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I'm so sorry dinner wasn't up to par! I cannot believe they didn't take anything off the bill! Being delivered the wrong meal is completely unacceptable--and your server's fault--tough meat--that's the kitchen's fault!
Completely agree with you on all counts. I must admit we were sitting there at one stage, wondering what you'd have made of it!
What a shame that the hotel restaurant didn't live up to the setting. Really terrible service and a tough burger? That's kind of hard to do! The sunset was amazing.
The sunset did make up for things to a certain extent.
I hate when dinners turn out to be subpar and I really hate poor service. I seem to attract it lately. I swear on our weekend away last week, every place we went had slow service and one night several of our meals came out cold. My Aunt complained. I didn't but when the manager came out I did tell her both Claire and I had cold meals as well, but we just lived with it and ate them. My sister said hers was cold after we left too, but didn't speak up at the restaurant. in the end, My meal, Claire's and my Aunts meal were all taken off the bill. not something I expected or even intended to have. But it was a very nice gester as this place was a bit pricey.
Oh boy, you really didn't have any luck on that weekend.
What a shame the meal wasn't as good as the sunset and the setting. I wonder if moving indoors messed up the server's head and he just forgot everything. Doesn't matter -- he shouldn't have messed up.
Monday 2 September – part one: have I missed the sunrise?
I woke up around 6:30am, and it turned out that was a perfect time to get up. I thought that it was already light outside, and I’d missed the sunrise, but when I opened the curtains, I realised I hadn’t. Wow, it was just beautiful out there.
As I say, I don’t think I could ever get tired of seeing this view. It has to be one of the best in the world and anyone who lives here and can see this every day is exceptionally lucky… they’re probably pretty wealthy too..
We headed down to breakfast just after 7:00am, and my goodness, it was busy in there! It could’ve been worse as well, as there were about 10 tables laid out for another tour group. Now it made sense as to why it had been so quiet in the car park downstairs, certainly the bays reserved for hotel guests anyway, as I think about 99% of the people staying here were on organised tours. We saw a sign for rail tours, and there was also a German group in here.
The spread was pretty good…
… as well as this, they had hot items, cereal, pain au chocolat and croissants, the latter two of which were melt in the mouth. I know, I know, they should be, right? However, at home what we get really isn’t, and sadly I’ve noticed that trend coming through in France as well. It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted such good pain au chocolat or croissants, so that got a big from me!
The view was pretty good from here too.
This guy looked a bit moth eaten…
When we got back to the room, I suggested going back to the car to pick up the big tripod, so that we could go down to the lakefront and get some photos, but first I had to get a couple from here.
We headed down and what a beautiful sight. I know I keep going on about this, but really, it’s just one of the most amazing sights I’ve ever seen in my life – pure and simple.
Now I know I said this about today, but unless something changes dramatically, there won't be an update tomorrow until later in the day than usual, just so you're aware.
Those are some amazing views on the lake! Loved the sunset views as well. That was too bad about your dinner experience. The restaurant really screwed up everything and should have knocked some of the charges off the bill! I guess you won't be going back to Safron any time soon!
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Those are some amazing views on the lake! Loved the sunset views as well. That was too bad about your dinner experience. The restaurant really screwed up everything and should have knocked some of the charges off the bill! I guess you won't be going back to Safron any time soon!
Stunning. Every one of them! I don't know how you're going to pick for your scrapbook... I guess you'll have quite the pages dedicated to this area! Glad the croissants were so delicious! I remember having a melt in your mouth one when I was in Paris and I've never had such a good one since. I guess I'll have to go back.
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and anyone who lives here and can see this every day is exceptionally lucky… they’re probably pretty wealthy too.. 
It could’ve been worse as well, as there were about 10 tables laid out for another tour group. Now it made sense as to why it had been so quiet in the car park downstairs, certainly the bays reserved for hotel guests anyway, as I think about 99% of the people staying here were on organised tours. We saw a sign for rail tours, and there was also a German group in here. 
from me! 
Loved the sunset views as well. That was too bad about your dinner experience. 
I guess you won't be going back to Safron any time soon! 
Breakfast sounded delicious. 
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