Casa mARTa — Hotel in Tournon-sur-Rhône

A home away from home? No, maybe it's more like the home of really good friends, friends who do everything to make you feel comfortable and at home there too.

Like offering to change your room when finding out about your sprained ankle. Like giving you tips about the surroundings and the local wines (Casa mARTa's selection was really good). Like finding you new books to read (thanks again). Oh - or like actually taking the challenge to BAKE gluten free bread and cake for you (that's a first!).

Breakfast is ample with coffee, juice, bread, homemade jams and eggs. Dinner is lovely whether served on the terrace or at the "host's table" (make sure you're hungry). Terrific views of the mountains across the Rhone from the terrace, the perfect place to relax.

Don't go there hoping to find a hotel, because it isn't. Casa mARTa is a GUESTHOUSE - and a very special place with very special people. I just felt...

We were not sure when we booked what to expect as never stayed in a French B&b preferring hotels. It suited our travel plans to stay in area. ||||From the moment we arrived and were greeted by Fabrice and Paul with a glass of chilled rose wine until the time we left after two nights it was delightful. ||||Our room was large and well appointed with a good private bathroom and terrace with stunning views over the valley. The inclusive breakfasts were simple but all with home produce. We were in even offered bacon and eggs which we declined as were too full from the two dinners we had there. Paul did good home cooking and four courses with coffee at 25 euros was very good value. We purchased wine from the region at very good prices. ||||In summary they were perfect hosts and we we...

We arrived feeling stressed and left with our batteries re-charged! We were looked after so well from the moment we arrived. A very warm welcome and drinks by the fire, with an amazing cheese board soon had us feeling relaxed. ||The host is incredibly thoughtful and went out of his way to look after us.||The house is an interesting example of 60's architecture with a Moroccan flavour. | It is tastefully decorated and feels like a boutique hotel! ||We ate there one night and it was great. Lots of local produce and delicious food and wine. Very reasonably priced.||Breakfast is included and we enjoyed trying the different jams. The view was amazing and I enjoyed a walk from the house through the vineyard.||The owners have big plans to upgrade and...