Reviews

These are some of our reviews from previous guests, sent via Owners Direct and AirBnB. We hope you find them helpful.

Endroit bucolique et tranquille, des petites maisons séparées mais avec des espaces de vie en commun c'est original et parfait quand on veut passer un week-end ensemble mais avoir aussi un peu son intimité. Sarah et sa famille, qui habitent sur place, sont accueillants et très discrets aussi. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut : piscine, salle de jeux, conseils de balade, pour un séjour réussi !  Mdme A, Jun 2019

Le gîte est extrêmement bien conçu et fonctionnel, surtout avec des enfants et pour un grand groupe. Il est possible de manger à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur, que ce soit en plein air ou à l'abri de la pluie, ce qui est fort appréciable. Les équipements sont tops, la piscine très sympa, l'environnement très reposant avec cabane, toboggan, poules...qui ravissent les enfants! Sarah a été charmante et très conciliante. Nous avons tous été très contents.  Mdme J, Jun 2018

We have just returned from a wonderful family holiday spent at Gites de Brettes. The gites were perfect for our family group of 18, which spanned 3 generations, ages ranging from 11 months to 67years! The gites were roomy giving everyone space for themselves but also places to get together. The outdoor dining for 18 was wonderful by the BBQ The outdoor pool was lovely and enjoyed by all, with sun loungers and a grassy area. It was fenced in and safe and cleaned every day by Mark. The children loved the pool and the games room and there was space on the big field for rounders. The whole site was safe for the children as it was gated and they really enjoyed this freedom. Mark and Sarah were helpful in every possible way and have worked hard to create a relaxing and delightful place to stay. The lavender and roses were abundant and everywhere was clean and well maintained. We didn't venture out much the first week apart from to the supermarket as everyone was so relaxed and enjoying the sunshine and the pool. The second week we went kayaking near Ruffec and also some had a trip to Cognac and local villages and markets. We will definitely be returning!   Mrs MC, Aug 2017

We are a group of four families - in total 8 adults, 4 two year olds and 2 newborns. Two families shared Rose cottage and the other two families had Lavender and Dahlia. We used Rose cottage for communal cooking and dining - and there was plenty of kitchen equipment, tables and chairs for this. Sarah kindly provided plenty of baby equipment, including cots, bedding, high-chairs, potties. Communication with Sarah was really quick and easy via email prior to arrival. The properties were extremely clean and the grounds really well maintained. Set in a beautiful part of rural France. We made good use of the pool every day, which was warm enough for the toddlers to swim in. The toddlers also enjoyed visiting the horses and chickens. The hosts Sarah and Mark made us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this property.   Mrs ER, Jul 2017

Nous avons été très bien reçu, la famille est à notre disposition, la propriété est très bien entretenue et la piscine aussi !! Bravo! Merci pour tout.  Mdme EA, Aug 2016


Sarah and Mark are very good hosts, the apartment is perfect equipped, confortable and nice. Our kids enjoyed a lot at the play room and swimming pool. A beautiful place for holidays!  Mrs IMC, Aug 2016


Nous avons trouvé un accueil chaleureux. Le gîte est spacieux et bien achalandé. C'est un endroit calme et reposant où reigne la sérénité . Avec de multiples activités aux alentours : visite de château, de cave, kayak, le musée de la BD à Angoulême, la piscine à disposition. C'est notre 1er séjour en gîte qui nous encourage à réitérer notre expérience.   M. PJM Aug 2016


Wow, just, wow!! One of the best holidays we have ever had. 23 of us travelled to this wonderful place and it really surpassed all our expectations. The photos do not do it justice. The four gites are perfect, the pool wonderful and the games room and outside dining area just made our holiday. Age ranges for us was between 3 and 85 with my 11 year old disabled son, who is very small and is not able to walk far. Every single person in our large group had a brilliant time. The owners are lovely and friendly and the layout of the gites, pool, games room and playing field made us feel like we were in paradise. The sun shone and we all had such a chilled, relaxing, holiday. Evenings were spent eating and drinking outside the games room, and the days were as lazy or busy as we wanted. Some of our group went touring around the beautiful towns and others read and soaked up the wonderful French sun. We are all so sad we are home! Can not recommend this place enough. The accommodation was clean and tidy, well maintained (pool cleaned daily!) Washing facilities on site and such lovely owners who made you feel nothing was too much trouble. Only downside was we had to come home!  Mrs VH, Jul 2016

We were 15 people (including 2 children,1 baby) during July 2016. Everything was great! Mark and Sarah are lovely, very helpful and nice! We absolutely loved this place and the children to have a great time in the swimming pool, with the cat and playing all around the property. The property is beautiful and the cottages were all lovely and very clean. In each cottage you can find everything you need including for the children. We recommend this place! Nous avons résidé 1 semaine chez Mark et Sarah à 15 (dont 2 enfants et 1 bébé). Tout était absolument parfait! Mark et Sarah sont très sympathiques et disponibles pour nous aider à la moindre question. La propriété est magnifique. Tout les gîtes étaient très propres, très mignons et il y a tout le nécessaire (mobilier, vaisselle,...) également pour les tout petits. Nous recommandons VIVEMENT cet endroit!   Mdme DC Jul, 2016

Un weekend entre amis très agréable chez Sarah et sa famille!! Les gites sont spacieux , le cadre est reposant et nos hôtes d'une grande gentillesse. Nous étions 5 familles avec enfants et il y avait de la place pour tout le monde. La prochaine fois , si le soleil est au rendez-vous, nous profiterons d'avantage de la piscine.   Mdme VH, June 2016

Sarah et son mari ont très bien accueilli notre famille de 16 personnes composée de petits et de grands. Tous les gîtes étaient très propres et bien équipés. Un des gîte permet de se réunir et de manger ensemble. L'espace extérieur est très bien entretenu et convivial (grande pelouse, tables de jardin, barbecue, table de ping pong, salle de jeu). L'espace est grand pour jouer avec les enfants. A recommander vivement.  M. RB, May 2016

We came to you to have my wife's birthday. We were twenty. We had a beautiful moment in your house. Nothing could be better. All was perfect. We want to thank you for your hospitality, your disponibility and your kindness. Of course your house is a lovely place to have a really great moment. We'll come back as soon as possible. THANK YOU! Je recommande plus que chaudement ce gîte tenu par un couple d'anglais. Nous avons passe un excellent moment. Nous étions 20. L'endroit était parfait!!!! Tout y est pour que l'on passe un moment agréable. Nous sommes partis le cœur gros et la tête remplie de souvenirs formidables!!!!    M.BS, Sep 2015