Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews of Hôtel Restaurant La Cardinale

4 out of 5
Hôtel Restaurant La Cardinale
Quartier Serre Petoux, Payre, Le Pouzin, Ardeche

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay with our two children at La Cardinale. A beautiful property, very calm and relaxed with not too many rooms (thus guests), so it feels quite exclusive. We had the large pool to ourselves most days. The evening dinner is excellent, with a small but good wine list, and the husband & wife team that run the property are charming. We will return when next in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful property and location with a great pools and excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Mylène on 13 Aug 2019
Glade you enjoyed your stay at La Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

James

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Superb Stay. Food and wine and accommodation all excellent location superb for touring. Top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Mylène on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you Glad enjoyed your stay at La Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull hosts, charming hotel and outstanding food. The quality and presentation for both dinner and breakfast was exceptional and creative.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Mylène on 29 May 2019
Thank you et à bientôt

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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Elegant luxury in a gorgeous setting!
Wow what a find! You go up a long gravel drive to the most glorious "villa" looking buildings. Our room was actually in an annex so it was modern yet tastefully done in the same style as the main buildings. The swimming pool was divine after a hot day on a bike - large, gorgeous setting overlooking the valley and a great hot tub. We got drinks to take up to the pool - heaven! The room was quite large, the bathroom clean and also large with a tub and shower and separate WC. Antiques were lovely. Bed was comfortable and all was clean. We had dinner there and it was spectacular - interesting flavors and not just typical French food. We dined outside by candlelight but watch out for the mosquitos. They were worth it because the setting was incredible. Great service by I'm assuming the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Mylène on 19 Jul 2018
Merci et à bientôt

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Overnight stay heading south
A very enjoyable stay, the swimming pool is lovely & very large. The restaurant is excellent, the chef is very capable & imaginative. Front of house, speaks English & she is very friendly & charming. A very enjoyable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Mylène on 9 Jul 2018
Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Marius

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A gem of a hotel in a secluded and serene location
If you blinked, you missed the entrance to this hotel. But if you were lucky to find it, you found a fantastic hotel run by the most wonderful owner/manager who certainly knows how to make a great cup of tea. Our room had a free-standing old-fashioned bath tub, together with a very modern separate shower. Very comfortable, very quiet, very nice. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Mylène on 26 Jun 2018
Merci beaucoup Hope to welcome you back one day

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop
Overnight stop heading north. A lovely meal & very welcoming host. Excellent pool & bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

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Great staty
Great service and lovely breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Lovely country inn close to main toads
La Cardinale is very low key located on several acres with pool and gardens. The chef is very talented and only the freshest local ingredients are used in his delicious cuisine.

10/10 Excellent

Ginger, Denver

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Special getaway in the countryside
Great place! Interesting history (look up Cardinal Richelieu). Lovely staff and grounds. Felt like royalty! Pool is much bigger than expected. Food was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Craig, New Zealand

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Excellent accommodation with fantastic restaurant.
Very spacious and new accommodation with huge bathroom in the country side. Restaurant was exceptional food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, California, USA

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Fantastic!
The hotel is absolutely fabulous -- setting, rooms, food, and the owners. The owners are very welcoming. We arrived late -- and the owners offered to cook us dinner -- a fabulous gourmet meal. Breakfast the next day was amazing -- the best croissants I've ever had! Thanks! We had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Willem van den

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gastvrije ontvangst, rustige en landelijke lokatie. Ruime kamer met ruime badkamer (bad en aparte douche). Elke kamer heeft een terras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc

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Séjour parfait !
Très Bel établissement au calme ; grande piscine bien entretenue. Très bon accueil et cuisine soignée. Les petits déjeuners sont à recommander !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Mylène on 8 Sept 2020
Au plaisir de vous avoir accueilli à la Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
L'hôtel se trouve dans un grand parc, avec une belle bâtisse qui sert de restaurant, une une annexe et une piscine. La chambre dans l'annexe est très belle, avec une terrasse mais il manque la bouilloire pour le thé ou le café. Le restaurant est excellent, le petit-déjeuner est divin (10/10). La piscine est géante pour un hôtel, orientée plein sud.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Dan on 8 Sept 2020
Au plaisir de vous avoir accueilli à la Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Guilaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait !
Quelle magnifique piscine !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Mylène on 9 Aug 2020
Au plaisir de vous avoir accueilli à la Cardinale

4/10 Poor

stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Teleurstellend verblijf
In het verleden heb ik enkel het hotel geboekt voor één nacht. Dit jaar had ik het hotel gereserveerd voor een vijftal dagen. Ik had tijdens ons verblijf de indruk dat ze ons liever zagen gaan dan komen. Op het warmste moment van de dag (tussen 12.30u en 14.00u) mag je geen gebruik maken van het zwembad. Ik vind het hotel te duur voor het aanbod (enige faciliteit is hetzwembad). Er was ook lekkend sanitair (WC en kraan). Het is de naam van hotel niet waard. Het is eerder een verdedeld motel met de intensie om zoveel mogelijk geld uit je zakken te halen. Het is zeker geen familiehotel. Tot nooit meer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MichelGuélagt, Cormondrèche (Suisse)

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique, Patronne très sympathique, aimable et respectueuse des règles pour éviter des problèmes suite au Coronavirus- Nous y retournerons à l'occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Mylène on 21 Jul 2020
Merci Au plaisir de vous avoir accueilli à la Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Mylène on 18 Jul 2019
Glade you enjoy your enjoyed your stay at La Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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Très bon hôtel
Une étape à l’hôtel restaurant la Cardinale : Cadre agréable et calme, très belle chambre et restaurant de qualité. Tout était parfait.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

michel

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A ne pas manquer !
Séjour exceptionnel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Mylène on 11 Jun 2019
Au plaisir de vous avoir accueilli à la Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe étape, cadre magnifique, restauration gastronomique .Petit déjeuner délicieux, chambres spacieuses , appareils de salle de bains au style vieillot rétro , serait à moderniser .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Mylene on 1 May 2019
Merci de votre visite et à bientot

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Originelles toll gestaltetes Hotel
War „nur“ Zwischenstation auf der Urlaubsreise, aber vom Service und Ausstattung das Highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from M Edwards on 14 Sept 2018
merci et à bientôt

10/10 Excellent

cbdl, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Hôtel très calme, aménagé avec goût. Très beau cadre . Très belle piscine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Mylène on 30 Aug 2018
Merci de votre visite à la Cardinale

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
L’Hôtel se trouve dans un parc magnifique, le chant des cigales vous accompagne et vous mets dans l’ambiance Provence. La piscine est exceptionnelle par sa grandeur et l’emplacement et la vue. L’accueil et les services sont très bons. Magnifique chambres avec petite terrasse et chaises longue. Le restaurant a une superbe terrasse et nous avons particulièrement apprécié le repas qui nous a fait voyager par ces saveurs. Notre petit chien a été également très bien reçu. Un grand merci à tous le personnel, nous avons passé un magnifique séjour chez vous !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Mylène on 13 Jul 2018
Merci beaucoup et à bientôt

10/10 Excellent

Erwann

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Mylène on 13 Jul 2018
Merci!

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus

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De moeite waard
Op doorreis naar Spanje heb ik daar overnacht,fijn hotel,goed restaurant en vriendelijke ontvangst
Response from Mylene on 26 Apr 2018
Merci beaucoup et à bientôt !

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

MAXIMILIANO, Rio de Janeiro

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Recomendo
O hotel fica no meio do verde é muito tranquilo e o atendimento é bom. O restaurante é excelente. Recomendo.

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, MAROLLES EN BRIE

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QUIETUDE ET RAFFINEMENT
Un peu inquiets à l'approche de l'hôtel compte tenu de la proximité d'une route, très belle surprise une fois franchie l'entrée, havre de paix, magnifique parc, très belle piscine et jaccuzi donnant sur une vue splendide. Belle chambre manquant un peu d'éclairage. Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits. Excellente cuisine, petit déjeuner extrêmement raffiné. Compte tenu du nombre réduit de chambres 8 et de la disponibilité de notre hôtesse nous avons plus eu l'impression d'être dans une chambre d'hôtes de luxe, idem pour la table, que dans un hôtel, ce qui était très agréable. Belle situation pour découvrir l'ARDECHE

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, saint etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tres bel etablissement, restaurant gastronomique de haute voltige, calme, repose, farniente

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Havre de paix
Magnifique endroit .tres belle prestation. Repas succulent Un seul regret: la météo qui ne nous à pas permis de profiter mieux du lieu .

10/10 Excellent

walter

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10/10 Excellent

Christine, Berne

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Nous revenons
Service excellant

10/10 Excellent

Werner, Zürich

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Hotelanlage, Zimmer und Essen top
In jeder Beziehung ein sehr empfehlenswertes Hotel mit ausgezeichneter Küche.

10/10 Excellent

LEFRANC, Rhone

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Etape de reve
excellente prestations hotelières et gourmandes. Calme et ambiance propice au farniente et au repos

10/10 Excellent

Flemming Frost, Copenhagen

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Enestående
Et sted ud over det sædvanlige

10/10 Excellent

A.H.M. Kester, Nederland

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Hier voel je je koning in Frankrijk!
Mooie kamers met eigen terras en daar omheen een prachtige tuin. Prettig zwembad. Voortreffelijk diner buiten onder de bomen en een zeer smakelijk ontbijt. Grote klasse!

10/10 Excellent

Натали

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

dbroma06, Roma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Costo della camera troppo caro
Le foto esposte nel sito fanno apparire una bellezza della stanze che non corrispondono alla realtà. Alla domanda la proprietaria mi ha detto che in realtà una foto corrisponde ad una " familiale"... A parte questo la cena e la colazione del mattino sono di buona qualità