| Jun 23 - Jul 2 1994 | A spectacular
setting, a welcoming village, incomparable vegetation, and a lovely home.
We had a superb stay and hope to retire in the area in twelve years.
We’re counting the days ...
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Halifax NS Canada Waterloo, ON Canada |
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| Jul 30 - Aug 5 1994 | Pétrou was a lovely tranquil hiatus in
an otherwise energetic month of travelling, the hyacinths were in full
bloom when we arrived, we managed to find a few raspberries &
blackberries. Were enchanted by all the butterflies. We were thrilled
that the sheep farmer brought the flock to graze here one day. Although
we enjoyed it so much here we did less than anticipated, the caves,
especially Peche Merle are not to be missed. Thanks so much.
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Rockcliffe, ON Canada | ||
| Aug 6 - 20 1994 | A beautiful space. Long days with books
have been idyllic. Its good to stay in a house (with a garden) which
feels like a home and not just a holiday place. The raspberries were a
delicious bonus.
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Edgbarton, Birmingham and Notting Hill Gate, London |
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Sep 16 - 25 1994
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We have had a wonderful holiday.
Pétrou was a great base to see the sites all around. We like it and after
two weeks, it felt like home. We really enjoyed our weekend together with
you and the “other” sites which you showed us. Thédirac, Montcuq and
lunch at Tournon D’Agenais were great.
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Edmonton, Alberta T0J 1L9 Canada | ||
| April 13, 1996 |
We had never been more at home in France ... the food, the conversation (burgers and English) ... I think that we can now consider ourselves locals. Thank you for being so inviting and kind. It has been a great day. With a great view, nice breeze, surroundings and land. Thanks so much for letting us use your bikes and showing us the farm and the wonderful food.
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La Napoule 06218 Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 4V5
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| July 27 - Aug 10, 1997 |
Two very peaceful & relaxed weeks in comfortable accommodation - wish it could have been longer. We enjoyed the fete at Uzech + 2 boules (petanque) competitions which earned us some “pocket money”! The countryside is “si beau” & the pace of living “si decontracte” - a perfect holiday. This is our second year in the Lot & we still feel we could return for another summer. Many thanks for letting us ‘borrow’ your lovely home & thanks also to Tony Calladine who called in a couple of times & whose wife lent us games for the children one wet day
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West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PR, Angleterre | ||
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Jul 11 - 25, 1998
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Pétrou was an exquisite place to live
out our dream of returning to France. Can’t thank you enough, Richard &
Susan, for welcoming our family and for providing us with your “top 10"
treasures of the Lot & Dordogne. Promise to ask for your Canadian Tire
shopping list next time!
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Oakville, Ontario L6H 4G3, Canada | ||
| Jul 25 - Aug, 1998 | We have loved staying in your beautiful
home and experiencing your kindness and hospitality. We particularly
appreciated the detailed information available, enabling us to make the
most of our week. Our family is very much looking forward to returning
next year. PS Poll was wonderful! Thank you both.
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Norley, Cheshire WA6 8PY England | ||
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April 17 - 24 & June 5 -19, 1999 |
Thank you for your help, thoughtfulness
and the use of your beautiful environment.
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Winterbourne Monkton, Wilts., SN49NW, England | ||
| July 10 - 17 1999 | Thank you very much. We had a wonderful
time and you made it easy for us. The house was lovely and the yard was
beautiful. Loved the pool!!
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Corvallis, OR 97330, USA | ||
| July 24 - Aug 7, 1999 | Happy to be back and sorry to go! -
another memorable stay at Pétrou and superb hospitality from our hosts.
Shame about all those thunderstorms though!
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Norley, Cheshire, WA6 8PY, England | ||
| Aug 7 - 21, 1999 |
We returned, only this time for two weeks and it was, naturally, twice as good! Thank you both for your hospitality and knowledge it really makes for a wonderful stay. We had a lovely time, cycling, swimming, playing badminton, volleyball, blackberry picking. We have visited lots of places of interest, eaten too much food and drunk too much good wine. Now for a rest! Thank you for another lovely holiday. All there is left for me to do is to reiterate everyone’s thanks and to say if you ever think about selling...!!! Love and best wishes
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London, N11 1BT | ||
| Sep 4 - 19, 1999 |
From rose scented dawn through butterfly morn a translucent blue bowl cups the day.
Soft silence and sun see the sands of time run and the hours at Pétrou steal away Thanks to you both.
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Bath BA1 5H5 | ||
| Feb 19 - 23, 2000 | We came looking for a good house of our
own and found some good, helpful people - Thanks. Weather glorious, back
again soon for more house hunting.
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Marlborough, SN8 4PG | ||
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Mar 22-27, 2000 |
The house is lovely, it would be great to come here in the summer to use the pool. Richard is a great “English” host. Sorry we did not get to meet Susan. Richard: we will send you that bill for the computer maintenance!
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Birmingham, England | ||
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Mar 22-28, 2000
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Our 2nd relaxing stay at
beautiful & comfortable Pétrou. We enjoyed many little villages,
Rocamadour, St Cirq-la-Popie, time with Tim, Quolsom and Richard. Hope to
see Susan next time. Thanks!!! And the fireplace is just great.
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Nepean, ON, K2H 8P8, Canada | ||
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May 27 -June 3, 2000
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Leaving tomorrow, after an extremely
pleasant week. We have been to France several times before - this is the best, so
far!!. We loved the pool. Thank-you Richard and Sue for the ice-creams,
we had an excellent time and we all want to come back.
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Atworth, Wiltshire, UK | ||
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June 3 - 10, 2000
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We hate to leave! As we keep finding, it is the people that make for a superior vacation. Susan and Richard, thank you for the many recommendations, the answered questions, good conversation and mostly for the crocodile! (And I especially enjoyed the weeding and the pruning!) We have had a really delightful week, thanks in large part to the Bills. The food and the limited wine I was permitted to enjoy were great. We plan to keep in touch.
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Six Mile, SC 29682, USA
Jackson, GA 30233, USA
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| June 13 - 22, 2000 | Thanks for sharing your wonderful home,
pool & acreage with us. We had a wonderful vacation here. We appreciated
your hospitality, suggestions, help & teasing humour.
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Seattle, WA 98119, USA | ||
| June 24 - July 1, 2000 | We loved this beautiful setting and
exploring the countryside on bike and on foot. Canoeing on the Dordogne -
Cenac to Vezac - highly recommended. Thanks for your help.
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Denver, Colorado 80206, USA | ||
| July 30 - Aug 12, 2000 | Enjoyed the peace and tranquillity.
Wonderful walking countryside. Very, very good and very different meals
at Peyrilles and St Medard. Very comfortable house & very kind hosts.
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Carlton, Nuneaton, Worcs. Guildford, Surrey, England
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Aug 12 - 19, 2000
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Alas only a week in this idyllic spot with a glorious vista over the woods. The Cyprus is a notable feature and on no account should be felled. We’ve enjoyed eating at most especially La Recreation. House very comfortable and Richard’s motor tours a mine of local knowledge.
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Cambridge, England Durham, England Chelmsford, Essex, England
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| Aug 19 - Sep 1, 2000 | Had a lovely holiday. Perfect house
with garden & pool to match. Children have had a wonderful time and a
fantastic experience. Thanks for your help. We really appreciate all
your efforts to ensure that we had a wonderful holiday. The girls really
took to you both!
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Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Apr 7 - 21, 2001 | Our 3rd visit to the house
(6th to the area) - and we still love it! Relaxed, recharged,
revived. Sorry not to have seen so much of you this time. A bientot.
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London, SW 17, U.K. | ||
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June 9 -16, 2001
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Pétrou and everything around in
charming. We loved the area on our third visit and shall return many
times, we hope to stay at Pétrou. We are starting home hunt ourselves
now. Richard and Susan could not have been kinder.
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, U.K. | ||
| 1 - 8 Sep, 2001 | To quote a great Australian, Pétrou was
“grouse” , mate! Thank you to Richard and Sue for a great stay and ....
all the free babysitting! Highlights of our touring was “Aubergine”
restaurant in Cazals, Bonaguil castle and the Boulangerie in Catus for
pain au raisin. Also St Parnac wine .... yum (hic!)
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Saudi Arabia nee Williamstown 3016
Australia Mildma 3500, Australia |
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| 2 - 9 Dec, 2001 | “.. A lovely place to be as autumn
comes to an end...”. A retreat for us; a place to rest, renew. Thanks
for your help & hospitality. Merry Christmas
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Bexley, OH 43209, USA | ||
| Jan, 2002 | As ever, a wonderful, tranquil break -
great hosts. See you in summer!
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Harrogate, N. Yorks, UK | ||
| July 20 - 27, 2002 | Thank you for the hospitality.
Memories: Lavender, fruit trees, wild flowers, butterflies, and the buzz
of the bees and insects. Thank you.
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Hildenborough, Kent, England | ||
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July 20 - 27, 2002
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A great place to recharge our
batteries! Many thanks to Richard and Susan for your kind hospitality.
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Hildenborough, Kent, England | ||
| July 28 - August 2, 2002 | Such a beautiful setting for a relaxing
hol. Loved the fete! Thanks for the use of the workshop & I’m sure to be
back to visit again.
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Cambridge Park, Penrith, NSW 2747, Australia | ||
| July 27 - August 3, 2002 | Henrietta 2 was great in the pool!
This sadly may be our last stay at Petrou as our own barn may be liveable
soon (fingers crossed). We value Richard and Susan’s friendship a great
deal and hope they will not miss our custom too much!
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Marlborough, Wilts., England | ||
| August 3 - 17, 2002 | Attention to detail 2nd to
love. Wonderful setting - Thank you very much.
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Sue, Bob, Ruth Martin, Alice and James, | ||
| Sep 14 - 21, 2002 | Many thanks for a brilliant week. Both
Pétrou and Le Lot should be more widely known - we’ll do our best.
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Palmeston North, New Zealand | ||
| Oct 15 - 18, 2002 | Thank you Richard and Susan for such
wonderful hospitality - the food, the lodgings, the travel suggestions,
and all the travel help - MUST COME BACK
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Ashland, OR 97520 USA & 51100 Reims | ||
| Dec 23 - Jan 5, 2003 | Wonderful stay - lots of local
functions to enjoy. The cottage most comfortable. Would encourage anyone
to stay at this time.
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Yorks. England | ||
| March 20 - April 1, 2003 | Had a wonderful stay. France is
beautiful
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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| May 5 - 22, 2003 | A wonderful May visit for the second
year in a row - I only wish I’d discovered all the great hiking maps last
year. Hope to be back soon.
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Ottawa, Canada | ||
| June 7 - 20, 2003 | Fifth time and as ever a wonderful and
relaxing holiday. The perennial Petrou never ceases to blossom year on
year. We look forward to seeing our dear friends Richard & Susan, who
make our stay most enjoyable and welcoming. See you in winter.
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Huttons Ambo, North Yorkshire, England | ||
| June 21 - 28, 2003 | A wonderful house, a wonderful location
and wonderful hosts. Parfait!
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Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England | ||
| June 26 - July 5, 2003 | Well, what a relaxing week we have just
had. Pétrou is a great place to unwind. The local markets are full of
charm (and wine and cheese!!), Cazals is especially recommended. Susan
and Richard have been very welcoming and full of information. If you want
to know what all the locals are up to, ask them!! An added delight was
trying the new fishing rod. 15 fish in one day is my record. All in all
a great holiday. Thank You
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N & A
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Dromfield, Derbyshire, Angleterre | ||
| Aug 2 - 16, 2003 | A lovely two weeks at Pétrou. Too hot
to do much, so a lot of laying around. A great place to explore the
surrounding area which has much to offer. Many thanks to Richard and
Susan for their advice and suggestions.
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Phil, Hillary and Megan, Coventry, England | ||
| Aug 16 - 20, 2003 | How fantastic! Thank you Pétrou for
such a relaxing, rejuvenating holiday - exactly what we all needed.
Fishing a triumph and swimming!!! Our boys loved every second and, Richard
& Susan, the holiday would not have been so perfect without your lovely
humour, kindness and other “joie de vie, merci bien”. A holiday to
remember for so many laughs and the most beautiful home, pool. We shall
all miss our Robin family, Mr Toad, the owls, etc. etc. You have a
wonderful home and we feel greatly privileged to have the chance to share
it. Come & see us in the UK - special request from our boys - PLEASE.
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Stroud, Gloucestershire, England | ||
| Aug 30 - Sep, 2003 | It has been a wonderfully peaceful
time. The sky has been stunning: deep blue during the day; the milky way
en masse at night particularly clear, and some wonderful sunsets.
Thank you very much
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Oxford | ||
| May 22 - 29, 2004 |
Thank you, Richard and Susan, for the warm Canadian/French welcome. Your thoughtfulness and extra touches helped make this a wonderful week for all of us. Wish we could have stay longer! We've stayed in similar accommodation in several other countries. Your hospitality and house beat them all! Thank you very much for a wonderful, exciting and enjoyable stay. The lobster, the cow and whale and I had a great time! Allison. Jillian says “Thankyou very much for a wonderful time in your beautiful house. I liked supervising Richard in the garden.” Merci!!! Jillian
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Giselle, Andrew, Allison & Jillian Erin, ON Canada | ||
| May 29 - Jun 12, 2004 | Thank you once again for being so
kind. We have all had a lovely time despite the first few days’ weather.
This is our second visit and we all felt that we had come home. Thank
you. We will return!
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Chris, Sue, Bethany & Jessica, Chesterfield, England |
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| Jun 12 - 19, 2004 |
We have been coming to Petrou since 2001; now twice yearly. We always have a wonderful holiday - but best of all the help and friendship of Richard and Susan. Now we hope to live in Catus - there may be more to write. See you in the Festive Season, maybe sooner.
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Nic & Verna, North Yorkshire, England | ||
| July 3 - 24, 2004 | Dear Richard and Susan, words cannot
express how we feel about our time spent here with you both at Petrou.
We’ve come back because of both or you. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Until next time.
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Jim, Bernie Stephanie & Michelle, Leiden, The Netherlands |