Amazing place. Would highly recommend visiting these guys. Great accommodation and fabulous hosts. Had a great stay and would always return!

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Lynsey, September 2023 - Facebook

Excellent stay thank you We recommend this retreat of peace. 

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Suzy, Whole Site, August 2023 - Air BnB

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The group liked the gardens, the pool and the arrival hamper. The fans available in bedrooms. Host availability. We had a pleasant stay, thank you. 

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Location ideal, large gites and quality of presentation. 

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Above comments from our Guest Book. 

We stayed at the gite for 5 nights as part of a road trip across France. Anna-Lisa and Ian were great hosts. The gite (Bumblebee Cottage) was perfect for our family of three. We particularly enjoyed the above ground pool which they installed following issues with the permanent pool. We really appreciated that they gave us a heads up on this - and the replacement pool was great. There was lots to do for kids and the grounds were so lovely and peaceful. The ducks were very friendly and we even saw a red squirrel! The wind gently rustling the leaves in the tall trees and the stream were so restful. We went canoeing and horse riding within a 15 minute drive. The town was a short walk, although it felt like you were in the middle of the countryside. It was an idyllic break which we totally recommend.

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Sarah, Bumblebee Cottage, August 2023 - Air BnB

Beautiful balance between modern comfort and ancient charm. Your sincere welcome and availability. A wonderful vision you are building here. 

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Julian, Whole Site, Guest Book Review, July 2023 

We have stayed in a few Gites locally and it is beautifully furnished. The grounds are beautiful too. It is a lovely Gite, well done and best of luck with everything. 

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Lavender, Guest Book Review, April 2023 

Well equipped. Clean and tidy. Comfortable beds.

 

It is clear there has been a lot of thought put into the Gites and also the garden areas. Really lovely outdoor space, the pool is fab. 

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Lindsey, Lavender Cottage Guest Book Review , 2023 

Anna & Ian were so welcoming and friendly! The location was perfect, the gite was beautiful and the grounds were just stunning! We highly recommend a stay at Gites Rue du Chateau!

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Robin, Bumblebee Cottage, June 2023 - Air BnB

We had a wonderful week in May at this collection of gites in Ruffec. The grounds are gorgeous with lots of games - we enjoyed badminton, petanque, table tennis and football - as well as the forest to explore and lots of hammocks to lounge around and take in the surroundings. The splash pool was out of action when we visited but Ian and Anna had arranged a temporary pool which was perfect for the children to play around and adults to cool down. Whilst each gite is separate, they share a communal space with indoor and outdoor tables so everyone can sit round together. The buildings have plenty of character with lots of lovely little touches whilst being fitted out with modern kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens well-equipped, linen and towels provided and plenty of pool towels too. Nearby we explored the river at Aire de Rejallant, great for splashing about, swimming and dam building, with playground and sandpit adjacent. We also did the velo train at Confolens and Jardins d'Argentor, both good half days out. But mostly we just enjoyed being on-site and found there was enough to occupy our children ranging from 1 to 10. Ian and Anna were great hosts and really passionate about sharing their wonderful property with guests. Thank you both for a fantastic week!

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Whole Site, May 2023 - VRBO

Well-equipped accommodation.

I highly recommend.

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Michael, Lavender Cottage,  February 2023 - Airbnb.

Very nice accommodation,

a fantastic welcome from Ian and Anna

I highly recommend it some shops around to walk around but the site itself is beautiful I would definitely go back perfect for a lovers weekend

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Thankyou Ian and Anna xx

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Valentin, Lavender Cottage, February 2023 - Facebook.

Thank you for this stay
the accommodation is very nice and tasteful!
it's not very hot but the fireplace is very comforting!

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Nathan, Lavender Cottage, January 2023 - Airbnb

Great host thank you clean home.

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Ibrahim, Bumblebee Cottage, January 2023 - Airbnb.

We had a great vacation at Anna and Ian's cottages. We really enjoyed the outdoor areas with activities such as badminton, pool area and places for sunbathing. The cottages were nice and clean and were well equipt with all that we needed. Anna and Ian were the perfect hosts, with quick responses before our vacation, and were very helpful during our stay. An excellent place for a relaxing vacation for a big family.

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Emma, Whole Site, July 2023 - Air BnB

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Cosy places, hammocks and we like the big cottages in general. Thank you for a pleasant stay. 

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Emma, Guest Book Review. 

Anna & Ian were extremely helpful and kind. Both very accommodating, cheery and friendly throughout our stay. Could not faulty their can do and did do attitude. Awesome stay. Thank you. 

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Julie, June 2023 - Air BnB

Shower is good. Facilities is good. Bed comfortable. Hosts friendly. Lovely stay, would recommend and come back. ​

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Debra, Bumblebee Cottage, Guest Book Review, September 2023 

Everything clean, comfortable, well equipped, in a beautiful setting. Close to the centre of town, so quiet & peaceful with lots of amenities. welcoming and friendly hosts. A real hidden gem! 

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Jan, Bumblebee Cottage, Guest Book Review, 2023 

Great set up for multiple families. Really helpful having basics provided, e.g. dishwasher tablets. 

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Value for money. Woodland garden, communal space for group to share. Have thought about all of the little things that people might need. Friendly and super helpful hosts. 

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Whole site, Guest Book Review, 2023 

Close to all amenities, including trains and cinema. Lovely couple, very, very helpful. Peaceful, very attractive gite gardens, steam and friendly ducks. 

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Guest Book Review , 2023 

Thank you again for a wonderful week.

You've created a real haven for family groups, it worked perfectly for us. And thanks for adding the extra touches for the children, they had a brilliant time too. We wish you all the best for the season ahead, I'm sure your guests will be delighted! Many thanks again, Izzy

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Izzy, Whole Site, May 2023 - VRBO

Ian and Anna were great hosts. Beautiful surroundings. Easy walk into town. Very helpful, even picking us up and dropping us off at the train station was a great bonus. Thank you 😊

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Julie, April 2023 - Airbnb.

Absolutely amazing just left the gîte ( lavender ) with my boyfriend we both loved it

seriously recommend it will definitely be back soon thank you again to Ian and Anna for the

amazing welcome.

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Eleanor, Lavender Cottage, February 2023 - Facebook.

Could not wish for a nicer welcome. The gite had everything we needed and more. Fantastic location, secluded yet within walking distance of Ruffec centre. Lovely natural grounds with ancient washing area. Would definitely stay again, highly recommended.

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Hazel, Bumblebee Cottage, January 2023 - Airbnb.

What a beautiful relaxing location, my husband and I stayed over 1 night whilst travelling through France back to the UK. We was met by Anna and Ian on our arrival they were so welcoming everything and more was available in our accommodation including logs for woodburner, was so cosy. just wished we had longer to have explored more . The grounds are so tranquil to wander around and local restaurant was amazing. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

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Helen, Garden View Cottage,  January 2023 - Facebook