We visited for 5 nights during February half term with our two teenagers. The apartment is part of a converted Orangery in a beautiful rural estate with formal gardens, woods, an orchard, greenhouse and the picturesque Chateau de la Trousse at its midst. The accommodation is set over 3 floors and is furnished in French country style with rustic baskets hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen, pretty lights, lanterns, exposed beams and a log burner in the sitting area which with outside temperatures rarely above freezing was so cosy to sit around in the evening – just perfect!! Everything was spotlessly clean and worked perfectly. The kitchen was well equipped and the owners have provided a host of other thoughtful items such as board games, DVDs, books and sports equipment. Unfortunately, it was too cold for us to play outside games but in summer there is a tennis court and a heated swimming pool to enjoy. We loved strolling around the beautiful estate though and there are pretty walks by the canal if you are staying longer. We were in need of a short break which offered some peace, tranquillity and beautiful surroundings and this ticked all the boxes. A reliable Wifi connection was a bonus for the teenagers when we weren’t out exploring the local area. We visited Disneyland (about 30 minutes by car) and Paris by train from the local town, Lizy-sur-Ourcq. We also ventured into nearby Meaux of mustard and cheese fame which has some lovely restaurants, shops and an impressive gothic cathedral to explore. If you are visiting out-of-season, do make sure you check opening hours of local restaurants. We missed a visit to the local highlight ‘Quai des Brumes’ which was disappointing but as we will definitely be visiting again it will be on top of our list for next time. Would thoroughly recommend a stay at the Orangery.

The orangery was the most peaceful holiday I've had in a long time! The grounds are beautiful and the cottage is perfect. It is a lot bigger than we expected, with a large living/dining area and a well equipped kitchen (large supermarket less than 10 mins drive), a huge double bed on the first floor (ensuite) and then an upstairs room with 3 beds, but a 4th rolls out from underneath one of them, and there is a fold-out camp bed in the cupboard, so technically you could sleep 5 people up there - and there's space for it! The grounds are beautiful and the chateau is very picturesque. The swimming pool was a bit cold but very clean, and the tennis court and swings were fun on a sunny day. We had some lovely walks in the grounds and enjoyed playing boules (provided) and board games (some provided). All in all, we had a fabulous week here and would definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a relaxing, peaceful and beautiful place to holiday!! (Also close to Disney land and a simple train ride to Paris for the more active!). Thank you very much!

The Orangery was a brilliant destination, accommodation was perfect for our family of 5 and was so convenient to Paris and Disney. The outdoor space and the pool were brilliant and the area was so beautiful. Really enjoyed the house had everything we needed and would love to return.