This is a shameless plug for my friends Ana-Luisa and Simon Scrutton who recently moved to South West France to open two exquisite, traditional gites for idyllic holidays. As soon as I am properly settled back in England, I shall be booking myself in for a restorative break, of that you can be sure.
‘We offer the visitor the most wonderful and unique experience in the tranquillity of a beautiful traditional Charente village of Lesterps, which is famous for its bonhomie, 11th/13th Century Abbaie (which can be seen from our garden) and the Richard Coeur de Lions trail which begins nearby. Lesterps has many public events including a famous accordion festival. The gardens here are extensive, We offer two splendid gites, Garden Gite, opens directly onto the landscaped grounds, from its beautiful kitchen, equipped with a splendid cooker range and log-burner. It has its own dining terrace which invites the visitor to…’
Source: Traditional Charente Holiday Cottages
Take care and keep laughing!
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09/06/2016 at 17:12
janemorley2014
I hope you’ll let me know when you do book in to visit your friends – I’m in Charente too in the south part and I shall be baking you a Victoria sponge specially anticipation of afternoon tea with you! 🙂 😀
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09/06/2016 at 17:16
First Night Design
I wondered if you were nearby. I will definitely see all of you!
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09/06/2016 at 17:18
janemorley2014
It’s a date! 😉
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18/05/2016 at 14:42
Violet of Violet's Veg*n e-comics
It looks wonderful
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18/05/2016 at 15:07
First Night Design
Go on – treat yourselves!
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18/05/2016 at 15:28
Violet of Violet's Veg*n e-comics
You should definitely treat yourself! 😀
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18/05/2016 at 15:31
First Night Design
I will be. 😀
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18/05/2016 at 15:32
Violet of Violet's Veg*n e-comics
Excellent 😀
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18/05/2016 at 12:26
olganm
Gorgeous indeed. Taking note too. Thanks, Sarah and good luck to your friends.
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18/05/2016 at 12:46
First Night Design
Thank you – I hope they see your comment but I shall certainly tell them.
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18/05/2016 at 12:19
Mary Smith
It looks wonderful, Sarah. I’m ready to pack my bags!
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18/05/2016 at 12:45
First Night Design
Go!
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18/05/2016 at 10:51
beetleypete
Nothing wrong with a shameless plug for something worth plugging. I have looked at the link, and the area looks idyllic. I hope that your friends enjoy a fully-booked season.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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18/05/2016 at 11:19
First Night Design
Indeed no!
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18/05/2016 at 10:10
janetweightreed10
Good morning Sarah….looks lovely….I will pass on the word. Just returned from a wonderful trip to Wales…will write about it tomorrow….and have been thinking about you. Talk soon and of course keep smiling….Janet. xxx
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18/05/2016 at 10:15
First Night Design
Bless you. xx
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