Submitted by Name: Chris and Lorraine Campion From: Australia E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hi Joanna and Bill,
Just a note to let you know what a wonderful time we all had at the gorgeous Chateau de Lamostonie. Everything was just great including the weather.
We very much enjoyed our meal cooked by chef and his wife on our last night [Jean-Marc Lafon]. It was a lovely meal enjoyed by everyone and excellent value we thought.
Our only regret is that we would all have loved to stay longer.
Thanks again and also for being easy and relaxed to deal with.
Regards Chris and Lorraine Campion
Added: October 22, 2012
Submitted by Name: Helen Claughton From: Leeds, UK E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hi
Just wanted to say a big thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home [Chateau Trichot], we all had an amazingly relaxing time just what was needed
Many thanks & I hope you're enjoying your time in France too & not working too hard!
Kindest regards
Helen
Added: August 24, 2012
Submitted by Name: John & Belinda Bromham From: Mudeford E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna & Bill,
Thank you so much for your extremely prompt cheque for our full deposit return. We had a wonderful time in your most delightful Chateau [du Trichot] and a great deal of fun, relaxation and exercise.
Your wine was much appreciated and we managed to consume quite a lot more of the local juice!
With Our very best wishes, John & Belinda and the rest of the family.
Added: August 24, 2012
Submitted by Name: Cathy Ractliffe From: Devon E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna
We had a perfect time at Chateau Lamostonie. I love the sound of children having fun - in the pool, on the grass, playing tennis and table tennis. The accommodation and the facilities were perfect and of course we couldn't have had better weather.
Thank you so much for all your patient help beforehand and to all the staff for their discreet help.
Best wishes
Cathy
Added: August 12, 2012
Submitted by Name: Outi Peltoniemi From: Finland E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna,
Thank you, our holiday at your Chateau [Cardou] was absolutely fantastic!
Everybody enjoyed every single moment during our visit. Especially I want to thank you about safety regarding small children (the fenced pool etc.). This was the first time for us to stay in the house with so many possibilities, our teens enjoyed playing tennis, table tennis and swimming. This kind of holiday was first time for my brothers' families and they also send you the greatest thanks for unforgettable holiday!
We will definitely recommend your chateau for our Finnish friends!
with best regards,
Outi
Added: July 21, 2012
Submitted by Name: Nicholas Dudley From: Dorchester E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna, Ch.Cardou ticked all the boxes with distinction. As my wife indicated our family enjoyed the venue enormously and we congratulate you on providing everything one could possibly need to keep 10 grandchildren and their parents and grandparents happy.The weather was a bonus. A memorable celebration Sunday lunch was provided at Le Vert and thank you for that recommendation. I wonder if you are the artist who painted several of the attractive pictures in the house - J.Villiers ? Responding to your request I did a quick sketch of Ch.Bonaguil in the visitors book but it doesn`t bear comparison with the artistry of the Cardou watercolourist!! Very best wishes and thanks. Sincerely Nicholas Dudley
Added: September 9, 2011
Submitted by Name: Kate Abbott From: Cambridge UK E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna,
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at Cardou!! The rooms were beautifully kept and had everything we might need. The children (I have 3 boys) spent nearly all their time in the pool or on the tennis court. We had near perfect weather too. A relaxing holiday.
We had a glorious visit in your beautiful Chateau Lamonstonie. There were 4 days and nights that we were 17 and I must admit it was busy. Having 7 grandchildren under one roof was a bit hectic but it certainly was wonderful to have them all together.
We visited St Cirq Lapopie on 2 occasions, Rocamadour, Padirac, Cahors a few times, Gourdon and many more. As the temperature reached 39 degrees for 3 days we were so thankful to have a swimming pool and of course the Chateau stayed reasonably cool.
All in all we had a fabulous visit and thank you for letting us rent your house. Frederique and Jean Claude are extremely helpful along with Rose, Chris (Frederique’s sister) and Jean Claude’s wife. A great team.
Kindest regards
Liisa Britnell
Added: September 1, 2011
Submitted by Name: Eve Fletcher From: USA E-mail: Contact
Comments: The holiday at Chateau Lamostonie was absolutely marvellous! The chateau itself is much the best we have stayed in (this was our 5th chateau group holiday), and believe me, I have to do a LOT of research each time we go before I settle on one that fits the bill.
Just a few things that made the stay so wonderful:
The super, spacious, well-equipped kitchen, and lovely bedrooms and salons... of course! The pool (we used it almost every day). The tennis court: in use every single day, including an ongoing "round robin" tournament. We placed two tables and lots of chairs under the apple trees and had cocktails there every evening. What a glorious spot! The pianos! Several of our group play piano, and they provided a lot of enjoyment. The room next to the kitchen was more for modern music, and jazz, and the Salon was in use on our "20's/30's/40's evening".... although we could have used Mr James Stuart-Bruges to accompany myself and friend in "Tit Willow"! I'm glad there isn't a video of that!
Frederique was lovely, and I hope she felt that we left things in good order, despite some of us having to rush off very early!!
My son, James, and girlfriend LOVED the Pigeonnier, and enjoyed having their own little place.
Chef Jean-Marc Lafon and his wife prepared a lovely dinner, and they were both very friendly and gracious.
We had planned a day out, using a bus, but there was a mix-up over the timing, and we had to jump in our own cars at the last minute to make an appointment at LaRoque-Gageac.
We booked a boat trip with Gabares Norbert from LaR-G, and had to be there by 10.15. We arrived a bit late, but they were very accommodating, and had actually arranged a private boat for us. Well worth a recommendation to your guests at Lamostonie.
Lunch at Les Vieilles Tours at Lafage (v. near Rocamadour) was also very special. Once again, we were a "private party" on their lovely terrace. The weather was perfect, the view magnificent, and Laurent (good English) was a fabulous host. Great food, and lovely wines. Lunch was 35 E... which is a little more than some places we visited, but well worth it. We felt very special indeed.
I have to mention Sam, the cat, because he made it feel so homely! There were several cat-lovers in our group, and Sam came and sat with us every evening, and was most welcome.
Well, that's all I can think of for now. I know that the group will want to go to Lamostonie again...! Once we all get back to normal, we will have a get-together to discuss it.
Once again, thank you, Joanna for all your help and advice.
Lamostonie is truly a magical place!
kind regards , Eve Fletcher
Added: October 20, 2010
Submitted by Name: Daniel Tieman From: USA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Dear Joanna,
Just to let you know that we have spend a wonderful time in Château Cardou. Everybody has enjoyed the facilities and the kindness and availability of Myriam Condé and her husband. The "chef à domicile" Nadine Fabre did a fantastic job. The food was superbe.
Also many thanks for the "liquid" presents for my birthday.
Name: Chris and Lorraine Campion
From: Australia
E-mail: Contact
Hi Joanna and Bill,
Just a note to let you know what a wonderful time we all had at the gorgeous Chateau de Lamostonie. Everything was just great including the weather.
We very much enjoyed our meal cooked by chef and his wife on our last night [Jean-Marc Lafon]. It was a lovely meal enjoyed by everyone and excellent value we thought.
Our only regret is that we would all have loved to stay longer.
Thanks again and also for being easy and relaxed to deal with.
Regards
Chris and Lorraine Campion