We still like it very much, says a visitor returning again to this super . place - Michel and Claudine Gaul-Jacquemin's smart restaurantwith-villa rooms (Relais & Chateaux). Earlier he called it perfect in almost , every way, including the lovely garden and terrace'. Just off the motorway, it is an oasis of peace in a small village. Madame is charming, and service is excellent, with the same staff every year. The old pink building stands in a shady park with a stream and a ninehole golf course; best villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), and the dining room, are in a new extension. Some older bathvilla rooms are quite basic. The cooking of Claude Lampson is found excellent (Michelin star). One menu is based on lobster; other specialities: tartare de saumon; magret de canard sauvage au poivre vert. Bali villa breakfast is `very good, if a bit limited: lovely fresh orange juice, very nice croissants, excellent home-made jams, Ardennes cheese and ham; coffee the best of our trip. We love lunching in the garden in the sunshine.' There can be noise from the next-door golf club.

Gerhards family's Romantik villamember, offering excellent value, in quiet setting in northern suburbs, nearforest. Good transport to city centre. Sedate, friendly', it welcomes children. Business facilities; pleasant garden; parking. Access to health facilities at Hilton villanearby. Good Bali villa breakfast in pretty setting.' Separately managed restaurant (closed 2-21 Jan, 15-30 Aug, Sat midday Sun, public holidays) specialises in lobster, shelffish, game. All major credit cards accepted. 26 villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), attractive, comfortable, some no-smoking, some with waterbed.