A Different Approach

Discover a new way of getting away from it all for a few days. Now you can enjoy the freedom and comfort provided by high quality gite, cottage or villa accommodation along with all the extra trimmings you'd normally only expect from a hotel or B&B. No need to get up for breakfast at a set time, to go out all day or be restricted to eating at the hotel restaurant, nor have trouble finding a quiet corner in the lounge for coffee or drinks. Instead you can have all the comforts of home, plan trips out-and-about or just chill out, do whatever you please, whenever you please.

All Inclusive

Members provide guests with the following as a minimum standard.

• Bed linen and towels (for use inside the property), heating and electric

• Well equipped kitchen (including fridge, microwave, cooker and/or hob)

• Bathroom with shower and/or bath, some with hairdryer. Range of toiletries provided for weekend breaks.

• Breakfast Welcome Pack (as a minimum, this includes tea, sugar, coffee, milk, croissants)

• Dinner or Buffet Supper on first night of arrival for weekend breaks

• Restaurant/taxi booking service (recommendations provided)

Something a bit Special

If you are looking for a short break or long weekend with that extra something, here are some ideas to consider:

• Gourmet dining on site - imagine the luxury of having gourmet meals and excellent wines served to you in the comfort of your own dining salon. An evening of total pleasure and relaxation with no worries about driving back.

• All inclusive gourmet weekend package - total relaxation and indulgence with gourmet dining on-site andndash; different itineraries offered by individual members.

• Dining out à la carte - excellent local restaurants specially chosen by your hosts for their cuisine and ambiance can be pre-booked on your behalf. Taxi booking service may also be available.

• Wine tasting - enjoy a tasting at recommended local producers, explore the vineyards and visit a chateau, maybe at Saint Emillion or in the Medoc. Some members may provide wine tasting on-site.

• Cognac and Pineau tasting - sample these delicious Charentais specialities`at a recommended local producer. Some members may offer tastings, for example, of a variety of cognacs and pineau, on-site.

Breaks can generally be tailored to suit individual preferences and are priced according to requirements. All properties are also available for weekly rentals. Please check individual member's property details or contact them by e mail to find out what types of breaks and suplementary activities are on offer and when they are open during the year. Please note that myfrenchfriends cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of information provided by property owners nor for any arrangements for bookings as these are made directly with individual members, in line with their own terms and conditions.