La Maison du Canal, Ay Champagne

Location was great - all of Ay is walkable. Property is functional but sparsely decorated. No soap or shampoo in the bathrooms and towels were small and old. Also no nice “welcome” touches provided - like coffee!! Not at the level we were expecting based on our experience of other vacation properties we have rented in Europe.

Good location and perfect house for us

La Maison du Canal is a fantastic home for groups or families who want to experience Champagne. It was perfect for us, as we had a mixed group of people and needed both twin and queen beds, space, and a well equipped kitchen with a huge kitchen table. We enjoyed meals there, and relaxed in the equally spacious living room, as well as outside in the garden. The house has everything you need - linens, towels, dishes and glassware, a clothes washer and dryer, and even an iron and ironing board. Several in our group enjoyed the ping pong table. There are even infant and toddler beds and toys. The house is in the village, so we were able to walk to coffee shops and restaurants and of course the champagne houses. It is located, as indicated, on the canal, so we enjoyed walks and runs along the beautiful paths. Our hosts were so kind; I was concerned about our limited (read almost non-existent) French, and happily Veronoque speaks perfect English. She helped us find Champagne tours in English, as well as other gems nearby. They were both immediately available before and during our stay and answered all questions. This house is simply a perfect option in Champagne, and we hope to stay there when we return.

Everything was fine.

Easy check-in. We felt at home immediately. The hosts were kind enough to bring us bikes when we wanted to go for a ride. We had a wonderful time in the area.