News & Blogs
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Group Accommodation in Brittany
La Garenne, on the River Blavet in Morbihan, Brittany, is an impressive location to host large group gatherings, whether it's a wedding, family reunion, corporate event, or any other type of...
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Luxury Family Holidays in Brittany
The view of La Garenne, in Brittany, from above, with its pretty, luxury gites, spacious grounds, and the path leading to the River Blavet passing the heated pool and play area La Garenne is perfect...
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Where to Wild Swim in Eskdale
Rock jumping into Tongue Pot, Upper Esk, Eskdale Wild swimming has really grown in popularity over the last few years, so it is time we wrote a blog about some of the best places for wild swimming...
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Water Activities on the River Blavet, Morbihan, Brittany
Wild swimming, kayaking, an amazing waterpark and gorgeous heated swimming pool all within 3 minutes of each other! At La Garenne in Southern Brittany we have it all! Set beside the...
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Cycling in Morbihan and Brittany
With the Tour de France being one of the biggest sporting events on the summer calendar every year, many cyclists get into the spirit of the event and head out on their own down the quiet roads in...
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Heritage and National Trust Sites near us in Eskdale!
Boot village and Bridge End Farm Cottages are steeped in history and you will find no shortage of history, heritage or culture in our local area! Here are a few facts and figures, which you may find...
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A guide to climbing the mighty Scafell (near Scafell Pike)
Explore the less trodden path up Scafell, England's second highest mountain This is the time of year when every Tom, Dick and Harry is setting off to climb Scafell Pike. It’s super popular...
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Eskdale in Spring - Bluebells, Swallows and Lively Lambs!
We’ve enjoyed stunning weather in the Lakes these last few weeks and May and June can be even better with traditionally some of the sunniest weeks of the year in the Lake District. ...
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Glorious Eskdale - A Walker's Paradise
This is an area of superlatives; England's highest mountains, it's steepest road and oldest water mill are all here. Hardknott Roman Fort, in the Upper Esk, must have been amongst the...
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A Special History of Bridge End Farmhouse!
Bridge End Farmhouse has to be one of the most historic houses in the Lake District and here are a few reasons why: We recently visited Plas Mawr in Conway, North Wales, which is an absolutely...