A L'Antan - La Ferme D'Octave

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We loved it!! This review is a full and honest account of the great aspects and the bits that we might have minded if it weren't such a fabulous little find.We were a little nervous as our journey progressed and we hadn't heard from the accommodation. We are on a road trip back to the UK from the Algarve with a small dog, and we are booking accommodation each day to allow us to balance driving with rest.So, we'd booked this place because it was dog friendly and not far off our route, and also because the rustic element appealled to us. We tend to read other reviews with a pinch of salt when they are critical of more quirky, rustic places, as this is just what we prefer.But as we neared the farm and hadn't heard anything, and then the clouds burst open as the darkness descended, I started to anticipate problems. We followed the satnav to a closed barn door, stood in the rain ringing the bell, and awaited our welcome.The owners seemed a bit surprised to see us there. The gentleman went to check, and shortly after, the woman arrived and asked in French if she could help us. My French is 25 years rusty but I was able to advise we had a booking. "Have you had the booking for a long time?" She asked, to which I replied "aujord hui"! She said she would go and prepare the room. The gent came back and directed us to the car park behind the house which was around the village square.Francois and his gorgeous dog Nougat showed us to our room and we were absolutely delighted. It is a pretty, tastefully decorated annex cottage with a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and a double and a single bedroom. It was almost entirely immaculate, which was a relief after certain reviews and especially when the lady of the house had only a few minutes earlier gone to prepare the room for us on what seemed to be our unexpected arrival.
  : Hopefully the system communications with Booking.com will be resolved, and in any case, this did not preclude us having a wonderful stay.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : what a wonderfull place to stay! you feel very welcome in this old farmhouse run by a family of 3 generations. they all are very friendly And helpfull. We slept very well in those wonderfull French beds.
  : no idea

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The owners were very helpful. The room was dated but very clean. Breakfast was lovely.
  : The location was difficult to find in the dark, the parking area was at the back of the property, a bit confusing finding it.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Nice apartment set in a beautiful garden with a pool. Lovely owners. Very baby and dog friendly. Decorated with lots of bric--brac but still clean. We stayed for one night on our way further south. Would stay again.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Love the location
  : I'm not going g to say anything bad about the farm it just wasn't for me

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Good evening meal, nice breakfast, comfy bedroom, quiet, easy parking, dog friendly. Would stay again, especially if could have a ground floor bedroom?
  : The stairs to the first floor are rather steep, not suitable for any one with the sligjtest infirmity,, even our agile Spaniel couldn't get down them!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : The hosts were gracious and welcoming. A traditional farming family with accommodation steeped in history.A very peaceful location and we enjoyed a gorgeous countryside walk taken in the morning.
  : Mild confusion about parking on arrival.Google Maps takes you to the front of the property where I knocked on the barn door. It was not clear if I was in the correct place. The parking is around the back of the property, not easy to locate without a conversation. Perhaps this situation could be explained or made more clear prior to arrival.