We had issues with our car and the host was super supportive helping us out.
The house itself was simple but everything was working well. The bikes were in very good condition and there was a gorgeous spot at the river that was close by.
We can definitely recommend the place.
Beautiful setting, comfortable home but extra $ for sheets?
Overall, our stay in St. Fortunat was amazing. Anne and Francois were here upon our arrival to show us the house even though our flight got delayed by over a day! They are friendly and welcoming. The house is most certainly rustic and that is exactly what we were looking for. We had some amazing weather, except for the last day. It was too hot to go out and we stayed in instead. Thank god for the one fan! The house is spacious enough with a very odd layout. The deck was amazing in the morning while having coffee. The view was splendid. The smell of the honeysuckle peeking through was divine. There were neighbors close by that we barely saw, though we did meet their dog who decided to guide us one day all the way down the river. He was a charm! The kitchen was well equipped. The bathroom was fine. Having a washing machine and a dishwasher was also a plus.
A few things that I would categorize as cons are as follows: The wifi didn't reach the bedroom off of the kitchen at all, so our teenage daughter ended up sleeping in our bedroom the entire time instead of her own. Also, minor issue, the scissors need to be replaced. They were too blunt to cut anything. The broom also comes apart and needs fixing or replacing. The last thing that didn't make sense to me at all is the fact that at the last minute we were told that we had to bring our sheets or pay 50 euros extra for them. I never stayed in a property where sheets weren't provided and it is certainly not something I travel with, especially overseas. The owners said it was mentioned in the description but as of today 7/26/22, I cannot find any mention of it. I'd recommend the owners just add it to the price. There were plenty for us to use but as agreed, we did leave the 50 behind.
One last thing I'll mention is the fact that while there is a lot to see and visit around the area, driving anywhere meant getting on endless windy roads that are most certainly not meant to be too lane roads. Overall though, we had a very pleasant stay. If you want peace and quiet and an amazing view, then you won't be disappointed, just figure out the sheets issue first.
We really enjoyed our stay in Saint-Fortunat. The view from the terrace is very pretty, though the mosquitos became a bit pesky later during the day. Generally, the accommodation had everything we needed. For people who like to cook a lot, two hotplates might not be enough and the kitchen is fairly small - but very well equipped apart from that.
The surroundings are very pretty and a secluded place to swim in the river is close by. Overall, we warmly recommend this vacation home.
einfache Unterkunft in der NĂ€he eines tollen Badeflusses
Sehr einfaches Ferienhaus, ohne wirklichen Komfort, aber mit allem, was man braucht. Die ĂŒberdachte Terrasse ist an heiĂen Sommertagen sehr angenehm! Der Garten wurde sich selbst ĂŒberlassen, die Trockenheit tat ihren Teil dazu, sodass er nicht wirklich nutzbar ist. Das war fĂŒr uns aber nicht wirklich schlimm, da es zwei gute Sitzmöglichkeiten fĂŒr genĂŒgend Personen im AuĂenbereich gibt. Viele StechmĂŒcken im August - also MĂŒckennetz und Altan einpacken! Es gab mehrere brauchbare FahrrĂ€der fĂŒr Erwachsene und Kinder-Toll! So konnten wir morgens immer zum nahe gelegenen BĂ€cker mit dem Fahrrad fahren. Die Gegend fanden wir unspektakulĂ€r, aber schön. Das Highlight war definitiv der Badefluss Eyrieux. Allerdings waren wir nur ein mal an der Badestelle, die vom Haus aus in ca 300 Metern erreichbar ist. Dort ist es sehr steinig. FĂŒr Kinder viel besser geeignet ist die Badestelle in Pontpierre nahe der Ruine der alten RömerbrĂŒcke, die direkt am Wasser liegt. Dort gibt es Sandstrand, es geht seicht ins Wasser und wird dann sehr tief, sodass man als Erwachsener auch richtig schwimmen kann. Auch gibt es dort mehrere hohe Felsen (bis 10 Meter), von denen man wunderbar ins Wasser springen kann. Das einzige Manko: Es gibt nur wenig Schatten. Also am besten ein Sonnensegel mitbringen (Sonnenschirm hĂ€lt nicht gut, da es immer wieder sehr windig wird). Man muss mit dem Auto bis Pontpierre fahren (ca. 10 Minuten), dort an der StraĂe parken und den kleinen Trampelpfad etwa 300 Meter nach unten zum Fluss laufen.
Noch eines zum WLAN: Am Router wird ein SchlĂŒssel angezeigt, der aber bei uns nicht funktioniert hat. Auch ein QR-Code wird auf dem Display des Routers angezeigt. Wenn man diesen aber mit seiner Handy-Camera abfotografiert, bekommt man Zugang zum WLAN.
Die Vermieter Annie und Francois waren sehr nett, unkompliziert und hilfsbereit!
Ein Kritikpunkt, den ich noch nennen möchte ist, dass keine Endreinigung angeboten wird. Man muss also selbst das Haus wieder reinigen. Gerne hĂ€tte ich etwas mehr Geld fĂŒr eine Endreinigung bezahlt.
Wir hatten einen schönen, simplen Urlaub, der uns sehr gefallen hat. Wer Lust auf einfaches Leben hat und sich nicht an ein paar Insekten stört, dem kann ich die Unterkunft empfehlen.
We spent 4 days here and enjoyed it very much. There is wonderful swimming nearby and walks and bike rides. The owners met us at the house and were helpful and friendly. The house had everything we needed and I recommend it highly.