Got a letter yesterday to tell me the cottage we had booked to stay in in France this October half term is no longer available. Owner has sold it So have to choose another. So I have whittled it down to 2 I think but struggling to choose. Have sent DH and PILs an e-mail for them to look at, but want to try and rebook later today.
There are 5 of us going: me, DH, Mollie (will be 2.5yo), MIL and FIL. All in good health. Have car and planning on hiring a second car for 2 or 3 days whilst there too. Want somewhere nice and cosy, rural location. Mollie doesn't need cot or highchair, etc. Dishwasher would be good though (think both have it).
Anyone fancy taking a look and seeing what they think?
Option 1
Located is a peaceful street in the village of Campagne les Hesdin with many types of shops, this cottage offers three bedrooms and has kept a rural charm in the lounge.
It is situated close to Montreuil (7.5 miles, 12km) a gastronomic old city with a castle and walls, Hesdin a pleasant town with old streets is 9.5 miles (15km).
The coast with miles of sandy beaches behind wild dunes is only 12.5 miles (20km) with famous resorts including Le Touquet, the chic resort with many activities or Berck and Merlimont with the Bagatelle Park.
Shop, café/bar and restaurant 0.5 miles (1km), beach 12.4 miles (20km)
Lounge, dining room, kitchen, shower room with basin, separate toilet, 3 bedrooms, 2 double, 1 twin
Oil central heating, all fuel and power included in rent May to September, €40 supplement October to April, colour TV, dishwasher, freezer, enclosed lawned garden, garden furniture, barbecue, garage parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets.
Peaceful rural location
Option 2
This charming barn conversion, situated near to a working dairy farm is ideally situated for discovering the areas beautiful valleys and villages.
In Hucqueliers you can enjoy wonderful food. Montreuil is one of the most enchanting towns in northern France; visit its medieval streets and buildings and numerous restaurants. The well-known resort of Le Touquet is only nineteen miles away (30 km); it has plenty of entertainment and facilities available; visit the casino and art galleries.
For an interesting day out visit the sea museum in the pleasant fishing village of Etaples.
Shop 220 yards (200m), café/bar and restaurant 550 yards (500 m), beach 18 miles (30 km).
Ground floor: lounge, dining room, kitchen, shower room with toilet and basin; first floor: bathroom, toilet and basin, 3 bedrooms: 2 double 1 plus single bed, 1 single plus adult bunk.
Electric heating, all fuel and power included in rent May to September, €40 supplement October to April, bed linen and towels included in rent, cot, high chair, colour TV, dishwasher, freezer, lawned garden, garden furniture, barbecue; off road parking for 3 cars. Pets welcome.
Rural location/Good touring base
There are pictures on the site of each too - view of cottage, bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, etc. Having somewhere comfy to seat and chat, and a table/chairs for eating is important too.
I think I am most keen on Option 2 but anyway. What do you think???