Bézaudun-sur-Bîne accommodation from NZ$77

I don’t usually write reviews but I loved everything about this place. From the individually styled rooms to the chair carved out of the stump of an old sycamore tree at the top of a flight of metal steps. Everything has been put together with such thought and care.

We had a wonderful time in La Laupie.The house and estate are beautiful, and the surrounding historic village is truly magical. The pool and tennis court were great, and the interior of the house was tastefully done. With 8 children and 9 adults, we had plenty of space. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, which made cooking for a large group easy and enjoyable.Overall, the experience was excellent.That said, I’d like to mention a few areas for improvement — not to sound ungrateful, but to help future guests set realistic expectations and to give the owners a chance to address them:The pool water wasn’t properly cleaned when we arrived. After we raised this with the concierge, it was taken care of the next day. It wasn’t a major issue, but having the pool in perfect condition from the start would have been ideal.There were only 8 pool loungers available, which felt a bit limited given the size of the house and the number of guests it accommodates.A few items on the property were broken or had not been properly replaced: some outdoor lights were covered with plastic bags, broken chairs hadn’t been removed, and the referee chair at the tennis court was rusty and unusable.These were minor issues and didn’t significantly affect our stay.We truly enjoyed our time and would definitely come back!

It was reasonably clean, but the bathroom was shabby and it was some sort of shower kit that combined sink, toilet and shower altogether with little separation. There is a big step up to enter and exit that was awkward. Room is tiny but functional. The rate is very low so one night is ok, Staff is terrific.