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.