Les Jardins Carnot

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : This is a unique accommodations full of character. Bicycle parking.
  : Unusual hot weather made upstairs room uncomfortably hot. The checkin procedure was a bit cumbersome. After long cycling day we were ready to chill but it took us over 30 min to get message with instructions. Als well that ends well. Once inside the gate there was secure parking for our bicycles.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Leaving. The only thing we liked was checking out. We were very disappointed.
  : Expecting a cozy room in the historic Compigne we were more than disappointed. We arrived 45 minutes late. We alerted the property of our tardiness & they said it was fine& then phoned to announce our arrival. We assumed all was fine, so we dropped our bags & left for dinnerAs we did not return from dinner until late, it was a nuisance to see that we didn't have any internet. There was nothing we could do. We had to wait until morning to speak w/the property manager. The following morning when we inquired about breakfast the property manager informed us that we had not reserved the day before, so no luck. They did not even recommend a nearby caf for where we could find breakfast. Instead, they rudely told us not to harass them with questions, as everything is written on their website. When I informed them that the internet was not working, they told me to read the code written in the bedroom. Note: The internet had to be rebooted as it truly was not working. When we had spoken to the property manager at check-in, they did not inform us that we needed to reserve breakfast for the following morning, the day-before. This reservation-mandatory was not written in English in the room. Nor were we able to see this notice on the propertys website as the internet didn't work. So, the missed breakfast & the lack of internet gave us a bad taste about the property, but the rudeness of the property manager was the icing on the cake. Oh & then there was a cherry on top of the icing. The toilet didn't work. The water pressure was so bad that if you tried to flush the toilet it overflowed in the bathroom. NOT good, especially when they only gave us 2 towels for the entire weekend. I forgot to mention that their website advertised our room as having a fireplace. A fireplace is a lovely idea for a chilly February evening. However, the fireplace was only decorative.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The place itself: unique pool, massage table, roll-down screen, bedding, good soundproofing, full intimacy.
  : The pool temperature was OK when we arrived, but wasnt heated otherwise. We noticed the pools electronic panel was turned off so we alerted the owner. In the morning, it was so cold that we couldnt even swim we tried but couldnt stay in water more than 3 minutes. Owner assured us in the morning the pool was effectively heated at "maybe a bit less than 28C" but that they couldnt do more than what is was. When the owner eventually said that it was us who were just too sensitive to cold, we decided not to argue and to leave this place. We usually swim in seas at 18C or below, and we had already stayed in this same lodge before, so we know theres no chance that the pool was "heated at 28C", as advertised and we are so disappointed because it made the pool unusable for a large part of our stay. Also, the pools lights didnt work. This whole thing is a pity because this heated indoor pool is precisely the very reason why we picked this place. At more than 300 per night the price of a night in a 5 stars hotel one is allowed to expect way more than this. Also, conversely as advertised, theres no kitchen, no microwave, no oven, no kitchenware. There isnt even a fork and knife nor a plate provided in the lodge. Having been there before, we knew it so we planned ahead. But for newcomers, make sure to plan ahead and bring some or get an online food delivery with utensils if you wanna have lunch or dinner by the pool. Theres only an electric kettle, two glasses and a mini-fridge. Finally, no soap, shower gel or shampoo is provided. Make sure to bring your own. Only one mid-size towel provided per guest. Once again, at more than 300 per night, one is allowed to expect more than this, which is just the bare minimum All of this really made us feel like we were just living wallets, not human beings in search of a nice experience.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler