The apartments

When we planned the restoration and conversion of La Maison Aubelle, uppermost in our minds was to be able to offer the type of accommodation that we, as seasoned travellers, wanted for ourselves on holiday, but rarely found.

There is a high standard of decoration and furnishing: upholstered sofas, lined full-length curtains, plants, pictures and ornaments throughout. All the apartments are light, with nearly all windows overlooking the garden. There is television with five French and various British and American channels. There are sophisticated central heating and hot water systems. There is a ventilation system throughout the house, ensuring that all the bathrooms and kitchens remain fresh. Sound insulation has been incorporated into the walls and floors.

The kitchens are equipped with a multi-function oven, including a grill, four electric hotplates, a microwave, refrigerator with ice compartment, dishwasher, and plenty of cooking and serving utensils.

All the bedrooms are carpeted or have rugs on wooden floors, both for comfort and noise deadening. Most have a choice of king-size or twin beds with wooden headboards, and all bedding is included in the rental price. There are bedside lights so that you can read in bed.

All the bedrooms have en-suite bath or shower rooms that deliver plenty of hot water, furniture to store your personal washing things and electric sockets and good lighting, as well as being supplied with hairdryers, towels and toiletries.

There is a laundry room for guests' use, with a washing machine, tumble dryer, double sink, drying rack, iron and ironing board.