Imaginatively restored farm buildings set amidst vineyards; original cellars carved from the underlying limestone; excellent cuisine and very friendly hostesses with a passion for the local wines - This is a great location in its own right but then add all there is to see in this part of the Loire Valley and it becomes a 'must' for anyone wanting... More

Our 3 day stay was not long enough! The accomodations, the gardens, the entire experience was far superior to our expectations. And, the hosts, Sue and Micaela, were very sociable, knowledgable, and made us feel right at home. They were more than happy to help us with questions of what to see and do in the area, including making dinner... More

La Grande Maison was a dream come true in terms of beauty, ambiance and enjoyability. Sue and Micaela are very welcoming, knowledgable and fun to be with - both go out of their way to ensure guests' every desires are met. We took the 4 night, 3 day wine tour, and thought perhaps it would be become repetitive, but no... More

Spent couple of nights here on our honeymoon. We would agree with the positive reviews on Tripadvisor, so won’t repeat them here in detail. Suffice to say it is a beautiful building and location, and has tons of unique character. Sue and Micaela were wonderful hosts, and really add to the positive atmosphere. We were on one of their Wine... More

Sat Nav coordinates helpful in finding it! Make time to relax in the garden with a pot of tea, a book & their friendly dogs. Immediately unwind in a little paradise. We took the owner's advice & visited a troglodyte restaurant in the evening -an experience not to be missed. Lots of traditional fouace bread with good food,wine & digestive... More

After a number of visits to the 'island in the vines' I am moved to share the secret with others who may appreciate a genuine retreat that offers a delightful location with attentive, knowledgeable hosts. We stopped here for two nights this time en route for Cherbourg from Spain and plan to make it our main destination next year. It... More

This was an ideal stop off en route back home from the Dordogne to the UK. It's a rambling rustic house with a courtyard garden full of wild flowers and shrubs and several interesting aspects including a tower-like pigeonnier at one end. Michaela and Sue are charming hosts and particularly helpful - their bespoke wine trips would be a great... More

My wife and I rate our stay at La Grande Maison as one of the top highlights of our month-long travels through France. The Grand Maison and it's out buildings have been restored and sympathetically renovated to provide boutique accommodation that retains a rural provincial charm matched with a touch of luxury. The rambling farmhouse garden provides several settings for... More

As we drove, up, my husband said, "What did you get me into?" Even the wildflowers and weeds looked like they had been there for centuries! He was taking pictures as fast as he could. It was his kind of place! Michaela came around the corner and welcomed us in. Sue was standing in the big friendly farmhouse kitchen cooking... More