'Nichoir', Le Bruel

Ça vaut le détour! This well-known French phrase certainly applies to ‘Nichoir' which is tucked away in the small hamlet of Le Bruel, near Lacapelle Pinet (see website www.lebruel.net for full details of how to find the house). One of the many great things about this B&B is that you really can spend a day relaxing by the pool, if you so wish. This provided a very welcome break for us after 5 days of driving and serious sightseeing. However, there is so much to see and do in the area that you will be spoilt for choice with beautiful places such as Albi, Ambialet, Cordes sur Ciel, Brousse le Château Sauveterre de Rouergue and many others, all within an hour's drive. You then return to 5* accommodation where every detail has been taken care of or, in the unlikely event that anything is missing, you only have to ask and your hosts Simon and Noella will provide. Breakfast, evening snacks and meals are all delicious and beautifully presented. Of course, no review would be complete without a mention of Oska, the very loveable Newfoundland.

What a brilliant place for a wedding anniversary! Even the weather was outstanding. You are such welcoming hosts, even Oska and Snufkin. Surrounding countryside and Albi were also outstanding. Thank you.

May 2014. : Thank you both for your friendship and for sharing your beautiful home. This is our first visit to the Tarn – stunning scenery and great weather. We had a remarkable meal in the restaurant at Ambialet. We must also mention the delicious meals chez Simon and Noella at Le Bruel.