We have been to the Gite Du Calme for the past 2 years and its so relaxing! You're surrounded by vineyards and fields which is just perfect for a mid afternoon walk or a short car ride into the local town of Saintes or a bit further into Cognac. Get to them on market day and the fresh local produce... More

Julie and Robert have got this one dead right. Whether you are seeking B&B (Chambres d'Houtes) or a Gite (Self Contained accommodation) Gite du Calme near Cognac is for you. Lovely, friendly hosts, superb presentation of the rooms/Gite; fabulous grounds; a swimming pool; wonderful breakfasts and great evening meals with plenty of wine!

We have just returned from a fantastic week away. As previous reviewers have mentioned the hosts Rob and Julia were truly welcoming and their 7 year old daughter kept our 4 year old son entertained for hours. The gite is incredibly spacious and beautifully furnished. There were plenty of toys for the kids and aside from the pool they loved... More

What a wonderful week we had at the Gite du Calme . Not only was the location quiet and beautiful but the hosts Robert and Julia made us old ones feel young again with their good company and excellent recommendations. They made us feel almost part of the family and nothing was too much trouble for them. You just had... More

What a brilliant holiday. The gite is in a beautiful location, with lovely gardens and pool. We opted for bed and breakfast, which worked really well, and the meals were excellent. Our hosts were very welcoming, and the evening meals spent together were very enjoyable. Our room was newly decorated, and very light and airy, and very tastefully decorated. Can't... More

We wanted a few days away to chill and do not very much and found the gite on the web. We stayed as B&B guests as it was off season and had a real rest. We arrived late in the afternoon but had spoken to Julia who prpepared a fantastic meal for us on our arrival and we sat around... More

We wanted to bring in the new year in a comfortable and cozy setting in the middle of a vine yard in France and we got that and a whole lot more. The farmhouse was large enough to hold six adults and two kids very comfortably. Needless to say, most of the time was spent sitting around the table in... More

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 'taking out the batteries'. The place is actually available as either... More