Us, and why we and our guests love Jouas

We are Danny and Abbi, a young sociable fun-loving couple with 2 little girls of 5 and 8! When our first princess came along it put a lot of things into perspective, most importantly that we needed a life style change, so we gave up corporate work and totally dropped our old life for countryside, French food and the dream way of life! We have absolutely no regrets, the French health system has proven itself many times to us and even our guests, and the school system is wonderful. Abbi has been fortunate enough to be offered the perfect job teaching English and running an English activity day at the school creche, and we have completely immersed ourselves into our local French community.
We were married in beautiful remote spot 2.5hrs south of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico at Villa Vista Hermosa, and when we arrived at Jouas, the romanticism came flooding back and we had to have it! The location of Jouas is stunning, quiet, yet close enough for us to commerce to not feel secluded! Jouas has an ambiance that instantly relaxes you, space for the little ones to run about and a wonderful good sized heated pool that everyone loves!
Being parents ourselves, we found it really hard to find a holiday where we could relax, where the kids actually felt they weren't restricted, and not compromise on luxury and good taste, excellent food and especially security. So we created what we believe is our dream holiday.
The fact that Jouas is a building and separate from our accommodation (where we live with the childrens' grandparents) gives guests freedom to wander down to the living area in the morning in their PJs with their early risers and make a cuppa, pop on the telly, get out the toys and read a book/put their feet up, or chat to the other guests doing the same thing, while their partner has a lie in (we do suggest you maybe take turns!)! With the accommodation being in the same building just above the terrace and dining area, it is like being at home, monitors work right through the building and we have gravel and gates everywhere (as well as a pyranean mountain dog and grandparents next door!!) for extra security.
We are so fortunate, the guests we have stay are in general of a similar nature and often age and the atmosphere is always a real mix of relaxation, fun and fabulous conversation. While the kids run around making new friends, Mums and Dads (and often grandparents and friends!) sit back with a glass of wine, beer or even a cuppa and have a well earned break!

In 2010 we included drinks and food in the price, this is based on 3 years of trends, guest requests and our dream of again keeping the whole Jouas experience as relaxed as possible! We also heated the pool and for 2011 we have decided to interconnect the LOFT suite and due to too many guests scrambling to get the LOFT suite for their next visit we have decided to created another suite on the BALCONY! 2 lovely spacious rooms for a family of 4 or even 5!!

Finally, Jouas is our 3rd baby, we don't have contract staff, and now we have work experience girls who want to have a career with children be it childcare or teaching so are available for activities, daytime babysitting and helping out! Apart from that we do it all ourselves, because we feel that guests deserve to know who is going in their rooms and feel secure with their little ones.

We have two little ambassadors for Jouas of our own! Our oldest has been here since she was 2 and our youngest was born into the Jouas way of life! They have the freedom to wonder through the grounds, up to our house, feed the ducks and chickens with us confident of their safety with high standard barriers round the pool for example! Then there is the playground, toys everywhere and of course the plethera of other children that they have as company from April to September every year! Our princesses make super playmates and love to show the other children round their palace and look after them! Kids are often wondering round with home made ice lollies, or meringues, pizza topping and paint smeared all over them! Thankfully we offer a load of washing each week!!!!!! Our mission statement "A happy child = a happy parent = a happier child = a content parent"!!!!!!!