WHAT THE MEDIA SAY ABOUT US - A “THIS IS TRAVEL.CO.UK” REVIEW
“Le Chat Chocolat, Forges-les-Eaux
Review by Toni Sinclair - thisistravel.co.uk, February 2006
We’ve stayed at many chambres d’hôtes in France, but never one like the picture-postcard Le Chat Chocolat, a restored farmhouse set in idyllic countryside in the Pays de Bray, only 5 minutes’ drive from the little, touristy, market town of Forges-les-Eaux.
The welcome at this characterful B & B was warm and friendly. The breakfasts were superb (the usual continental only more so, plus charcuterie, cheeses, fruit, yoghurts, etc.). We were even offered the option of a full cooked breakfast.
As for the multi-course table d’hôtes evening meals with drinks included (and cuisine ranging from French to Oriental), these were so good and plentiful that they compared more than favourably with the many excellent gourmet restaurants in the area..
The luxurious ensuite rooms (with video players, hairdryers, etc.) were warm and comfortable, with great beds, and the beamed dining room and guests’ lounge absolutely charming. There is indeed a chocolate-coloured Burmese cat around, and many cat-themed items adorn the rooms.
The French-speaking English owners made us feel that Le Chat Chocolat was our own home away from home. We also found it interesting to interact with guests from France and other countries.
There was lots to do at Le Chat Chocolat itself, including books, videos, games, a splash pool, table tennis, and even cabaret provided by the owners.
Sounds expensive? Not at all, fantastic value, and lives up to its own motto - `An affordable experience - not your average B & B’. We could not fault Le Chat Chocolat.
©2006 Associated New Media”
GUESTS’ COMMENTS - WHAT SOME OF OUR VISITORS HAVE SAID ABOUT US
“Nous avons étés tres heureux chez vous. L’acceuil est sincère et amical. Nous reviendrons. Sans problêmes. Merci pour tout.”
M. & Mme. H. & Famille (Colombières-sur-Orb, France)
“Hospitality, comfort and food superb. Thank you very much.”
Mr. & Mrs. D (Milnathcart, Kinross, Scotland)
“Merci pour l’excellent accueil et tous nos compliments au cuisinier. Restez toujours aussi sympathiques. A bientôt si possible.”
M. & Mme. D - M (Lizy-sur-Ourcy, France)
“Absolutely wonderful - Beautiful Bedroom”
Ms. L (London, England)
“Nach 600km Anreise ein Treffer mit dem orsten Quartier zum Hart in unserl September. Trankreich-Reise. We were very content!”
Herr & Frau H (Wuppertal, Germany)
“Wonderful set-up, marvellous cuisine - Thank you both!”
Mr. & Mrs. B (Hook Norton, England)
“Thanks a million for the wonderful food & marvellous time we have had with you both.”
Mr. & Mrs S (Llandudno, North Wales)
“Feeërièke ongering liève mensen, wat een leuke ervanng! Very shanti! Very zen.”
M. & Mme. D-B (Gent, Belgium)
“We were all made to feel very welcome, great food, thank you.”
M. & Mme. H & Famille (Douchapt, Dordogne, France)
“Freuidlickert, Sympathie, der SchoÜlit des Orks, wir Lasen ims sehr wol gefult; Thank you, Merci.”
Herr & Frau B (Aachen, Germany)
“Very comfortable beds, very friendly hosts. Would stay again.”
Mr. & Mrs. M (Bedford, England)
“Merci beaucoup pour cette halte confortable et chaleureuse; bonne continuité.”
M. & Mme. R & Famille (Paris, France)
“A lovely start to our holiday in France. Great food (and cider!!) and a warm welcome! Thanks!!”
Mr. & Mrs. H (Sheffield, England)
“La Chambre est magnifique, la maison pleine de charme et Monsieur Anthony se débrouille comme un chef, même sans sa femme! Merci beaucoup. C’était un séjour érés agréable.”
M. J & Mlle D (Reims, France)
“Very nice and welcoming - home from home - many thanks.”
Mr. I’A & Mr. W (Horncastle, England)
“Tous contents de cet accueil sympathique; le repas a été délicieux. Merci et peut-être à bientôt.”
Famille M (Rouen, France)
“Two great days spent here at a very lovely home.”
Mr. & Mrs. T (Eastbourne, England)
“An oasis of kindness & hospitality. Wonderful food, wonderful people. We will return. Thank you.”
Mr. & Mrs. W (Tauranga, New Zealand)
“Accueil trés agréable et chaleureuse, cadre magnifique. Mel et Nikki sont des hôtes trés sympha.”
M. & Mme. S (Le Havre, France)
“It is a lovely place, homely yet spacious. The beds (mine anyway!) were deliciously comfortable, (so) that in the morning I didn’t want to leave! The meals are exquisite and filling, and their garden is beautiful. I do want to come back next year. (The bathrooms are great!). (Issy)”
Mr. & Mrs. H & Family (London, England)
“We were very pleased to meet you. You have a very beautiful cottage. Special: the clock in the bathroom of the 1st floor!!! We hope we have the possibility to come back here as soon as possible. Sorry for our English but we’re just some French people.”
M. & Mme. D & Amis (Paris, France)
“Wonderful Place! Wonderful people! Wonderful food! Thank you!!
Mr. & Mrs. F (Safety Bay, Western Australia)
“Superb! Great hosts and beautiful setting. WILL be back.”
Mr. W (Crewe, England)
“A fantastic and welcoming place! We planned to stay for one day but could not resist another! Wonderful! We will tell “everybody!”
Mr. D & Mrs. A & Family (Blentorp, Sweden)
“Wonderful Place, wonderful hosts - fantastic attention to detail - thanks!”
Mr. & Mrs. P (Frome, England)
“Accueil trés chaleureux, chambre trés “douillette” et trés belle. Cadre trés agréable. Le Chat Chocolat est à recommander!”
Mlle. V (Compiègne, France)
“Wonderful company and excellent veggy food.”
Mr. K (Hove, England)
“Wir verbrachden eine wunderschone Woche in diesem netten Haus, es war sehr ruhig und wir genossen die schone Natur. Vielen sank fur den schonen Aufendhalt hiev.”
Herr & Frau W & Son (Solingen, Germany)
“Absolute heaven! Wonderful food and excellent hospitality.”
Mr. G (Glynde, England)
“Accueil tres chaleureux, chambre tres confortable. Un grand Merci pour tout. Nous reviendrons.”
M. & Mme. B (Les Clayes sous Bois, France)
“A fantastic place! Excellent company and food! Will come again.”
Mr. & Mrs. B (Watford, England)
“A comfortable and welcoming home and family. Thank you so much - we very much enjoyed ourselves - wonderful conversation and beautiful environs. We would love to come again.”
Mr. & Mrs. A & Family and Mr. & Mrs. S (Bahrain & Western Australia)
“Great place for an overnight break in a long journey. Great hospitality, food and accommodation. Thanks v. Much.”
Mr. & Mrs. W & Family (Kenilworth, England)
“Accueillant, chaleureux. Trés `cosy’. Nous reviendrons!”
Mlle. H & M. C (Lingolsheim, France)
“A real gem of a place to stay, wonderful hosts, fantastic beef bourguignon.”
Ms. M & Mr. S (Hucknall, England)
“L’esprit `Chat-Chocolat’ a veillé sur nous et le séjour fut douce.”
Mlle. V & M. B (Paris, France)
“Unbelievable breakfast! Will have to return for the evening meal next time.”
Mr. & Mrs. McC & Family (Chesterfield, England)
“Fantastisch geslapen nu remnoeiende meis. Onthmyl conversation was neeum augenaam. Prettige gespendben over miurielk, filemer meen.”
Mr. Van L & Mrs. R (Utrecht, Holland)
“Le Chat Chocolat - it does exactly what it says on the tin. We purred with pleasure.”
Mr. & Mrs. J (Marlow, England)
“I had a lovely holiday in this area and its right the good place where you can relax and also a place where you can feel the wonderful pleasure with wonderful persons like Nikki & Mel.”
Mr. O (Bucharest, Romania)
“Peccalo esserci fermali solo uno notte. Il posto è corimno eol accogliente, l’ospitalita veramente squisito. Mel e Nikki siete due persone veramente simpatico e siete rinseiti 0 forci senlirse a casa, monostante lo nostre difficolta con la lingua (sio froncise elre inglese). Quesdo posdo mercitarva sieurcimente uno percmonenze pui lungo. Thank you very much for everythink (sic). (Amche per la pantita al biliardo).”
Signor & Signora P & Familia (Rome, Italy)
“Friendly, Helpful, Welcoming. We look forward to another stay in the future.”
Mr. & Mrs. G (Crawley, England)
“Grazie per la accoglienza che ci avete fatro. E’stato molto piacèrole stare presso di voi in questi giorti. Arrivederci - Belllisimo il tavolo do Ping Pong!!”
Signora A & Signor B & Daughter (Pavia, Italy)
“Merci pour cet accueil plein de prévenances, vous êtes des hôtes attachants et très délicats.”
M. & Mme. C (Brunemont, France)
“Great place, great food, great hosts, just great in every detail.”
Mr. W & Ms S & Family (Camberley, England)
“Nous avons étès bien reçus, accueil très attentionné. Merci beaucoup. A bientôt. `Plus Français qu’Anglais’. `Manque la baguette sous le bras et le vin dans l’entrée.’.”
M. & Mme B & Son (Levallois Perret, France)
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