Author Archives: Simon

We found ourselves on the terrace with guests Sarah and Dale, Helen and Norman and our friends Sally and John enjoying a BBQ on a not so bad day weatherwise compared to the season generally so far. Yours truely did a … Continue reading →

  Some not so good news for our first report on the 2012 vintage here in the Loire valley, France. The weather has been decidedly wet and cold in the nights during May and June and so the ever present … Continue reading →

A wonderful day out with guests and friends Helen and Norman who have graced our holiday accommodation for four years and are now even thinking about next year already. They were celebrating their wedding aniversity. Wow we are lucky to … Continue reading →

  Its a journey around a passionate winemaker's domaine today with four lovely guests Tim and Hazel and David and Marlies in Saumur country in the middle of the Loire valley, France. The wines here are elegant and light.

So our film project with Maggi Law is taking shape very quickly. Our visit on Wednesday was not involved with filming but to spend a very relaxed afternoon with hosts Hakan and Christina who have a most delightful house near … Continue reading →

  Sorry missed our dinner date on Monday. From left to right our lovely guests as follows: Julie, Jim. Hazel, Tim, Duncan, Hazel. A wonderful evening. Wines served  were Saumur rouge  and blanc, Coteaux du Layon appellations. Cheers.

I told you this week would be busy and today it was a wine tour with Hazel and Jim to Saumur Champigny appellation in the central Loire Valley, France. They have been staying at Manoir de Gourin in our garden apartment. … Continue reading →

Its a full progamme next week and we have a full house with our dinners on Monday, A full days wine tour on Tuesday in Saumur Champigny country in the Loire valley, France in the morning and the famous sparkling … Continue reading →

Here's a recent review on trip advisor from our guests. Booking the Cottage with Karin was a breeze. The contract was signed, a deposit was paid and thankfully, we took the options of the half day wine tour with Simon … Continue reading →