Our Reviews

We will be adding all our guest reviews over the coming week or so - please do pop back later to read them!

Claire and Peter D and family from Newcastle - July 2014

We have had a wonderful week in this lovely gite.  Rosie and Simon have been super hosts and Ben and Tom have been great playmates for H and E.
Normandy itself has so many wonderful sites - we especially enjoyed Falaise Castle and Deauville beach.  What an amazing holiday!  Thank you! x


*****

Harry and Maggie S, Derbyshire - July 2014 

We loved walking along the dark lanes criss-crossing the countryside and all the wildlife - flowers, trees, birds and other critters, also the unpolluted darkness of night. This is a delightful, comfortable and well-equipped gite and was perfect for our needs. You and the boys have been good company. Maggie and I are evens at petanque so we really need to return for a play-off!

*****


Jackie and David M, Wiltshire - June 2014 

A beautiful, peaceful place to stay and so wonderful to hook up with old friends!  The Hill Welcome worked it's charms of course!!  Will not hesitate to recommend to all back at home. Thank you!

*****

Bray family, Walthamstow, London - May 2014

"A lovely cosy gite. Although the weather not great we got the opportunity to visit some amazing sites, Le Mont St Michel, Bayeux, Omaha Beach and Caen. J and C will miss Tom and Ben dearly and are already planning our return. The Victoria Sponge is a MUST!"


***** 
John and Jane B, Braintree - May 2104

Lovely gîte, beautiful countryside, with warm and friendly hosts. You get the whole family: Rosie and Simon; also Tom and Ben. They boys made us feel welcome. Lots of places to visit including Clécy, which is a must do!
The relaxing, chill-out surroundings provide many walks, with great variety of plants, landscape, birds, butterflies etc.
A really children friendly place - especially for our granddaughter, Honey.
Thanks for a lovely stay. We will be back!



And from their daughter and son-in law who stayed for part of the two weeks:

Wonderful relaxing holiday, lots of sun early in our week, great for Rosie's wonderful BBQ pack. Facilities were wonderful especially for our energetic 2 year old. Honey loved Tom and Ben's energy and most of all the trampoline and the animals. Rosie, Simon and the boys are charming hosts, an added bonus the boys being rugby fans, don't forget Northampton Saints guys, large supply for England Rugby Team. We would love to revisit your wonderful place and will. Already envious of future guests. We are now off back to the UK, liberating some of those French wines on the way!!! x

Robert, Michelle and Honey, Northampton
Happy and relaxed, thanks!

***** 

Robison Family, Guernsey - May 2014

"Our fourth visit here and it has been amazing as ever. Our kids are truly growing to love this place and Poppy may try and take over at some point. Can't wait to be back in Oct.
Rosie, Simon, Tom and Ben you are exceptional hosts as always.
Love the Robisons xx


***** 


C, D, S and J - Mainaschaff, Bavaria, Germany - April 2014.
"We loved this beautiful gite and the wonderful surroundings. You really have found a great place to live. We had a relaxing vacation with the sun and blue sky and would love to come back one day. Maybe we will see you one day in Germany or Spain?
Best regards, Muy bonito

***** 

Famille Charra, Paris - Feb 2014
We've absolutely loved our break here!  It was a last minute decision with no regrets.  Thank you so much Rosie, Simon, Ben and Tom for such a warm welcome.  The children have loved it.  We can thoroughly recommend Rosie's lasagne and pavlova, delicious!  So are the biscuits and dandelion jam.  The zoo at Jurques was a big hit as was the castle at Falaise.  We recommend Colleville-Montgomery beach near Ouistreham and the Ferme St Hubert restaurant in Colleville.  Hope to be back soon!

***** 

Carlie, Grace and Millie - New Year 2014
Second time visit also and such a lovely way to spend the new year!  Winter in your eco-gite is wonderful too. A retreat.
Thanks for everything, and special memories of New Year's Eve, including record breaking fireworks :)!
An inspirational family, gite and farm, and region.
Tom and Ben - you are a pleasure to have around, and the girls will miss you, as will I.
And thanks for being Rosie and Simon as always. See you next New Year! xxx
***** 

Santi, Pablo and Lore from Argentina to London - Christmas 2013
As second time visitors to the gite, we couldn't have found a better place to spend Xmas!!!  We love the place, its surroundings and of course the friendly Rosie, Simon, Tom and Ben!
Pretty sure there will be a "third visit" anytime soon!!! 
We wish you all the very best this coming 2014 and many thanks for this wonderful week at the gite!


*****
The Gillons - March 2012
We were so chilled out after our wonderful break at Eco Gites that we left without writing a comment in your visitors book. John and I enjoyed the most wonderful relaxing break at your gite, in fact we have found it hard to believe just how relaxed we were. It is such a beautiful gite, full of character, comfortable and very well equipped all overseen by a very friendly family. For us we found a little haven in France and are looking forward to returning later this year. Oh and meant to say.....food fantastic and you are the Queen of Pavlova.
*****
The Koch family - April 2011
Highly recommend the Eco-Gite in Lenault for a young family visit. It is a quick trip on the ferry to France and then all the right stuff for kids (exploring with Tom and Ben, streams, cow poo, lots of toys, play area, animals) while we relaxed. Simon, Rosie, Tom and Ben could not have been more welcoming and made for an excellent and relaxing holiday.
***** 


Eddie Watkins - Jan 2011
The Watkins family and Father in law decided we needed to do something different for new year 2010. We love France and as we were driving this Gite is perfectly located as it's less than an hour from Caen port. The location is lovely and rural, the Gite itself is fantastically spacious, spotless and full of charm and character. Rosie and Simon and their two children couldn't have been more welcoming. We took the bikes and there is some lovely cycling in this area. Loved the whole trip will definitely return!!!
*****  

Paul Willis - October 2010
We had been waiting a long time for the opening of the gite having followed the building progress on the blog for some time. The wait was worth it - we were hugely impressed with how Rosie and Simon had renovated and kitted out what was such a derelict space when we last saw it. The gite is now a welcoming and cosy 'home from home'. The kids had a fabulous time making friends with the animals and Tom and Ben. The play area outside kept them amused for hours and we visited some great places locally too! The velorail was a particular highlight - should not be missed. When can we come again?
*****  

Jayne Bennett - September 2010
Just returned from a last minute 3 night break - came across the gite on owners direct website and what a wonderful find. Pictures do not do it justice, lovely, spacious, homely with great neighbours (owners!). Great little touches from Rosie and Simon which make any stay more enjoyable and personal - nothing is too much trouble for these lovely, friendly people. Kids fell in love with all the animals and even in the rain and relative cold spent little time indoors. Exactly the tonic our family needed - will definately return and spread the word. 10 out of 10. 
***** 


Sian Taylor - September 2010
If you want somewhere to relax while the kids amuse themselves in the play area, on the trampoline or with the animals, then this is the place for you. The Gite is comfortable, clean and homely with everything you need. Rosie, Simon and the boys Tom and Ben are very friendly and are great hosts. My only complaint....time passes very quickly there and it’s time to come home all too soon!
***** 
Mackrill Familly, Gloucestershire - Aug 2010
A spacious, comfortable and well-equipped gite in a charming environment. Thank you for being such good hosts.  Our boys really enjoyed the company of Tom and Ben, not to mention the dogs!  Thank you.

*****

The Hoppers - West Kingsdown, England - Aug 2010
What a transformation, a wonderful gite with a superbly equipped kitchen. It just made us want to cook.  Our neighbours were great company too! Thanks for a relaxing holiday x

*****

A and N, Netherlands - July 2010.
One more time, we enjoyed our stay very much. We all love to come back, so may be next summer.