Le Cuisinier en Combrailles

I’d wanted to visit the Auvergne region for a little while. The region is known for good walking routes and we were both keen to stretch our legs out. I’d found a little chambre d’hôte on Google — Le Cuisinier en Combrailles — and, as they also served food in the evening, we thought it would make a good base for our trip.

What I hadn’t quite understood is what a great chef Jakob was. He had been a chef in a previous life, so brought his experience to this beautiful piece of paradise. Along with his partner Caes, who was a delightful host and sommelier, they were the perfect hosts. They both always had a smile and Cheerful “Good morning” and a warming “Have a good day”. You knew they wanted your day to go well, and for everyone staying with them to have a fabulous experience.

Breakfasts were taken on the little balcony, that wrapped around the house, shaded by the ivy and abundance of plants that Jakob nurtured. Mozart on the air completed the mood.

In the evenings we were welcomed to our table with a kir apéro, and a little amuse-bouche to get our taste buds working.

Such a wonderful little find.