Mr & Mrs Smith

My wife and I stayed at Le Trésor for our honeymoon. Simply put, it was perfect. The location is gorgeous – a true escape from everyday life. Sonnac is a beautiful tiny village and encapsulates your expectations of the area. On one day we walked 15 minutes into the meadows and hills behind the hotel. Wild orchids and lazy butterflies were everywhere, Sonnac was a postcard bellow us and the snow-capped Pyrenees loomed in the distance. On another day we hired bikes (all sorted by Will and Tilly), took a picnic and followed converted railway lines along to Mirepoix and back, with only two walkers to be met on the path in four hours. We drove into the Pyrenees along some of the most dramatic roads in the world, drove to the coast for a perfect seafood lunch and sunbathe, and drove around the surrounding wine regions, taking in history of ancient beautiful towns like Mirepoix and eating perfect local food. The next village from Sonnac was Camon, and the food at Chateau Camon was so good we returned on our final night. Tilly and Will's hospitality was ideal, with an honesty bar to keep us from getting thirsty, a library for the two rainy days, cheese platters that were beyond generous during the week and superb three-course meals at the weekend. Our room – Room Cinq – took up the top floor. The views of the surrounding hills and the distant sound of French cow bells met us with the sunrise through the windows every morning. The decor was perfect, with minimal rustic touches and modern comforts making the stay utterly relaxing, not to mention the rainfall shower and free-standing bath! The garden was a paradise for peace and relaxing, running the length of the house and allowing for privacy while in the company of others. The location is easy to find, close to cities, towns, mountains, country and coastline, and still feels like it was in the middle of nowhere! We couldn't recommend this hotel more for those that wish for true romantic French charm and complete escapism from everyday life.

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At the coast it is worth heading down to the Spanish border to find villages that are a littel quieter, and dramatic cliff-top views. Chateau Camon is perfect for rustic charm and a sensational five-course meal from a set menu that can be tweaked to allow for anyone's taste. The local wine region of Limoux is not well known in the UK but totally worth exploring. Lunch in Mirepoix's town centre is a must. White-water rafting in the gorges below the Pyrenees looked awesome for an adventure. Horse or bike riding take you into perfect countryside and ideal picnic spots. Most importantly, on a sunny day, walk up into the meadows and hills behind Sonnac, sit on the grass and forget about time existing.

What a beautiful renovation of an old French dwelling; set in a lovely square, of a quaint French village. Our room was lovely and comfortable with crisp white bedding. The owners were so helpful and accommodating, Tilly's breakfasts are delicious and the grounds are romantic and relaxing. Will sorted us out with a lovely meal at a local chateaux, it was exquisite.

Room was gorgeous. Tilly was a lovely hostess. Dinner was delicious. Breakfast was generous and delicious as well.

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The longer we stayed, the less we wanted to leave. Will and Tilly are lovely hosts and the decor and house are beautiful. It's rural France and we loved it! Tilly is a fantastic cook too and we loved our candlelit supper in the garden.

We stayed in the Cottage and a dishwasher and washing machine would be brilliant there, but really it was perfect, that would just have been a bonus, as the cottage is more self-catering than the other rooms.

Eat at Le Tresor! It's so pretty and peaceful there, and delicious food!

This was a wonderful little séjour in southwest France. Will and Tilly give a lovely welcome. I was offered a cup of tea straight away, and whilst that is an English thing to do we are sure the welcome would have been appropriate for whoever was arriving. We stayed in Room One, a fabulous large light room with a small extra room with extra bed so perfect for a small family. My favourite thing about the room was the large bath and yet the ensuite also had a full shower enclosure. We did try the shower once but the pressure was quite weak and the temperature not so hot, but we were happy to have the bath as often in hotels only a shower is available. There were other small welcoming touches such as a large bottle of Evian, tea and coffee tray and lovely L'Occitane and REN toiletries. The bed was large and very comfortable and the linens and bedding were soft and fresh. There are also plenty of books and DVDs available from the lounge and the room had a DVD player, iPod dock and good TV reception – we wanted to see a tiny bit of the Wimbledon tennis and that was easy to do. The church bells ring from 7am to 10pm but they are a lovely sound, not intrusive at all. Breakfast was very good – yummy breads, fruits and jams and a tea and coffee selection plus apple juice from the local farm. The location is good, not difficult to find, and the square is delightful. Room One overlooks the garden which we didn't use but which looked very pretty and peaceful. There is some noise from the road but nothing to worry about. There are plenty of views and walks locally and it is only an hour and a half to the coast. We took a fabulous drive down to Collioure following the mountains for about two hours for a glorious route. Le Trésor is exactly that – a little treasure.

A lovely place to stay, delightfully helpful info from Will and Tilly. Plenty of space for the four of us, definitely good for a family of four to self-cater or be catered for. Mirepoix worth a visit; it's like a film set of a medieval town. Thank you.

Having dinner at the nearby L'Abbaye Chateau De Camon is a must. Arrive a bit early and enjoy a couple of cocktails on the terrace...

You really are in the countryside at the hotel, which was great from our perspective, but be prepared. Sonnac is tiny – there are no shops or eateries at all, so you’ll need to go to nearby Chalabre to buy/eat out. However, Tilly and Will offer an excellent evening meal on weekend evenings – during the summer this is served in the charming garden, and really shouldn’t be missed for a romantic experience on your doorstep. If you’re looking for romantic meals away from the hotel, the nearby Chateau de Camon serves a tasting menu in an old Abbey – great food in a fantastic location.

There’s a great, no frills night market at nearby Puivert down by the lake on Wednesdays during the summer – we took a picnic rug and a corkscrew down to the lakeside beach and lapped up the local produce. For a more private beach and swimming experience, try the lake up at Montbel.

If driving to Le Trésor along the D117 from Perpignan I would strongly recommend the cosy Resto-Cave Le Pichenouille which is on the main road through Maury. The place consists of just one long table, surrounded at all sides by shelves of wine. You can pick your wine from the shelves and drink it during lunch for the same price as it would be to take away. Lunch itself was really tasty and excellent value, however due to the rusty nature of my French I couldn't be totally sure what I was eating! It proved to be the perfect place for a relaxed lunch on the way to Sonnac.