★★★★★
Eine wunderschöne Woche, die wir alle nie vergessen werden
Wir waren mit der Großfamilie (zwei Omas und ein Opa waren mit dabei) und Freunden unserer Kinder für eine Woche in den Osterferien auf der Seidenfarm. Insgesamt waren wir 15 Personen.
Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit auf der Farm und haben unsere ersten warmen Tage im Jahr miteinander genießen können. Eine riesige Attraktion für die Kinder war es, bereits im April draußen im Swimming-Pool baden zu können. Die Seidenfarm liegt so wunderbar auf einer Anhöhe, dass man einen fantastischen Blick ins Tal hat und jeden Tag auf’s Neue bei der herrlichen Morgenstimmung und dem tollen Sonnenuntergang ins Schwärmen gerät.
Viele kleine Ausflüge haben wir gemacht zu Märkten in der Umgebung, eine Kanufahrt auf der Ardèche und Spaziergänge in der Umgebung. Das gemeinsame Essen in der großen Küche, das Frühstücken mit herrlichen französischen Croissants frisch vom Bäcker, die fantastischen Kreationen zum Abendessen mit tollen französischen Weinen mit allen zusammen am großen Tisch, das waren einzigartige Erlebnisse.
Wir sind alle sehr dankbar für eine unvergessliche Zeit auf der Seidenfarm und planen schon für eine Rückkehr im nächsten Jahr.
Markus, Köln, Deutschland
Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit auf der Farm und haben unsere ersten warmen Tage im Jahr miteinander genießen können. Eine riesige Attraktion für die Kinder war es, bereits im April draußen im Swimming-Pool baden zu können. Die Seidenfarm liegt so wunderbar auf einer Anhöhe, dass man einen fantastischen Blick ins Tal hat und jeden Tag auf’s Neue bei der herrlichen Morgenstimmung und dem tollen Sonnenuntergang ins Schwärmen gerät.
Viele kleine Ausflüge haben wir gemacht zu Märkten in der Umgebung, eine Kanufahrt auf der Ardèche und Spaziergänge in der Umgebung. Das gemeinsame Essen in der großen Küche, das Frühstücken mit herrlichen französischen Croissants frisch vom Bäcker, die fantastischen Kreationen zum Abendessen mit tollen französischen Weinen mit allen zusammen am großen Tisch, das waren einzigartige Erlebnisse.
Wir sind alle sehr dankbar für eine unvergessliche Zeit auf der Seidenfarm und planen schon für eine Rückkehr im nächsten Jahr.
Markus, Köln, Deutschland
★★★★★
The most perfect get away with ultimate luxury
Our family had the perfect holiday here in 2012. It is like a set from a film, with the house being visually stunning, surrounded by open space with stunning views. Everything about this place is so luxurious. The living space offers great flexibility with inside and out huge dining tables, various seating areas (formal lounge and a real cave for the kids to hang out in ! ). The pool area is amazing with space to lie out on the loungers soaking up the sun and the views. A shaded courtyard means you can get out the sun and play some table tennis or other games.
The locality offers superb food to buy for long lunches or getting really creative in the most perfect kitchen (2 dishwashers, 2 big fridges, really well stocked with loads of plates, cutlery, good knives etc). There are some excellent restaurants near by with advice on where to go provided, although sometimes we also selected our own and have never been disappointed.
The wine available locally was a joy to discover. My personal favourite was visiting the Louis Latour estate just over the mountain, where you need to get your partner to drive so you can enjoy tasting different years of their wines as well as their great range.
I cannot stress enough what a delight staying at this property has been; hopefully the photos reinforce my strong recommendation.
Tony S, Cheshire UK
The locality offers superb food to buy for long lunches or getting really creative in the most perfect kitchen (2 dishwashers, 2 big fridges, really well stocked with loads of plates, cutlery, good knives etc). There are some excellent restaurants near by with advice on where to go provided, although sometimes we also selected our own and have never been disappointed.
The wine available locally was a joy to discover. My personal favourite was visiting the Louis Latour estate just over the mountain, where you need to get your partner to drive so you can enjoy tasting different years of their wines as well as their great range.
I cannot stress enough what a delight staying at this property has been; hopefully the photos reinforce my strong recommendation.
Tony S, Cheshire UK
★★★★★
Why am I not keeping this a secret to me and my friends?
I travelled from my office in London to this amazing conversion via the Eurostar, Paris RER and TGV within six hours, easily and in air-conditioned comfort. There I caught up with a large group of friends for dinner on the terrace overlooking the Rhone valley, before plunging into the pool for a moonlit swim under the shooting stars. Fabulous!
The house is fantastic: it is beautifully designed, with large communal areas, a variety of stylish bedrooms, two very high spec kitchens that facilitate catering to large groups, plenty of loos and parking, a boules court, table tennis table and, of course, the pool.
And then there's the surrounding countryside to explore: up the hill to the back you have miles of scrub woodlands to explore or run in, before you get to the Ardeche with its amazing gorges and rivers to paddle down, vineyards to visit and Roman ruins to ramble around. Down the hill there is Rochemaure's chateau (before you climb all the way up to it, do check it is actually open!), go-karting, Go Ape!-style high-wires and Montelimar's nougat factories and markets, before you get to the Drome, the splendour of Avignon and some pretty fancy wineries.
J-Ko, London UK
The house is fantastic: it is beautifully designed, with large communal areas, a variety of stylish bedrooms, two very high spec kitchens that facilitate catering to large groups, plenty of loos and parking, a boules court, table tennis table and, of course, the pool.
And then there's the surrounding countryside to explore: up the hill to the back you have miles of scrub woodlands to explore or run in, before you get to the Ardeche with its amazing gorges and rivers to paddle down, vineyards to visit and Roman ruins to ramble around. Down the hill there is Rochemaure's chateau (before you climb all the way up to it, do check it is actually open!), go-karting, Go Ape!-style high-wires and Montelimar's nougat factories and markets, before you get to the Drome, the splendour of Avignon and some pretty fancy wineries.
J-Ko, London UK
★★★★★
The perfect space creating the perfect holiday
Being off and away seeking out new bolt holes all the time we don't often get house envy - but The Old Silk Farm did have me wondering if it was possible to buy shares.. This place is just stunning in appearance, views and facilities. A week with good friends was always going to be special, but woven into this property made it bliss, we actually didn't venture beyond the boulangerie to pick up fresh bread and croissants for several days, because between the pool and boules pit we didn't need to go anywhere! Thick walls keep the bedrooms cool in the hot summer nights, and you sleep like a baby in crisp bed sheets - the only noises coming from cicadas. Entertaining is easy, there is ample space indoors and out for about 20 people (although there were only 16 of us) and the main living room has sofas which are meant for curling up on (and trying to stay awake because they are so comfy!). And enough bathrooms to ensure no fights! Once we did venture beyond our haven, there is loads to do in the area, and some fabulous walks. It was a magical stay where going home was a real wrench.. We will be returning!
RuthieD, London UK
RuthieD, London UK
★★★★★
Take me back to The Old Silk Farm!
Where do I start?
This is a beautiful, elegant property set in the most stunning scenery. We could have happily just kicked back and just swim a few lengths each day while lapping up the view.
But that wouldn't have been us.
Instead we had wonderful drives through the Ardeche, next time we'll hire a canoe for sure.
We bought fine wines in nearby Alba, with plenty of friendly advice (you don't always get that in France).
We bought great food in the markets and cooked up a storm most nights in the excellently equipped kitchens.
If you're looking for a touch of luxury, with elegance, style and a pool with the best view then do go to The Old Silk Farm. When you look at the price per person it isn't even expensive, and there's enough space to get away on your own when you want to.
We will be back!
Mindy, Chorlton UK
This is a beautiful, elegant property set in the most stunning scenery. We could have happily just kicked back and just swim a few lengths each day while lapping up the view.
But that wouldn't have been us.
Instead we had wonderful drives through the Ardeche, next time we'll hire a canoe for sure.
We bought fine wines in nearby Alba, with plenty of friendly advice (you don't always get that in France).
We bought great food in the markets and cooked up a storm most nights in the excellently equipped kitchens.
If you're looking for a touch of luxury, with elegance, style and a pool with the best view then do go to The Old Silk Farm. When you look at the price per person it isn't even expensive, and there's enough space to get away on your own when you want to.
We will be back!
Mindy, Chorlton UK