10/10 Excellent
Robert R., Warminster Wiltshire United Kingdom
19 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Excellent Location and a Good House for Large Numbers.
We stayed at La Grasille for two weeks in June 2019. A large family party, ranging from 9 months of to 84 years of age; 7 adults and 4 children. We used 6 of the bedrooms, so it could easily accommodate larger groups.The bedrooms are mostly on the ground floor which made access easy. The large central room which has the dining area, sitting area and kitchen is cool in the hot weather. The furnishings and fittings are rustic rather than premium but that is fine for a rural property like this. The bedrooms are comfortable. The two bedrooms on the first floor have air conditioning and there is a good shower and lavatory on that level. The stairs are steep that makes it inaccessible for the elderly and difficult with babes in arms but comfortable for adults and older children. The bedrooms were quite cool but needed fans in the heat, none has an en suite lavatory but there are lavatories and showers on the ground floor. There is one bath, en suite to one bedroom and one bedroom has an en suite shower; look at the floor plan carefully when allocating rooms. Sheets and towels are supplied at an additional cost. We used the kitchen a great deal and ate in for most meals, using the large tables on the patio as our dining area, occasionally eating indoors when it was very hot during the day. The house has a good number of plates, crockery and eating utensils and we found cooking for a large number of people easy in the relatively small kitchen, which is well equipped. Having two large refrigerators, both with ice boxes, is a good idea and allowed us to store food and drink in the cool. The grounds are large and contain many toys and diversions for children and adults. We did not use the hot tub, which costs extra. Parking is good and there is plenty of space. The pool is good and secure which was essential with small children, some of the pool furniture needs replacing. The position is good, close to the main road but far enough away not to be annoyed by traffic noise. The house has a good southerly view from the garden, across the valley towards Bonnieux. The property is not in a village but is close enough to Apt to allow for easy shopping and the cycle track to the town centre is close to the house. The bikes are only good for short local excisions. Parking is good and there is plenty of space. Aurelie, who manages the property, was charming and helpful. We spent a very enjoyable time in La Grasille and would recommend it to large family groups.
Robert R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
