My sister, her 2 dogs and I stopped over at Le Canard en route for Barcelona in the middle of a big freeze in January. We had the warmest possible of welcomes from Kathy and Martin (and their dog Ruby) with pots of tea on big cosy sofas in front of a blazing fire. Our room was beautiful - the... more

I stayed with Kathy and Martin during a quiet season when the full bloom had not yet started but loved this location all the same. The B&B is in a wonderfully out of the way area of France that has a lot to offer. A day trip to Limoges is a MUST and if you are a fan of George... more

From the moment my husband and I entered this delightful B&B in a small town near Chateauroux, we felt at home! Martin and Kathy, aided by a gentle and lovable dog named Ruby, were informal, gracious hosts who welcomed us into a restored house that was surrounded by gardens and a lush treed lawn. Our room was lovely and well... more

We have just returned from a short stay at the Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge and i cannot praise the owners enough. We met up there with some friends from England as we live in France now and what a super time we had. The rooms are so pretty and the food was delicious - all cooked by the owners... more

Kathy and Martin and Ruby dog have the best B&b you could wish to stay in.Ever since our first visit in June 2006 when we were given tea in china cups served with fresh strawberries and chocolate biscuits in the beautiful gardens we return to see our now friends at least once a year.Kathy's attention to detail at the dinner... more

Parents, six year old and dog loved this overnight stopover in Dec 2007, half way from Zeebrugge (Belgium) to Collioure, past Perpignan. It's about three hours' swift drive south of Paris. Don't hit Paris anywhere near rush hour! Booked by phone the previous day: Kathy seemed very friendly, and suggested a simple dinner menu as best for a travelling six... more

B&B five minutes from the A20, 380 miles from Calais. Large 18th century house in rural setting. 'Canard au Parapluie Rouge' in French. Clearly signed from autoroute, little arrows with duck pictures.Excellent accommodation, meals magnifique and lots of added extras -like afternoon tea and aperitifs in the garden, with red squirrels playing in the trees. Stayed on the way down... more

Uiterst vriendelijke ontvangst door Martin en Kathy. We konden in de grote tuin met zwembad achter het huis plaatnemen waar... more