfast was to die for and the selection of fruit and breads were wonderful. We even had ripe juicy figs from their own tree!!

Charming oasis, set in a quiet town in a less visited part of France this delightful property has been lovingly restored and decorated. The garden and pool are a perfect spot to relax after a drive down from the ferry. Nothing seems to be too much trouble to the most accommodating hosts.

5 Grande Rue is a most beautifully restored and preserved townhouse stocked with period furnishings and military memorabilia belonging to the owners. The newly installed pool is the perfect temperature and the best place to relax after a day behind the wheel. Despite the age of the building, the rooms are luxurious and the bathrooms spacious, modern, and the plumbing works! Gavin and Lori are the most incredible hosts. They served us aperos at the pool (charged at cost), made a restaurant reservation for us and were always available with a smile to provide any assistance required. We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked again on the return leg, when we were lucky enough to eat in and enjoyed a fabulous three course meal of gazpacho, slow-cooked pork and apple crumble. Huge breakfasts are provided, a volonte, including Lori's home-cooked banana bread. We shall definitely be back, thank you Gavin and Lori.

As usual Lori and Gavin made us feel very welcome even though we were only staying for one night on our way down south. We were given an excellent evening meal, the room was well-equipped, the bed was very comfortable bed, and we had a great breakfast.