Marie and Bruno made us so welcome from the minute we arrived. Their house, the apartment , the pool and grounds are all beautiful. It was like visiting old friends but with our own accommodation. The kitchen had everything you could want - maybe an extra 2 tea cups for les anglais! - and the whole decor was just to our taste.
Bruno recommended restaurants in Saintes, a town which is really worth exploring. The loveliest beach was La Grande Côte, park at the far end of Palais sur mer in the free car park. There is a restaurant overlooking the beach which had a good menu du jour with stunning views.
Please note, the beds are 140cm, not queen size, just for information.