2008 At the Family Self Catering Holiday Cottage/Gite

We have had a wonderful holiday here at 'Les Blancs'.  The gite is perfect, plenty of room and very well equipped.  Thank you Robert & Veronica for making us welcome and for providing such a lovely home to stay in.  The swimming pool has been lovely and warm and used several times.  The weather has been fantastic - warm & sunny nearly all the time.  We loved the animals, especially the baby chicks and feeding the pigs & sheep with fallen apples.  We all played lots of table-tennis.  There's lots of things to do at the farm, bike rides with nothing on the roads, swimming, trampoline - what more could you want.

Reguiny supermarket well stocked and open Sunday am.  We found it a bit frustrating that most cafes/restaurants close at 2pm and don't open again until 7pm.  We always got somewhere just as it was stopping serving food.  Mondays - all the restaurants are closed.  Can highly recommend Campanella Pizzaria in Reguiny - very good pizzas.  We liked Pontivy and the Lac de Guerledan - lots of places to stop and walk, the whole area is beautiful.  The go-karting at Auray is excellent, great fun!

All in all sad to be going home, but we hope to come again - it has been so restful.  The night skies on a clear night are amazing - you can see the Milky Way for miles - isn't God awesome, His creation is fantastic.  Many thanks Robert & Veronica for all your kindness, and helpfulness.  A bientot, see you soon - John, Lesley, Vicki and Andrew. September 2008.

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Robert & Veronica - Thanks for a lovely holiday in your gite - we've had a lovely time (Jas loved the chicken feeding, pig feeding, duck feeding, Josh loved the chickens in general!)

You get to keep the picture of the gite (lucky you) cos we couldn't get it home without it falling apart.  Thanks again, lots of love - Mike, Ruth, Jas, Josh xx September 2008.

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Farmhouse is very comfortable and well equipped.  The bikes and swimming pool were great, we made good use of them.  We would not recommend cycling out at night without lights - it is very dark! 

Camors tree adventure place was very good but leaves you aching afterwards.  There is a distinct lack of nightlife, we found a bar open in Josselin until 10.00pm, see if you can find one later, it is not easy.  The beach between La Trinite sur mer and Carnac was good & very popular with the British with easy parking.  The house is very suitable for babies - The Corby family et al xxx September 2008.

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Enjoyed our stay in this house.  Weather was OK, last day was lovely!  Would recommend a trip to Auray and have a meal near the old harbour, lovely spot.  We visited Brest to look around the much talked about aquarium 'Oceanoplis' but was disappointed (overpriced, overcrowded and understocked).  For a quick meal the local pizza restaurant at Reguiny does take away made to order pizzas, which are good.

Our twin boys loved the pool and trampoline.  Enjoyed the use of the BBQ even on the colder days.  Thanks - Matthew & Susan, Ian & Lucy, Daniel & Hannah, Thomas, William, Georgina - August 2008.

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Had a great week, weather has been mixed, would recommend a visit to Lac au Duc, where there's a lake with a beach (Loads to do).  Robert and Veronica were great hosts.  Enjoyed stopping in this nice house.  'Good health' from all of us.  Neal & Julie, Paul & Jackie, Thomas, Jack, Alex & Anna - August 2008

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Dear Robert and Veronica, I had a lovely time in France.  You made me much happier now I've come to France.  It has been a great pleasure to meet you and get on with you.  Love from Tilly.

Brilliant week, love the animals, love the gite, love the company, love the food, love the area, love France.  Lynn & Ray xx

Our return!  Just a week this time .... and not long enough!!  Great week and thanks to Bob & Veronica for making it so special, fantastic house with excellent facilities.  Recommend Auray as an early evening visit - head for Le Port, gorgeous wee harbour with plenty of sea front restaurants.  Enjoyed our daily dose of eggs from the hens - they taste delicious.  Robert's salad veg is to die for and Tilly enjoyed feeding the animals.  Made full use of garden activities ... going home for a rest now!!  Thanks again Bob & Veronica and may we return, again, next year!!  Love Manda & Alex - August 2008.

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A well furnished farmhouse with great facilities for all the teenagers.  Highly recommend a trip to Josselin, if you want a meal please try the Cafe de France.  They were very welcoming.  Many thanks,  so so peaceful.  Chris.

Excellent facilities, children amused all day.  Bikes used.  Boules played (& lost).  Ian

Supermarket at Reguiny open Sunday am, which is very useful.  Most restaurants are shut on a Monday.  Boules on Sunday afternoon in the barn is a must for all adults.  Barely seen the kids all week, they have loved every minute.  Gabbie xx - July/August 2008. 

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We had such a lovely holiday, there is such a peaceful feeling about your place, it was amazing to walk out the door into
such an incredible landscape.  I also really enjoyed eating all your home-grown food, it gave me a sense of connection that is not common in a holiday home!

My favourite day trip was walking along the Nantes-Brest canal from Pontivy going North.  It was so shady from the trees, and the canal was so beautiful, I'll never forget it.  The kids had a fabulous time too, particularly Maisie, who was more active than we have ever known her to be!!!

Thanks again for making us so welcome, we really enjoyed your company, and will return one day!  All the best, Caroline and Dan, Finn, Tess & Jane - July 2008.

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Have had a great 2 week holiday here with part of our family - 3 generations of us plus Czechoslovak au pair.  Ideal for the little ones - they loved the pool & the trampoline.  The rest of us were becoming quite proficient at table tennis.  Robert & Veronica have been excellent hosts & think of everything.  The bikes were well used & the 2 year old loved going with her dad on the 'seat'.

Josselin medieval day was excellent.  The locals were so obviously enjoying themselves & their costumes were super.  Vannes, Lizio & the war museum at Malestroit are worth a visit.  We are all going to miss the quiet roads & peaceful outdoor dinners.  Andy, Janette, Maisie, - July 2008.

Lovely 2 weeks.  Thank you very much, even though my phone went in the pool.  Trampoline, swimming pool, table tennis, bikes - what more could you wish for?  The weather has been absolutely beautiful so we have made the most of it with dinner outside every night!  Seeing as we had 8 of us there was plenty of space and things to do!  Thanks for a wonderful 2 weeks you even got me a week off school.  Maisie xx

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Had an excellent week.  Definitely not long enough though!  We were so lucky with the weather.  Couldn't fault the facilities nor Robert and Veronica who were excellent hosts.

The pool at Reguiny is good for kids.  The stones at Carnac are recommended.  Thank you to Robert and Veronica for the eggs, advice, cucumbers and film - who could ask for anything more (well maybe a tree house next time!?)  Thanks - Helen, Andy, Jane, Oto, Roony, Ed, Dawn, Mark, Emma and Isobel. x  - June 2008.

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Had a great two weeks here at Les Blancs.  Many thanks to Robert for his kind help, finding places via the internet and for the weather forecasts.  Couldn't have asked for better weather!!

Were disappointed with Pont Scorff Zoo.  It is very hilly and at times difficult to walk around.  Food there was very expensive.  Some of the enclosures are small & cramped and quite smelly.  Pontivy market is worth a visit, but look out for the man with the sausages.  You will not get past without spending 15 euros!  Carnac beach is lovely and the drive to Quiberon is worth doing - ask Robert!

We would recommend Les Blancs to anyone!, and will.  Alan & Ann, Robert & Sarah, Grace, James, Sarah & John, Lillian & Samuel - June 2008.

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We've had a very relaxing week in Brittany and are sad to be returning to the hurly burly of life in London!  The gite is so peaceful & v. well equipped.  The children loved splashing about in the warm pool and the trampoline has been a big hit too.  William has particularly enjoyed having so much space to kick a ball about.

We've had lovely days out in Josselin (pretty town - we recommend the doll museum), Vannes (aquarium and butterfly garden worth a visit) and Carnac (great beaches & good picnic area nr. the standing stones).  We highly recommend a meal at Chez Bido - delicious food & v. friendly!

Thank you Robert, for making us feel so welcome & for the loan of the DVD's.  We were sorry to have missed Veronica but hope to meet her on a future visit!  Here's to a busy, successful summer!  Maddy, Gareth, William & Freya - May 2008

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What a wonderful place!  Thank you for your hospitality, you've thought of everything needed.  Even though the weather could've been a bit kinder & our stay longer we've enjoyed every minute.

Having to rush for the ferry now but will write a larger comment on website when we get home as we have nothing but praise for Les Blancs!  Thanks again.  Amanda & Billy, Carol & Eric - April/May 2008

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2007 At the Family Self Catering Holiday Cottage/Gite

Fantastic two weeks – perfect weather!  Thanks to Farmer Bob and Farmer Veronica for making us feel so welcome here.  House and facilities fantastic – swimming pool and trampoline used everyday and bikes were great to have.

Enjoyed days out at Carnac beach, Josselin and Vannes (great on market day).  Bike rides along the canal and lunch at Les Forges were great days out.  But plenty of relaxing days around Les Blancs too!

Ella will particularly miss the chickens and Harry & good luck with the duck-chicks!  Thanks again, hope to come back again sometime.  Sinead, Aidan and Ella (age 2) + Doris and Brian, grandma & grandpa from Dublin – September 2007. 

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Excellent week, lovely weather and great facilities here at Les Blancs.  Children loved the trampoline and swimming in the pool.  Also played tennis and crazy golf at Reguiny (thanks Robert & Veronica for the loan of the tennis rackets & balls) Cycling was ideal, as there is very little traffic and far fewer banks and hills than at home!

Great meals enjoyed at Josselin (cards on side of fridge).  Most of us ate escargot for the first (& probably the last!) time, including the children.  Excellent beach at Carnac and would recommend the ‘Resistance Museum’ together with its creperie.

Many thanks Robert & Veronica for an excellent holiday, we really couldn’t fault it.  Shaun, Claire, Matt and Ben.  Mark, Claire & Daniel.  August 2007

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Recommend playing boules with the local French here in the barn – great fun! (Sunday pm) 

Josselin Clock Tower is free - 130 steps – fab views.  Great Pizzas in square – and very quiet at any time.  Check out the view on the other side of the river opposite the Chateau.  The Resistance Museum at Malestroit and Half-Track ride is excellent, lots to see with great exhibits.   Lorient beach is not too far, free parking and accessible.  V. clean too.  Great building sand.

Suggest the table tennis in the barn - not easy when the wind blows.  Great place - loved the swimming pool and feeding the chickens.  The best gite we’ve found for facilities and room.  Thanks again.  Andrew, Julie, Rachel, David and Sam.  August 2007

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I will miss my holiday here, it was very enjoyable.  Tilly aged 8 1/2. xx

Our French experience – Two weeks of fun, frolics & French cuisine!  We have had a fantastic time using the brilliant facilities supplied by Robert and Veronica.  We recommend locally Chez Bido the Creperie at Radenac, lovely food and the authentic pizzas at La Campanella, Reguiny.  The Monday market at Auray was huge & busy.  Carnac beach clean & great for kids.  Cycled a lot locally on safe roads.

Thanks to Robert & Veronica for a super house, you have made our holiday so special & have made us feel so welcome.  Tilly has especially loved the animals!  Good luck with your adventure.  Alex, Manda, Tilly, Ray and Lynne. (Granny & Grandad)  August 2007

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We have all enjoyed a very restful week in this lovely cottage.  The children - judging by their loud appreciation - have loved the pool and the various games available to them.  We really liked our visit to Josselin which is a very pretty, ancient town with lovely flowers.

Our thanks to Veronica & Robert for everything.  Emma & Paul, Sam, Harry, Joe, Ben & Katie. + Granny & Grandad - Pat and Dudley. July/August 2007.

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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful French home with us for the past 2 weeks.  The accommodation, facilities and your hospitality have been superb!

The children have enjoyed the pool, extensive grounds, all the animals and your newly acquired trampoline (and boules of course).  Can recommend the nearby creperie at Les Forges (had 2 lovely meals there),  la Ferme de la Monde,  Carnac (great beach) and cycling to the local lake at Reguiny.

In all, an excellent and totally relaxing time, thanks again and good luck for the future!  Darren, Jayne, Alice, Matthew and Adam.  July 2007

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Dear Veronica and Robert, Thank you for lovely and relaxing days in your beautiful house.  The swimming pool was extremely popular with the children.  We have also enjoyed the large garden with lots of space for playing.  Several afternoons we all had a great time playing ‘boules’ in the barn.

We have explored the surroundings, and will recommend Auray, Vannes, Josselin, Quiberon, Ile de Berder (please note the tide schedule) and afternoon trips on the bikes in the local area.  For food, we highly recommend the local creperie Chez Bido in Radenac – but the best dinners were served in the spacious kitchen of Les Blancs.  We appreciated the good facilities of the house and specially the four showers!  The tomatoes and cucumbers from the Potter family were a breakfast hit for everybody.

TUSEN TAKK FOR OSS!  Greetings from your first Norwegian guests, Erik, Agnethe, Ada and Helga, Christophe, Margit Irene, Aurelia and Philip.  July 2007

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29th June 2007.  Today is our last full day at Les Blancs, tomorrow we have to leave this idyllic place.  Although the weather has not been too kind to us and have not been able to make full use of the pool, we have enjoyed ourselves in our comfortable surroundings and have visited all the local areas and some of the further afield towns of Vannes and Lorient.  For the best creperie in Brittany visit Chez Bido in Radenac.  Thank you Robert and Veronica for making us so welcome.  Myra, David, Martin, Diane, Luke and Dylan.  June 2007.

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Thank you for a lovely relaxing holiday.  We loved the house and were grateful for a superbly equipped kitchen!  William especially enjoyed the pool - so warm - and the swings.  We visited lots of pretty towns in the area and recommend Auray with its beautiful port and restaurants.  The trip to Quiberon was well worth it, with a big sandy beach and lots of good boutiques.  Carnac Plage is good for rock pools and collecting shells.  Alison, Dan, William & Evie.  May/June 2007

Thank you for your hospitality - we had a great time exploring the area.  We particularly liked Auray and Vannes (this market is worth a visit on Wednesdays).  Had some great food at 'Tranquility' in Pontivy - English speaking, & very obliging with children.  Tom, Sue and Helen May/June 2007.

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Thank you for a great holiday, an excellent gite, pretty countryside - and even for your help with recording a TV programme on DVD.  We recommend the Lunch Cruise on Vedettes de l'Odet shipping company from Benodet (near Quimper) up the Odet river.  It isn't cheap but well worth it!  John and Maurice - May 2007.

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L2006 At the Family Self Catering Holiday Cottage/Gite

A warm welcome!  Nice property, showers and basins in all bedrooms, great with 4 adults & 4 teens!!  Enjoyed exploring the area, Josselin well worth a visit, also Pontivy and Vannes.

Very quiet restful area!  The DVDs were popular on the wet days.  Thanks!  Steve and Bobbie, Bob and Marguerite, Matthew, James, Amy & Hannah from Colchester - October 2006.

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Despite only having 4 days at Les Blancs, we have had a wonderful break.  The Resistance museum at Malestroit, Le Bretagne restaurant in Reguiny and of course the cycling come highly recommended! 

To Robert and Veronica, we wish you every success in the future, and thank you for your hospitality.  Hopefully we can return for a longer stay!  Godfrey & Karen, Alexander and Alisha. from Ewhurst - August 2006.

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This is a nice house, it was really good sun.  I liked it that we could play football.  David, Chris, Thomas & Sam.

What a very restful place and a very friendly welcome.  Trips to Carnac - lovely beach - and Josselin, excellent grand beer!  Worth a trip.  Fantastic quiet gite - children happy and therefore so are we!  Lovely, lovely place.  We will certainly be back!  Ray, Kevin & Mandie, Jeremy, David, Chris, Thomas & Sam from Exeter - August 2006.

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Good places we enjoyed.  Swimming pool Reguiny, Carnac beach, Lac de Guerledan, Port-Scorff zoo, Josselin, Ploemel beach, Chez Bido creperie Radenac.  We enjoyed most going to the zoo.  Georgina and Jonathan.

We have had a very enjoyable stay - the cottage is lovely and very well equipped.  Thank you!  Steve & Linda, Georgina & Jonathan from Stone - August 2006.