Home D'hôtes La Cimentelle

La Cimontelle is an imposing chateau in the tiny hamlet of Vassey near Etaule to the north of Avallon. It is set in beautiful landscaped gardens and has the benefit of a swimming pool. There is ample car parking within the grounds.|Our room was of rather old fashioned decor and fittings which nevertheless matched the general ambiance and layout of the place which we thought was more like a family home than a conventional hotel.|Initially we thought the five course set menu dinner was rather expensive at 45 Euros each (excluding wine) but it turned out to be worth it as we enjoyed a meal of outstanding quality. Likewise, the breakfast was excellent.|Sadly, we were less than impressed with the welcome we received on arrival and this left us feeling rather uncomfortable for the duration of our overnight stay.

Friendly, welcoming hosts & the most delicious breakfast! La Cimentelle is a wonderful place to stay, set in beautiful grounds which the kids loved to explore. The rooftop pool was a real treat. Would have loved to stay longer & hope to be back.

We received a warm welcome from Stefan and Nathalie who spoke good English and were looking after two of their small grandchildren. It's beautiful family home in a quiet location. We were quickly shown to our wonderful, stylish bedroom with a huge bathroom and given the details of breakfast the next day and agreed a time for the dinner in their restaurant. We travelled with our dog who loved the large grounds to run around in after a long car journey. We sat in the Autumn sunshine with a glass of local wine. The meal prepared by Stefan and Nathalie was absolutely delicious and good value for money for four courses - all home made. Great selection of cheeses and included coffees. £37 per person. The breakfast was also great quality - home made granola, croissants, breads, yoghurts, fruit, cheeses, coffee and teas. Shame that we only had a short time there - would definitely return to explore the area further. (didn't use the pool as too late in the season). Thank you Stefan and Nathalie

Quiet and comfortable. This place has history , wide grounds and is perfect for discovering the region. Good breakfast, good rooms and good dinner. Very helpful and friendly.

La Cimentelle was an excellent choice for a short stopover on our way to Morzine. |It is a very stylish and welcoming property. We stayed in the dog friendly cottage and the secure gates to the terrace were a real bonus. |Natalie and Stefan were charming and made us feel very at home. Breakfast was superb and we dined in La Cimentelle on our second evening. The meal was beautiful and very good value. |Natalie recommended and booked a lovely restaurant in Avallon for us on our first evening. |All in all a great experience and we would love to return at some point. |If you are travelling with a dog, it is worth noting, the restaurant is not dog friendly.

This was my second visit and it was just as good as I remembered.|It’s an absolute delight in every way - the rooms are tastefully furnished but relaxed and comfortable with great bathrooms. The gardens and pool area are so relaxing, especially after a long day’s driving. |I strongly suspect you’ll not get better vegetarian food served anywhere in France - just remember to give advance notice.

The welcome was just lovely and the setting so inviting after hours on a motorway. No fault of anyone, it was extremely hot and getting sleep was really difficult especially for one of our party in an attic room. A shame as the rooms are just beautiful. Our evening meal in the garden was a delight with excellent wine guidance to accompany.

What a magnificent experience and the food was outstanding. Definitely worth more than one night.