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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.

Lostmarch

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.

Lostmarch

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.

Morgat

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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Kistinic Gatehouse in Brittany

| May 10, 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. We have been treated to absolute luxury with each home and location we’ve stayed in.

We spent the first week of our holiday in the Kistinic Gatehouse just outside the medieval city of Quimper. The Kistinic Gatehouse is a charming house that comfortably sleeps six. It’s situated in the park grounds of the Kistinic Chateau where Frenchberry owner’s Claire and Andrew Bernard live. Our second week was spent by the beach at Lostmarc’h.

The Kistinic Gatehouse is a few minutes drive from Quimper where we enjoyed viewing the medieval architecture and cathedral, indulging in fine patisseries and leisurely meandering through pedestrianised streets. There’s something for everyone in the city of Quimper with a large range of shops and boutiques, restaurants and museums.

quimper

Stunning family friendly beaches with crystal clear water are less than a 30 minute drive away from the Kistinic Gatehouse. We visited Benodet for the day and had fun paddling, building sandcastles and walking along the coastal pathways.

Benodet

The Kistinic Gatehouse has been lovingly restored and renovated by Claire and Andrew. Each bedroom and bathroom are uniquely decorated and designed to a high standard.

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There’s a private garden with outdoor table and chairs providing a tranquil spot for reading or enjoying a meal, complete with melodic birdsong.

Kistinic Gatehouse

We roamed freely within the 15 hectares of parkland surrounding the Kistinic Chateau. Imogen loved exploring the pathways and discovering the tracks in the woodland.

Kistinic Gatehouse

The lawned garden is perfect for children to play and run around in.

Kistinic Gatehouse

Having stayed in numerous French cottages and gites over the years, I can say that this truly surpassed our expectations and we will happily return here for future holidays.