jerrytlr Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Title says it all really - just wondering if it is normal in France to charge guests extra for firewood for the woodburner in the Gite, or whether I should be suppying it for free. There is electrical heating too but to get the Gite really warm then the woodburner is also required....I'm currently charging €2 for a basket of logs, which covers my costs but not a lot more...Cheers,Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 hi ok Like you we used to supply free logs , but you find out it gets abused , some guests you to like sitting in front of a roaring log fire with the doors and windows open because " It`s too warm in here " . I just tell them they are €60 a stere and find out they only burn a modest amount so never end up charging them. " nowt as funny as folk !!! " Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 The gite we used to stay in before we lived here never charged us. However, a local place where a friend of mine stayed last year gave her a small amount "gratuit" but made it clear that they would charge her if she wanted more. Both owners are French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suandpete Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 We charge 20 euros a week (or pro rata) in winter - partly because our rental cost in winter is as low as possible anyway. For the 20 euros they get unlimited kindling, logs, etc and access to a log pile which is kept topped up for them. As we all know, it is surprising how much wood even a small woodburner can use if kept going 24 hours per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Oh, yes, charge something for it otherwise it will get abused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 We offer a basketful on arrival, then charge if they want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now