2012
Bel air gites is a great place with a great atmosphere. Big thank you to Paul and Patricia for the lovely gite. Big thanks to Cian too! R and J have made a really good friend in him, doing things ranging from ping pong to searching for wild boar!! Richards family August 2012
We have had a fantastic holiday at Bel Air! The gite was so well equipped we did not need anything, a real home from home. We loved the beach at Meschers and Talmont is good for a wander around some lovely shops. Hope to be back soon! Marquiss family, August 2012.
Fantastic family holiday. The kids played happily with the great facilities which made it very relaxing for us! Only regret is that we only booked for a week-wish we were staying for another. O'Hare family , UK, August 2012
We have had a fantastic 2 weeks here at Bel Air. A lovely warm welcome and great facilities for kids, our 19 month old daughter has made full use of them- the pool and trampoline being firm favourites! Great location, only 20 mins from St georges de Didonne, our favourite beach. Smith family, August 2012
We have really enjoyed a relaxing, fun and sunny 2 weeks here. We have been in the pool everyday and used the playground, games room and DVDs. The children have made some new friends and the gite has been perfect for exploring locally. Royan beach, La Rochelle, Pons and cognac are all great places to visit. Patricia and Paul have made us very welcome and we have really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you. Hallett family, UK, July/August 2012
Thank you for a lovely stay, it has felt like a 'home from home'. The kids have loved the open space, games room and the animals. The gites have everything we need and more. we have had some good days on the beaches and the kids loved the zoo. Thank you. Cannon/McGuire family, August 2012
Thank you, Paul and Trish- very relaxing break. Perfect for kids. Loved the beaches at Meschers and Royan, the aquarium and zoo. Saintes a very pretty town and the ampitheatre very interesting. Le Cottage restaurant is a must, we went 3 times!! Barwick family, London, August 2012
I like the beach. I made 2 friends. I like the house we are staying in. I love the pool, it is so fun. The trampoline is so bouncy!!- Eva, 6 years old
We have had a very nice holiday, enjoyed the beaches, fantastic day at the zoo feeding all the animals. Big thank you to Cian who entertained the kids most evenings playing 'hide n seek', table tennis and football. Our 9 year old son says playing with Cian was the best, score in table tennis 28-6 to Cian. thanks again. Barnett family UK, August 2012
We have had a fantastic week at Bel Air. Thank you Patricia and Paul for all the baby equipment, it has been fantastic. The facilities are great. We have all loved the pool and games room. Borrowing a nightly family DVD has been very popular with our 3 year old son. Places worth a visit are Royan and Mescher beaches. The zoo is fantastic, the best I have ever beed to, bring a picnic. Mortagne port is worth a stroll and coffee. Bel Air-great location, great facilities and lovely family. Wright family, London, August 2012
The beaches are great and the weather has been fantastic. A really friendly place. It has been great spending time outdoors and in the pool. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we had an amazing time. Galbraith family, Cumbria, August 2012
Marvellous, we had a great time. You have been great hosts and very accommodating. Thank you very much for a lovely holiday. We've had a great time and you have been very accommodating. Girls are devestated to leave. I'm sure we will be back. Vernons and McIntyres, Glasgow, August 2012
Thank you so much for our lovely holiday at Bel Air. The children have loved the pool, the grounds and the games room. We have enjoyed your wonderful hospitality whilst feeling totally secure that the children are safe wandering around your wonderful grounds. Cherry and family , UK August 2012.
We have all had a brilliant holiday at Bel Air. Many thanks to Trish and Paul for being wonderful hosts- nothing was too much trouble for them. I appreciated the kindness they showed at the start of my 70th birthday and the warmth they displayed to the rest of our family. Because the facilities are excellent at Bel Air our grandsons were often reluctant to leave the complex!- The Ivers clan, Scotland July 2012.
We have enjoyed this, our second holiday at Bel Air even more than our last one , which we thought was impossible to beat. there were 3 generations of us this time and there were so many things to entertain all the different age groups. Thank you Paul and Trisha for everything you did to make our holiday so pleasant and unforgettable. best of luck for the future and see you next year! Mc Caffery family, Belfast, June 2012
Thanks for a super family holiday. there was something for everyone to enjoy. very relaxing- kids were safe and secure and games room fantastic. Great selection of DVDs for evening time. Gites and pool very clean. See you all next year. Rodgers family, N. Ireland June 2012
Thank you Paul, Patricia and Cian for a lovely holiday. the kids really enjoyed themselves. They loved the pool and playing fields. Little J was so safe as the area was safely enclosed...very relaxing and stress free for his mum and dad:) K, R and family, Ireland, June 2012
Thanks Trish and Paul for a fantastic holiday. the kids had a ball. Thanks for all your help durng our stay. The kids loved the space and freedom and we relaxed knowing they were safe. Hope to come back. Mc Courts, Co.Tyrone, June 2012
We have had a fantastic 2 weeks here at Bel Air. The accommodation has been excellent and child friendly and the atmosphere very relaxed. We've really enjoyed exploring the area, especially the beautiful beaches. Many thanks. Claire, Jon and Aurelie, U.K, June 2012
We had a fantastic and very relaxing time. Paul and Patricia couldn't do enough to help us and were able to provide excellent advice on the local area.
The gite and garden were just what we needed. We were able to give the boys lots of freedom to roam around knowing that they were perfectly safe. having Sandy as company as they ran around the garden was a bonus.
The pool was excellent and a real hit with the boys. We also loved the games room. although, thankfully we didn't have to use it too much due to the kind weather.
We really enjoyed the local area. Although we've visited this part of the coast before we were able to discover some new places and being only 20 mins from the coast was a realy bonus.
Thanks again for a wonderful two weeks. Mackie family, Cheshire, June 2012
We had a super time at Bel Air. Our first overseas trip with our young boys and it was perfect. The gite and hospitality have been super and we will most definitely return again soon. Thank you Patricia, Paul and Cian. Smith family, U.K , June 2012
Paul and Patricia, Thanks for providing such a warm and welcoming holiday. The gite is brilliant, with so much
to keep the kids entertained. we will definitely be recommending you/Bel-Air to everyone. We haven't had the greatest weather this week but have still managed to find plenty to do. the Palmyere Zoo is a must, as is the swimming pool complex in Jonzac( for a rainy day). Thanks so much, it's been great. Farren family, Haslemere, June 2012
It's great being back here again! Thank you Trish, Paul and Cian, for your warm welcome. We enjoyed the relaxation, visiting our favourite haunts, villages, restaurants etc and discovering new places. i enjoyed the week very much! Mary Sheil May 2012, Dublin
We really enjoyed our second visit to Bel Air and going back to Talmont and Mortagne. We went to Cognac for the first time and enjoyed the boat trip and tour of Hennessys. thanks to Paul, Trish and Cian for your great hospitality! see you next year!! Jane Sheil, Belgium, May 2012
Summer 2011
As promised last year, here we are again! What more can we say...thank you so much for your hospitality. Be Back again...very soon. Jose
Dol June 2011, Belgium
What a lovely start to our holiday. Eimear says she wants to stay for ‘55 sleeps’. Thanks so much, we will be back. S Mc Allister, July
2011 , Ireland/Sweden
Thank you very much for this wonderful relaxing week! We enjoyed everyday, biking, reading, swimmimg, the fresh bread in the morning, a
glass of wine in the evening and breathing the’Bel Air...’ Vis Family, July 2011 , Belgium
Many thanks, Paul and Trish. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your comfortable and well equipped gite. Bel Air is an ideal base for
visiting the local beaches, enjoying the many good restaurants close by and seeing the many interesting sights which the Charente Maritime region has to offer. Best wishes for your future success. J and L Baker May/June 2011, Belgium
Thank you for a wonderful holiday and putting up with 3 teenage boys. We have all had a great time. Enjoyed the beach at Meschers and
eating in the beach cafe ‘le surf’ and watching the sun go down. Thank you and good luck Paul and Trish. Sayce family U.K August 2011
Our second time at Bel Air with Trish and Paul and once again we have had a great holiday. None of us want to leave and can’t wait till
we come back next year. Paul and Trish are a lovely couple and they make us feel very welcome. Dodd family U.K August 2011
Lovely relaxing holiday. We enjoyed our visits to Cognac(Martell) and Saintes. Thank you. Redhead family U.K August 2011
We have had a lovely holiday here at Bel Air. Our son really enjoyed playing with the other children. We will come back. Brown family
U.K August/Sept 2011
Thanks Paul and Trish-lovely gite and a great area for exploring. Wonderful entertainment for Dominic! Thank you, we will be back.
Jane Sheil, Brussels May/June 2011
Such a relaxing beautiful place. Your welcome was so warm. We feel very at home here and enjoyed exploring the local villages ,
beaches and restaurants. Thanks and best wishes. Mary Sheil, Dublin, May/June 2011
We had a fantastic relaxing holiday. Weather was great. Lovely villages and towns to explore. The gite was excellent, very well
equipped, clean and very comfortable. A great welcome from Trish and Paul. We will be back again. Mc Vey family, Co Tyrone. June 2011
Thanks Trish and Paul for the warm welcome and for all the toys etc. Provided for the children. We’ve had a great time – very relaxing
and the kids have really enjoyed the pool and the space. Thanks for all the tips on places to visit and dine. Great region. Maire and Billy, Dublin ,
July 2011
We have had a beautifully relaxing 2 weeks enjoying the rural tranquility and the warm welcome. Trish and Paul have been great hosts
and great with local information. The kids ( 7 and 6 years old) have loved the pool and the beaches . Jim and Nicola, London, August 2011 .
We have had an enjoyable 2 weeks holiday here. It’s been very peaceful and tranquil. We have enjoyed the use of the games room, which provided great entertaining activities to do, especially beating each other at darts and table tennis. The gite is beautifully decorated with enough storage space for all our things. The swimming pool provided a quick way to cool down and relax or play games with the pool equipment provided . Paul and Patricia
have been wonderful hosts and we look forward to coming back next year. Jelly family, Surrey, August 2011
Fabulous week here, thank you very much. There was lots to do and everyone was extremely friendly. Hope we can come back next year so I
can give Cian a good thrashing at table tennis again!!( only joking) Liam, U.K July/August 2011
Thank you very much Patricia and Paul for a fabulous week here. We’ve all really relaxed and the children have had a wonderful time in
the games room and pool. The house has been great for all 8 of us – plenty of space! R discovered the pond and carp- swiftly followed by the children- they loved it- nearly a bite every cast! Carol and family, U.K, July/August 2011
Thanks very much for a fab 2 weeks. We are very relaxed and the kids have had a great time , especially playing in the swimming pool and
in the games room! It was so nice to be able to open the door to our gite and let the kids have total freedom knowing that they were completely safe and that they had loads to do. The boys were very taken with the pool table which has already been added to their Christmas list!!! You were all so helpful but especially Cian who was very patient and helped keep our kids entertained!! We will definitely be recommending you. Lucy and family plus extras! London, August 2011
Thank you so much for having us to stay! We have had a lovely time and it’s been very relaxed. We especially enjoyed the pool!! Thanks again.
R family, Surrey, August 2011
Thanks Paul, Patricia and Cian. It’s been great here. We hope to see you again . Simone and Martin and family, Holland- Delft, July 2011
We enjoyed our holiday, the gite is very nice and the pool is great, can’t wait to come back next year. Exley family, U.K August 2011
We’ve had a very comfortable and relaxing stay( just what we needed!!!) We really appreciated the ‘welcome pack’ Thank you! Great choice of dvds, so many we ran out of time to watch them all. The pool was lovely and we swam every day. It was very interesting to
visit another region of France, i would love to come back when all of the sunflowers are in bloom( we were just a little late this year). Definitely a
better climate than Brittany. We visited Talmont, Zoo at Palymere, Saintes and Mortagne sur Gironde. We recommend the pizzas at Pizza Ria. Merci et bon continuation. Lisa and family Brittany France, August/ Sept 2011
We are in Bel Air at the moment and loving every minute it. The weather is not the best at the moment but the facilities are fantastic. The kids
are loving the games room with the newly installed playstation and great selection of videos. They have made friends with all the other children in the
other gites and have lots of fun with them in the pool& the play area. The big kids are thoroughly enjoying the peace & tranquility too. Bel Air is
definitely worth a visit !! F.L , July 2011, Brussels( on our facebook page)
Absolutely fabulous time, a very relaxing peaceful location. Trish and Paul were excellent hosts. All facilities top class. Lots to do for our 3 children. Great amenities near-by. Wall to wall sunshine!!! We will be back very soon. Thanks a million for your wonderful hospitality. Pat and clan- Dublin, September 2011
This was a new holiday experience, perfect for people travelling by car or for groups and family reunions. The owners are a delightful
couple. Very relaxing holiday’ CP USA- Easter 2011
‘ Fantastic stay. Great comfort, wonderful facilities. Loved visiting and staying at BEL AIR. Will come again’ Pat USA April 2011
‘Thanks for one of the best holidays we’ve ever had’. Kay, USA April 2011
Paul and Trish are wonderful hosts, who went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful stay. The area is beautiful and we thoroughly recommend visits to Ile de Re, Saintes, Cognac and Talmont. We would all like to thank you so much’ John and Marilyn UK, Val and Chuck, USA- April 2011
‘Thank you Trish and Paul for making our stay such a heart warming visit. Each Bel-Air gite has a charm of its own, nicely finished and equipped for a relaxing stay. Next time around we hope to see more of your wonderful countryside and neighbouring towns. We came as guests and leave as friends. You are truly great hosts and living the life of your dreams. We wish you both every happiness and success for the future’ George and Dorothy , USA, 21 April-2 May 2011
2010
'On arriving at Bel - Air we were warmly welcomed by the owners (Patricia and Paul) Our accommodation was excellent and Patricia was very knowledgeable about things to do and see in the surrounding area.The facilities on site were very good and ideally suited for families. Our teenage son made lots of friends and having so many different things to do he said it was the best holiday yet.We have no hesitation in re booking again this year and are really looking forward to another wonderful holiday.' Summer 2010, The Dodd family -U.K
‘We’ve had a lovely relaxing time at Bel - Air, a lovely property and a super pool area! We enjoyed visiting Saintes, Royan and La Rochelle; Talmont was lovely too - well worth a trip.The beaches at Meschers are very relaxing. The kids have loved making friends - they insist we come back soon! Thank you
Paul and Patricia, for your hospitality and welcome - best of luck for the
future’- Aug 2010 Alastair and family- Durham
‘Thanks a million for a great holiday. We loved Bel - Air and the local bakery! We’ll be back- how about next week???’ - Aug 2010 Bastiaan & Maire-
Belgium
‘Thanks for the most wonderful holiday. Bel-Air and its hosts have everything to offer that anyone could possibly wish for, including magnificient weather. We hope to be back again soon’- July 2010 Farrell/Mallon family- Ireland
Amazing!
Summer 2010, A.H- UK
‘2nd stay at Bel - Air, first with Paul and Patricia. Another great holiday, gives us the lift we need. Look forward having bicycles available next year.’ -Summer 2010 Nick, Linda and family- Staffordshire
‘ We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday-even with 5 teenagers!-perfect. Thank you for the warm hospitality and all the best for your future plans. Great weather/pool/games room/stars etc.! Sept 2010, M+A, West Midlands