Quistinic holiday cottage: Le Gohic

My husband and I spent two weeks at Le Gohic in the heart of Brittainy in September, staying in the Le Cidre cottage. It was one of the best holidays of our lives. This hamlet of cottages is run with great skill and care by Sheila and Robin who are ideal hosts - always helpful but never intrusive. All kinds of activities and possibilities are provided for. There is a nice pool in a lovely setting; there is an indoor cabin with a whole range of games for rainy days; there are standpits and swings and other equipment for small children. Bikes are available for touring the lovely, peaceful paths which run along the Blavet River and Robin will even help fit the bike rack onto your car. The cottages are very comfortable, with big, log-burning stoves, comfortable sofas and good television provision, should you want that. Kitchens are fully equipped. I was very impressed by the thoughtfulness behind so many small but important choices. The whole setting for Le Gohic is wonderful, buried deep as it is in the Brittainy countryside.

This is a deeply rural part of France, very untouristed, and a place to see up close French village life. But it is also ideally placed for visits to the coasts, especially the south coast of Brittainy. We thought Vannes especially was a lovely city with its marina, access to the Morbihan bay and especially its magnificent old town. The food hall in the old town is highly recommended.

We also enjoyed several visits to the local creperie, just a walk down the lane, appropriately called Le Coin Tranquil, and enjoyed the pretty town of Josselin as well as visits to the art exhibits in the local chapels. The reconstructed village of Poul Fetan is also well worth a visit.

So a very happy holiday in a beautiful, peaceful setting (the only sound at night is the hooting of owls). We highly recommend Le Gohic and plan to go back as soon as we can.