Le Cuisinier en Combraille is a delightful place, which we considered to represent extremely good value. It is without question peaceful, relaxing and a very agreeable place to stay. Our room was larger than we expected and included a spacious sitting area with both tea and coffee making. The bed is also large and very comfortable and the bathroom is well equipped with both shower and bath. We were more than content to read or walk so liked that there is no television in the room. If you are looking for a perfect French rural retreat in the heart of the Auvergne, then Le Cuisinier en Combraille fulfils that brief wonderfully. The extensive gardens are a joy for just gently strolling or sitting in one of many resting places to admire the surroundings and just unwind! We had dinner on both nights that we stayed. We did consider travelling further afield to find a restaurant but we are so glad that we ate in, mainly because the experience was a delight but also because the remoteness of the venue would have required a fairly long drive. Our hosts Jakob and Cess provided personalised menus and when asked were so helpful explaining local food and wine. Dinner started with an aperitif for a small supplement and was followed by a miss en bouche. Jakob is a very talented cook. He expertly prepared three very tasty and interesting courses and local cheese was available as a fourth course for a small supplement. Breakfast of croissant, bread, butters, homemade jams, hot beverages and orange juice is included in the price of the room. If you want to go beyond this with a range of options there are supplements. We were able to eat on the covered balcony for all our meals so we really felt connected to nature. An electric charging facility is available if needed which we found very useful and priced reasonably. It's difficult to find anything meaningful to improve with this delightful chambre d'hôte. We would happily have paid a little more for the room and dinner to have had some of the extras included in the price rather than the range of supplements, particularly at breakfast, but that is simply our preference. We will definitely be back when we are travelling through France again and thank our wonderful hosts Jakob and Cess for their hospitality during our short stay.
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