Author Archives: cdc

The work has been delayed – it seems they finished someone else’s pool back in March and it promptly collapsed into an underground hole they had not detected. It’s taken them a month to dig it all out and start … Continue reading →

The hole for the pool has been dug. Sadly the rest of the building has been delayed by a week by a combination of weather and the effect three bank holidays within one week has on the average French pool … Continue reading →

The stairs are now varnished and in use. Gite 1 visitors this year will have the full facilities of the big lounge as part of the house instead of an afterthought! Work started on the pool this week, it should … Continue reading →

We finally have the quote for building (digging?) a swimming pool. This will be in the area in front of the stable block. The bank and trees will be moved west about six feet to make the pool slightly wider … Continue reading →

The spiral staircase has at long last been installed between the two floors of Gite 1 – you can now get to the lounge without going outside! This I’m sure you’ll realise, is a plus. On the downside the twin … Continue reading →

We note that someone has put up a new sign at the road leading to La Verrerie from the centre of Egliseneuve – only it points the wrong way. 9/10 for effort, folks, but 0/10 for getting the arrow on … Continue reading →

Well at the end of our first summer, we’ve finally been able to find time to spend a few weeks here ourselves. We’ve taken the opportunity to fix a few problems, and look into some changes. First up, the staircase … Continue reading →