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07/11/2007, 13:06 altyfc Joined on 15/08/2006 Posts 20 Looking for good quality family holiday Last year myself and my family (my wife and our two boys) stayed in a static home on a small campsite in Brittany, close to Concarneau.  Although it was a reasonably good quality site and we had a great time, the ground maintenance was a little lacking and, since holidays are precious, we actually quite like to treat ourselves and go up-market where possible (not always with a campsite, I know!!) Now we're already thinking ahead to next year but we're struggling to find somewhere that ticks all the boxes for us. Hopefully if I share with you here what we are looking for, then maybe someone with their finger on the pulse can help advise.  It doesn't have to be Brittany... Normandy, Loire or anywhere else for that matter would be of interest. The south is probably less appealing simple because we live in the far north of England (Cumbria), but that doesn't mean to say we would rule it out categorically. Here's what we'd like to somehow find: 1. something that caters well for our two boys (they will be 4 and 2.5 when we go away next year) and allows them to mix with other children with activities, etc. 2. something more on the luxurious side (we also stayed at the Evian Royal Resort earlier last year which was fabulous on that front), but something that still caters for the kids. Unfortunately going more upmarket sometimes means going less child friendly - that's one of our key problems. Gites Marins, for instance, sounded interesting, but I suspect our children wouldn't get to mix with others much like they might on a campsite, and that was something they really enjoyed on the holiday we had in the summer. 3. cost isn't so much of an issue (we'd be prepared to pay that bit more for something good, but at the same time always appreciate value for money!) We're open to camping, self-catering, hotels or anything else... just can't seem to find something that fits the bill just yet. Any suggestions? Many thanks... Tourist attractions in France    Report

07/11/2007, 14:03 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,275 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday Just a thought, see THIS Healthcare Issues Site    Report

07/11/2007, 14:07 altyfc Joined on 15/08/2006 Posts 20 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday  cooperlola wrote: Just a thought, see THIS That looks interesting, thank you.  However, I couldn't seem to get anything beyond the images to find out more information (is it a hotel?).. am I missing something really obvious? :) Tourist attractions in France    Report

07/11/2007, 14:18 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,275 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday Ooops, sorry! http://www.chateau-de-chanteloup.com/ The English language bit was translated by Babelfish, I reckon. Healthcare Issues Site    Report

07/11/2007, 14:24 altyfc Joined on 15/08/2006 Posts 20 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday Thank you... it's hard to tell from that site both how family friendly it is (obviously, it's a long way from any beaches, so that would be a no-go) or how luxurious it is (without meaning to sound snobby, it doesn't seem all that up market).  Is it a place you know first hand? Thanks... Tourist attractions in France    Report

07/11/2007, 14:26 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,275 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday It is very near me and people I know have stayed there and love it.  They are part of a chain of chateau campsites which are all 4* like this one.  Maybe that would yield something nearer the sea? http://www.les-castels.com/en/ Healthcare Issues Site    Report

07/11/2007, 14:34 altyfc Joined on 15/08/2006 Posts 20 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday Thank you - that sites looks interesting (and more professional)... I'll have a browse around.  Is there such a thing as a five star campsite in France or does it only go up to 4 stars?  (I know with hotels the highest official accolade from the tourist board is 4 stars but don't know how the classification scheme works when it comes to camping...) Tourist attractions in France    Report

30/11/2007, 18:11 Georgina Joined on 23/08/2004 29 Posts 599 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday We realised when the kids were born that we would have to put ourselves last and cater for them.  Here is a site we stayed at that was very well maintained, with everything nearby.  Bit crowded though.  When we got there we thought Yikes but soon realised if the kids were happy, then so were we.  They were ecstatic.  Very child friendly and lots of professional people with their families British and French.  No chavs. Also they were good on security. Pitches a bit small though. But it just shows you we had a great time and don't usually like the all in sort of holiday.   http://www.leclarys.com/eng/contact.htm    Report

20/12/2007, 0:06 trizzy Joined on 19/12/2007 Posts 31 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday Hello, My neighbours here rent their home in Hourtin, which is on the south west coast.  Its a pretty house and close to the lake with its own natural beach and also within walking distance.  The altlantic coast is approx 6 km away.  Have a look at their website and see what you think.    www.holiday-france-coast.co.uk or have a look at www.destination-finder.com good luck Trizzy      Report

23/12/2007, 11:46 smudge Joined on 23/12/2007 hereford Posts 2 Re: Looking for good quality family holiday HI I dont know if this will help, but when our boys were this age we used eurocamp sites (mobile homes) we found these to be good value for money,the boys had loads to do and they were well looked after by the staff.The sites are in excellent locations and are easy to find,and clean and tidy. Hope this may be of some use!! Smudge    Report

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