Relaxing & Peaceful
Jasmine Boyle
We stayed in the Guesthouse as a family of five. My husband and I, our two children (3 and 5 years) and my father. La Pomme is an oasis of peace and tranquility. Eva-Lotta and Peter provided a warm welcome. We were left to get on with it, which we liked, however should you need anything or require any help, advice or information, Eva-lotta and Peter are very approachable. The property was clean, the living space is large, kitchen well equipped, beds comfortable, great shower rooms. Gardens and pool lovely. Our children (aged 3 and 5) enjoyed the pool, gardens and the swings. Even though the gardens and outside space is shared, you always seem to have privacy. Fantastic BBQ areas. Every Thursday Eva-Lotta & Peter host a BBQ for all the guests should they wish to join. We had a wonderful meal and a lovely time chatting to the other guests, swapping stories, laughing and sharing jokes. At La Pomme there are very nice discreet "touches" such as the bar by the pool, a freezer full of ice-creams (with an honesty box policy). Also blankets on the back of chairs outside should you be a little chilly if you find yourself talking late into the evening after too much food and wine! Although the Guesthouse is self-catering Eva-Lotta and Peter can provide you an evening dinner should you want it. There was a useful information pack at the Guesthouse. La Chapelle Mouliere is a very friendly village, as were all the surrounding local villages. La Chapelle Mouliere has a tiny shop that sells basic essentials and bread (although it is not a Boulangerie - the village does not have one). There is also a Tabac if you fancy a coffee or something stronger. Plenty to do if you enjoy the countryside and being outside, and for those that need a little more excitement Poitiers is only 30 minutes away. The next village (Bonneuil-Matours) there is plenty to do by the river (which has a sandy shore) including swimming, kayaking, table tennis, children's playground and a cafe serving food and drink. The medieval town of Chauviny is also nearby. It has a night market on Wednesday's and is worth a visit (very romantic!). We were also told by many people, visitors and locals alike, that the market on Saturdays is an abolute must - we were attending a wedding so did not go to the market ourselves. We can thoroughly recommend staying at La Pomme. A stay at La Pomme is a taste of rural France. You will relax and unwind. We hope to return one day.