Hop across the Channel for some fabulous half term deals

Just days before half term starts and there is still availability in some of One Off Places’ most child friendly properties in France.

*15% discount* at Maison de Beauport, Brittany, France
£76.50 per person for one week based on 10 sharing (sleeps up to 12).

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

*10% discount* at La Vieille Abbaye French Farmhouse, Normandy, France
£70.50 per person for one week based on 10 sharing (sleeps up to 14).

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

*10% discount* at Domaine Escudes, Midi-Pyrenees, France
£225 per person for one week based on 12 sharing (sleeps up to 14).

Big lawns and vast cedars, a pool house with a bar, a tennis court in the orchard, and beds for a dozen or more (eight bedrooms). This super house, set in a beautifully tended park on the edge of a hamlet midway between the Atlantic and the Med, has 41 hectares of landscaped park and farmland. There is a tennis court with practice wall and basketball net. Children will love playing under the trees in the park where they have their own adventure play area with trampoline, slides, swings and zip wire, bikes to ride, table football, football goals and badminton. 45km from Toulouse International airport.

What’s the deal? Usually £3,000 for the week, it is now £2,700. Shorter breaks available by arrangement. For more information see http://www.oneoffplaces.co.uk/Europe/France/Midi-Pyrenees/Domaine-Escudes.aspx

Travel information:
La Vieille Abbaye French Farmhouse – a family of four can travel from with Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen for £150 each way.
Maison de Beauport – a family of four can travel with Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to St Malo for £180 each way.
Domaine Escudes – a family of four can travel with British Airways from London to Toulouse airport for £670.
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.