L'Autre Rives, chambres d'hôtes design au centre d'Albi

Absolutely stunning accommodation. One of the nicest places we have ever stayed. Very central to Albi yet it feels like you are in the middle of the countryside. The grounds are immaculate and the pool is beautiful. Thank you Isabelle for being an amazing host. We cannot wait to return!

We had a lovely and great stay at L’autre Rives. The property and the room (Boroque) are very beautiful and well designed. We enjoyed our conversations with the host very much. She was very kind and gracious. Breakfasts were delicious every day. The bed was comfy and the sauna was delightful after walking the whole day. We highly recommend this BnB!

Isabelle was fantastic. Very professional and helped us with recommendations on how to move around and places to eat. She even made reservations for us. I highly recommend the property.

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.