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"Ballade des Pins is definitely a place to return to. We love staying there. It's beautifully located within walking distance from the centre of Lodève and 20 minutes by car from Lerab Ling. A very joyful ride with gorgeous views all the way. But the main reason to return is the way Nick and Jennifer do everything possible to make your stay as relaxed as possible. And also the house itself. The rooms are bright, colourful and clean with good facilities. Ballade des Pins is a place we feel at home". El and Ineke, Amsterdam. The Buddhist centre, Lerab Ling, is a mere twenty minutes’ drive from Ballade des Pins making the location ideal accommodation for those on retreats, following courses or maybe visiting friends and relatives at the centre. The official hitching post is also only ten minutes’ walk from the B&B as is the departure point for the special coaches which run in August. We have been very pleased to welcome visitors to Lerab Ling, many returning now on a regular basis. There are many restaurants and take-aways in Lodeve, but we do have a microwave/grill here at Ballade des Pins and can supply you with plates, cutlery etc for the preparation of simple evening meals. Kettles are provided in every room and in July and August we also provide two large cool boxes (the ice packs are changed twice daily). Sitting in the gardens, on the terrace or indeed on your own private balcony or terrace (we don’t allow self catering in the room Christol) can be a very relaxing and enjoyable end to the hectic Lerab Ling days! There is a laundrette and internet cafe in Lodeve - we can't allow guests to use our washing machines or internet connection - but towels will be changed every three days and sheets every four. Breakfast is normally served between 8 and 9 am, however, for Lerab Ling visitors we can provide breakfast at 7.30 am but it will only be available indoors and will not include freshly purchased bread and croissants (the local bread shop doesn't open until 7.30 am). We don't offer cooked breakfast but there is scope for meeting individual requirements when guests stay for a week or more. Previous visitors to Lerab Ling have cycled up to the centre but be aware that it is a very steep climb and only the super fit will survive! Allow 2 and a half hours to get there and about thirty minutes to get back if you choose to travel by bicycle. We cannot change the swimming pool closing time (6.30 pm) but Lake Salagou is very near and many have enjoyed a swim there in the evenings. We offer discounts on bookings of 15 days or more and the payment procedure is slightly different. Please Contact Us for further details. We will do our best to satisfy individual requirements. | 
