After much deliberation we decided to up sticks and move over
to France permanently, two adults, three young children and
Bob the dog.
On the 1st October 2001 we said a final farewell to family and friends and headed south to Portsmouth. Our three children, Tom then aged 9, Nicholas aged 6 and Saffy aged 4 were placed into the local school and literally thrown in at the deep end. (the first day was more nerve wracking for us than them!). We then started the job of renovating the house with the builders and decided once it was finished we would open a Chambres d`hotes. As Sharon came from a hotel / catering background, it was an ideal opportunity for her to use her culinary skills for the "Table d`Hote"
1st August 2004 we were officially registered and opened to our
first clients and we have not looked back. So if you are house-hunting or simply relaxing on holiday we would be glad to give you any help or advice we can.
The Bobster 1997- 2007
FAMILY UPDATE...May 2008 We are now into our fifth year of running the Chambre d`hote and have found it not only to be very successful but fulfilling also. The main idea was to offer our guests a `home from home` experience where comfort and relaxation for the whole family was possible, and we do believe we have created just that, as many guests return year after year and we now have a wide circle of new friends from all over the world. It sometimes feels like one big social whirlwind.
The children have moved on in many positive ways, Tom, our eldest son has now finished college and is off to Lycee to study IT in Vitre. He will be boarding during the week as this is the “norm” in France but will be greatly missed by the family, however we will enjoy picking him up at the weekend as Vitre is a beautiful town with a lovely Chateau!!
Unfortunately we lost our beloved Bob last year and after much lamenting decided to get another dog and we are now the proud owners of “Baggy” ( Above ) an eight month old rescue puppy. We are not quite sure as to what breed he is, however we know he is cute and lovable and that’s all that counts!! Family update... June 2010 We have been busy with the bed and breakfast and continue to make new friends and acquaintances. Elsewhere we have done lots of gardening and improving the property, including hand build chestnut barn doors, so now we can provide dry accommodation for motorbikes and the Classic car enthusiasts.
The children are all still in school /Lycee and are doing well.
Anyone who wants to join our Facebook group is very welcome indeed.... and if you have stayed with us in the past please make a comment or review on the wall.
and to follow ... a little song for Tom & Nick and to all LFC supporters His armband proved he was a Red We bought the lad from sunny Spain Na Nar Na Nar Na Nar....
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Saffy and Jessica painting by the pool..... 
