A FAMILY living in France has revealed how they transformed a crumbling house into a five-star bed and breakfast.
Lucy said: "We had to put some roots down somewhere, and we had the opportunity to by something that was affordable. At the time that was all we could afford." Hosts Lucy and Oliver can also provide guests with other services, including a yoga class, a massage, wood for the fire and baby accessories.Brive La Gaillarde Airport is the closest airport to the countryside escape, with direct flights operating from Paris.One person wrote: "We had a wonderful stay at Oliver’s and Lucy’s beautiful, historical, lovingly restored stone cottage. It was peaceful, charming, comfortable and a great base for exploring the region.