"The Londoners” 26 July – 2 August 2009

Thank you for making us all feel so welcome in your wonderful home. It has been such an enjoyable week of relaxation and music making in perfect combination. You have catered to our every need, both social and musical. It has been lovely getting to know you all. I will definitely be back, hopefully sooner rather than later, and will spread the word to encourage everyone else who plays music for pleasure to come too!

I will never forget about phrasing and dynamics ever again!!

Jo Holmes

Many thanks for a most enjoyable musical holiday in an idyllic setting with great family atmosphere and musical supervision. Till next time!?

John Cordingly

Dear Calum and Martine,

Thank you for such a wonderful stay. Thank you for making all of us so welcome in your magnificent house. It’s been great!

Jamie Jenkins

Thank you for a wonderful week in your beautiful home, Martine and Calum, you were great hosts and made us feel so welcome. Your four charming children just added to the fun. Thank you also for Martine’s insightful coaching which has made me think about phrasing instead of just bashing out the notes!! I can recommend trips to Maillezais to see the Abbey and La Citronelle and Edelweiss for some delicious food! Can I come back??

Chris Childs

Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home and introducing us to your adorable children. It has been a thoroughly relaxing and yet musically rewarding week. Thanks Martine and Calum as hosts for their hard work always willing to go the extra mile to make the week even more enjoyable. Fantastic music coaching from Martine made the trip a musical journey beyond note playing! Martine’s expert cooking was also out of this world and contributed a bit to weight gain, but luckily this was burnt off running around with the children. Truly special week – I feel I have made some lovely new friends! Thanks for everything – look forward to next year!?

Rachel Simmons

Thank you for a wonderful stay and the expert music coaching. We really enjoyed the beautiful house and welcoming family atmosphere. A trip to Maillezais and on the boats is highly recommended.

Sarah Moon

For our last evening we went to La Citronelle. The meal was absolutely delicious. The waitress was so welcoming and helpful with our appalling French. The dessert was out of this world!! I so enjoyed our last afternoon. Playing our music and listening to the children. Thank you Maclean family! Hope to see you again soon.

Sue Hadley