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Guests' Comments |
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Our guests come
from all over the world and on this page we've reproduced extracts
from just a very few of the
comments they have left behind after their holiday with us.
Note: The original comments
can be examined on request.
If you would
like to contact previous guests for a reference, just ask us!
References available from:
Australia, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, France, Ireland,
New
Zealand, Poland, South
Africa, Spain, UK, and USA |
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A guest's review of our holidays in the independent online magazine
'French
Entrée' can be read here |
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Photography
"Pete's tutoring was of a very high standard. He could not have
been more patient!! His expertise and vision really helped me to
start on a journey developing my skills and becoming friends with
my camera. In fact it was so good I came back a second time!"
Marion McC. - Vancouver - Canada
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You
can read a review of Marion's holidays with us on her personal
Blog - click here
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Painting & Photography
"This
is our third painting and photography holiday - pity we didn't
find you first!"
David & Jill H. - Southampton - UK |
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Painting
"Jill is a patient and sensitive teacher with a very good
knowledge of water colour painting and painting in general and can
pass that knowledge on in an easy to understand way. Thank you for
a fantastic week! Great accommodation, great food, wine,
sights, villages, markets and, of course, great company! If you
have enquiries from other Aussies and they would like to speak to
another Aussie who has been to stay, please don't hesitate to give
them my email address. I would be more than happy to let them know
how fantastic the whole experience has been for me. Thanks again!"
Jade tenK. - Wollongong - Australia |
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Photography
"Far beyond what I expected in standard and subject matter. A
lot to take in but the practice was set at a good pace and good
humouredly taken - noticeably kind and patient. Pete's knowledge
of each camera's tricks is admirable. Pete and Jill, you are a
lovely couple. You made this week one of the happiest weeks I have
ever had. Your kindness, gentleness, good humour, wonderful
accommodation and amazing meals have made it a week to treasure."
Bill B. - Sunderland - UK |
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Painting
"Great sun, great flowers, great painting, a lovely holiday
spent in good company with excellent hosts. Thank you both for a
great 'French Odyssey'! "
Soula & Purdie D. - Romsey - UK |
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Photography
"Pete and Jill
you are very special people. I feel here like being home.
Pete is a very experienced photographer and knows how to teach so
everything was just perfect! We had a very special group and a
very friendly atmosphere. This was an unforgettable experience for
me. Muito obrigado! Com afeto"
Dr. Julio A. - Porto Alegre - Brazil |
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Painting
"A wonderful week, lovely hosts, much fun and laughter. Thanks
Jill for the very filling picnics! Your instruction was inspiring.
I must save up to come back when the sunflowers are out! THANK
YOU!"
Mandy T. Gloucester - UK |
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Photography
"Superb, just what I wanted. Changed my approach to photographing
completely. Can't wait to put it all into practice!
Andrew K. - Grantham - UK |
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Painting
"All the
restaurants were fantastic. Food and service excellent in every
respect. The painting course rekindled an interest from my school
days - one I intend to carry on with. Thanks Jill!
Joy K. - Grantham - UK |
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Photography
"Top week! Great hosts! Great guests! Much laughter! Changed
my whole approach to picture taking. Thank you Pete!"
Malcolm E-C. - Adelaide _ Australia |
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Painting
"A superb holiday and painting week. Great food and
accommodation and very friendly hosts who go out of their way to
make you feel at home."
Shaun and Janet D.V. - Jersey - Channel Islands |
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Photography
"Great food! Brilliant company! Excellent tuition - my knowledge
improved far beyond what I might have anticipated. This holiday is
made by the attention to detail from superb hosts. Highly
recommended!"
Dr. Paul G. - Beckenham UK |
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Photography
"A huge thank you to Pete & Jill for all their effort in
making this a really wonderful experience. The first holiday ever
on my own has been one of the best, with beautiful scenery, good
food, great teaching from Pete (and tourist guide!). Also meeting
lovely new friends. Great company!
Janice P. - Battle - UK |
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Painting
"Thank you for a lovely painting holiday which I know from
experience compares more than the norm. Well done!"
Eirwen R. - Cheshire - UK |
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Photography
"Pete, you have been great. It has been so good to have a
week out taking photographs with someone who does it for a living.
I have learned a lot from you so thank you for all the comments
and for finding so many locations for us. We have seen so much of
this wonderful area."
Stewart G. - Nottingham - UK |
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Painting
"The
painting experience was great. You could not have been nicer or
more helpful. As an experience, everything was wonderful. Water
colouring is a new experience for me and I had a great teacher.
You are both great guides and very helpful hosts. Wonderful
restful week. Wonderful lunches and thanks to
Pete
and his Band for a memorable birthday! "
Aideen D. - Dublin - Ireland |
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Photography
"Pete is a great teacher; he knows how to make things easy to
understand. I loved the relaxed atmosphere
during the day and in the evenings. Thanks for a great week!"
Anneke S. - Antwerpen - Belgium |
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Painting &
Photography
"Thank you for an awesome time! The food and accommodation
could not have been better. Great atmosphere! We'd love to return
your wonderful hospitality if you ever get to NZ!"
Gregg & Judy L. - Wellington - New Zealand |
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Photography
"This was a perfectly lovely photography holiday - way beyond my
expectations! Jill and Pete, you did everything possible to
make me feel welcome. Je vous remercie! If anyone wants a
recommendation, don't bother checking with me, just go right
ahead and give them my number! "
Judy B. - Washington D.C. - USA |
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Photography
"Outstanding! A truly memorable
photography week with some special hosts
in a picturesque pocket of France. Felt I learned a lot and
it has "fuelled the fire". Felt at home on day one which
is a tribute to your hospitality. Very impressed with the
professionalism. Rooms are immaculate. Loved the
picnics! Cheese, bread, paté, olives, rosé. Tear me off another
piece of baguette!
Ed G. - Toowoomba - Australia |
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Painting & Photography
"Jill and Pete, thanks for a fantastic week. The painting and
photography was just great! Great food and great company also! We
certainly envy you your lifestyle here in your French Paradise.
And we had all the accents covered - English, Scottish, Irish &
Canadian! Thanks again for a week we will always remember (and
hopefully repeat!!) "
Anne & Graham M. - Vancouver Island - Canada |
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Photography "Thanks Jill and Pete for a fantastic holiday. Great tuition,
hospitality and company. Had a lot of laughs and feel very
relaxed."
Pat R. Sheffield UK |
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Painting
"All was at a higher standard than anticipated, including the
picnics!! Five stars for every meal! The diet starts tomorrow!
Val B. - Nottingham - UK |
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Painting & Photography
"We learned so much from lovely hosts. A great holiday in
beautiful surroundings."
Neet and Roger D. - Aude - France |
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Painting & Photography "Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home. You have given
us a week of great food and wine, treated us like family, showed
us all the wonderful towns, villages and scenery and taught us
both lots about painting and photography. We liked the informal
way you presented topics. We couldn't have wished
for better hosts or a better welcome.. It was excellent value for
money. We've had a great time and we're sad to leave you. Thanks again. "
Wendy & Graham G. - Swindon - UK |
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Painting
"Many thanks to you both for making the past week so
enjoyable. The accommodation and meals were "top class" in a
lovely relaxed atmosphere. Very best wishes for your business; it
can only flourish!"
Marie O'M. - Co. Cork - Ireland |
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Painting & Photography
"Such a pleasure to sit back, relax and enjoy beautiful
countryside, good fresh food, in such a lovely atmosphere. We have
both learned so much this week and have enjoyed the holiday so
much we would dearly like to stay on. Many thanks for your
patience and effort. You may well see us again! Diolch yn fawr
iawn."
Rob and Helen A. - Pontypridd - UK |
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Painting "It has been a pleasure and a privilege to discover this
unspoilt rural corner of France with you and great to live "en famille" in such a relaxed way. Everything has been wonderfully
organised and I hope that I shall now have the inspiration to do
some more painting at home."
Mary S. - Maidenhead - UK |
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Painting & Photography
"A grand and unforgettable week with well
informed and caring hosts in such a delightfully photogenic area.
Very high standard of organisation with the flexibility to adapt
to our individual needs was very much appreciated. Your kindness,
friendship, and consideration are something special that I will
not forget. An experience we would be happy to repeat anytime."
Frank & Jenni H. - Cáceres - Spain |
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Photography
"I can't thank you enough for a wonderful week and for making my
first time in France so memorable. I envy you living in such a
lovely place and I will certainly be back to see more!"
Jennifer P. - Belfast - N. Ireland |
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Painting
"A great week! Just what I needed, spending time in such a
beautiful region and with such excellent hosts.
Thanks for the
impromptu rock band rehearsal, it rounded off a memorable time!"
Christine S. - Birmingham - UK |
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Photography
"It has been perfect. You made us thoroughly welcome and I only
hope I can come back some time and do it all over again.
Excellent!"
Pat B. - Brightlingsea - UK |
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