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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.
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Country Kids/Country Tots, South of France. www.country-kids.fr
info@country-kids.fr
The luxury outdoor countryside holiday that you have always imagined your family having. The kind of holiday you may remember having as a child. Children will experience a new sense of freedom. Swimming and picnicking by a lake, fishing, feeding animals, cycling along quiet county lanes, kayaking and mountain climbing, or just looking at the stars at night and listening to the silence - it's all here.
The family package includes pre-arranged exciting off site activities, unlimited crèche, two fully catered evening meals at the resort, supervised activities for older kids, 2 nights babysitting, arrival shopping pack, use of all baby equipment and a daily cleaner as well as the option of catering and visiting beautician provide a unique outdoor family holiday.
Non-stop fun for kids and stress-free relaxation for parents.
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Near Montpellier, Country Kids and Country Tots are situated at Le Mas Pandit, a beautiful domaine in the South of France. It is about 30-40 minutes from the sea in the stunning Mediterranean wine region of the Herault, near to the airports of Beziers, Nimes and Montpellier. It is situated 5 minutes from Le Lac de Salagou which is an enormous lake with 2 water sports centres set in a breathtaking landscape.
Many quaint villages nearby with great markets and easy to reach fun day trips.
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5 luxury apartments in the Old Dairy building (each with their own separate entrance and outdoor terrace) in a huge beautifully restored stone building dating back to the 1700’s. Plus a separate two bedroomed house, also in a renovated stone building, The Chestnut House.
In the Old Dairy, the accommodation is arranged over three floors. On the ground floor there are two 3 bedroomed apartments (which can be interconnecting), on the second floor there are again two 3 bedroomed apartments, each accessed by their own short flight of stairs. On the second floor is the two bedroomed apartment. This is accessed by two short flights of stairs and at the top there is a beautiful view! All the staircases have gates at the top and the bottom and all the terraces are fully enclosed.
The Chestnut House is arranged over two floors with the lounge and one bedroom downstairs and the second bedroom upstairs.
Shared use of pool, river to swim in, and outdoor seating areas and summer kitchen/barbeque facilities. Sheets, bath towels, beach equipment and swimming towels provided.
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This is a kids paradise! A fantastic heated pool (with safety regulation fencing), a tennis court, a petting farm, a great climbing frame and a sandpit. Loads of trikes, water play, a ball pond and soft play equipment for toddler guests. For bigger kids and adults there are bikes, ping pong, table football, a pool table and organised activities on site.
DVD library and indoor games and toys for kids, cleaning service, hosts help to plan daytrips and advise on what's going on in area if desired.
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Unlimited use of the fully accredited and regulated (English speaking) crèche, plus supervised activities for older children.
Activities include camping, canoeing and kayaking, cycling and mountain biking, golf, horse riding, wind surfing and sailing, tree top climbing adventure, lake and river swimming, mountain climbing, fishing, hiking, cycling, working on the farm, archery and tennis, farm animals to have fun with including chickens, horses, donkeys, sheep and cows.
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Approximately 1 hour to the airports of Beziers, Nimes and Montpellier.
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From 2,450 Euro in UK school holidays for the family package for a family of 4 for 1 week, including all of the above |
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Artagnan |
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Artagnan (website www.visitartagnan.com email info@visitartagnan.com) |
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Sleeps up to 8 (4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms) |
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Elegant, yet effortlessly welcoming, Artagnan is a classic stone "Maison de Maitre ".
This large, yet perfectly proportioned house has been lovingly restored by a friendly British couple with children of their own. Their attention to detail is evident throughout, with little touches everywhere to constantly surprise and delight. There are panoramic views of sun-kissed countryside and the snow-capped Pyrenees to the south.
Artagnan is situated in old Gascony where the modern world seems to have passed it by. The region Gers and Hautes Pyrénées border each other and equally offer beautiful scenery of rolling green wooded hills, rivers, valleys with golden yellow sunflowers and maize with shimmering views of a lake or the snow capped Pyrénées, in the distance.
Situated on the same latitude as Nice with lovely warm summers but without the hoards of people and traffic congestion. There are a variety of charming towns to explore close by, and various music festivals in the area including a famous jazz festival at Marciac (28km) in August.
Plenty of activities too: three 18 hole golf courses within 50km and a leisure lake at Miélan (9km) which offers swimming and fishing. Mirande has a waterpark with aqua slides. Horse riding is available at nearby St-Michel (10km). The closest skiing resort is 100km away at Saint-Lary. There is a good outdoor adventure centre near Pavie (40km), which is great fun.
If you prefer you can browse around antique fairs, local markets, just stroll along the quiet lanes or chill out by the heated pool. |
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4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 sitting rooms. Sleeps 8 (max. 7 adults)
The interior has been tastefully restored and comfortably furnished with a mixture of antiques and local rustic pieces. Many original features have been retained - stone arches and walls, wooden floors and beams. On the ground floor are a living room with a beautiful arched window, a sitting room with a Gascon fireplace, a very well-equipped kitchen/dining room (with many cook books), a laundry room and a separate wc. An eclectic selection of CDs and DVDs are provided. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom with an additional single bed with an en suite bathroom with a separate shower unit and a wc.
The first floor has a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a wc and a dressing room, a twin bedroom (beds can be put together to make a double), a twin bedroom with two large single "lits bateaux", and a bathroom with a wc.
The property is set in 2 acres of grounds which extend into fields offering wide open spaces and peaceful surroundings in lovely countryside. There is a vast grassy expanse in front of the house, ideal for children to play in, and a covered paved terrace by the swimming pool which is surrounded by grass and a high hedge. There is a fenced-off fish pond and an old well secured for the protection of children. Guests are encouraged to help themselves from the herb garden. The garden and grounds are totally fenced-off as well as the heated pool area. The heated pool is also fitted with a security alarm. |
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Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen and bathroom towels included, 2 cots, 2 high-chairs, baby equipment, telephone (internet portal), satellite TV, video, CD, DVD, barbecue, table tennis, badminton, boules, swings, slide, trampoline, sandpit, paddling pool, adult & children's bikes. "alarmed" heated swimming pool with roman steps 8m x 3.5m [depth1.40m], for guests use only. Cleaner, cook and baby-sitting by arrangement. Good mobile phone reception. |
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Artagnan prides itself for being child friendly (and parent friendly too of course!) as the owners have 3 children of their own.
The owners are happy to shop in advance for nappies, wet wipes, full fat milk etc. so it is all waiting for you on your arrival.
Baby, Toddler and Child Friendly facilities:
• Enclosed heated swimming pool with roman steps
• Enclosed grounds
• Flat play and flat grassy areas
• Electric steam steriliser
• Electric fans
• Hand blender
• Microwave
• Plastic cutlery, bowls, plates and beakers
• 2 Changing mats
• 2 Potties
• Toddler loo seat
• Socket guards
• 2 Travel cots (with bottom sheet only)
• Bed guard
• Mattress protectors
• Corkscrew
• Baby Dan playpen
• Stair gates (top and bottom)
• Lit bateau ( 2 boat beds )
• Night light
• 2 High chairs
• 2 Child chairs
• Booster seat
• Bouncy chair
• Stools to reach taps
• Non-slip bath mats
• Bath toys
• Window/door lock where appropriate
• Stroller pushchair
• Back-pack for walking/hiking
• Small paddling pool
• Adaptors
• Toys and childrens CDs, DVDs & videos
Outside
On the large flat grassy area there are goal posts, balls of all shapes and sizes, swing ball, a badminton/volleyball net, swings, a slide and a sandpit with buckets and spades.
On the flat courtyard area is a basketball net, table tennis table, boules, toddler pusher, sit-on pedal digger, bike with stabilisers, kids bikes up to 10/11 years, helmets and 2 adult bikes 1 with a detachable child seat.
Inside
0 to 5 years - Soft toys, books, videos, Lego, dolls, cars, wooden train set, farmyard animals, puzzles, games and much more. There are also plenty of books, videos and DVD's for young children (5 - 9 years).
In the TV/family room there is a small trampoline and an old school desk which is ideal for drawing/colouring on. The large (127cm) LCD TV receives French and a good selection of UK satellite channels.
This room is always cooler inside than outside and a great place for every age group to chill out.
Local children's activities
A water park with aqua slides, a pony riding centre, pottery classes, an animal park and for the larger children (adults too) a tree top adventure park. Great fun for all the family.
Not forgetting the parents, there is a " centre of well being" 10 minutes away offering lovely relaxing Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Zen Shiatsu Massage and Acupuncture. We are more than happy to book appointments in advance for you. |
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Pau Pyrenees (75 mins), Toulouse (100 mins), and Tarbes-Ossun- Lourdes (50 mins) are the closest airports (Please see the travel information page on our website www.visitartagnan.com for full details of carriers) |
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Price guide (Saturday changeover)
Weeks available from £1,275 to £1,710 (Please see www.visitartagnan.com for full availability and prices.)
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Domaine de Peyloubère |
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Domaine de Peyloubère
Le Gers, South West France
Tel:(0)5 62 05 74 97
Email:martin@peyloubere.com
Website: www.peyloubere.com
The Domaine de Peyloubère is a 35-acre estate dating from the 17th century. The Manoir is classified as a ‘Monument Historique’ by virtue of the fact that an Italian artist, Mario Cavaglieri, made it his home for over 40 years until his death in 1969. Legacies of his ownership are the frescoed ceilings in many of the rooms of the Manoir, the graceful Italian garden and the relaxed bohemian atmosphere of the estate.
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Peyloubère is situated 6km south of Auch, the beautiful and vibrant capital of Gascony. A 5-minute walk from the village of Pavie, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Auch and an hour from Toulouse, it is ideally located for a relaxed, stay-at-home holiday - enjoying the heated pool, exploring the estate, fishing in the lake and luxuriating in the spa and sauna – or for touring the towns, châteaux and countryside of the region. With Albi, Pau, Carcassonne, Lourdes, Biarritz and the Pyrénées all within a two-hour drive and with villages, markets, music festivals and restaurants on your doorstep, Peyloubère offers a perfect holiday for adults and children alike.
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Peyloubère offers five self-catering cottages for 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 people, all recently refurbished and re-equipped to a high standard of comfort and convenience and with families in mind. Each cottage is self-contained and has its own private garden with furniture, barbeque and sunshade. Two of the gardens are securely fenced, as is the pool. Cots, high chairs, baby-bath, toys and games are available at no charge. There are also two chambres d’hôte (B&B) suites in the Manoir where visiting family and friends can be pampered during your stay.
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At Peyloubère
- Heated, fresh water swimming pool enclosed by a fence and two self-closing gates
- table tennis, badminton, football lawn, a selection of both outdoor and indoor games and a large library of children’s books and videos
- health Spa with 5-person spa and sauna
- fishing lake, woodland and gardens to explore and enjoy
- The owners have two Burmese cats and two Labradors, Suki and Meg, who will happily retrieve balls and sticks for as long as they are thrown and become part of the ‘gang’ of children who explore and set up camps and dens around the estate. Younger children never seem to tire of feeding the ducks on the lake or collecting the daily offering of eggs from the chickens
5-minute walk - children’s playground with slides and swings; tennis court.
Within 40-minute drive - several leisure lakes, river trips, Zoo, Aquarium, Aqualand and Walibi theme park, horse-riding, tree-top acrobatic park, the very interactive bell museum, medieval village with siege machines, carnivorous garden and insect zoo - and much much more.
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By air - 1-hour from Toulouse (Blagnac), 2-hours from Carcassonne, Pau, Bordeaux and Biarritz.
By rail - overnight Motorail direct from Calais to Toulouse during summer months
By car - approximately eight hours on the motorways although a more leisurely journey on the RN roads is recommended with an overnight stop around Orleans.
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From 750Euros for 4 people in the low season up to 1600Euros for 8 people in the high season. Short stays (up to four nights) from 600 to 950Euros. SPECIAL PRICES FOR BOOKINGS OF TWO WEEKS OR MORE DURING JULY AND AUGUST. Chambres d'hote 80 to 110Euros per night for two people, including breakfast. |
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L’Air Marin, Beauvallon, St Tropez France |
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L’Air Marin, Beauvallon, St Tropez France |
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Fantastic location - just 400 metres from the beach along the beautiful coastline between Port Grimaud and St Maxime. L’Air Marin is an ideal family French villa. Recently modernised and set in beautiful grounds overlooking the sea, the villa is close to lots of activities to keep the children happy, including sailing, wind-surfing, water skiing, go-karting, horse riding and even fun fairs for younger children. Nearby St Tropez offers a chic café culture, many shops and good restaurants, with many wonderful hilltop villages nearby such as Gassin, Ramatuelle, La Garde Freinet and Plan de la Tour.
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This beautiful villa has a stylish comfortable interior consisting of:
Ground floor: Sunken living room, french doors to garden, large kitchen/dining room , french doors to covered terrace shaded by mulberry tree, guest WC. Twin/double bedroom, french door to separate covered terrace, ensuite shower room, WC.
First floor: Master double bedroom, ensuite shower room, wc, balcony window with sea views. Twin/double bedroom, ensuite bathroom , wc, sea views.
Garden annex: All on ground floor, ideal for parents with younger children sharing or a group of teenagers: Bedroom sleeping max 5 (1 x double and 3 x singles), ensuite shower room, wc.
There are beautiful mature grounds, large lawn area surrounding the swimming pool and a covered shaded terrace for outdoor dining. |
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Facilities: Air conditioning in all bedrooms, TV, DVD, CD, telephone and internet access. A maid service is included for 5 hours a week (Weds & Sats). |
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Fly to Toulon with a transfer of 55mins or Nice with a transfer of 1 hour 30 mins. |
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From £4,710 - £5,620 (depending on season) for 7 nights, based on a maximum occupancy of 11 people. |
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