Oh the peace and quiet! No TV, no noisy neighbours, just the odd bird, butterfly or noisy wasp sizing up the figs. But as everyone so far has said NOTHING beats Nelly’s cooking! Thank you for a superb meal and an extremely comfortable stay in the cleanest, most well-appointed gîte we have ever stayed in (in 30 years!). A bientôt!
– Jacky & Peter Maggs, Sept 2012
What a gem! Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Don’t miss the unforgettable experience of a fabulous meal cooked by Nelly.
– Linda & David, Sept 2012
A wonderful two weeks - lovely weather & beautiful views and a gîte with everything you’d ever need. A great holiday, peaceful, relaxing and a chance to recharge the batteries. Nelly’s meal on arrival was a highlight.
– Sandra & Ruairi, Aug 2012
Our haven of paradise, so relaxing, peaceful and calm. We had such a lovely holiday, fab food, great golf, lovely places to visit and a wonderful gite and pool to return to every evening. Nelly’s dinner on my birthday is by far the best meal I have ever eaten!
– George & Nicky, July 2012
For the first week of our honeymoon, we could not have found a greater treasure. From the meal on our first night to the pool and exceptionally well equipped gite, we were thrilled and delighted to have found ourselves in Limorlin.
– Nessa & Gavin, July 2011
Limorlin gave us the opportunity to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life back home & spend some quality time together. We have loved our cosy evenings by the fire. The gite itself is beautiful & we have instantly relaxed.
– Kat & Pete, November 2010
Have had a wonderful time enjoying the lovely surroundings and the peace & quiet. The gîte has been perfect, as have the garden & pool.
– Richard & Fiona, September 2010
We loved it so much last year, we had to come back again. The beautiful warm, sunny weather has enabled us to relax, swim, cycle and discover the Charente area. After having stayed in such a tastefully decorated and well-equipped gîte, any other holiday let will find it tough to beat! So . we will just have to come back again. Thank you Nelly for another wonderful meal.
– Nicki & Adrian, September 2010
Your gîte is absolutely beautiful and wanting for nothing. We have loved being here and returning here at the end of every day.
– Debbie & Andy, August 2010
This has been a most restful and enjoyable holiday. There is so much to do in this beautiful area, yet it is a real pleasure just to sit in the lovely garden, by the pool, and simply enjoy the tranquillity. Limorlin is certainly a place to recharge those batteries.
– Janet & Peter, August 2010
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We have had a fantastic time discovering the area and the body-boarding beaches! The gite is fabulous, a real home from home and the pool and facilities are excellent. Nelly, thank you for making our first wedding anniversary so memorable with your wonderful meal.
– Sarah & Tony, August 2010
My complete idea of paradise – the view, the pool, peace, quiet, comfort. The gîte is incredible, equipped so you don’t need to bring anything but your clothes/wash stuff. The food cooked by Nelly can’t really be described by words as none would do it justice. All I can say is I have never been cooked such an amazing meal on my birthday – which we chose to do after having our meal on the first night – why would you go out to a restaurant??? Inspired!! George and I will return and recommend this place to anyone looking for peace, quiet and tranquillity.
– Nicky & George, July 2010
Fantastic! Tranquil! Beautiful! Limorlin was all of these and more. The gîte was such a delight with every detail planned with such care. We cycled to the distillery to collect our wine – made here, grapes grown here – now, where else could you do that? The information available in the gîte with maps, step-by-step directions & descriptions made choosing which delightful place to visit a little easier. L’Isle d’Ol‚ron, St Georges (beach) and Pons were most enjoyable. A delight to spend our 40th wedding anniversary here.
– Cynthia & Michael, July 2010
’Haute Cuisine’ has lost one of its greatest disciples whilst Nelly does not cook for a wider clientelle, but guests are the winners here in so many ways ... and that swimming pool – divine! A l’ann‚e prochaine.
– Paul & Christine, June 2010
We could not have chosen a more peaceful & tranquil location and stayed in such a beautiful gite. The meal Nelly cooked was fantastic.
– Kevin & Julie, June 2010
We have stayed in many gîtes over the past 20 years and this has to be the tops. The care and thought and attention to detail is unsurpassed. Nelly’s cooking is perfection personified.
– Eamonn & Miriam, May 2010
A wonderful stress-free week. The calm, quiet & opportunity to relax was just what we needed.
– Maria & Steve, April 2010
We had such a brilliant relaxing time here in July this year that we simply had to return.
– Clare & David, October 2009
It has been a superb, relaxing holiday. The meal on our first night was amazing – beautifully crafted and carefully prepared. Limorlin is a beautiful place to relax and simply to ’be’.
– Nicki and Adrian, September 2009
The gite is amazing! Absolutely everything you could need, Nelly’s cooking was FANTASTIC! Wish we had the chance for more.
– Stephen & Rachel, August 2009
A real gem: beautifully finished, the ideal layout and immaculately clean. A memorable holiday.
– Gavin & Claire, August 2009
Beautiful gîte and so spotlessly clean. Fabulous meal cooked by Nelly on our first night ... so good we had a second meal on our last night.
– David & Clare, July 2009
Great gite, exceptionally clean and full of many thoughtful extras. Beautiful location. Nelly’s food was exceptional, beautifully presented and tasting as good as it looked ... we felt totaly spoilt.
– Neil & Fran, June 2009
A perfect place to relax and unwind away from our hectic jobs and lives in London. We will certainly return, not only for the beautiful location but also for Nelly’s exquisite cooking – top class restaurant food.
– Rachel & Paul, May 2009
We have had a wonderful holiday in this haven of relaxation. The gîte is perfect with wonderful views of the countryside [and] spectacular sunsets. The most amazing meal ... so delicious and beautifully presented. Truly unforgettable, we shall return!
– Andrew & Ann, 19th September 2008
A very enjoyable week in a beautiful and immaculately kept gite, with lots to do and see in the area. Excellent hosts, full of care, attention and good humour. We had two exquisite meals, thoughtfully and expertly prepared and exquisitely presented.
– Allan & Geoff, 27th September 2008
The gîte is a triumph of good taste and comfort. Nelly’s fruit soup with parfait au Grand Marnier would have Gordon Ramsay resorting to the F... word – you cannot leave Limorlin without at least one Nelly meal.
– Ian & Maggie, 23rd August 2008
The gîte is fantastic, every amenity you need. Location is perfect, very accessible to all areas. Views are very picturesque – ideal for a BBQ with maybe a glass of vin or two !! Lots of good places to visit nearby. Will be definitely recommending this lovely gîte to friends and family !!
– Brendan & Catherine, 31st May 2008
We have holidayed in France for more than a quarter of a century (!!) and have never stayed in a better or more memorable gite. Nelly’s cooking is truly unforgettable. A fitting climax to our month in France, we shall remember it fondly in the years to come. We recommend Limorlin most warmly.
– Barbara and Deryck, 24th May 2008
Peaceful, tranquil, beautiful and very relaxing... could have stayed much longer ... a wonderful break.
– Lynne & Spence, 6th May 2008
We’d return whenever possible for the peace and tranquility, warmth and hospitality of the gite ... But we would return TOMORROW for Nelly’s wonderful cooking.
– Kate & Richard, 5th April 2008
We have had a wonderful week here at Limorlin & are wishing we could stay longer. This holiday has been so relaxing and enjoyable. This is the most well-equipped and homely gîte we have ever stayed in. We hope to be able to return sometime soon.
– Chris & Becky, 18th August 2007
Two weeks of absolute bliss:- peace, calm and quiet. The gite is beautiful and a credit to you both. The welcome we received was superbly complemented by Nelly’s stunning meal. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
– John & Chris, 11th August 2007
A very enjoyable and relaxing break ... just what we needed. An absolutely lovely meal on our last evening which rounded off our stay here perfectly. We hope to see you again next year.
– Barbara & Jimmy, 28th July 2007
The meal Nelly prepared was superb and beat anything we had on our travels. The gîte is lovely and well thought out. We have enjoyed a relaxing holiday.
– Kay & Steve, 14th July 2007
We have had a truly relaxing, peaceful & enjoyable week. Wonderful house & gite in beautiful countryside.
– Jo & Andy, 7th July 2007
A beautiful gîte in fantastic countryside ... But best of all, Nelly, your fantastic cooking... See you next year!
– Wendy & Tony, 30th June 2007
A huge thank you for making our stay so enjoyable! Your enthusiasm and knowledge of the area has made it an even more fulfilling stay than we had hoped.
– Pete & Tanya, 18th June 2007

Front yard and main house at Limorlin – the gîte is on the right