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Your Hosts – Andy and Jackie

English hosts, Andy and Jackie welcome you to La Platriere. The perfect place in the heart of France to spend your well-earned holiday or time out amongst the peace and tranquillity of rural life, beautiful countryside, abundant with wildlife and cultural heritage. The area offers much to see and do, from swimming, cycling, canoeing, to walking, riding, fishing, para-gliding, hot balloon rides and wine-tasting to name but a few.

The area of Auvergne has a special meaning to us, having visited it first just under 3 years ago. We found ourselves undergoing a healing process. The horizons go on forever, and whilst experiencing this incredible feeling of space, we took stock of our lives and reflected on how we would make our dreams a reality.

La Platriere is that reality. It is our own residence so importantly we are "on site" for our guests, to answer questions about the area, to deal with any property maintenance that occurs, and to generally be around should you need us.  It is our wish to share the beauty of La Platriere with others. We want to offer you the opportunity of finding a new sense of discovery and freedom that can only be found ‘far from the madding crowd’. La Platriere can be for you a well earned family holiday, time out retreat, specialised group activity holiday (i.e. ramblers, bird-watchers, anglers, artists etc).

About Andy: Andy's background in property maintenance and building served him in good stead whilst renovating La Platriere. Now that the renovation is complete, he is starting to establish a property maintenance business here in France. Andy is also a very keen angler, and in his spare time he can usually be found by one of the many lakes in the immediate surrounding area, fishing. He enjoys  catching "wild carp" and having been used to fishing the well-stocked lakes finds the natural large lakes a real challenge. He is always keen to share his interest with others, so if you would like to "have a go" as a beginner or are serious angler then he would love to help. Whilst he waits for that big catch, he enjoys watching the wildlife and has a wealth of knowledge about birdlife.

Andy has worked overseas in the Philippines and Brazil building houses and getting involved in community work with Signpost International, a Christian charity.  He has also (in his youth) served in the Coldstream Guards, and looks back on this experience as a pivoting point in his life.

About Jackie:   Jackie's training in psychotherapy serves her in good stead when it comes to leading the life-coaching workshops and de-stress weekends at La Platriere. Having worked in the UK for many years and run her private practice she has first hand personal experience of how stress can impact on individuals and believes that La Platriere can provide an opportunity to de-stress and re-harmonise with nature. Jackie can offer sessions with individuals and couples who feel that time-out in a residential retreat setting would be of benefit. Jackie is also able to offer a relaxing Indian Head Massage to guests during their stay at La Platriere, and is in touch with other complimentary therapists who are able to provide health treatments.

A keen gardener, Jackie enjoys the challenge of growing vegetables for the kitchen and is developing the organic vegetable and fruit garden. Overall she has enjoyed the challenge of learning new skills such as building work, painting, decorating, vegetable and fruit growing and last but by no means least cooking using delicious French recipes!!!

The whole experience for both of us has been an enormous challenge and taught us many things about ourselves and each other! Our joint task now is to master the complications of the French language.....so watch this space.......

Other members of our household:

About Jasmine: Jasmine is a white and black border collie. She was born in Colchester, England during May 1998, and is a much loved member of our family. She is widely travelled having gone back and forth from England to France during our renovation, and we rarely go anywhere without her. Whilst in France she has developed the role of "entertainments manager" at La Platriere, being a great favourite amongst guests and excellent at playing football with the children (and adults). She testifies her life changing experience as follows: " I was a couch potato, now I cannot spend enough time outside with the wildlife enjoying the freedom of open space"

About Thomas: Thomas is a white and black cat. He has become a permanent guest recently having turned up one night during October 2005 asking for a room. He was only a kitten then being around 4 months.  He is a rather endearing guest as he is very affectionate and causes us great amusement in his playfulness. He is very attached to Andy, and always follows him around!

About Freyer: Freyer is a pretty black and white pygmy goat. She was born in April 2005 and came to us during January 2006, from a local farm.  She is very friendly and enjoys being gently stroked.  She shares her home with Bilbo Baggins, and together they enjoy keeping the grass short!!! She chatters a lot when spoken to and enjoys following us round the garden! She is particularly fond of climbing the willow tree with Thomas and eating carrots.

About Bilbo Baggins: Bilbo Baggins is a white and tan pigmy goat with little black socks. Bilbo joined us in 2008, aged just 4 months, having been born on a neighbouring farm. As the newcomer he soon settled in with Freyar and they are the best of friends, providing great amusement to our guests when they play games with each other and spar. Although quite timid at first he is now getting used to guests and enjoys feed times as he has an enormous appetite.

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	Jackie and Andrew Diaper Telephone: 00 33 (0)4 70 67 94 26 French Portable/Mobile: 0671962225 Email: info@laplatriere.co.uk Please note: We check our e-mails daily, so if you do not receive a reply within 24 hours please telephone as we may have not received your e-mail.