La Feuillade

Glennis and Robert Tong

2011-08-28T14:54:00.000+02:00

What a great action packed holiday made extra special by the great accomodation, grounds,wildlife and game of rounders.
The only downside of the whole week is the beds. They are just too damn comfortable!
It was an effort to get out and about by noon!
To summarise: GREAT!

Graham and Jane

2011-08-20T13:13:00.000+02:00

We loved the stylishly decorated cottage with our own private garden.
The shower/bath were great- the kids loved being able to lie down!
There's lots to do and explore in the garden- tho' we didn't see a kingfisher!
Great local boulangerie.
The children loved the swimming pool.
I loved Sonia's Brocante!
For me comfortable beds and nice sheets and towels made it a real holiday!

Val and Ian Arbon

2011-08-13T15:23:00.001+02:00

Have been looking forward to this holiday all year and it's surpassed our expectations.
Monsieur Jean (Tony) and family are the most wonderful hosts and strike the perfect balance of friendliness and hospitality.
Lovely accommodation, good area for getting away from it all. Hope to return very soon!

Sonia and Lucie Edwards

2011-07-30T17:04:00.000+02:00

Two fantastic weeks - one in the cottage and one in the barn.
A great setting, lots to do in the area when it rains and the best cottage and barn we have stayed in.
The chickens provide entertainment & the grounds are amazing for children. Indeed, they are so great that Lucie is staying for an extra week with her cousins.
Now the sun has arrived La Feuillade will be left with happy memories and a 4 year old who can now swim a width of the pool!
Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

Tom and Grace Fodor

2011-07-23T14:55:00.000+02:00

What a fabulous place - beautiful, and with the most wonderful hosts!
We had a "fab" holiday: kids with loads of freedom and stunning sights to see.
Thank you for one of our best holidays!

Gemma and Scott Kelly

2011-07-23T13:18:00.000+02:00

Thank you to the Newell family for such a fabulous holiday; beautiful surroundings, adorable cottage and wonderful hosts....
After two weeks we feel totally relaxed (if not a few pounds heavier!).
Martha has had the best 2 weeks playing with Ollie... see you in twenty years for the wedding!!!It's such a safe environment that Ava has enjoyed being able to toddle around freely and we've created some wonderful family moments.
We would definitely recommend La Jemaye - Very safe beach for little ones.
We very much look forward to seeing you again in the future, au revoir and merçi x

Ken and Laine

2011-06-29T15:28:00.001+02:00

A bit tipsy on the last night....so excuse....
Had a ball, seen so much, but so much more to see!
A Great family holiday, the perfect hosts and the most serene setting.

Damien and Iwona Keaveny

2011-06-24T13:23:00.000+02:00

We had a fantastic 2 weeks of holiday.
Ollie was a great "baby-sitter", so we hardly saw the kids, which was a bonus!
Thank you for your hospitality and all the best for the future.

Lynda and Matthew Wylie

2011-05-28T13:20:00.001+02:00

We've enjoyed a lovely break, especially relaxing by the pool, watching the butterflies and bunnies down by the river and generally eating and drinking too much!
We found a great Pizzeria in Neuvic which was really delicious and family friendly.
Also loved the beach in the forêt de Double and wine tasting at Montbazillac.
I think we may go home and buy a ping pong table too!

Tatiana and Pierre-Jean Brepson

2011-04-30T12:34:00.000+02:00

Merçi mille fois pour ce merveilleux sejour, cette "grange"transformie en chateau ainsi que toute la propriétè est une totale réussite de caractère et de goût.
Et tout cela ne serait rien sans compta ce chaleureux acceuil de toute la famille!
Il n'y a pas que des Anglais que viennent ici- !

Richard and Sam Miller

2011-04-23T15:15:00.000+02:00

We've had the most fabulous time here. The cracking weather obviously helps, but even if it had rained, we couldn't have failed to have had a super time.
The cottage and gardens are just beautiful and the surrounding area is stunning.
The boys absolutely love it here and want to come back every week!!
You've been wonderful hosts and we thank you for the most amazing fig jam! This is a beautiful house, a beautiful region and we look forward to returning again and again (although maybe not weekly!).
We go away a lot heavier (fab bread!) a lot redder (suncream on kids, forgot about us!) and definitely a lot more relaxed.
Thank you again for a superb holiday.

Ned, Winkie and Lily Colville

2010-10-02T09:18:00.001+02:00

Thank you all for a wonderful week at La Feuillade. Lovely cottage in gorgeous surroundings, and a great place to explore some fantastic sights; Bordeaux, Beynac, Domme and the suspended Jardins of Marqueyssac were some of our favorites. Brantome lovely too.

Thanks for all your tips on where to go.

Also Delicious produce, esp Tony's jams, and Lily is thrilled with her new "antique" (highchair). She will miss Ollie! Thank you to you all and thanks also for the selection of toys for Lily!

Chris and Simone Pilkington

2010-09-25T16:50:00.000+02:00

Lovely location. lovely hosts. Lovely accommodation.
A really great place to come for our first holiday with our new baby Oliver. Wish we could have stayed another week. Thanks for your hospitality (and babysitting!)!

Ruth and Matt Haddock

2010-09-11T17:57:00.000+02:00

Matt is gutted he never got to see Tony's kiwis!!
La Feuillade is a beautiful place and we hope to be back very soon...

Jane and Michelle Hughes

2010-09-11T09:26:00.001+02:00

Thank you so much for inviting us to glimpse a moment of heaven! The cottage is divine and we both managed to really relax and shut the madness of London away. Sadly, it is time to leave but we both have smiles from our stay here.

You are such lovely people and have created a magical space. We wish you all the success for the future and will be waiting for the wonderful creations of Sonia!

Eggs, jams, raspberry vodka, tomatoes, aubergines were all simply delicious! Your kindness and hospitality is the special "ingredient"!

Liz and Brent Horrell

2010-09-04T19:05:00.000+02:00

Had a great holiday - thx for your hospitality and all your "tips". Brent managed to buy the right baguettes on day 6 of the holiday!
The boys had a ball! Enjoy your time @ La Feuillade - it certainly is a lovely place to live, and we hope to be back again to visit at some point.

Karen Mitchell

2010-08-21T16:06:00.000+02:00

Many thanks for kingfishers, red squirrels, fresh raspberries, lovely jam, heaps of local knowledge, and a lovely place to stay. PS Thanks also for the hundreds of roof tiles to draw!

Lee and Gemma

2010-08-14T12:43:00.000+02:00

Thanks so much for opening your lovely lifestyle to others. The cottage is beautiful and the little touches such as flowers and candles made it all the more special.
Tony- your advice has been invaluable, and the care and respect you showed us all shall not be forgotten. The jams were beautiful- I wish I could have taken some home! And the eggs the chucks produced were like nothing I have ever tasted before. Felix, Ellie and Ollie are wonderful polite children and a credit to you both.
P.S You were lucky with the rounders - next time we will win by 10 runs!

Baz and Alison Robson

2010-08-14T12:39:00.000+02:00

This is the "good life" at it's very best!!
It has felt like meeting up with old friends - Tony, Sonia and the kids- you have all made us so welcome.
You should be rightly proud of what you have here @ La Feuillade -It is a little gem!

Keith and Joanna Coxhill

2010-08-13T12:35:00.002+02:00

An idyllic setting with warm and welcoming hosts. We could not have asked for a more special venue. If we get the chance we will be back.
Good luck with all your future projects & I hope the geese and chickens will thrive without us!

Helen and Mike Heron

2010-06-12T16:03:00.000+02:00

Many thanks for all the memories we will take home with us and transplant some into our own 'project'.
Some things we will have to leave, your company, enthusiasm, and optimism, and for that we will have to come again.

Dave and Julie Conman

2010-05-29T15:58:00.000+02:00

Thank you for making our amazing stay in France possible. Beautiful cottage and surroundings for a relaxing stay. Ben enjoyed the fishing (caught many Perch, Bream and Chubb from river at the bottom of the garden). Jack enjoyed trying to shoot the rabbits although I don't think he tried too hard - he enjoyed the practice! Many, many thanks for your kind hospitality.

Cameron and Nicky Bell ( New York)

2009-10-23T20:12:00.000+02:00

Thank you for all your suggestions, advice and all the extra care you took to ensure we all had a wonderful time.
We wish you every success.
We all had a fantastic time here. A Bientôt!

Lara and Emmet Nolan

2009-09-14T13:13:00.000+02:00

Thanks so much Tony and Sonia, we have had a lovely time!
You are brilliant and thoughtful hosts with delicious homemade produce, and your knowledge of the area was invaluable.
All the meals we had are worth mentioning: Le Clos Joli, Le Flambée, Le Relais de Gabillou, Lou Marmitou's (trucker stop café, but with lovely food), but worth particular mention is Auberge Lou Peyrol, in Marcel du Perigord. It's about 40 mins drive but worth it for the starter alone. Fried Fois Gras, delicious!
Another must is to have a picnic down by the river, beautiful and peaceful.
We can go home well relaxed with our tails up!
PS. Definitely check out Sonia's brocante shop next to the main house, full of lovely finds!

Ben Hyland-Hawkins

2009-08-25T09:30:00.000+02:00

Thanks very much, had a wonderful time.
Accommodation is lovely, everyone had a really good time!

Fiona and Peter Green

2009-08-15T17:50:00.000+02:00

Beautiful house, lovely pool and special thanks to Felix for all the "chicken times!"

The Baxendales and the Buckleys

2009-07-17T17:15:00.000+02:00

We loved the location, the barn and the company. And of course, the rounders! Hope all continues to go well with your French adventure, Kindest regards.

Helen Landau (Victoria, Australia)

2009-07-10T11:51:00.000+02:00

We have had the most magnificent 2 week holiday in the perfect accommodation that you have created.
You have been wonderful hosts & La Feuillade is just perfect.
We have had a really fantastic time.
The Indian feast that you cooked for us and served in the pigeonnier was amazing. Words can't describe how pleased we are. Good luck in your ventures!

Sarah and Jarrod Landau (Melbourne + Barcelona)

2009-07-10T11:27:00.000+02:00

Thank you all for a fantastic two weeks. We have loved every second here.

I'm very sad to leave and hope we can all return again one day...

Melanie Landau

2009-07-10T10:56:00.000+02:00

You have created something exquisite and your vision and it's ongoing manifestation is humbling and inspiring. Thank you to all of you for your all-encompassing hospitality.
The other Friday when I jogged and yoga'ed with S, then went to the dunes, and then got home in time for a superb indian feast- made and served by you- was an incredible day, surreal in it's beauty- down to the finest details in the stunning table lay-out and decoration and the flowers on the table. With love and blessing.

The Hurst Family

2008-08-16T09:36:00.000+02:00

Thank you Sonia and Tony- We had a marvellous time.
La Feuillade is beautiful and there was everything here that we could have wanted.
We love our "house sign" Sonia, & the herbs were super- thanks Tony.The kids had a great time with the chickens, and great fun with your kids.
Many, many thanks & best wishes for the future!

Luke and Julie Johnson

2008-08-14T11:01:00.000+02:00

I don't think words can adequately describe the two weeks we've just had!

The Popples

2008-08-02T16:38:00.000+02:00

Beautiful accommodation in beautiful settings. Children LOVED it! thank you to our friendly hosts for helping us get the most out of our stay. We look forward to seeing you again soon, thanks for everything.

Steve and Elisabeth Louis

2008-08-02T10:38:00.002+02:00

"We've had a wonderful 2 weeks here- Outstanding!"
It's a beautiful part of France & there is so much to see and do. Recommended places to visit are Bergerac, Brantome, St Astier market on Thursdays, St Jean de Cole, Bordeaux (use the park&ride and tram- well worth it), Monpazier, Limeuil.... Phew, don't forget to enjoy the pool! Look out for the kingfishers and coypou down at the river.
Tony and Sonia- you've done a wonderful job of this place- thanks for your welcome and for being such good hosts.

Kim and Leon Gee

2008-07-19T13:48:00.001+02:00

Thanks for an outsanding holiday experience!
The children had a ball and the adults are thoroughly chilled...

Alex and Henry Mead

2008-05-31T14:51:00.001+02:00

Earlier entries have really said it all for us - Lovely informative hosts, lovely family, lovely cottage, lovely garden, lovely weather (well, not really but this did not "dampen" our enjoyment, lovely pool , and sleeping in a giant-sized budgie cage is definitely a first for us!
We've had a wonderful, memorable stay, lets hope it's "au revoir" and not "adieu".

Luke and Julie Johnson

2007-07-14T11:03:00.000+02:00

It's hard to top what has already been written about this fantastic place and it's equally tremendous hosts.
Quite simply we have had the best holiday ever and I feel like we have made life long friends. Good luck with the barn and here's to the next visit!

Jo Cartwright

2007-06-23T17:01:00.000+02:00

What a wonderful week of variety and contrasts! We have travelled through time from pre-history and beautiful cave paintings, to medieval castles, to the home of Josephine Baker, 1920's Folies Bergères dancer, resistance fighter and general philanthropist (Les Milandes).
We've eaten with the truckers at Lou Marmitou and in the cosy decadence of La Tupina (awesome recommendations Tony!)
From the busy streets of Bordeaux to sleepy villages, sunshine to wild thunderstorms, you can't find a much better place for experiencing the spice of life.
La Feuillade was more lovely than we could have imagined from the website- it had everything we needed and made a fantastic base for our expeditions as well as a wonderful retreat when we fancied a day or two of complete relaxation.
There is a real talent in this family for making the perfect holiday experience and giving little touches of delight everywhere you go, from the hand-painted signs to chicken chasing to fabulous advice and recommendations, we really couldn't have asked for more.

Barbara and Peter Talbot (Boston)

2007-06-23T16:15:00.000+02:00

We had a wonderful week here! Our cottage was perfect, the gardens sublime but the hospitality was truly a great treat! We wish you all happiness and peace in this little Eden. Thanks for everything!!

Gill and Derek Moore

2007-05-23T20:28:00.000+02:00

A return visit did not disappoint even though the welcoming weather soon succumbed to our presence. La Feuillade remains a special place to visit as a haven of peace and tranquility promoting a better perspective on life.
Of particular note this year are the gravel beds and changing gardens together with the adventure playground for children. Bear-hunting in the woodland, feeding chickens and swimming and playing in and around the pool were memorable experiences for our children.
Witnessing the early evening storm with the sun still setting on the trees, battered by the wind and torrential rain with a backdrop of thunder and lightening and a rainbow, whilst enjoying an obligatory candlelit dinner all contributed to another unforgettable holiday.
Most of all the hospitality, thoughtfulness, and the 'crack' with the Newells make the La Feuillade experience particularly worthwhile.

Karen and Kevin Bentley

2007-04-12T12:21:00.002+02:00

Easter has never been so fab! We've had a ball- a couple of dinner dances and a bijou tea party as well!
What a relaxing time - I've even reduced the number of times I look at my Blackberry- got it down to only 427 times a day - unreal!
You have a truly wonderful home and are a remarkable family. We have all enjoyed ourselves so much. the wine growers of the region will no doubt be working overtime to replenish the severe dent we have made in their supplies these past 10 days!
We arrived as grey faced, overworked townies and left as bronzed Adonis super hunks! We enjoyed our travels to Brantome, Bordeaux, Sarlat and St Emilion, and to the English cinema night in Mussidan. Your top tip about eating at La Tupina in Bordeaux was spot on. We'll be spending the next 3 weeks in the gym to make amends! Thanks for everything.

Sarah and Kevin Lewington

2006-10-07T15:45:00.000+02:00

"Things to do at La Feuillade"
Walk into Mussidan along the river, stopping for a snooze in the sun.
Explore the walks in the area (de berges en berges & Monbazillac vineyards).
Visit Bordeaux for some big city excitement.
Drive Tony's tractor!
Drink Bourrou with your hosts and put the world to rights!
Thank you! We had a fab time....

Jon and Zoë Borrill

2006-09-30T16:25:00.000+02:00

Our second visit to La Feuillade. We have enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of Sonia and Tony, not forgetting Felix and Ellie!
The new attractions include the river walk and the completed swimming pool. We have explored new walks from "Dordogne à pied" which are all fab, (especially St Laurent Des Hommes and Manzac Sur Vern). We look forward to news of the new arrival "Ollie", sorry we missed you, but you were here in body! Thanks for all the wine, we hope that the bottle bank can cope!

Derek and Gill Moore

2006-09-02T22:17:00.000+02:00

As we depart, it is with not a little envy and with considerable admiration for the "enterprise" that we bid you 'au revoir'.
La Feuillade proved to be a very good choice for experiencing rural life in France. The local special skill of 'puffling', the sampling of produits splendide du patron, the riverside views and wildlife, the exhilarating pool, the variety of weather, and especially the warm hospitality of the Newells contributed to an experience most pleasing to the senses.
Great for the children, and for the adults.

Jon and Zoë Borrill

2006-06-10T16:18:00.000+02:00

We relaxed from the moment we arrived and you all made us very welcome. The Gîte is perfect and charming - everything we would desire for a holiday and extra details make it a really special place to stay. Anna loved the push-along bee, it made her giggle! We have enjoyed lazy breakfasts and relaxing evenings on the beautiful terraces. Thank you for sharing your discoveries with us - orchids, humming bird moths, La Jemaye Etang, St Emilion... We have had a lovely holiday and wish we could stay another week....or two!