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A FEW OF OUR GUEST REVIEWS
A & R F May 2024
"We have had a truly relaxing fortnight staying at La Buissonniere. Just what we needed. The peace and quiet is definitely unique and has to be savoured. Richard and Sandra have definitely found a treasure of a place in this part of France"
J, L & A S October 2023
"Lovely gite, great location. A working holiday but nice to come back to a clean and welcoming place to stay"
A & R P, J B September 2023
"Here we are again. Just a few days this time as we head on south ... although the weather has been astonishingly warm and lovely. Still our favourite corner of France"
L & A R September 2023
"This was our first stay in France - what a beautiful spot! We have been so comfortable here, and weather has been fabulous, making our stay all the more enjoyable. Hopefully we will return next year."
G & M S August 2023
"We were positively surprised by Normandy and La Buissonnière! Never been there before, and no idea what we would find. The landscape is anything but flat, so very suitable for challenging bike rides. We had our racing bikes with us. The cottage is really fully equipped. and located on a cul-de-sac, so quiet and lots of privacy. Good supermarket at +/- 4 km. Mont St. Michel is easy to drive to, and highly recommended. Fougères and Laval are also great cities to visit. Super friendly owners, who live in the other part of the house, but who don't bother you but were very open to questions and tips. Two cats, Grommit and Wallace, who especially liked us a lot when we went for a drink. But they stayed with us, even when they didn't get anything. The chickens also happily popped in every now and then. In short, we had a wonderful week at La Buissonnière. Thank you for your hospitality!"
N & D D-D August 2023
"We spent 2 weeks in this wonderful gite this summer. A magnificent house with beautiful nature, animals, peace and quiet ! Just wow ! Lovely relaxing in the peace and besides that a place to visit many beautiful places. The owners are super friendly, have good tips and advice and you receive delicious eggs from the chickens in the yard! Highly recommended, we would love to come back here again !!! "
J & A W July 2023
"Perfect two weeks. Very relaxing. "
J W June 2023
"Another wonderful stay with Richard and Sandra at their lovely gite. A real home-from-home. So lucky with the weather too - always a bonus."
D & J W June 2023
"The more we come here, the harder it is to leave. We hope to be back soon! "
F & D W April 2023
"Despite an unseasonably cold and frequently wet week, we found the gite nice and warm and well equipped. Superb location "
L & G S September 2022
"A lovely, peaceful relaxing week in the beautiful Normandy countryside. Great location and everything we needed. The chickens have been great company."
A & R P September 2022
"Our 6th visit in 7 years. Says it all. We never tire of the peace, the simple pleasures of long lunches and watching chickens being busy. Thanks once again. A bientôt."
J, S & J C August 2022
"Thank you for accommodating us in your lovely french home. We had such a lovely relaxing holiday"
H & A T August 2022
"What a lovely place. Lots to see and do. Sandra and Richard are so welcoming. Even when our car blew up they went out of their way to help us. We will be returning (in a different car!) Thank you again."
T & K M July 2022
"Had a lovely relaxing week, everything we could ask for. The weather, location and your beautiful gite - all ideal! Thank you, all the best.
NW July 2022
"As my holiday comes to an end, yet again I've had a very good time feeling totally refreshed and batteries fully recharged. This place La Buissonniere truly delivers on relaxation, being in the beautiful Normandy countryside. This has been my 4th visit and certainly won't be my last. Lovely to catch up after enforced absence of 2 years. Until next year au revoir, A bientôt. I'll be back!"
WT & SP June 2022
"A lovely holiday. Thanks to our favourite chickens for super breakfasts and company on the deck. Enjoyed just being lazy reading your books and exploring the lovely countryside"
S & J M June 2022
"We've had a fantastic relaxing few days here. Thank you Sandra and Richard for a great place to stay. I will be shouting about this little treasure."
JW & SB May 2022
"WONDERFUL. We have both had the loveliest restful and relaxing week here in your beautiful gite. Many thanks. See you next year"
S & CH April 2022
" Thank you for a great stay. We will be back, and we'll let our friends know about you and hopefully get some more trips in for ourselves."
J & D H March 2022
"Thank you so much for a very restful and comfortable holiday. We greatly enjoyed staying here and getting to know the area. You have a lovely place. All the best. A bientôt"
J & D W January 2022
"If Covid had not stopped us, we might have been sooner. This gite and the beauty of it's surroundings have drawn us to come again. Welcome and warmth as ever. Thanks to Sandra and Richard, and sustaining rest, new discoveries do not disappoint."
A & R P September 2021
“Ah, here we are again despite Covid 19's attempts to keep us away. Another wonderful, much needed week of peace and quiet, cakes and coffee. So good to be back after the craziness of the last 18 months. It felt like coming home when we walked through the door - thank you. Everything crossed that we see you next year. "
K & C T October 2019
“We had a lovely stay. It was very quiet and comfortable with everything we needed. Thanks for being such great hosts."
P, J & D W October 2019
“Beautiful place, had a wonderfully peaceful and thoroughly enjoyable time. Richard and Sandra are super hosts. Will visit again."
L, C & F dH September 2019
“We did love your Gite and it's beautiful surroundings. We will recommend La Buissonniere to our family and friends and don't be surprised if we come back again!"
Y & D O and A J September 2019
“Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing stay on our journey through France. We have really appreciated your hospitality and the kindness you have shown us"
S & C J August2019
“Our stay has been so enjoyable - plenty of sunshine and peaceful countryside. We are rested and refreshed and you made us feel so welcome. We managed to tick off more of our places to visit but will have to comeback - there's plenty more to see! Thank you. ”
D & V W July 2019
"An excellent central base; peaceful and scenic. A warm welcome & useful advice much appreciated. Fresh eggs and warm smiles a bonus. We have enjoyed every minute. Thank you for everything, we will recommend you and come again."
N W July 2019
“Yet again (3rd visit) another great holiday. Thank you Sandra & Richard for your hospitality. Such a wonderful place to stay. All being well, see you next year”
D &C W June 2019
“Thank you very much Sandra & Richard for your warm & helpful hospitality. We’ve enjoyed ourselves very much, the gite has everything we needed for a lovely interesting stay”
A & D I June 2019
“Thank you again for a wonderful week in a lovely gite. Your gite (and bed!) were lovely and we loved exploring the area – and restaurants! Thank you for our stay “
A & R P June 2019
“Here we are again … fourth time! Feel very at home and welcome here, just what we needed. Thank you! See you next year.”
G, T & J G April 2019
“We have had a lovely time thank you. The gite was so welcoming and the tranquility was delightful. Our thanks to you both for making us feel so welcome”
D H & P A April 2019
“We expected a wonderful stay but our expectations were exceeded. Sandra and Richard made us feel so welcome. We will both be back for sure, both as biker mates and with our better halves. Can’t wait!!”
C,I, O & H M April 2019
“We have had a lovely week here. We visited Mont St Michel, Fougeres, Ange Michel Theme Park, Chemprepus Zoo and enjoyed the Wednesday market at St. Hilaire. A fab base for a family. Thank you"
K & S S March 2019
“We’ve found it very easy to live here while we’ve been house hunting. Sandra & Richard have been very accommodating. The peace and quiet is lovely and it’s easy to get about from here. Excellent shower, and TV & Wifi a plus”
N, C, K & T P February 2019
“We had a wonderful time. The gite was perfect for us & we had a great time. Thanks again, we really enjoyed it & you are on our list of potential return visits – if you would have us! “
C & B K & K R October 2018
“Once again, we return for a fabulous holiday. This time for 2 weeks of peace and quiet and relaxation. Our 18 year old grandson has thoroughly enjoyed it too. We will return. Thank you for everything. “
D & J W October 2018
“The more we come (our 4th visit), the more we feel at home and absorb the peace of the place and the beauty all around. Thank you as ever, we hope to return before long. “
R & N W September 2018
“Thank you Sandra & Richard. We really enjoyed our shortbreak with you. Nice Gite. “
A T September September 2018
“Thank you. Great gite. Enjoyed exploring the fantastic roads and towns”
C & R K August 2018
“Thank you very much for all your help and support, and for making us feel so welcome. Such a lovely place. “
A, R. L & C W August 2018
“Another fabulous 7 days at La Buissonniere. Our fourth visit. This welcoming home from home (it really feels like that now) was just what we all needed. We did very little this time. Just chilling, reading, market shopping, eating ….. Wonderful. Thanks Sandra and Richard for making it so special”
R, T, P & E C July 2018
“Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful week. We had everything we needed for the children. Thank you!”
N W July 2018
“Second time of staying and yet again had an absolutely fantastic holiday. Going home feeling refreshed and relaxed. Thank you for your hospitality. What a great place to stay, so peaceful & relaxing. Will be back again!”
C, K, A & S C July 2018
“Thank you for such a lovely & peaceful stay. You’ve both been extremely accommodating & we’ve loved your beautiful surroundings. Hope to be back soon!”
K & B P June 2018
“A beautiful week of peace and quiet.The information on local walks was excellent and we have enjoyed walking in the countryside.”
B & S B June 2018
“Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. We loved the peace and quiet. Magnifique!”
A & R P June 2018
“Another restful week here – our third time. Heading home recharged, relaxed and I suspect a little plumper! Hope to see you same time next year.”
T T & A & C D May 2018
“Accommodation is great and many thanks for your hospitality. You have made us feel so welcome.”
S & L R May 2018
“First time here. Had an amazing time. Richard and Sandra could not be more helpful. The peace here is incredible. Both on motorcycles and the roads are so quiet. Great wine, great cider, the seafood up near St. Malo is awesome. The 'girls (chickens) were at the door each morning. We will be back. Thanks Sandra and Richard”
J & D W March 2018
“Another wonderful stay, so relaxing & comfy. We feel at home immediately we walk in the door. Your welcome and hospitality are so lovely especially this visit after two weeks touring. We arrived, we stopped, we've recovered! Thank you, we’ve already booked our next visit. We go feeling loved & refreshed.”
M & M K February 2018
“Thank you for allowing us to stay at short notice. Lovely place to stay and very peaceful. Will recommend to family and friends.”
B & C K October 2017
“Going home fully refreshed & batteries recharged after a wonderful week in this superb gite. The peace and quiet has been so wonderful that we have already booked 2 weeks for next year”
J & DW September 2017
"Our stay has been too short, but so enjoyable. Richard and Sandra exceptional. We're rested, refreshed and feeling at home in another part of France with places to explore and friends to share it with. Thank you both, with our love"
K, R, E & J W August 2017
“We had a great holiday. Gite was lovely and had everything we needed. Lots of places close by to visit with the kids. They particularly liked Festyland and Le Village Enchanté”
J, R, T & B A August 2017
“Beautiful gite with a very warm welcome. Kids loved the swings (thanks to Richard for changing one of the swings so Bronwyn, 5, could have a go) and meeting the animals. A great area to visit with lots to do. Thanks Sandra & Richard for a great fortnight”
A, R, L & C W August 2017
“Our 3rd time staying here, as lovely and charming as ever. We had a warm welcome and a peaceful stay. Mont St. Michel – beautiful and would recommend. Sandra & Richard were wonderful hosts as ever. Thank you for a lovely stay”
A, A, L, & L July 2017
“Absolutely fab place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing and within easy drive of lots of things. Love the little details such as the info folder. Wish we had another week but alas we do not. Will be recommending this to friends. Thank you Richard and Sandra for helping us with some lovely family memories"
D, A, A & P G July 2017
“A peaceful location and very helpful hosts. Gite was comfortable and had all we needed. Loved having the cats and chickens about. Some fab places to visit with teenage boys - Rival Karting and swimming pool in Mortain, Mont St Michel, Alligator Bay, Normandy beaches, DDay Experience Museum. St. Hilaire has everything you need. All in all a fab holiday, thank you. Hope to see you again!!”
P & E G & P J June 2017
“A fabulous holiday made even better by the weather and visits by the chickens!! We expect Richard to have a motorbike when we come back!! Loved it, loved it ……Merci and Au Revoir”
J & T H May 2017
“We feel we’ve made two new friends!! Thank you both for our few days – everything was totally all we’d hoped for. We loved it. All being well, we’ll be back. Fingers crossed. Big hugs”
G & D C May 2017
"Sandra and Richard, thank you so much. We feel totally spoilt and totally grateful. Your gite is absolutely wonderful, as are you as hosts and our too few days with you provided the body and soul which we needed"
A & R P May 2017
"Our second time here, never tire of the Normandy countryside. A lazy stay this time - a much needed recharge of the batteries. Glorious weather meant a week enjoying the outdoor space here - perfect!" Hope to see you again soon!"
D & J W & JG February 2017
“This gite breathes welcome - the layout, space decor and warm greeting from Richard and Sandra. We enjoyed exploring this beautiful part of Normandie and walking, with excellent maps and info in the gite. It is quiet and peaceful and very comfortable. The kitchen area is particularly good and usable. Thank you Richard and Sandra"
P & J M August 2016
“We've had a lovely relaxed few days at the gite. Thanks Sandra and Richard, you made us very welcome. Hope to see you again"
A, R, C & L W August 2016
“Our second visit and just as great as the first. We're so comfortable here and Sandra and Richard are wonderful hosts. Highlights have been shopping for fresh food and eating wonderful meals. We've played mini golf and watched a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings at Domfront - hilarious. See you again soon"
A, H & A S July 2016
“A gorgeous and very child friendly gite. Sandra & Richard were fabulous hosts. We had some brilliant days out and would recommend the lake at Ferté Macé - excellent playground, cafe and paddling. Our almost 2 year old also loved Le Village Enchanté. We will be recommending to friends and family"
L,N & J CS July 2016
“We have had a lovely few days following Le Tour de France and exploring the area - Mont St Michel and Dinan are highly recommended. The gite is wonderful and tranquil - just what we needed. Thank you both so much for such a great stay and making us feel so welcome. We definitely hope to return!"
S, J, L & T C July 2016
“After a long trip due to issues at Dover and security, we received a very warm welcome from Sandra and Richard. Beautiful gite, very child friendly and we felt at home. We would recommend this location and gite to others"
M & J O June 2016
“Lovely, peaceful gite. We felt very much at home straight away, so many thanks to you Sandra & Richard for that. All the best to you"
J & D C June 2016
“Thank you for your hospitality - we had a wonderful stay and your gite was perfect for our little family. Eva loved seeing the chicken and sheep in the mornings"
A & R P May 2016
“A relaxing week in beautiful Normandy, just far enough from the hustle & bustle to be accessible and easy for days out, but pitch dark at night and gloriously quiet. We were made to feel very welcome, but our space wasn’t imposed upon (this has happened elsewhere!). Nicely equipped cottage with good practical outdoor space. Recommended day trips to: Mont St Michel, Granville, Falaise - all no more than 90 mins drive and all offering a few hours wandering and a good lunch. Good luck here, you have found a beautiful slice of Normandie. If we hadn’t already booked our September holiday, we’d be back again this year…..”
J & B M May 2016
"What a gem! So lovely! Everything we wanted. Thank you for a lovely relaxing week"
N, S & J E May 2016
"A lovely peaceful relaxing time and place to unwind. Sandra and Richard wonderful hosts. We'll be back!"
J & D E April 2016
“A puncture on our motorbike caused a slight delay but we got here eventually and definitely worth the wait. It's just such a shame it's been cut short but thank you Sandra and Richard for everything you have done. We couldn't have asked for more. We intend to return!!"
D, A & V L March 2016
“Had a fantastic stay with our 7 month old daughter. Turned up very late due to delay in ferry crossing and Richard & Sandra were extremely accommodating. Had to stay an extra night due to ferry staff strikes – again Richard & Sandra were fantastic. Gite was perfect for us. Hosts were superb. Would recommend Mont.St. Michel and Granville market. Would definitely come again. Thanks!”
R, B, A & D H November 2015
“The gite met all of our needs and is in a very convenient location, very easy to find. May come again as it is a lovely gite. A gite with a difference. The sheep keep welcoming us, although far away in the field they seem to be aware of our presence. Thanks Sandra & Richard"
A & I P September 2015
“Thank you both for a lovely holiday. You have both been perfect hosts at your lovely gite. Peaceful, quiet, secluded with the added bonus of the chickens for company! We hope to visit again."
G & B M August 2015
“Lovely gite - so quiet! Highlight of the holiday - Mont St. Michel"
K, M, S & D H August 2015
“Richard and Sandra: we all have had a fab week in your lovely gite, which is by the way a real gem! You both have been wonderful hosts and we all enjoyed the home grown produce and delicious jam. Lots and lots of luck for all your future bookings and I'm sure everyone will enjoy it as much as we have. Thank you!!
A, R, C & L W August 2015
“Lovely peaceful, comfortable pretty and welcoming cottage. Richard and Sandra were - are - friendly, helpful and just lovely people. Thank you! A superb holiday"
G,H,I & I B July 2015
“Really enjoyed our stay and the warm welcome we received on arrival was lovely. Beautiful gite, area and weather. Had a good few days out and would recommend 'Alligator Bay', 'Le Village Enchanté' 'Ange Michel' and 'Chemin de Fer' miniature railway, especially if you stay with children. Thank you for everything and good luck for the future"
N W July 2015
“What an absolutely fantastic place to stay and relax in. Sandra and Richard you were the perfect hosts and I wish you every success for the future. I have had a fantastic 2 weeks and go home feeling refreshed and relaxed, just what a holiday should do. Could not ask for more"
L & J M & P F July 2015
“Thank you Richard and Sandra dor a lovely holiday. Your caring help has made it perfect in this idylic place. We wish you every success for the future”
B & J J June 2015
“Thank you Sandra and Richard for your lovely gite - we felt 'at home' straight away, warm and comfortable. Everything we needed and more. We wish you every success for the future"
G & L D April 2015
"Excellent in all respects. A little gem! Many thanks for your kindness"
