Tag: beach

Family Day Out in Whitstable

| July 5, 2013

When we discovered the forecast was for 26 degrees we knew we had to get to the beach. Imogen loves the seaside and it’s been a few months since our last beach adventures in New Zealand and France.

We decided to have a family day out in Whitstable, Kent. It’s roughly a one hour drive from where we live in London. I find that just getting out of London feels like a mini holiday and we certainly packed enough to make it feel like we were going away for a few days! We love being close to nature and visiting the beach for a day was great fun.

The Whitstable Fish Market by the quay was open and selling a variety of fresh seafood.

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We found an Oyster Shell Recycling point where used oyster shells are deposited to help re-establish oyster beds for the future.

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A collection of beach treasure.

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Imogen and Mummy on the beach playing with shells and spades.

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Daddy finds a crab in the shallow rockpools and Imogen watches it closely.

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Holiday Cottage in Lostmarc’h Brittany

| May 27, 2013

On our recent holiday to Brittany in France we stayed in two stylish holiday homes in the department of Finistere. I discovered Frenchberry whilst searching for family friendly holiday accommodation that provided that little bit extra.

After our first week of holiday at the Kistinic Gatehouse in Quimper we spent the second week in Brittany near the coastal town of Crozon in Lostmarc’h. Located in a small hamlet of beautifully renovated longere properties that are ideally situated less than 10 minutes walk from the beach.

The setting for our Lostmarc’h holiday home was stunning. Situated in a protected conservation area, it is surrounded by thoughtfully restored stone cottages with views of the Celtic Sea.

The view from the holiday house towards the garden, overlooking the ocean.

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Our daily activities involved walking, swimming, playing on the beach, watching surfers ride the waves, picnics on the sand and enjoying the fresh sea air at the stunning beaches of Lostmarc’h and La Palue.

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Lostmarch

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The beach town of Morgat is a few minutes drive away where there are several lovely restaurants where we enjoyed crêpes and moules frites.

The decking on which we sat each evening to admire the sunset and beautiful sea views.

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The location of this holiday home is unique and perfect for families who love the beach.

Playtime on the Beach at Morgat

| May 11, 2013

We went to the lovely beachside town of Morgat in Finistere on our recent holiday in Brittany. Morgat is situated on the Crozon peninsula in northwest France. It’s a bustling seaside town popular with families who want to enjoy the beach, fly kites, sit in cafes and eat at delicious creperies and seafood restaurants.

Imogen wondering whether to go hands first into a large puddle on the beach.

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Deciding to test out the depth of the puddle with her feet.

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There’s nothing like playing on a beach with sand, water, a bucket and a spade.

Morgat

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And after all of our outdoor play we went to a local boulangerie for a baguette.

C’est la vie!

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