We would like to thank all our guests for their lovely comments left in the visitors books.

Here are a few of them, with a "rogues gallery" of some of the authors.

If you would like to give us your opinion on our website, please use the text box below and click Submit. We appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

Dining at a Chatelaillon Plage Bistro.

"We feel privileged to have been able to stay in this beautiful gite, surrounded by picturesque countryside. Like a lot of British people, we arrived stressed and worn out by the constant rat-race we are forced to compete in every week. At Belle Vue we found instant tranquility and an ambiance that is hard to find."

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"We have had a great holiday!!! All 22 of us! The kids have had a wonderful time, playing with all their cousins in such a fantastic, peaceful setting. We certainly have had a holiday to remember"

        Julie, Grant, Daniel, Kiera & Ella. Norfolk.  Glynis, Paul, Jordan & Sarah. Kent.  Ken, Kirsty, Phoebe, Emily & Katie. Kent. Marina & Louis. Gillingham.  Steve, Karla, Shannon, Connor, Tyler & Harley. UK

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 "Le charmant et coquet Hotel du Poulet nous a fait apprecier un excellent séjour, pendant lequel, grace au concept "Courtanne Gites" nous avons pu faire des échanges chaleureux avec des familles anglais et francais. Bonne continuation a la famille Hawke"

Serge, Nadine & Ines. Paris     

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 "We have had a wonderful fortnight in Belle Vue Gite. Thank you for your help so freely offered. The heated pool, Games room and bikes have been great, and also we liked the big garden, which was perfect"

Jez, Sarah, Chloe & Charlotte. Welwyn Garden City. UK

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 "A great BIG thank you / merci beaucoup from us all. We have had a fantastic holiday. Thank you for making it extra special, your welcome, hospitality & friendly smiles certainly put the cherry on the cake"

"Tout était parfait. Votre gentillesse, votre hospitalité...........une adresse a retenir"  

Craig, Nicolas, Lillian, Philippe, Romain & Marion. Durham & Paris.           

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  "What an oasis. We have all had such a great time here. Loved the saltwater pool. Cycling around the lanes, very quiet & safe. Beautiful house, cool when we needed it, spacious & comfortable, everything we needed. We all slept very well after our busy days"

Su, Andrew, Sydney & Charlie. Alexis, Reg, Barnaby, Tom & Evie. Somerset.

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"Excellent, just what we needed. great facilities, great welcome & great weather. Thanks for a peaceful stay"

Sheryl & Andrew, St Albans.

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Anne, Georges, Pascale, Olivier, Solene, Antonin, Arthur, Morgane, Niels, Faustine, Corentin, Marion & Vadin. Paris

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"It was great to arrive to a really friendly welcome. There is so much to see in the area, and far to many facilities for us to find the time to enjoy. Many thanks to the Hawke's for their discrete advice & help, there when you need them"

Richard & Kate, Ludlow, Shropshire.

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Daniel, Natalie & Paris

"What a great week, and a wonderful welcome. the facilities were fantastic. Thanks for all your help & advice"

Megan, Mark & Paris. Ocean Grove. Australia

"I had a smashing time. I enjoyed everything. It was one of the best holidays. The games room and swimming pool were so good"

Ian, Julie, Natalie & Daniel. Bucks. UK

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"A great welcome, much friendly help and advice which was greatly appreciated, a really nice place to be"

Brian & Annie. Dorchester. England.

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Birthday celebrations in May, at La Vieille Maison

"Once again, thanks to the Hawkes, we've had a fantastic time. The weather was good and we were able to go in the pool with the kids."

Janet, Jimmy, Lisa, Steve, Kate & Samuel. St Helen's & Coventry.

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The Letch Family took advantage of the fabulous April weather and did some house-hunting. Courtanne Gites central location in the Poitou Charentes means easy access to some fabulous Towns and Villages.

"As always, the ultimate relaxation experience. You are Simply the Best!"

John & Di, Salisbury. UK

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"Hospitality, friendship & enjoyment surpassing all other experiences. Thank you once again for the chance to realize how life really should be lived!"

Steve, Katie & Jackie. Wilts. England

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"Arrived Vertical and left horizontal! our 3rd visit and we love it the same as the 1st. The warmth and hospitality was second to none as usual. A Big Thank You"

Craig & Rosemary, Lancs. UK

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"At the reluctant end of another wonderful holiday in Courtanne, a warm thank you for having created such an excellent holiday base- all the pleasures of a rural oasis yet within easy distance of so many attractions. A great place for children, there's nothing you haven't thought of to make this place a very special experience. A Bientôt"

Mary, James, Euan & Elissa, Dublin

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Janet didn't mind being picked up by 2 handsome blokes!

"Courtanne Gites is still gorgeous in October, you don't really need to go anywhere else, and it's just got its 3stars, deservedly in my opinion. It's been lovely seeing my family again, Jack & William have grown into 2 lovely lads!"

Janet. St Helen's & Guadamar.

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Tony & Maureen (left) at the Dégustation

"A lovely peaceful holiday away from it all. L'Hotel du Poulet is very well equipped, Karen & Tim have thought of everything -brilliant, and of course plenty of towels and English Television. We cannot fault it, Thank you."

Mo & Tony, Southend-on-Sea. Essex. UK.

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Camera-shy Jim & Sue at the Wine Tasting in our barn.

"A fabulous fortnight, the pool was wonderful. Our intro to the Soprano's has quickly become an addiction. Hope to be back next year"

Sue & Jim, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

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Jenna LOVED the swing.

"Thank you so much for the warm welcome we received. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated, and the accommodation was fantastic. A home from home, or as 2yr old Jenna calls it "My lovely wee home." We will definitely be recommending you to our friends & family."

David, Janice & Jenna. Larkhall. Scotland.

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"What a lovely location. The countryside around here is beautiful, and we strongly recommend an early morning cycle. Particularly for younger children we also recommend "Vallée des Singes" to see all the different monkeys, many of which are literally within touching distance. All in all, a relaxing stay in charming surroundings"

Jane, Steven, Adam & Luke. Angela, Dermot, Matthew & Georgia, Gillingham, UK.

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"We loved it here. The bikes & Swimming pool were great. Also thanks to Jack & William for all the DVD's & Videos. We don't want to go home!"

Lisa & Simon, Connor, Francesca & Ethan, Frindsbury, UK

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"Tim & Karen's friendly welcome was only matched by their (& Jack & William's) fantastic hospitality for the rest of our stay. We felt like guests in the home of old friends. We much appreciated the "welcome pack" and we enjoyed fossil hunting in L'Hotel. The first time we've found fossils in the bathroom!"

Alan & Gwen. West Midlands. UK

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Both "Oscar" & "Pipo" harnessed for the Hayride.

"Great hosts are hard to find. Tim, Karen, Jack & William know how to entertain guests. Nothing is too much trouble. Our gite (La Vieille Maison) was perfectly sized for both families to share. Memorable times in great company. That's what a break from the UK should be!"

Robin, Alison, Martyn, Bruce & Karl. Nigel, Catherine, Gemma & Emily. Portsmouth. UK

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John, Di, Katie, Dulcie, Jacks & Steve at Belle Vue.       Jack, Dulcie, Katie & William in the Games Barn

"Many, many thanks for the most perfect break. We all look forward to being a part of this again in the not too distant future"   Jackie & Steve, Larkhill. Herts

"A fabulous, faultless break as always. We love this place...!"  John & Di, Salisbury. Wilts

"We have had a FAB holiday. We don't want to go home because it's a great place to be. We will see you again soon. "    Love Dulcie & Kate

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Luke with some of his new girlfriends!

"We are Francophiles with many years of travel in France under our belts; Courtanne Gites ranks highly in the premier league and we shall not hesitate to recommend you to family & friends!"

Steve, Ruth & Luke. South Yorkshire. England

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Baby-Foot in the barn

"A nice place for holidays, nice place to sleep, to run, to ride horses, to forget pressure. Nice people, in fact a nice place to live"

Véronique, Hughes, Arthur & Cléa. Stéphanie, Joël, Benjamin & Noeuie, Strasbourg & Montbrison.

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Outside Belle Vue Gite

    "Unfortunately we have a very serious complaint to make about our stay at Courtanne Gites - it was too short! You have once again helped us to enjoy a very relaxing break. We look forward to seeing you next time"

Alan, May, Alyce, Jane & Isabelle. Warwick. UK

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The Equestrian centre at le Breuil Coiffaud (1km away)  has some lovely, gentle ponies.

"Well, it certainly was a good day when we met the Hawke family. This is our 7th French Gite holiday, and has been by far the best- by a long shot. What attention to detail in "Belle Vue" and what hospitality. Thank you so much- we have had an absolutely brilliant time"

Simon, Elaine, Maisie, Rosanna & Cicely, Elsenham, Essex

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All 3 Gites got together to go out for a meal en masse

"This week has been a heavenly time. Thanks to Tim, Karen, their vision, help, hospitality and friendliness. Merci beaucoup!"

Tony, Heather, Richard, Bethany, Rich, Jemimah & Molly. Malvern, UK

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Outside La Vieille Maison

"Just one big hit! The hospitality of Tim, Karen, Jack & William. Thanks to them we could use their superb facilities, and their advice in any kind of matter helped us to make nice day trips. Thank you for the great holidays"

Walter, Viviane, Karine, Patrick, Thomas, Noreen & Jolien. Merchtem & Dendermonde. Belgium

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Bernie, Glyn & Megan outside L'Hotel du Poulet.

"What a fantastic holiday. Everything was perfect. Karen & Tim made us feel like part of the family. This has been the most relaxing holiday we have ever had, but hopefully we will be back for longer next time"

Glyn, Bernie & Megan, Chadderton, England

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"We have had a fabulous time here. Our 15month old son Joel can now swim (kindof!) We hope everyone who stays here has a good a time as we had"

Jonnie, Libby & Joel, Halifax, England

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"Thank you for a truly memorable holiday. Daniel learned how to swim & Ben to cycle. David is looking forward to a 3rd stay here, and says he has finally learned how to holiday! Slainte"

David & Mary, Daniel & Ben. Ireland

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         "Our first visit to France proved to be a very enjoyable & tranquil experience. Amongst places we found enjoyable were the "Isle de Ré", Oradour, the Cognac tour & indeed the local horse-riding, cycle trips & quiet walks. Our best recommendation is "We'll be back"

(camera-shy) Geraldine, Noel & Daragh, Mairead & Tony, Co Cavan, Ireland

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"We have loved staying here. this place is so relaxing-the perfect antidote to our hectic lives back home in London. When we're stuck in traffic on the M25, we'll be dreaming of swimming in your brilliant pool & taking in the beautiful scenery. Thank you so much"

Luke & Judy. London, England

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"The standard of accommodation & level of furnishings and equipment were far beyond our expectations, and most of all, so comfortable! The fabulous pool was an added bonus. Tim & Karen said they had found their own paradise, and after our stay, we can see why."

Pat & Ray, Benfleet, Essex.

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"The gite was great, everything to hand and extremely well presented.  I miss the chickens, my dog is now having to eat the stale bread!  Karen and Tim you deserve to succeed you are great guys"

Trish & Len (L'Hotel du Poulet) Tavistock. UK

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Pipo wanted another apple off Catriona!

"Thank you all for helping to make our holiday such a memorable one. We enjoyed the comforts of Belle Vue & put the bicycles & DVD's to good use. We will be recommending Courtanne gites to our Family & Friends in Ireland"

Maura, Eamon, Aine, Seàn & Catriona. Ireland

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Sous La pergola à La Vieille Maison

"Un excellent week-end dans un super cadre. Merci pour cet accueil chaleureuse. C'est sûr nous reviendrons...un peu plus nombreux.

A L'année prochaine avec autant soleil. Merci beaucoup"

Émeric, Gwenn, Justine, Hélène, Claire, Véro, Steph, Julien, Sébastien, Magali, Enzo, Anne-Claude, Franck, Aude.     Rennes, France.

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"The accommodation was fantastic and boasted everything we needed including all the important extras for the kids. A fantastic holiday had by all"

Lisa, Steve, Sam, Kate, Janet & James. Coventry UK.

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"We came for a short break to celebrate a special birthday. Karen, Tim, Jack & William certainly made it that. One day here & we decided to return in September. We loved it here"

Jim & Sue, Salisbury, England.

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       "This has been our second visit here, and we don't want to go home! We came for an off-season chill-out and this has got to be the best corner of earth to do just that. We always find more than enough places to visit, and the bars and cafés are all so friendly-especially if you have a try at exercising your French. We can't wait for our next visit"

John & Di, Salisbury England  

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             "We've had a lovely stay in L'Hotel du Poulet. We'd like to recommend Angoulême for a visit-only an hour's drive-but well worth it and there are loads of restaurants to choose from."

Janet & James. St Helen's. Merseyside. UK

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"Hemos tenido un día feriado estupendo. Esto es muy diferente d'el Costas Español!"

Julie, Sohail, Morwyn & Peter, Torrevieja, Spain.

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"Perfect Holiday. Perfect Hosts. perfect Location. Hope to be back soon, thanks very much."

Ges, Sandra, Sarah, Russ & Michael, Coventry.

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"What a fantastic place to chill out & relax. L'Hotel du Poulet is beautiful and the facilities above and beyond what anyone would expect. Our thanks to all 4 of you. But beware, we will be back!"

Rosemary & Craig, Lancashire.

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"Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable stay in your Beautiful Belle Vue Gite. The relaxing location and superb scenery has just been breathtaking. Also a very special thank-you to you all for making us feel special and welcomed, and we hope to see you again and this place called heaven very soon!"

Brett, Maria & Rhys, Rochdale.

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"Thank you for your friendly welcome, fresh eggs and loan of DVD's for those evenings winding down from days cycling and visiting the local area. The Gîte has been ideal, facilities superb and the tranquillity extremely relaxing. What a great spot.

Looking forward to returning next year!

Stuart, Mary, Carl, Laura & Elliot. Gloucester.

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"By far the best Gîte holiday we've ever had, and we've had quite a few! The setting is beautiful, the facilities excellent and the Gîte is very well equipped indeed"

Jane, Alan, Alyce (9) May (5) Isabelle (5). Warwick.

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"Had A really lovely holiday in your beautiful Gîte. I feel fully refreshed and you made us really welcome. Even "Kevin the teenager" made new friends. The area is beautiful and we envy your lifestyle."

John, Rosemary & Jonathon. Cheshire

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"Karen & Tim, thanks for your warm hospitality. Jack & William, thanks for taking us to the stables and for the DVD's We've spent a wonderful time in the Charentes area"

Alexandra, Vivian & Samara. Zaandam, Holland

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"What a fantastic setting for our dance and music week. (18 of us). Thank you for a relaxing atmosphere and a really friendly welcome.

This is an ideal place for children, families, anybody!

Parfait. Thank you again"

Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men. Lancashire.

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"We had a brilliant time here. The beds were very comfy and the facilities were fantastic"

Peter, Christine, Jennifer, Suzie & Elliot. Oldham.

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"We travelled to Cognac for a tour of the Remy Martin Reserves.....On the way back we popped into Monsieur le Truffe's  Chocolate factory.......other than that we haven't felt the need to go far due to all the lovely things to do here at Courtanne."

"The Hawkes were fab company. It's been a really great holiday. I'm coming again! "Emily (15)

"This is the best holiday ever" Joe (12)

"I enjoyed chasing William about" Martha (6)

"I've enjoyed being here because it's really good. All of it" Olivia (7)

Jeremy, Jayne, Emily & Olivia. Devon. Plus Jim, Lorraine, Joe, Lizzie & Martha, the Midlands

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"The kids loved the swimming pool, the hayride, the lovely homemade jam!

The adults loved the Pineau, the vodka, the wine, the walks, the beach, the starry sky, the falling stars, the BBQ's. They just enjoyed Courtanne Gites!"

families De Schepper, De Vil, Geyson, Van Herck & Casaer, Belgium

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"When we arrived at Courtanne Gites, we never expected the welcome we received. Tim & Karen went out of their way to accommodate us. Anything we asked was never a problem and they were more than willing to direct us to local activities and even organised some for us. It was a great help in ensuring the week went smoothly. The houses themselves are second to none, equipped with all you could ever need. To Tim & Karen we extend our best wishes and thank them for ensuring our stay was memorable".

St Joseph's School for the Visually Impaired. Dublin. Ireland

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Thanks Guys!

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Tim, Karen, Jack & William.

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