2009 At the Family Self Catering Holiday Cottage/Gite

A week is not enough!  The gite is so comfortable and well equipped - inside and out.  We had a great time being lazy & winding down - swimming, cycling & a local walk, Josselin was the best - especially on market day (Saturday).  Great views from the top of the tower opposite the Marie - & be prepared for 'air raid siren' at midday!!  The roads for miles around Les Blancs are so quiet - we cycled for 1.5 hours & saw 3-4 cars.  Vannes was good for shopping.

Loved the pool, the trampoline, table tennis, sunloungers, table football etc - everything.  And of course the amazing collection of 'pets'.  All very conducive for a stress free holiday - will have to make it 2 weeks next time though.  Many thanks Robert & Veronica from Karen & Steve, Rachel & Sian, Aug/Sept 2009

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What a great place for a really relaxing holiday.  We probably hold the record for the least trips made away from the cottage and the most time spent by one individual (Bradley) in the pool!  The cottage is well equipped, even if we did break the Sky box (sorry again!) and Robert and Veronica very hospitable and accommodating for our particular needs.  The children loved the pool and trampoline and Andrew particularly loved feeding the pigs, ducks and chickens.

Once again thanks for letting us share your little bit of tranquillity – watch out we may be back!  Nick, Sue, Bradley and Andrew, August 2009.

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I loved my bedroom, Nia.  Thanks so much for allowing us to stay here.  I absolutely adored the pool.  On our last day, it was very warm.  THANK YOU!!! William.  The gite has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday.  We loved the pool, the trampoline and appreciated the fantastic facilities of the cottage!  We can recommend a bike ride to Reguiny, where there are two play areas around the lake. It is about a 6 mile round trip.  Further afield, the Village de Poul Fetan near Melrand, Pontivy is great - a reconstructed archaeological site.  Lynne, Michael, William, Hannah and Nia.

We had a wonderful week and especially enjoyed the bikes and riding along the quiet lanes.  We loved exploring the local towns and villages and visited Josselin and Pontivy.  We loved the cottage and grounds - we ate outside and one night sat and watched the shooting stars.  Thank you for a lovely week.  Ruth, Susie, Peter and Paula - August 2009.

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We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.  The trouble is that a week is not long enough.  After the long journey it was so nice to chill out & enjoy the facilities.  We have never had so much exercise in our lives.  The evening meal we had at Jo & Carmen was most enjoyable (Note: Free tennis courts at Hotel) which the children were thrilled with.  Crazy Golf at the Bar Du Foyer was great fun & which lasted about 2 hours.

Many thanks to Veronica & Robert for organising Shaun's 40th birthday cake and their hospitality.  Also for the delicious eggs.  All in all a wonderful week. The Tunnicliff family xxx - August 2009

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The Turners - We've had a wonderful week at Les Blancs.  Everything you need is here and the friendliness and helpfulness of Robert & Veronica added to the enjoyment of the holiday.  Like visitors before us we recommend Josselin, Trinite sur Mer, Carnac Locmariaquer, Auray - some wonderful beaches, many good restaurants but we enjoyed 'Chez Bido' the local creperie.

There is plenty to do and places to visit - but the jewel in the crown is Les Blancs.  The pool, trampoline, table tennis table, badminton, football & boule in the barn. Thoroughly enjoyed by 3 generations but Jack (age 7) loved the chickens & feeding them was the highlight of his holiday.  Look forward to returning!  Dawn, John, Simon, Tracey & Jack - July 2009.

The Boule Room

Thanks John, a great drawing, but this doesn't do justice to your original!

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Robert & Veronica - We thank you for your hospitality & warm welcome.  The gite was fantastic and we both fully enjoyed our stay.  It was exactly what we both needed.  The location was perfect for us and we enjoyed playing tennis locally.  The local creperie was also a highlight for us 'Chez Bido' and would recommend to anyone.

We also travelled to Fort Bloque and Guidel Plage - 30 minutes by car, enjoyed surfing (5ft waves) and would recommend to like minded people.  We hope to see you both again in the future.  All the best - Paul & Darren, July 2009.

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Had a great couple of weeks.  Weather has been fantastic just about every day.  Fresh eggs & wine from Robert & Veronica greatly appreciated.  Facilities have been excellent a real home from home plus the addition of a pool and a great safe area for the kids to run around. Beth loved chasing the Indian Runner Ducks - never caught them - never had a chance!  Pool was a fantastic hit with all.  Dan was in virtually every day.

Went to various places, recommend Josselin, and for beaches we went to Carnac - very good as was the market, Larmor Plage - nice town but the beach not fantastic, Quiberon very good and the best - Locmariaquer, great for the kids, quieter than the rest - take a picnic it's a bit far out of town.  Elsewhere Pontivy is quite nice, again a good market and nice by the canal.  Vannes very busy, very hot.  Maket not as good as Carnac's though.

All in all a great couple of weeks.  Hope to be back next week/sorry next year.  Steve, Jill, Danny & Beth.  June 2009.

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Wir danken fur einen sehr angenehmen aufenthalt bei Potters in Les Blancs. Ein uriges bauernhaus – und so komfortabel ausgestattet. Besonders hervorzuheben: Pool, Fahrrader (leider wenig genutzt – Faulheit), Tischtennis, Badminton, Kicker, Billard, Trampolin. Die wirklich gut ausgestattete kuche und Internetanschluss. Unsere Hoffnung hat sich erfullt: ein Ferienhaus, wo sich kleine und grosse kinder nicht langweilen. Chateau de Josselin sehenswert. Poul – Fetan fanden wir sehr interesant, ein historisches Breton. Dorf zum Erleben. Einen absolute tollen strand haben wir in Penvins gefunden. Sogar gebadet (kurz) und das im Mai. Wenn wir mal wiederkommen, bringen wir Freunde mit! Danke fur den gefullten Kuhlschrank bei Ankunft sowie die moglichkeit einer stressfreien Abreise ohne Zeitdruck! Dankeschon, Thank you, Merci – sagen Frank, Jana, Laura und Ferenc aus Thuringen. Mai 2009

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First visitors of the year - and the sun shone every day!  It's a beautiful time to visit Brittany - and to see the newborn lambs gambolling in the field above the barn - perfect!  We've appreciated the time to rest and relax, get out & ramble and eat some wonderful meals.  There are some lovely beaches, quiet coves, and a day out to the Iles aux Moines makes a grand day out.

All in all we've enjoyed our days out, and looked forward to the comfort of the gite as we've returned each evening.  A bientot - Ian and Rosemary - March 2009

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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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