A week in Provence
Gower
Broadstone, Dorset, UK
Review Submitted: June 17, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
The villa and its gardens proved to be even more luxurious than the decription and photographs suggested. The rooms were spacious and well furnished and easily absorbed the three generations (10 in all) of our family.
The villa, an impressively restored 200 year old stone farmhouse, is set in a large garden with a colourful mix of bushes, plants and trees. The latter provided not only shade, but also privacy. An outdoor barbeque was a boon and al fresco eating, at a terrace overlooking the pool, was the norm.
The owner of the villa was most attentive and helpful; nothing was too much trouble. She provided us with all the requirements necessary for a comfortable stay, as well as advice on places to visit. The property was impressively clean throughout and the the bedding, towels and cooking utensils etc, were similarly so.
The weather (May 08) was not always kind to us, but the heated swimming was much in use, particularly by the children, during the rainy days. Indeed, there was a reluctance to go to the beaches, at times, such was the fun that all were having, in and around the pool.
We visited Monaco (grand prix) and Cannes (beaches) as well as nearby Grasse, with its fascinating old quarter. But most of our week was spent enjoying the villa and its amenities.
We tended not to go out to restaurants as, at the time, the strong euro made eating out, prohibitively expensive. A well stocked supermarket, within walking distance, provided all that we needed, especially wine!
I wholeheartedly recommend this villa for a relaxing holiday.
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