LE FOUR STARS HAMEAU DE VERRIERE IN LOIRE VALLEY

We have rented a lot of cottages in Great Britain and France but never one of this quality. It's not just the house itself that makes every stay special (we've been there for the second time) but the overwhelming hospitality of the owners. This lovely and very quiet place lies very central to the castles along the river Loire and to some gardens. And even if you like shopping you are at Angers (better than Tours) in one hour. We can recommend this cottage without any restrictions.

We all adored this wonderful place as it was like stepping into the perfect dream of France. The pictures on the website cannot convey the beauty and tranquility of this little corner of heaven in France. Everything was perfect; Nicole and Alain have carefully constructed every single detail. On arrival, you receive a warm welcome by your kind hosts which is then further enhanced by delicious gifts. Indeed this is a delicious place and will inspire everyone. We recommend this place without reservation.

It is also located in a perfect place to access the delights of the region. Alain and Nicole will provide you with copious amounts of information for you to digest at your leisure. You will be blessed with information about the local attractions, restaurants, specialist bakers, butchers etc.....

It was like stepping into a Monet and living amongst the vivid colours and impression of France

My wife and I spent a week at Nicole and Alain's cottage and we could not possibly have been more pleased.

To set the scene: we arrived about 11 pm on a Saturday night in the midst of a downpour. Alain was outside waiting with a flashlight to guide us into the driveway. Once inside the house we found waiting for us a wonderful salad and apple tart that Nicole had prepared, as well as bread, eggs, tapenade, confiture, bottled water, beer, and wine at our disposal. It was a wonderful welcome.

The cottage was surgical room-clean, and had everything we needed. The kitchen was stocked with all the essential utensils as well as coffee, tea, sugar, cream, olive oil, spices, etc. The appliances are modern, and the kitchen is open to a comfortable seating area. The whole place is tastefully decorated and very well designed. Upstairs is a modern bathroom and a large bedroom with kind sized bed and good linens. They have done a good job providing accurate pictures, but if anything the cottage was even better than we expected.

The exterior of the property is equally charming. The landscaping is immaculate, and Nicole has a host of fresh herbs growing around the property to which she generously allowed us access. They have a few rows of their own vines growing, and provided us with a very tasty bottle of their own rose'. There is a second bedroom suite next door to the cottage.

Nicole and Alain also provided us with several well organized binders containing brochures, maps, and other helpful details about the Loire Valley. In addition, they provided several personal recommendations, each of which proved to be excellent.

I would deem the location excellent... we were able to fill a week of visiting some of the most impressive sights in the valley without ever traveling more than 1.5 hours. As an added bonus, the nearby town of Chinon was gorgeous and had several excellent dining options.

If I had a niggling criticism it would be that the internet service is pretty spotty when inside the cottage. You have to sit in just the right place. You should also be aware that while the bathroom is of good size, it is a sit down shower. These were really very minor inconveniences, however.

We absolutely loved our stay in Thizay. It is a beautiful little cottage with gracious and inviting hosts. We would definitely stay there again, either ourselves or with another couple, and highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit the Loire Valley.