La Frogerie - for a relaxing and peaceful holiday in Brittany

Escape the Olympics

2012-01-08T20:45:00.002Z

Bonnee Annee - Happy New Year everyone.

Bookings for La Frogerie for 2012 are looking strong at the moment. We are planning to visit the house in the first week of June so the house will be open from Saturday 9th June 2012.

There is so much to see in the area - the biggest event is being held on 2, 3, 4 and 5 August and is the Etincelles Aquatiques. Their site can be found at http://www.etincelles-aquatiques.org/. It is amazing and magical evening involving many of the local people. They are very proud of this show. The house is available for that week for £345 for seven nights including utilites.

Have a look here for a taster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijaqmgV

7th to 10th September, Chataubriant pays host to the Foire de Bere. The fair is over 950 years old and I have it on good authority that it is a great place for wine tasting!

Please contact me, Lynda Poyroo, if you have any questions. La frogerie looks forward to welcoming you in 2012.

Taking Bookings for 2012

2011-09-25T20:53:00.001+01:00

We are pleased to say that we have had one of our best ever summers for bookings. Many satified customers whose reviews can be see on www.villarenters.com and www.tripadvisor.com.

La frogerie is still available for clients until the end of October but we then close up the house until Easter.

We are now taking bookings for 2012 although we already have returning customers that have already booked June and July. Check out this link and book online using your debit or credit card.

Lynda

Another Amazing Review

2011-08-03T17:15:00.001+01:00

From Ray and his family that stayed last week - Independant review.

"I read a review that "they had thought of everything", well that is absolutely true, we had a wonderful time and the cottage was idyllic, fantastic Holiday location and and everything thought through for the holiday maker. The complementary bottle of wine was a great gesture. I would definitely stay there again."

A Fantastic Review from Keith and Jacqueline

2011-07-31T19:21:00.005+01:00

Keith and Jacqueline stayed at La frogerie for 6 weeks in June / July 2011 and wrote a really lovely review which I would like to share with you. It can be viewed on our book online link.

We stayed at La Frogerie from June 6th through July 19th 2011. this was the first time we have had the opportunity to spend such an extended holiday. We were a little concerned that it may be too long, however the 6 weeks passed so quickly we couldnt believe it when it was time to go home.

The house together with its location at the end of the lane is beautiful, including this house there are just 4 houses in the hamlet. The neighbours are really very nice from Simone who kept us supplied with the freshest of eggs to Gerard who cut the grass for us during our stay. They were all very welcoming and called round to see that we were okay and stayed for a drink and a chat Sitting in the garden on a hot sunny day looking out over rolling fields of wheat and corn is just about the most relaxing experience you can have. Particularly so when accompanied by a bottle of wine (or two.

The whole area is quite lovely, with long straight country roads taking you through pretty villages and impressive old market towns, best of all is that you hardly ever see another car. Martigne Ferchaud is a nice little village with all the essentials you need, whilst a little further afield, Chateaubriant boasts an old Chateau which can be visited. Additionally, the markets in both Chateaubriant and La Guerche are well worth a visit to look at the amazing variety of goods for sale. One of our main interests is walking and the area is well served with very good, well signed walks through forests and around lakes. The walk around the lake in Martigne Ferchaud is particularly good.

As far as the house is concerned there is just about everything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We are really not able to do La Frogerie justice in words, the only thing we can say is go and experience it for yourself we are sure that youll be glad you did.

Keith, Jacqueline and Sky have booked again for 2012.

Only one week left in August

2011-07-09T18:17:00.000+01:00

We still have availability from 6th to 14th August. We released these weeks very late as we were holding for our own use. Only £350 per week for the house including utilities.

Apparently there are some fantastic bargains on the Dover - Calais ferries at the moment so - if you can manage the drive to Brittany then the house is great value for money. Alternatively use our code for Brittany Ferries F3X452 for a discount on their crossings.

Please use our book online facility. You can pay by credit card which will give you extra security - not that we think you need it.

Back from France

2011-06-12T20:32:00.000+01:00

Well I am pleased to report that we had the most fantastic weather at la frogerie during half term. It was windy but it stayed dry until the day we drove home. The house was looked fantastic and we had a great week. We do have three weeks available in August so book quickly.

Every time we go via Caens we always see the signs for Mont St Michel but we usually push on down to the house. This time, however, we decided to make a detour and boy, what a sight. I have been to Mont St Michel many years ago but Raymond and Ryan had never seen it. It just rises up on the landscape and looks just amanzing. Sadly a road has now been built right to the foot of the island. We parked very close by and it cost 6 euros for the day regardless of what time you arrive. It was about 4 in the afternoon so not too busy. It is a steep climb up to the top so not for anyone with mobility problems. We made it to the foot of the steps to the abby only to be told but other tourists coming down that the abbey was closed because the guides were on strike. Well it was a Friday! Typically no-one had thought to put a sign further down to let visitors know this. It was well worth the trip though but probably not advisable on a really hot day or at the height of the season.

Mont St Michel is a Travelers' Choice® 2011 Winner on the tripadvisors site. Further details can be found on http://www.tripadvisor.com/.

Check out this site for details of summer events at the Abbey.

Off to France

2011-05-23T21:48:00.000+01:00

Really pleased to report that we are going to France at the end of the week. Let's hope the weather stays warm and sunny. We are really looking forward to opening the house up again after winter and just relaxing there for a week. No doubt Doris - the caretaker has done a fantastic job in getting it ready.

I am likely to have availability in August so please contact me if you are interested.

Look out for pictures and blogs when we get back.
Lynda