Domaine de La Brugere

An excellent stay at the Domaine De La Brugere. Starting with the welcome from our hosts, Patrick and Raphael, to the best risotto we have ever had; the time we spent there was perfect. The location is superb, with beautiful gardens running alongside the river and completely surround by hundreds of acres of mature, ancient forests. The surrounding area is full of small, beautiful villages, and Chateau's well worth visiting. Staying at De La Brugere is like visiting a friends house, as the atmosphere is so relaxed, yet your privacy is respected at all times. The rooms are large and comfortable and with only 3 rooms, a maximum of 6 visitors, conversations over a good glass of wine flow easily. Breakfast on the terrace is a great start to the day, with fresh croissant's and bread, topped with homemade jams by Raphael, and honey from their own hives. Along with fresh fruit, local cheeses you are set for a day visiting places or relaxing by the pool. We ate in the property on two evenings and the food prepared by Rapael, all with local, seasonable ingredients, put the local restaurant's to shame. Overall a great break, beautiful countryside and great people. Can not recommend the Domaine De La Brugere highly enough.