B&B Moulin De Cornevis calme accueillant

For one night, perhaps, since the place is pretty and Michel is very nice. But over our 11-day holiday, it was the biggest disappointment my sister and I have had in the 10 years we’ve been going away. There were five of us, and the particularly unpleasant, stingy hostess seemed completely unresponsive to holidaymakers’ basic needs. There was no real common room, and during our stay nobody cleaned the rooms, bathrooms, or showers. When we raised it after five days, Marie Christine said there was no cleaning and handed us a broom. Breakfast was disastrous, and stayed that way for all 11 days. The hostess showed no warmth as the days went on, to the point where coming back in the evenings felt unpleasant. That’s absurd for a bed and breakfast.

Luckily, the weather was sunny. The two-day stay for five couples was disappointing and poor value for money. The decor didn’t look like the photos, and the comfort was basic, with rough linens and poor bedding. Breakfast was deplorable: one baguette for ten people, nine croissants for ten, and day-old bread slices that we had to ask for. The hostess was too bossy and intrusive. What a shame!

We had the garden’s jams and candied figs, and the plum juice, if there’s any left, is unforgettable. The house is tucked away, yet very close to the city center, and has a picturesque feel. We stayed in the Van Gogh and Cezanne rooms, inspired by the painters’ work. Both hosts are art history specialists, and we had lovely, informative conversations, with plenty of mutual curiosity and exchange. A very warm welcome.

What a lovely, peaceful little corner of paradise. Marie-Christine’s fig jams were delicious at breakfast, and she shared her best tips for exploring the Ardèche and its wonders. A warm welcome. SUPER!