mayday86

we've had (and are still having) our best ever season. Australians, Germans and mostly English - fewer French this year but, for the first time ever, we have taken non- repeating bookings for next year already. feb half-term, easter and 2 weeks in July already booked and deposits paid. We have 3 more weeks booked between now and end of October. I know the volcano affected bookings - MOH was part of a walking group of 16 going to the Carcasonne area for 10 days; the trip had to be cancelled because only the 2 men who live in France could actually get there. it's been re-booked for next May - they will certainly spend some money in the region.

Had some guests last week who phoned me up from Vierzon to ask if it was anywhere near the house - it was 6 hours away - their satnav had taken them to the wrong Civray. This was after they had declined our detailed directions! The man was a taxi driver! Strange gîte owners have to be the one we once stayed in where the owners were followers of David Icke.