Friday, August 14, 2015

Brittany holiday cottage with pool and gym near Baud

Yesterday at the Brittany holiday cottage with pool and gym near Baud I started the day with a 4 mile walk before breakfast - it was a refreshing walk as there was a slight shower during the walk before the sun shone through.

There is a lovely 4 mile walk just behind the cottages that follow the river Tarun along a flat road, which is exactly 2 miles long - so its there and back for a power walk to burn those unwanted calories.

In the afternoon still feeling the need to exercise I decided to do legs.

Started with a couple of sets of front squats to give my shoulder injury a rest then switched over to normal squats going up to 140 kg for 6 very deep reps. Unfortunately my mind was focusing on my ability of my injured shoulder to keep the bar fixed in position which effected my ability to push myself harder and do more reps or a heavier weight.

It was then on to leg extension for 6 sets followed by 4 sets of leg curls.

Today my legs are feeling tired but its ok as today is a rest day. I think that they are feeling so tired as the day before I did a dead lift workout and I do tend to try to work my hamstrings during the dead-lift movement and my quads come in to play also.

This week a guest staying in La veille Maison has also enjoyed working out in the gym.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Our Brittany holiday cottage with private heated swimming pool near Baud

Just 25 miles from our Brittany holiday cottage with private heated swimming pool near Baud this week Lorient is holding its annual Celtic festival.

Over a 10 day period over 2500 bands will play for the entertainment of all those that come and celebrate Brittany's Celtic heritage.

We always recommend that guest staying in La Forge or La veille Maison spend some time enjoying the festivities that start at 10 am and run into the early hours of the following morning.


Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym

Yesterday at our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym Naomi and I headed out for a new discovery.

Just 40 miles from La Forge and La Veille Maison is Sarzeau with its wonderful castle surrounded by a moat.

Sarzeau Castle

Naomi enjoying the castle at Sarzeau

Sarzeau castle just 40 miles from our Brittany cottage

Sarzeau castle


If your looking for a wonderful holiday filled with history and culture then Brittany has it all and our Brittany holiday cottages are located within easy reach of all.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Brittany holiday cottage near Baud with heated swimming pool

Today at the Brittany holiday cottage near Baud with heated swimming pool I was working in the garden removing the last shrubs planted by the previous owners - the garden is now all down to me , with Bird of Paradise, Banana, Tropicana, Palm and various Cordylines throughout the garden and around the swimming pool.

When ever planting in the garden I always look from the pool and sun beds to decide where to plant, the idea being to create a sub tropical paradise around the swimming pool for guest staying in La Forge and La veille Maison to enjoy.

The pool and garden at our Brittany holiday cottage
I look forward to seeing all the Banana plants mature over the next few years and to hear all the positive comments from our guest staying at the cottages.

Bird of paradise plants in flower at our Brittany holiday cottage



Sunday, August 2, 2015

Our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym near Baud

As temperatures hit 28 degrees today and guest staying at our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym near Baud soaked up the sun around the pool - Naomi and I met up with friends to enjoy an afternoon at a lake designed for families to enjoy.(Lac du Bel Air Priziac 56320)

The lake was several acres and on one section a man made beach was created where children swam in the water - over parts were used for pedalos and kayaks.

Within the grounds were BBQ's and permanent tables with benches that every one could use to enjoy eating alfresco beside the lake and toilets were also available. In addition there was also a selection of children s climbing frames with slides plus a volley ball net.

enjoying a day out via our Brittany holiday cottage with friends

The girls jumping for joy
When we returned around 6pm all our guest from La forge and La Vielle maison were enjoying meals on there own private terraces over looking the garden and pool. All had said what a wonderful day they had had soaking up the sun and cooling of in the pool.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym near Baud

Today was changeover day at our Brittany holiday cottage with heated pool and gym near Baud, so it was farewell to our English guest and hello to both sets of Dutch families staying in La Forge and La Veille Maison.

With the week ahead looking hot and sunny I'm sure they will all enjoy the garden and pool.

It was nice seeing one family play badminton this evening while the other played French boules.

enjoying a game of badminton at our Brittany holiday cottage
Both families seemed also keen to try our recommendations of where to eat and in particular our new favorite restaurant  the 'Au Coin Du Feu' just outside Camors.

La Forge and La Veille Maison offer the perfect setting for a great family holiday in Brittany.