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• Holidays in Loire Valley France on a budget

  Date: 2012.01.06 | Category: Easter, France, Holiday Parks, holidays, Latest News, May half term, Places to go, Self catering, Whitsun Break | Response: 0

  While it seems hard to believe, the Loire is actually home to more than 1,000 glorious chateaux. So while you will no doubt wish to visit some of the most famous such as Chambord, the explorers among you will doubtless stumble across many more on your travels. That is if you can drag yourself away from the many wonderful views and walks alongside the Loire River that runs through this magnificent area.
  Le Chateau des Marais in Chambord with its picture postcard setting and expansive pool complex makes a delightful place to simply relax, or an ideal base for discovering the wonders of the Loire. Enjoying a peaceful location in the grounds of a lovely old manor house, the park has been developed by the friendly owners to a very high standard. The Loire River is just a short distance away with opportunities for canoeing and fishing. The chateaux of Chambord and Blois are close at hand.
  

  Offering a wealth of wide open spaces and a lush, green setting, L’Etang de la Breche near Saumur, offers great facilities and the perfect place in which to simply enjoy the great outdoors. The first thing that will strike you when you enter this park is the openness of the grounds. The location is ideal for exploring the many outstanding chateaux of the region including Saumur, Chinon and Azay le Rideau.

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• Low priced holidays in the Vendee France

  Date: 2012.01.06 | Category: Easter, France, Holiday Parks, holidays, Latest News, May half term, Places to go, Self catering, Whitsun Break | Response: 0

  France’s Atlantic coast has everything that beach and water sports lovers could ever want. The Atlantic breakers crash onto mile after mile of golden beaches, which combined with the wonderful climate, make Vendee an ideal destination for lovers of the great outdoors. It isn’t all about the beaches though; the region also features a host of lively resorts, excellent shopping centres, attractions such as the Futuroscope theme park and a world famous cuisine.

  Young families will love Les Ecureuils in St Hilaire de Riez, the park could not be better positioned, with a wide beach just across the road where golden sands stretch for miles. There is a superb outdoor pool with waterslides, indoor pool and a whole pool play area especially designed for the younger members of the family.

  For those who prefer a location away from the hustle and bustle of a seaside town, then La Garangoire in St Julien des Landes is the place for you. The park is set amongst woodland and has a lake for fishing and canoeing, there are even marked walks in the forest. The pool area caters for young and old and even those who wish to stay dry with a generous seating area. There is entertainment provided daily for children and most nights for the whole family and caters for all tastes including traditional dance, quizzes and crepe evenings.

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• Get away this May half term – cottages, lodges, caravans and attractions in the south west of England

  Date: 2011.05.13 | Category: Cornwall, Cottages, Devon, Dorset, May half term, Places to go, South West England | Response: 0

  If you haven’t booked your May half term break yet, don’t worry, as there is still plenty of action-packed or quiet and relaxed breaks available for you to choose from.

  Visit the miles and miles of beautiful coastline that the South West has to offer, where you can enjoy sandcastle competitions, surfing and a wide range of watersports. Or for a more relaxed break, head to the Cotswolds; the essence of everything British. Hire push bikes and explore the beautifully preserved, charming towns and villages. Or don your hiking boots and take to the wild moorlands of the Peak District, taking time out to visit one of the many theme parks in the area to keep the kids entertained!

  Whether it’s for the full week or just a short stay, for the whole family or just the two of you, there is something for everyone. Why not book one of the larger properties and get away as a group?

  Take a look at a selection of self catering cottages, self catering caravans and lodge holidays in the south west of England:

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