Just got back from a short break at Gite de Calme and the greater Cognac/Bordeaux region. Had a fantastic stay - Julia and Robert (and Daisy of course) were the perfect hosts and we loved the special touches - a bottle of red laid out, handfuls of walnuts, and of course the fresh pomegranates. Breakfast was a feast! Thanks for your great hospitality..

Thank you so much for being the perfect hosts at Gite du Calme. We had a great time relaxing in what is a beautiful property. You really made us feel at home. Thanks also for the fresh kiwis and pomegranates from your garden!! They were delicious. Gite du Calme is in the perfect location for exploring Cognac, Saintes and the region. We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family! Thanks again.

Well what a great stay! Excitement? No. But that was just what the physician ordered. Got the script finished.Filming started. Thanks a lot for everything. Will send you tickets to the premiere should we have one in Europe. Cyrus

Having our first holiday abroad with a baby we were apprehensive about our ability to have a real break. We needn't have worried, Gite Du Calme was beautiful and the photos you see on this website do not do it enough justice. The place is condusive to relaxing and really 'taking out the batteries'. The gite was furnished with fantastic baby equipment so there was no need to bring anything with us. Jules and Rob made us feel extremely welcome and their knowledge of the region was really helpful when deciding on daytrips. Would also recommend Julia's scrumptious cooking! Thanks guys for an amazing holiday and your generous hospitality.

Just want to say we enjoyed our very brief stay with you.Would recommend your gite to all! Suggest more info on finding you! Julia kindly collected us from the village! Danny still says he doesn't like girls BUT yes only Daisy!!Thanks also for the welcoming Pino on arrival.Good luck to you both
Christine,Ian,Carolyn,Bob and Danny.

We were a party of 6 adults who stayed in Gite du Calme for 2 weeks in July. We had a great holiday! The gite is set in a very peaceful location with extensive grounds harbouring plenty of nooks and crannies where you could sit in sun or shade. The countryside round about was ideal for cycling. The gite was well eqipped and the kitchen was spacious and could easily seat us all. You could also eat outside, which we did frequently as the weather was warm and sunny. As we were 3 couples, we really appreciated the three, roomy, double ensuite bedrooms. The hosts Julia and Robert, ably assisted by their charming daughter Daisy, were very welcoming and helpful. Vive la france!
P.S. The bikes were a little hard going for us old crusties! - how about buying a couple of new ones Julia?!!!

We had a great time staying at the gite, which really lives up to its name as an oasis of calm! The high level of comfort, relaxed atmosphere, and your wonderful hospitality all made for a perfect break, and it is without hesitation that we recommend a stay! Our three year old daughter loved it so much she did not want to leave! Thank you both for the advice on renovating in France and we look forward to seeing you again in September.

Thank you so much for all your lovely hospitality. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your house anywhere to anybody! It was a very beautiful little sanctuary and I'm so glad we found it. You also asked for any suggestions. Andrew and I felt a few signs on the main roads would be very helpful.

All the best,
Kiele

We have had a lovely week and the gite is just fab. Beautiful inside and out. The boys thought Daisy was great fun and she was really kind to them even if they did splash her in the pool! Good luck with your business. Only minor things missing from gite is a washing basket and a jug for taking drinks out to the pool/table outside. Otherwise really well equipped.

We spent a week at the Gite and had a great time. Our room was gorgeous, and the whole Gite is beautifully decorated. The weather was really hot, so we were able to enjoy the lovely gardens with the swimming pool, and our 4-year-old was kept busy with all the play equipment. It's in a great location right between Saintes and Cognac, and we visited both. Thanks so much to Rob and Julia for looking after us so well, and we really hope to come back!