L'Escale

😊: The apartment itself was clean and well maintained, and the location was convenient for exploring Bourges. The host was friendly and provided clear information about the property. The kitchen is functional but very small, so it is probably better suited to preparing simple meals rather than cooking extensively.. 😢: There are a few things that we think future guests should be aware of. The owners live directly above the apartment, and the building has wooden floors, so sound travels quite easily between the two levels. During our stay, we could clearly hear footsteps and movement upstairs late at night (around 00:30 and 01:30) and again from around 05:00 in the morning. This may be worth considering if you are a light sleeper or travelling with young children. Privacy was also somewhat limited. The entrance to the apartment is through a shared gate, and the owners’ small dog often barks when someone enters or leaves. We also got the impression that our own movements could be heard upstairs. This made us feel that the apartment was not completely private, even though the accommodation itself is separate. Overall, the apartment was clean and in a good location, but we would recommend being aware of the noise and limited privacy due to the owners living directly above before booking..

😊: The property is clean, comfortable beds, nice/helpful/friendly owner. Private parking. Kitchen and laundry appliances are available.. 😢: Outside road is narrow so car is basically blocking the road when stopped on the road. Parking require some effort, assistance and patience from cars trying to pass through..

😊: Michelle was so welcoming and attentive, getting out of bed to open up for us on arrival at 11 p.m. The facilities and rooms were impeccably clean and homely. Lots of room in the apartment with everything we needed and a French boulangerie just round the corner.. 😢: Not sure about the location - we had hoped it would be more centrally situated. However we were only there for one night and Michelle's kindness made up for any negative aspect..

😊: Spacious, good facilities, secure parking for a motorcycle. 😢: Not a problem for me as I am mobile but a little way out of town.