Wednesday 27 January 2010

Do you need a half term getaway? Kids will LOVE these One Off Places...







Half term week is fast approaching and if you fancy a week away with the family, there are some super child friendly One Off Places still available. Here’s a selection:

*10% discount* at La Vieille Abbaye French Farmhouse, Normandy, France
Oodles of space, bags of style, many modern conveniences and practically everything under the sun for children – including an indoor playbarn. Welcome to La Vieille Abbaye French Farmhouse, a unique holiday destination on a working dairy farm in the heart of rural Normandy. In this five bedroom / five bathroom gite (perfect for families sharing) children can experience life on a real dairy farm; watch the milking, meet the cows, feed the calves, ride on a tractor, taste fresh milk....there is a huge indoor play barn with chill-out zone (Playstation, DVD player) and a Pet Paddock where they can meet the furry and feathered folk!

What’s the deal? Usually £783 for the property for the week (13th – 20th February), it is now £705. The owner is also offering to cook and deliver a ‘couples supper’ to the gite on the evening of Sunday 14th February so the parents can celebrate Valentine’s day once the children are in bed! 25 minute drive from Ouistreham (Caen) ferry port.
For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Normandy/La-Vieille-Abbaye-French-farmhouse.aspx

*20% discount* at Ynys Pandy, Snowdonia, North Wales
Set in 14 hectares, within walking distance of the mountains of Snowdonia, this four bedroom farmhouse is a real home from home. Be busy doing nothing or be nothing but busy: mountains or beach, castles or theatres, all are within easy reach. There are indoor climbing walls and a ski slope in the vicinity. Endless beaches as little as ten minutes drive, and wonderful coastal walks. If the weather really is against you and you can't go out, don't despair. Light the wood-burning stove and toast marshmallows, snuggle up on the sofa and read a book from our bookshelves, watch a DVD, or immerse yourself in our puzzles and games.....

What’s the deal? Usually £523 for the week (13th – 20th February), it is now £419. Short breaks also available – 4 nights for £335 or 3 nights for £272.
For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/Wales/North-Wales/Ynys-Pandy.aspx

*15% discount* at Maison de Beauport, Brittany, France
Maison de Beauport is a magical five bedroom house perched on the edge of a freshwater lake, just a minute’s walk from the sea and the 13th century Abbaye de Beauport. Inside is an eclectic mix of antiques, contemporary furniture and unusual features, whilst outside offers natural beauty and wildlife literally on the doorstep. The house is a five-minute drive from Paimpol harbour with its restaurants, cafes and shops, medieval streets and weekly market. Just over one hour from Dinard airport and 1 ¾ hours from Saint Malo ferry port.

What’s the deal? Usually £900 for the week (15th – 22nd Feb), it is now £765.
For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Brittany/Maison-de-Beauport.aspx

*£100 off* at Coal Yeat Cottages, Coniston, Cumbria
If your wish is luxury lakes without the tourists, chic to champion over chintz, local knowledge without the insularity, friendliness without over familiarity then all will be fulfilled at Coal Yeat. Imaginatively arranged using contemporary open plan design three bedroom Coal Yeat Cottages, with their breathtaking outlook over the much loved Lakeland fells, are ideal for families or couples holidaying together. Children get run of the 25 acres of private pasture land within the Coal Yeat estate. The Lake District is one huge playground offering it all from climbing sand dunes at the glorious golden sand beaches of Roan Head to climbing the mountains – perfect for a half term break!

What’s the deal? Usually £695 for the week (12th – 19th February), it is now £595.
For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/England/Cumbria/Coal-Yeat-Cottage.aspx

Notes for editors:
One Off Places specialises in individual and characterful holiday rentals worldwide and has a wide selection of properties catering for all different tastes, group sizes and location specifications. Its website offers users the chance to enquire about their chosen property directly with the owner. For further information about One Off Places, please visit www.oneoffplaces.co.uk or contact Olly Symonds on Olly@oneoffplaces.co.uk , mobile 07725 199244 or tel: 01494 881196. Further images available on request. Press trips may be available for selected properties.

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