Guest Comments
Lys (Gîte completed May 2005)
Beautiful gite, peaceful, Romantic and so thoughtfully furnished. So much to see in the area - We have become experts in all things Troglodyte!! Would love to have had more time here - hopefully we will return.
Go raibh mile maith agaibl: A thousand thanks to you both.
(Padraig & Marie Dublin. Ireland. September 2008)
A most enjoyable holiday. Very relaxing. It was our first time in a gite and we shall certainly be doing it again.
LYS is SUPERB!
(Stuart & Linda Leicestershire. September 2008)
What a Romantic gite! It would be very hard to find a more comfortable, relaxing and tranquil home. So much to do in the area, our time flew… The wine and food could not have been more perfect! Sue and Jon made our time here so special; we can’t thank them enough.. We will be back again.
Thank you for the lovely holiday and for all you did for us. Merci beaucoup, a bientôt.
(Bryony & Stu. Durham, England. September 2008)
What a lovely place to stay.
Thank you for being so welcoming; A beautiful area, so much to see, so little time, we will be back!
Highlights:- Doue Zoo, Breze Chateau, Mushroom Museums and caves, Vouvray wine producers,
Thank you for recommending the restaurant Auberge Bienvenue, the meal was very special for our anniversary.
(Sue and David Godstone, Surrey. September 2008)
Thank you so much for making our first venture abroad with our 20 month old so fabulous… and easy!
We have NEVER stayed anywhere so welcoming, we knew it was going to be perfect from the second that Joseph spotted the train and digger toys waiting for him!
The garden is wonderful, the gite is lovely. I’m running out of adjectives! A beautiful area, we will definitely be back and we going to spread the word about ‘Les Fleurs’ on our return to the UK.
Best wishes to Sue, we hope to see you both again soon, Thanks again for providing us with the relaxing break we so needed.
(Sally, Matt and Joe xxx. Surrey UK August 2008)
Fantastic week, Lys is lovely & perfect for three!
Saw lots of wonderful places like Sleeping Beauty’s Chateau & had a great time relaxing & slashing around in the pool.
Thanks again for a lovely & relaxing week.
(Richard, Amanda and Emily. August 2008)
So much to do & so little time to do it. This has been a wonderful week in an extremely comfortable and well appointed gite. Our thanks to Jon and Sue for all the thought they have put into it. Our apologies for not getting to know them better. Next time we’ll be up in the air hopefully & will sample Sue’s culinary skills when she is fit again.
Thanks guys. We loved it!
(Chris & Hilary. West Sussex. August 2008)
Delightful gite; comfortable, well equipped and Jon + Sue always there to help.
Fantastic area - shame we weren’t here long enough to explore more… there’s always next time.
Many Thanks.
(Tom and Philly. Somerset. July 2008)
A charming gite with everything we needed and more, lots of information and plenty to see and do. A great holiday. Thank you.
(Lee and Vicky. Manchester. July 2008)
A lovely holiday and a wonderfully equipped gite - Everything you could ever need. Everything provided to make our holiday easier.
Many thanks.
(Nicola, Phoebe and Jenny Wales June 2008)
A great stay. We saw so much. Can recommend the flight with Jon over the Loire and Chateau.
(Jenny and Steve Port Stephens Australia. June 2008)
We had a wonderful stay. Gite very comfortable & everything in that we needed.
Great base for exploring.
(Ian and Lynn West Midland. June 2008)
A wonderful holiday, wonderful property. Thank you both.
We will definitely recommend you.
(Lucy & Tom. Cape Town. South Africa. June 2008)
Our 4th visit to Les Fleurs! This time we came with our daughter, her husband and our 2 grand daughter’s who all stayed in ANJOU.
We keep finding new places to go and things to see and are still in love with Les Fleurs. The tranquillity of this place is perfect.
We are looking forward to Sue’s meals next time we come
Thanks again Jon and Sue for a fantastic holiday.
(Tony and Lynda Wilmslow Cheshire June 2008.)
Lovely location for exploring the Vendee and the Loire, and we’ve spent a very happy week at Lys Fleurs. We loved LYS especially for its peace and quite, wonderfully appointed kitchen and pretty little private and secluded garden.
Wonderful walks through the vineyards too!
(Steve and Sue. London May 2008)
Beautiful gite. Thank You!
We’ve had a lovely week. BBQ’s fantastic - eaten like kings every night on Lys’s beautiful private patio - not to mention your wine, which we’ve drunk enthusiastically all week.
Our tips: Doue Zoo is amazing - stunning animals in unique setting, Montreuil Bellay is a must on a sunny day - beautiful skyline and take a picnic by the river… PERFECT!
(Chris and Lucy. Leeds May 2008)
Very enjoyable stay in a very peaceful and well positioned gite.
We have been blessed with sunny weather. The area has a lot to offer. Try not to do too much in one day!!! Highlights; Chateau Breze and the Zoo at Doue la Fontaine.
(Paul and Bev Edithvale Australia. May 2008)
We have found our holiday here enormously easy. Our hosts Jon and Sue could not be more helpful.
The whole Loire is so easy to reach. And so much to see.
(Annette and David. Shropshire May 2008)
We’ve come to France for a wedding and only needed a long weekend stay.
Jon & Sue accommodated this and provided all the little extras that made our stay here easy & enjoyable. (bag of toys for our baby).
Would DEFINITELY recommend!
(Rosie, Mark and Georgie. Norfolk. April 2008)
Another Great week in LYS - Thanks again to Jon and Sue for a lovely gite & their hospitality, especially appreciated with Sue’s broken leg.
(Karen and Andrew Cheshire. November 2007)
What a wonderful gîte, everything you could want. Superb cycling. Thank you both for everything.
(Rob and Jill Sept. 2007)
It’s difficult to add anything that has already been written in this book. Fabulous area of France, wonderful food and drink, superb accommodation and the very best of hosts! Thank you Jon and Sue
(Don and Lynne Sept. 2007)
Thank you for a wonderful week of relaxation. Many thanks too for those ‘extra bits’ you organized for us. We loved your dining experience, it was absolutely delicious. The area here is in a perfect location to see the region and your gîtes have been beautifully done. Thank you again Jon and Sue
(Joanne, Daryl, Emily and Jack Sept 2007)
We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday here at ‘Les Fleurs’. Jon and Sue were on hand to give advice on where to go and what to see, they have been wonderful hosts. I cannot fault any of the facilities here at Les Fleurs. We have a four year old son who has really enjoyed himself at the pool and playing with the toys provided. To finish off, there’s Sue’s cooking and Jon’s waiter service which is something out of a top class restaurant at home, food is excellent, overall ’Les Fleurs’ is excellent and we will be back. Thanks Jon and Sue
(The Kelly’s - N.Devon August 2007)
This has been our second stay at ‘les Fleurs’ and our first time in Lys. We have again enjoyed our stay, this time for two weeks. We have also had lots of help from Sue and Jon which has enabled us to buy our own Bed and Breakfast in France. Many thanks to you both. Garden and swimming pool really good, our daughters have really enjoyed themselves.
(Maggie, Paul and family – South East –August 2007)
As your previous guests have said this really is the place to relax – so comfortable and peaceful – great food - thanks for your special meals Jon and Sue. Lovely French people, so friendly and helpful (must go for more French lessons when we get home) – good walks and bike rides – 96 miles of hassle free riding along the roads hereabouts. I think another English couple will be moving here soon, but will be back anyway.
(Geoff and Liz – Lancashire –August 2007)
We have had a really lovely, relaxing holiday, the place had everything we needed (plenty of books and scrabble!) congratulations to Jon and Sue on their professional set-up and I’ll be recommending the gîtes to my friends. Cheers! Ps The zoo at Doue la Fontaine was the best ever!!!!
(Jim and Verity Essex July 2007)
This is our fourth visit and we keep thinking that at sometime something must go wrong. But no, everything, as usual, was perfect. If there are better hosts anywhere we’ve yet to find them!! Thanks guys for bringing everyone together from all three gîtes for BBQ and boules – pity the rain came down when the ‘boys’ were winning yet again! But more than that. Thanks for being you. We always feel that Lys is an extension of our home and that you are part of our extended family. See you next year!
(Ian and Gaynor – Nottingham – July 2007)
We’ve had a great two weeks in Lys cottage – the accommodation has been excellent! Weather a bit cloudy but didn’t stop us from seeing all the region has to offer. Been a very relaxing holiday. Many thanks to you both
(Ceri and Phil – Bristol June 2007)
We had a great holiday in this lovely gîte – particularly enjoyed the aerial views of the Loire valley.
(Ian and Hilary- June 2007)
An exceptional holiday hosted by exceptional people. Jon and Sue this is the holiday that you don’t brag about, otherwise it would be hard to find an available week to visit. Thank you
Valerie and Geoffrey - Derbyshire May 2007)
Have enjoyed our stay at ‘Les Fleurs’. Thank you both very much
(Ian and Sue - Berkshire - May/June 2007)
Really lovely gîte, perfect for us with a 5 month old daughter. We really enjoyed our stay; Jon and Sue are perfect hosts. We got a flight over the Loire with Jon which was fantastic. The dinner that we received in the gîte was Michelin standard, it was brilliant! We would also recommend the Auberge Beinvenue for a night out in Doue la Fontaine . Overall fantastic gîte, fantastic hosts and we will be back!!
(Helen, Paul and Nimiah - Hertfordshire – May 2007)
Sue and Jon. Thank you for making the last two months very special for us. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Loire and have had the most wonderful time. It has been made all the more wonderful by being here at ‘Les Fleurs’. You have been exceptional hosts, attentive and caring and we have very much appreciated your kindness and hospitality. Congratulations on Lys, it is a wonderful gîte, superbly equipped and infused with the most charming and romantic atmosphere. We will always treasure our memories of our time here. Best wishes always.
(Lindsey and Celia – New Zealand – Feb –March 2007)
Our 3rd stay, different time of year & minus the Children!! Needless to say we've enjoyed every minute, the superb location, your WONDERFUL hospitality, and beautifully appointed gite & the bountiful treasures of the Loire Valley.
Until next Time .. Thank You.
(K & A)
Holiday number 3 with you Jon et Sue – just as wonderful as ever!! Thank you
(The Robinsons, Nottinghamshire, October 2006)
We have had a wonderful time yet again. This time we had pears and grapes instead of the strawberries earlier this year from the garden. We still think there is more to do and see, so we hope to return next year. Thank you for the lovely meals and the gite.
(The Bennetts, Cheshire, September 2006)
Had a great time here at Lys, what lovely countryside, interesting towns and villages, most of all, gracious hosts and the gite that lacked nothing – enough said?
(The Wilsons, Arundal, September 2006)
Great holiday a beautiful rustic gite, with everything in it that you would need. Good hosts who are very helpful and friendly. Lots to do and see, good restaurants and wine. What more could you want? Thank you Jon and Sue.
(Mr Mrs Butcher, Devon, August 2006)
We had an excellent time here at Les Fleurs. It’s very charming here and in this part of the Loire. Very child friendly!! Jon and Sue are great hosts, Jon as Maitre d and Sue as Head Chef combine great character and charm and great food!! Cuisine de France at its best!! We most certainly will recommend this place and we’ll be back! Au revoir et merci beaucoup.
(The Raymond Family, Ireland, August 2006)
What a relaxing contrast to our normal way of life! We really appreciated the quiet, the birdsong, the thoughtfully private layout and all your attention to detail. The pool was excellent! The hour with Jon in the plane was great. We shall certainly recommend you!
(Mr Mrs Dowling, London, July 2006)
Excellent gite and location. We have had a really enjoyable and varied week. Good weather and wine and visit to Cadre Noir (if you like horses or riding, you must go). Many thanks to Jon and Sue.
(Mr Mrs Hemsley, East Sussex, July 2006)
Everything we needed – well located relative to the wineries and chateau. Perfect accommodation – very quiet, peaceful and relaxed.
(Phil and Liz, London, July 2006)
Lovely gite with wonderful countryside all around. Thank you to our hosts for recommending restaurants. Will recommend you and return soon.
(Kate and Martin, Buckinghamshire, June 2006)
Great gite. Great location. Great host and hostess. Great meals and wine. What more could you ask for? We will return and recommend you. Thanks Jon and Sue for a fantastic holiday.
(The Bennetts, Cheshire, June 2006)
Sue & Jon. Thank you for being the best hosts. Always around but never intrusive, we’ve had a great week.. We would highly recommend taking a picnic to Montreuil Bellay and spending the afternoon walking along the river it is beautiful. We would then highly recommend a return trip in the evening to the
restaurant of the Hotel Splendid, great food and they speak a little English if you get stuck!
Dave and Amanda from Stilton September 2005
Sue & Jon. Thank you for a lovely week in your gite, it had everything we needed for a fabulous holiday in the Loire.
Simon & Lesley from Brayton September 2005
Sue and Jon, we all had a fantastic time at your lovely gite. Thank you so much for all the lovely toys, Benjamin enjoyed himself also.
Andrew, Caroline and Benjamin from Farningham September 2005
A lovely well provisioned gite – very cosy and perfect for the two of us as a base to to tour the beautiful Loire Valley. Thank you for your warm welcome.
Adrienne & Alison from Richmond August 2005
The gite was everything we needed – we have had a lovely holiday. So much wine, so little time. We found some fantastic restaurants in Chinon – top class
food and excellent value. Thank you for a memorable holiday.
Alison and Elliot from Edinburgh August 2005
Very nice gite. We have had a great holiday.
Elaine & Dave from Shropshire August 2005
We found your gite at short notice and what a lovely surprise, very comfortable and lovely finishing touches Sue! Where else can you lay in bed and look at the stars. Next time we shall stay longer. The bike ride through the vineyards was great. Thank you both for your hospitality.
Carol and Brian from Ramsden Heath July 2005
You have made a little ‘haven’. We have so enjoyed ourselves and your company.
Chris & Robin from Lincolnshire July 2005
Once again, what can we say? Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Ian & Gaynor Nottingham July 2005
Excellent gite. Lovely area. Jon and Sue great company. Thank you.
Les and Rob from Newall Kent July 2005
We had a fantastic time here in Lys. The hosts Jon and Sue made our stay a special one! We ate and drank like kings and queens! We will never forget our magic time here! We will be back! Thank you again!
Mark and Steph from Newcastle June 2005
Very enjoyable week. Very nice gite and lovely area for visiting towns, chateaux and walking. Thank you.
Melanie and Mike from Blackpool June 2005
We’ve had a lovely stay in the beautiful part of the world and have enjoyed our stay in ‘Lys’, it’s a real home away from home and your hospitality was much appreciated.
Pete and Claire from Queensland Australia June 2005
Fabulous! Comfortable, wonderfully appointed, will always want to stay here when visiting the region. A bientot, mes amis.
Chris and Jude from Nottinghamshire, June 2005
Dear Jon and Sue. We had a wonderful visit! Thank you so much! Wonderful place – very tasteful and well thought out, very comfortable! We will be sure to send absolutely all our friends here and will be sure to come back ourselves! Many thanks!
Tatiana & Val from New Jersey U.S.A. May 2005
Lys (Gîte completed May 2005)
A lovely, relaxing and peaceful holiday, a
brilliant location with very welcoming and helpful hosts. Lots of
memorable visits to towns and chateaux/ Recommendations - Saumur is a
must, Chinon magnificently restored. Doue la Fontaine market is
fabulous. Auberge Beinvenue for a wonderful meal in elegant
surroundings. Thanks for a wonderful time - we will be back!!
(David and Jane, Wales, October 2009)
A lovely place to stay - the gite and surrounding courtyards absolutely gorgeous. Many thanks to you both regarding our outward journey. We appreciated your help.
(Lesley and Bryan, S. Wales, September 2009)
A very enjoyable fortnight. Lovely cycle rides along the Loire (La Loire a velo an excellent, signposted/developed route) walks around the neighbouring villages and trips to Angers and Tours - both charming with excellent old towns. Thank you both.
(Michael and Cecile, Norwich, September 2009)
Lovely homely place. Lots to see and do. Enjoyed the home cooked meals, which were served to us by Jon. Thanks for everything! (I liked the play park and the swimming pool, it was fun - Amy aged 8)
(Lynn, Dan and Amy, Whitely Bay, September 2009)
Thank you for a really good place to relax and recharge!! Enjoyed the helpful guides which took us to some interesting places.
(Angela and Paul, Bury St. Edmunds, August 2009)
Jon and Sue - a lovely week, relaxing and enjoying the pool and sights. Maddie loved the box of toys provided. Ben and I enjoyed the house. We hope to see you both again soon.
(Anna, Ben and Maddie, London, August 2009)
We have had a lovely time here. Lys was perfect for us to relax and unwind. The facilities of the cottage were excellent and Jon and Sue were very welcoming. We will recommend Les Fleurs and will come back for another visit. Thanks for a great week!!
(Ruth, James and Henry, Brentwood, August 2009)
We all loved the cottage and had a wonderful time. Erin enjoyed playing with her neighbour’s children!! We found the beds very comfortable!!! Recommend the zoo at Doue la Fontaine, thought the drive to Futuroscope and Puy du Fou well worth a visit. We all had great fun in the pool!!! Thank you for letting us stay.
(Ian, Ali and Erin, Wirral, July 2009)
Had a lovely week staying in Lys. Thank you Jon and Sue for all the information you gave is. We have enjoyed sampling Jon’s wines and watching recommended DVDs. Our favourite days out were, Villandry, canoeing down the Loire and eating the exceptional food.
(Mary and Chris, Scotland, July 2009)
Jon and Sue, thank you so much for your cottage, hospitality and super evening meals, they met all our expectations and gave us the relaxing, peaceful holiday we wanted. We made great use of your folders and information for visits and well marked walks. Worthy of mention were the medieval treasures at Fontevraud Abbey, the gardens at Villandry and the church at Canault. Our visit coincided with the annual Rose Festival at Doue la Fontaine and the fabulous July 14th celebrations for Bastille Day, the fireworks at Saumur were fantastic.
(Richard and Caroline, Ascot, July 2009)
Thanks to Sue and Jon for a lovely stay in Lys and for their thoughtfulness and kindness. The meal we had and the service was superb. The zoo at Doue la Fontaine is a must do and the Villandry gardens are out of this world. Jon and Sue make you feel at home. Weather was very hot. (A wee bit hotter than Aberdeen!!)
(Pam and Mike, Aberdeenshire, June 2009)
Relaxing time, thanks so much for the wine and DVDs . You have been very kind and we have enjoyed the area and wines. Thank you again.
(Toby and Emma, London, June 2009)
The time we have spent here has been precious, melting away the insane city pressure!! Lys and the local surrounds have such an amazing energy expertly tapped into by Jon and Sue. Thank you
(Lucy and Jonathon, SW London, May 2009)
Jon and Sue, we just had a wonderful time staying in your fabulous self catering cottage!! Thank you for being the most gracious hosts, it made our stay awesome. Come and visit us in Hawaii some time. Aloha!
(Jay, Lisa and Jake, Hawaii, May 2009)
Jon and Sue, thank you so much. Lys is the most idyllic, peaceful holiday destination we could ever have imagined. Within hours, no minutes of crossing its threshold - all the pressures of everyday life had all but disappeared. We only wish we could have spent longer here. Thank you so much for your kindness and assistance.
(Dave and Suzanne, Cardiff, April 2009)
Our 5th visit!!! Still a lovely place to be - so peaceful - no traffic. Jon and Sue are lovely. See you again soon.
(Ian and Gaynor, Nottingham, April 2009)
Came to spend Christmas with the whole family. Our parents 3rd stay here and our 1st hopefully not our last. The peace and calm of staying here has been wonderful. I cannot remember seeing so many stars in the sky for a long time.
Sue and Jon go the extra mile for all their guests and nothing is too much trouble. The Christmas decorations around the self catering cottage and courtyard were wonderful. Shannon aged two and a half loved all the toys provided. Thanks very much to you both!!
(Viv, Volker and Shannon, Paderborn, Germany, December 2008)
A lovely place to stay, thank you for being so welcoming. The best gite we have ever stayed in by far!! We will be recommending this to everyone, wish we could have stayed another week - thanks again to you both.
(Hannah and Pete, London, October 2008)
(David and Jane, Wales, October 2009)
A lovely place to stay - the gite and surrounding courtyards absolutely gorgeous. Many thanks to you both regarding our outward journey. We appreciated your help.
(Lesley and Bryan, S. Wales, September 2009)
A very enjoyable fortnight. Lovely cycle rides along the Loire (La Loire a velo an excellent, signposted/developed route) walks around the neighbouring villages and trips to Angers and Tours - both charming with excellent old towns. Thank you both.
(Michael and Cecile, Norwich, September 2009)
Lovely homely place. Lots to see and do. Enjoyed the home cooked meals, which were served to us by Jon. Thanks for everything! (I liked the play park and the swimming pool, it was fun - Amy aged 8)
(Lynn, Dan and Amy, Whitely Bay, September 2009)
Thank you for a really good place to relax and recharge!! Enjoyed the helpful guides which took us to some interesting places.
(Angela and Paul, Bury St. Edmunds, August 2009)
Jon and Sue - a lovely week, relaxing and enjoying the pool and sights. Maddie loved the box of toys provided. Ben and I enjoyed the house. We hope to see you both again soon.
(Anna, Ben and Maddie, London, August 2009)
We have had a lovely time here. Lys was perfect for us to relax and unwind. The facilities of the cottage were excellent and Jon and Sue were very welcoming. We will recommend Les Fleurs and will come back for another visit. Thanks for a great week!!
(Ruth, James and Henry, Brentwood, August 2009)
We all loved the cottage and had a wonderful time. Erin enjoyed playing with her neighbour’s children!! We found the beds very comfortable!!! Recommend the zoo at Doue la Fontaine, thought the drive to Futuroscope and Puy du Fou well worth a visit. We all had great fun in the pool!!! Thank you for letting us stay.
(Ian, Ali and Erin, Wirral, July 2009)
Had a lovely week staying in Lys. Thank you Jon and Sue for all the information you gave is. We have enjoyed sampling Jon’s wines and watching recommended DVDs. Our favourite days out were, Villandry, canoeing down the Loire and eating the exceptional food.
(Mary and Chris, Scotland, July 2009)
Jon and Sue, thank you so much for your cottage, hospitality and super evening meals, they met all our expectations and gave us the relaxing, peaceful holiday we wanted. We made great use of your folders and information for visits and well marked walks. Worthy of mention were the medieval treasures at Fontevraud Abbey, the gardens at Villandry and the church at Canault. Our visit coincided with the annual Rose Festival at Doue la Fontaine and the fabulous July 14th celebrations for Bastille Day, the fireworks at Saumur were fantastic.
(Richard and Caroline, Ascot, July 2009)
Thanks to Sue and Jon for a lovely stay in Lys and for their thoughtfulness and kindness. The meal we had and the service was superb. The zoo at Doue la Fontaine is a must do and the Villandry gardens are out of this world. Jon and Sue make you feel at home. Weather was very hot. (A wee bit hotter than Aberdeen!!)
(Pam and Mike, Aberdeenshire, June 2009)
Relaxing time, thanks so much for the wine and DVDs . You have been very kind and we have enjoyed the area and wines. Thank you again.
(Toby and Emma, London, June 2009)
The time we have spent here has been precious, melting away the insane city pressure!! Lys and the local surrounds have such an amazing energy expertly tapped into by Jon and Sue. Thank you
(Lucy and Jonathon, SW London, May 2009)
Jon and Sue, we just had a wonderful time staying in your fabulous self catering cottage!! Thank you for being the most gracious hosts, it made our stay awesome. Come and visit us in Hawaii some time. Aloha!
(Jay, Lisa and Jake, Hawaii, May 2009)
Jon and Sue, thank you so much. Lys is the most idyllic, peaceful holiday destination we could ever have imagined. Within hours, no minutes of crossing its threshold - all the pressures of everyday life had all but disappeared. We only wish we could have spent longer here. Thank you so much for your kindness and assistance.
(Dave and Suzanne, Cardiff, April 2009)
Our 5th visit!!! Still a lovely place to be - so peaceful - no traffic. Jon and Sue are lovely. See you again soon.
(Ian and Gaynor, Nottingham, April 2009)
Came to spend Christmas with the whole family. Our parents 3rd stay here and our 1st hopefully not our last. The peace and calm of staying here has been wonderful. I cannot remember seeing so many stars in the sky for a long time.
Sue and Jon go the extra mile for all their guests and nothing is too much trouble. The Christmas decorations around the self catering cottage and courtyard were wonderful. Shannon aged two and a half loved all the toys provided. Thanks very much to you both!!
(Viv, Volker and Shannon, Paderborn, Germany, December 2008)
A lovely place to stay, thank you for being so welcoming. The best gite we have ever stayed in by far!! We will be recommending this to everyone, wish we could have stayed another week - thanks again to you both.
(Hannah and Pete, London, October 2008)
Beautiful gite, peaceful, Romantic and so thoughtfully furnished. So much to see in the area - We have become experts in all things Troglodyte!! Would love to have had more time here - hopefully we will return.
Go raibh mile maith agaibl: A thousand thanks to you both.
(Padraig & Marie Dublin. Ireland. September 2008)
A most enjoyable holiday. Very relaxing. It was our first time in a gite and we shall certainly be doing it again.
LYS is SUPERB!
(Stuart & Linda Leicestershire. September 2008)
What a Romantic gite! It would be very hard to find a more comfortable, relaxing and tranquil home. So much to do in the area, our time flew… The wine and food could not have been more perfect! Sue and Jon made our time here so special; we can’t thank them enough.. We will be back again.
Thank you for the lovely holiday and for all you did for us. Merci beaucoup, a bientôt.
(Bryony & Stu. Durham, England. September 2008)
What a lovely place to stay.
Thank you for being so welcoming; A beautiful area, so much to see, so little time, we will be back!
Highlights:- Doue Zoo, Breze Chateau, Mushroom Museums and caves, Vouvray wine producers,
Thank you for recommending the restaurant Auberge Bienvenue, the meal was very special for our anniversary.
(Sue and David Godstone, Surrey. September 2008)
Thank you so much for making our first venture abroad with our 20 month old so fabulous… and easy!
We have NEVER stayed anywhere so welcoming, we knew it was going to be perfect from the second that Joseph spotted the train and digger toys waiting for him!
The garden is wonderful, the gite is lovely. I’m running out of adjectives! A beautiful area, we will definitely be back and we going to spread the word about ‘Les Fleurs’ on our return to the UK.
Best wishes to Sue, we hope to see you both again soon, Thanks again for providing us with the relaxing break we so needed.
(Sally, Matt and Joe xxx. Surrey UK August 2008)
Fantastic week, Lys is lovely & perfect for three!
Saw lots of wonderful places like Sleeping Beauty’s Chateau & had a great time relaxing & slashing around in the pool.
Thanks again for a lovely & relaxing week.
(Richard, Amanda and Emily. August 2008)
So much to do & so little time to do it. This has been a wonderful week in an extremely comfortable and well appointed gite. Our thanks to Jon and Sue for all the thought they have put into it. Our apologies for not getting to know them better. Next time we’ll be up in the air hopefully & will sample Sue’s culinary skills when she is fit again.
Thanks guys. We loved it!
(Chris & Hilary. West Sussex. August 2008)
Delightful gite; comfortable, well equipped and Jon + Sue always there to help.
Fantastic area - shame we weren’t here long enough to explore more… there’s always next time.
Many Thanks.
(Tom and Philly. Somerset. July 2008)
A charming gite with everything we needed and more, lots of information and plenty to see and do. A great holiday. Thank you.
(Lee and Vicky. Manchester. July 2008)
A lovely holiday and a wonderfully equipped gite - Everything you could ever need. Everything provided to make our holiday easier.
Many thanks.
(Nicola, Phoebe and Jenny Wales June 2008)
A great stay. We saw so much. Can recommend the flight with Jon over the Loire and Chateau.
(Jenny and Steve Port Stephens Australia. June 2008)
We had a wonderful stay. Gite very comfortable & everything in that we needed.
Great base for exploring.
(Ian and Lynn West Midland. June 2008)
A wonderful holiday, wonderful property. Thank you both.
We will definitely recommend you.
(Lucy & Tom. Cape Town. South Africa. June 2008)
Our 4th visit to Les Fleurs! This time we came with our daughter, her husband and our 2 grand daughter’s who all stayed in ANJOU.
We keep finding new places to go and things to see and are still in love with Les Fleurs. The tranquillity of this place is perfect.
We are looking forward to Sue’s meals next time we come
Thanks again Jon and Sue for a fantastic holiday.
(Tony and Lynda Wilmslow Cheshire June 2008.)
Lovely location for exploring the Vendee and the Loire, and we’ve spent a very happy week at Lys Fleurs. We loved LYS especially for its peace and quite, wonderfully appointed kitchen and pretty little private and secluded garden.
Wonderful walks through the vineyards too!
(Steve and Sue. London May 2008)
Beautiful gite. Thank You!
We’ve had a lovely week. BBQ’s fantastic - eaten like kings every night on Lys’s beautiful private patio - not to mention your wine, which we’ve drunk enthusiastically all week.
Our tips: Doue Zoo is amazing - stunning animals in unique setting, Montreuil Bellay is a must on a sunny day - beautiful skyline and take a picnic by the river… PERFECT!
(Chris and Lucy. Leeds May 2008)
Very enjoyable stay in a very peaceful and well positioned gite.
We have been blessed with sunny weather. The area has a lot to offer. Try not to do too much in one day!!! Highlights; Chateau Breze and the Zoo at Doue la Fontaine.
(Paul and Bev Edithvale Australia. May 2008)
We have found our holiday here enormously easy. Our hosts Jon and Sue could not be more helpful.
The whole Loire is so easy to reach. And so much to see.
(Annette and David. Shropshire May 2008)
We’ve come to France for a wedding and only needed a long weekend stay.
Jon & Sue accommodated this and provided all the little extras that made our stay here easy & enjoyable. (bag of toys for our baby).
Would DEFINITELY recommend!
(Rosie, Mark and Georgie. Norfolk. April 2008)
Another Great week in LYS - Thanks again to Jon and Sue for a lovely gite & their hospitality, especially appreciated with Sue’s broken leg.
(Karen and Andrew Cheshire. November 2007)
What a wonderful gîte, everything you could want. Superb cycling. Thank you both for everything.
(Rob and Jill Sept. 2007)
It’s difficult to add anything that has already been written in this book. Fabulous area of France, wonderful food and drink, superb accommodation and the very best of hosts! Thank you Jon and Sue
(Don and Lynne Sept. 2007)
Thank you for a wonderful week of relaxation. Many thanks too for those ‘extra bits’ you organized for us. We loved your dining experience, it was absolutely delicious. The area here is in a perfect location to see the region and your gîtes have been beautifully done. Thank you again Jon and Sue
(Joanne, Daryl, Emily and Jack Sept 2007)
We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday here at ‘Les Fleurs’. Jon and Sue were on hand to give advice on where to go and what to see, they have been wonderful hosts. I cannot fault any of the facilities here at Les Fleurs. We have a four year old son who has really enjoyed himself at the pool and playing with the toys provided. To finish off, there’s Sue’s cooking and Jon’s waiter service which is something out of a top class restaurant at home, food is excellent, overall ’Les Fleurs’ is excellent and we will be back. Thanks Jon and Sue
(The Kelly’s - N.Devon August 2007)
This has been our second stay at ‘les Fleurs’ and our first time in Lys. We have again enjoyed our stay, this time for two weeks. We have also had lots of help from Sue and Jon which has enabled us to buy our own Bed and Breakfast in France. Many thanks to you both. Garden and swimming pool really good, our daughters have really enjoyed themselves.
(Maggie, Paul and family – South East –August 2007)
As your previous guests have said this really is the place to relax – so comfortable and peaceful – great food - thanks for your special meals Jon and Sue. Lovely French people, so friendly and helpful (must go for more French lessons when we get home) – good walks and bike rides – 96 miles of hassle free riding along the roads hereabouts. I think another English couple will be moving here soon, but will be back anyway.
(Geoff and Liz – Lancashire –August 2007)
We have had a really lovely, relaxing holiday, the place had everything we needed (plenty of books and scrabble!) congratulations to Jon and Sue on their professional set-up and I’ll be recommending the gîtes to my friends. Cheers! Ps The zoo at Doue la Fontaine was the best ever!!!!
(Jim and Verity Essex July 2007)
This is our fourth visit and we keep thinking that at sometime something must go wrong. But no, everything, as usual, was perfect. If there are better hosts anywhere we’ve yet to find them!! Thanks guys for bringing everyone together from all three gîtes for BBQ and boules – pity the rain came down when the ‘boys’ were winning yet again! But more than that. Thanks for being you. We always feel that Lys is an extension of our home and that you are part of our extended family. See you next year!
(Ian and Gaynor – Nottingham – July 2007)
We’ve had a great two weeks in Lys cottage – the accommodation has been excellent! Weather a bit cloudy but didn’t stop us from seeing all the region has to offer. Been a very relaxing holiday. Many thanks to you both
(Ceri and Phil – Bristol June 2007)
We had a great holiday in this lovely gîte – particularly enjoyed the aerial views of the Loire valley.
(Ian and Hilary- June 2007)
An exceptional holiday hosted by exceptional people. Jon and Sue this is the holiday that you don’t brag about, otherwise it would be hard to find an available week to visit. Thank you
Valerie and Geoffrey - Derbyshire May 2007)
Have enjoyed our stay at ‘Les Fleurs’. Thank you both very much
(Ian and Sue - Berkshire - May/June 2007)
Really lovely gîte, perfect for us with a 5 month old daughter. We really enjoyed our stay; Jon and Sue are perfect hosts. We got a flight over the Loire with Jon which was fantastic. The dinner that we received in the gîte was Michelin standard, it was brilliant! We would also recommend the Auberge Beinvenue for a night out in Doue la Fontaine . Overall fantastic gîte, fantastic hosts and we will be back!!
(Helen, Paul and Nimiah - Hertfordshire – May 2007)
Sue and Jon. Thank you for making the last two months very special for us. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Loire and have had the most wonderful time. It has been made all the more wonderful by being here at ‘Les Fleurs’. You have been exceptional hosts, attentive and caring and we have very much appreciated your kindness and hospitality. Congratulations on Lys, it is a wonderful gîte, superbly equipped and infused with the most charming and romantic atmosphere. We will always treasure our memories of our time here. Best wishes always.
(Lindsey and Celia – New Zealand – Feb –March 2007)
Our 3rd stay, different time of year & minus the Children!! Needless to say we've enjoyed every minute, the superb location, your WONDERFUL hospitality, and beautifully appointed gite & the bountiful treasures of the Loire Valley.
Until next Time .. Thank You.
(K & A)
Holiday number 3 with you Jon et Sue – just as wonderful as ever!! Thank you
(The Robinsons, Nottinghamshire, October 2006)
We have had a wonderful time yet again. This time we had pears and grapes instead of the strawberries earlier this year from the garden. We still think there is more to do and see, so we hope to return next year. Thank you for the lovely meals and the gite.
(The Bennetts, Cheshire, September 2006)
Had a great time here at Lys, what lovely countryside, interesting towns and villages, most of all, gracious hosts and the gite that lacked nothing – enough said?
(The Wilsons, Arundal, September 2006)
Great holiday a beautiful rustic gite, with everything in it that you would need. Good hosts who are very helpful and friendly. Lots to do and see, good restaurants and wine. What more could you want? Thank you Jon and Sue.
(Mr Mrs Butcher, Devon, August 2006)
We had an excellent time here at Les Fleurs. It’s very charming here and in this part of the Loire. Very child friendly!! Jon and Sue are great hosts, Jon as Maitre d and Sue as Head Chef combine great character and charm and great food!! Cuisine de France at its best!! We most certainly will recommend this place and we’ll be back! Au revoir et merci beaucoup.
(The Raymond Family, Ireland, August 2006)
What a relaxing contrast to our normal way of life! We really appreciated the quiet, the birdsong, the thoughtfully private layout and all your attention to detail. The pool was excellent! The hour with Jon in the plane was great. We shall certainly recommend you!
(Mr Mrs Dowling, London, July 2006)
Excellent gite and location. We have had a really enjoyable and varied week. Good weather and wine and visit to Cadre Noir (if you like horses or riding, you must go). Many thanks to Jon and Sue.
(Mr Mrs Hemsley, East Sussex, July 2006)
Everything we needed – well located relative to the wineries and chateau. Perfect accommodation – very quiet, peaceful and relaxed.
(Phil and Liz, London, July 2006)
Lovely gite with wonderful countryside all around. Thank you to our hosts for recommending restaurants. Will recommend you and return soon.
(Kate and Martin, Buckinghamshire, June 2006)
Great gite. Great location. Great host and hostess. Great meals and wine. What more could you ask for? We will return and recommend you. Thanks Jon and Sue for a fantastic holiday.
(The Bennetts, Cheshire, June 2006)
Sue & Jon. Thank you for being the best hosts. Always around but never intrusive, we’ve had a great week.. We would highly recommend taking a picnic to Montreuil Bellay and spending the afternoon walking along the river it is beautiful. We would then highly recommend a return trip in the evening to the
restaurant of the Hotel Splendid, great food and they speak a little English if you get stuck!
Dave and Amanda from Stilton September 2005
Sue & Jon. Thank you for a lovely week in your gite, it had everything we needed for a fabulous holiday in the Loire.
Simon & Lesley from Brayton September 2005
Sue and Jon, we all had a fantastic time at your lovely gite. Thank you so much for all the lovely toys, Benjamin enjoyed himself also.
Andrew, Caroline and Benjamin from Farningham September 2005
A lovely well provisioned gite – very cosy and perfect for the two of us as a base to to tour the beautiful Loire Valley. Thank you for your warm welcome.
Adrienne & Alison from Richmond August 2005
The gite was everything we needed – we have had a lovely holiday. So much wine, so little time. We found some fantastic restaurants in Chinon – top class
food and excellent value. Thank you for a memorable holiday.
Alison and Elliot from Edinburgh August 2005
Very nice gite. We have had a great holiday.
Elaine & Dave from Shropshire August 2005
We found your gite at short notice and what a lovely surprise, very comfortable and lovely finishing touches Sue! Where else can you lay in bed and look at the stars. Next time we shall stay longer. The bike ride through the vineyards was great. Thank you both for your hospitality.
Carol and Brian from Ramsden Heath July 2005
You have made a little ‘haven’. We have so enjoyed ourselves and your company.
Chris & Robin from Lincolnshire July 2005
Once again, what can we say? Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Ian & Gaynor Nottingham July 2005
Excellent gite. Lovely area. Jon and Sue great company. Thank you.
Les and Rob from Newall Kent July 2005
We had a fantastic time here in Lys. The hosts Jon and Sue made our stay a special one! We ate and drank like kings and queens! We will never forget our magic time here! We will be back! Thank you again!
Mark and Steph from Newcastle June 2005
Very enjoyable week. Very nice gite and lovely area for visiting towns, chateaux and walking. Thank you.
Melanie and Mike from Blackpool June 2005
We’ve had a lovely stay in the beautiful part of the world and have enjoyed our stay in ‘Lys’, it’s a real home away from home and your hospitality was much appreciated.
Pete and Claire from Queensland Australia June 2005
Fabulous! Comfortable, wonderfully appointed, will always want to stay here when visiting the region. A bientot, mes amis.
Chris and Jude from Nottinghamshire, June 2005
Dear Jon and Sue. We had a wonderful visit! Thank you so much! Wonderful place – very tasteful and well thought out, very comfortable! We will be sure to send absolutely all our friends here and will be sure to come back ourselves! Many thanks!
Tatiana & Val from New Jersey U.S.A. May 2005
