L'Autre Rives

We loved Albi and we loved our Air B&B. We had a lovely stay there. Our host, Isabelle was exceptional. We fell in love with the resident dog, Malko. The property is so relaxing. We loved the pool area too. The entire backyard is beautiful and has a very calming and zen appeal. Breakfasts were tasty. We were within walking distance to town and there were some delicious restaurants, like ale Epicurean that is a must try. The city is easy to navigate and Isabelle provides you with a map and walks you through how to get to all the must sees. She is also great at recommending where to eat!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at L'Autre Rive. It's in a quiet residential neighborhood about a 15 minute walk from central Albi. Our room, the Zen Room, was spacious and comfortable. The room, and the chateau as a whole, are filled with interesting furnishings. The back yard area is beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast was excellent. Best of all is the proprietor, Isabelle. She is smart, warm and very helpful. Her English is very good and more than compensated for my poor French. She recommended some excellent restaurants and made reservation at them for us. In addition, the airlines lost our luggage and Isabelle, went above and beyond helping us work through that. If you go to Albi, stay at L'Autre Rive.

Please let me begin this review by explaining that my wife and I are very experienced travellers, having voyaged around the world for over 30 years and staying in every kind of accommodation. L'Autre Rives is truly special … and wonderful in so many ways. In June 2022, my wife and I stayed 11 nights at Isabelle and Philippe's maison d'hôtes. We were leading an international photography retreat, hosting 8 photographer clients from the USA. (We live in the UK.) The ten of us effectively took over the maison for over a week, booking all the guest rooms and even hiring a private chef for two nights—and what an incredibly fabulous experience it was for us all. Well appointed rooms The rooms are impeccable in terms of both the comfort and the quality of finish. It is very clear how much thought and care has gone into the creation of this maison d'hôtes, which the owners renovated themselves to a very high standard. We have travelled extensively throughout France and the rest of Europe and can list these essential but all too rare aspects of the guest experience: - Air conditioning in every guest room - Kettle for coffee/tea service in all the guest rooms, plus - A fantastic espresso system in the common area - Strong wifi signal with good broadband speed - Delicious and fresh breakfast, with a vast selection (by French standards) It goes without saying that the beds are comfortable, plus the showers (and baths!) are great, with consistently hot water and strong pressure. Backyard Oasis The shared areas (dining room, lounge, etc.) are inviting and comfortable, but it's the back garden that really puts this place over the top. Around the swimming pool was where our group spent every free moment when we weren't out doing photography, or eating and drinking! This is truly a slice of heaven. The bottom line We were sad to leave and are already working on plans to return. In a way it's a shame to let out the secret about this place, because we don't want it to get too busy! But Isabelle and Philippe work hard to make a very special experience for their guests and they deserve every success. If you are planning a trip to Albi, don't want to stay at a major hotel and prefer the B&B style, and don't mind a short walk into the centre of town, you can't do any better than L'Autre Rives.

We spent 2 blissful days here, relishing the convenient access to historical Albi as well as the seclusion and comforts of this lodging. The home is beautifully furnished with every contemporary comfort and very spacious. Isabelle offers wonderful dining recommendations and assistance with any guest needs. She is also serves an exceptional breakfast. We hope to return some day.

It was an amazing experience in L'Autre Rives in Albi. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Beds are comfortable, design of the place is tasteful. The breakfast was wonderful, all home-made, including yogurts and cakes. But the most remarkable was the excellent host - Isabelle, who went above and beyond to make the guests feel welcome and enjoy their stay. Highly recommended place! You will enjoy every minute you spend there.

A beautiful stay in a very comfortable guest house. Everything was excellent

PARFAITE MAISON D'HOTES, TOUT LE CONFORT GRANDE CHAMBRE CONFORTABLE AU CALME ET PETIT DEJEUNER EXCELLENT AVEC DES PRODUITS LOCAUX ET FAITS MAISON. DISCRETION ET PROFESSIONNALISME, TOUT CE QU'ON ATTEND D'UNE CHAMBRE D'HOTES!

What a fabulous place to stay! First, Albi is a charming mid-size town with a wonderful old quarter and a really unique cathedral. It's a great place to spend a few days wandering around. The hotel is in a lovely older mansion and has been meticulously renovated with a modern design sensibility. If you are looking for chintzy florals and heavy antique furniture this is not the place for you; if you want clean, high-end design, with great light and space, you'll love it here. It is very easy to get in and out with a car, with parking on site, which makes it ideal as a base for visiting nearby small towns. One note- it is about a 10-15 minute walk to the main part of town, and there isn't much of interest directly next to the hotel, so just keep that in the mind.

As everyone writes, it'a fine place. One thing: Get new pool chairs! The group outside were joking about how uncomfortable they are! Otherwise, madame does a splendid job of running a great old mansion.