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B&B/Chambres d'Hôtes Owners
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 29/03/2008, 17:13
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jon
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No perhaps it does not make a lot of sense but my architecht and the builders are telling me this.Connections in the rooms!
But perhaps they have got it wrong and you know better!
I honestly listien to others who may be knowledeable.So...yes I know Quillan that you were talking about Trip Adviser...what is your point here?
And why so assertive...are you always right?
It never bothers me to be wrong because that is all part of human nature.No one is correct all the time!
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29/03/2008, 17:16
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jon
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By the way is this a moderators gathering!
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29/03/2008, 17:54
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Quillan
 
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Now I understand, your place comes under the new regulations as of the 1st Jan 2008.
This is actually nothing to do with B&B's but new builds and/or renovation of property as I have recently discovered. I have had it explained to me by a rather clever chap called Punch in the following thread http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1193104/ShowPost.aspx .
What they are talking about in the new regs is a centralised distribution system for phones, TV aerials Satellite etc but not, after reading the link he gave, compulsory placement of sockets just what they must be. I think you will find that the links given in that thread and on the French government website will back this up.
I can assure you that there is no current regulation that all Chambres D'Hotes have to have TV's in their rooms. It's not mentioned in Decret 2007-1173 dated 3rd August 2007 or in any of the Decrets linked to it or in the consolidated update of 2007-1173 dated 27th March 2008. If you are talking about hotels then there is a requirement for your grading only but not a legal one
I think you should get your architect to show you the Decret number or number from any other regulative body involved so you can look this up yourself. If he gets you the info can you share it with us so we all know for the future, thanks in advance.
http://www.chambresdhote.com
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29/03/2008, 18:04
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jon
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ok I will try.
They do seem like a very reliable collection of people ...the artisans...that is.
I want, of course to do everything correctly,...it is not only a way of making a living[I hope] but a way of life for us.Living in London we had no real garden space so this a treat...to be able to grow vegeatbles and to see everything blossom each year.I think that our old clients would love the peace and tranquility of this part of the world.
So lets see.
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30/03/2008, 20:07
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Jura
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Quillan, I have a problem with the authenticity of someTripadvisor reviews simply because those writing 'said' reviews do not have to provide any proof at all that they have actually STAYED at the accommodation they are reviewing. I have read many of them, even posted some reviews myself, and Tripadvisor are now turning the negative reviews into a form of 'entertainment reading' and I object to this.
For example, we had one English couple who stated both over the phone and in their booking email that they would be arriving around 8pm on a Sunday evening, they even requested an evening meal...they actually arrived at 7AM that Sunday MORNING and were perplexed as to why no-one was there to open the door. They left and did not return at all so were charged as 'no shows'. We found out what had happened after they returned to England and chose to write us an extremely abusive email. This couple, on returning home, went and submitted a truly dreadful review about us to Tripadvisor complaining about the 'bad service' (that they had not stayed to experience), 'the poor accommodation' (that they had never even seen), the location (we cannot help it if the original owners chose to build the place where it is several decades ago) and the 'lack of grass and flowers' (this was in the middle of a very cold and windy January...boggles the mind).
It took us several weeks and countless emails to have this fraudulent and defamatory 'review' of us removed from their site...it seems as though when reviewing a property people can say what they like, but property owners have very little comeback in the end. And it just isn't right.
People booking through sites such as Venere, Bookings and HostelWorld can only post accommodation reviews IF they have actually STAYED at the property in question...Tripadvisor, in my mind, caters to a lot of people who have chips on their shoulders.
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31/03/2008, 6:06
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Cat
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I tend to look on any review that stands out as being very different from all of the rest with suspicion. After all, if 15 people say how great a place is, and two say it is truly dreadful, I'd believe the majority. And if 15 people say a place is awful, and 2 say it's great, I'd be inclined to suspect that the owners themselves (or their friends or relatives) were trying to bump their rating.
Cathy
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
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31/03/2008, 6:44
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jon
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The problem with the general public offering their views.....is that they are"the general public" and that means that we all have different standards.
For those people who search for the cheapest...and lets hope that it is clean and near the beach...then do not use a guide book..no need.
Others look for a special experience...want to know that the property was re-decorated last spring and that owners husband cooks a great leek and prawn tart....and that there are 4 bedrooms with very comfortable beds...and you can choose your room.You can locate the hotel or b and b by map and you can expect that the property has been inspected by an expert.The expert is usually an ex chef or hotel keeper.
Many guides can diirect you to locations on line offering contact tel numbers ....call the owner get some extra info...a night or so in a good location...great place works magic.Even paying 20 pounds for a guide book will make a good investment...makes good reading..usually....
Sorry but Trip adviser does not work for me.
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31/03/2008, 6:51
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jon
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By the way all cat lovers seem to get up early.
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