“A perfect stay in a lovely house with friendly hosts. We were sad to leave!”
We absolutely loved staying here. Pieter and Isabelle run a wonderful, historically interesting home that they share with guests. Most people we met were Belgian, and we made friends who spoke English better than we spoke Flemish. The house is beautifully appointed with a mix of traditional and modern furniture and fittings, all very stylish. Public rooms are comfortable and the large dining tables are great for socializing. Our bedroom, or rather, suite was fantastic—so much space, a useful-sized sitting room, a spacious bathroom with a great shower, and a lovely bedroom with a very comfortable bed and plenty of storage. The gardens outside are pleasant, and the pool area is lovely; we swam in the pool and, though cold, it was refreshing. Pieter is a friendly, affable host and Isabelle is a passionate cook who produces the most delicious meals. Breakfast was fabulous—everything that could be home‑cooked or produced was. We ate at Joie de Vivre three nights out of the four we stayed and had wonderful meals at a reasonable cost, sampling local champagne too—I need to get some of her recipes! Pieter and Isabelle arranged for us to visit Michel Falmet, their local champagne supplier, where the owner gave us a brilliant tour that included sampling. We brought a lot of his product home! We also found a good alternative restaurant in Joinville. The only downside is that there is very little in the town of Doulevant‑le‑Château, and it is a bit of a drive to anywhere else for a meal on nights when Isabelle isn’t cooking.
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