Le Rhun – Ecurie

If happy children mean happy parents, Le Rhun, on the beautiful Crozon peninsula in Brittany, will have families beaming from ear to ear! The owners have created an amazing array of fun things for little ones to discover and do, while grown-ups will love the choice of fab gites with a long list of helpful equipment for having babies and toddlers in tow.

Formerly a Breton cider farm, Le Rhun has been lovingly converted into 5 gites which have been thoughtfully finished and furnished in keeping with their character and offering every cosy comfort. From the typical Breton farmhouse to the converted cow shed, grain store, veg store and stable, each of the gites has been individually styled, combining original and antique features with all mod cons. A full range of baby and toddler equipment for eating, sleeping and safety can be provided in all the gites and each one has a large toy box full of toys, books and games.

Le Rhun is set in 40 acres of farmland where children can safely play and explore ‘free range’. Le Rhun boasts several imaginative and well-equipped play areas for all ages and a heated outdoor pool with floats and inflatables plus an inflatable paddling pool is available on request. Specifically, with the under 5s in mind, a nursery garden features toddler swings, a large selection of ride-ons, rope bridge into an imaginary ‘under the sea’ walk and living willow tunnel. The Pirate Ship play deck is obviously a favourite with a captain’s wheel, telescope and periscope, a flag to hoist, bell to ring, wobbly bridge and plank for naughty shipmates. A games pitch has all the wherewithal for swingball, volleyball, badminton and football, alongside larger swings, a slide and playhouse.

The Fairy Glade in the woods next to the gites is an enchanted woodland trail where the young and not-so-young will be transported into a world of magic and imagination. You’ll see lots of evidence of fairies such as washing on the line and their music tree, but only a very lucky few have ever seen the actual fairies!
Le Rhun also has a sand pit with appropriate toys, buckets and spades, not forgetting that a lovely sandy beach is just a few minutes’ drive away.

If all this wasn’t enough, the owner also offers all sorts of activities for children including story-telling and treasure hunts, plus parents can even book a surprise party complete with balloons and homemade cakes.
Finally, ‘Under The Barn’ is Le Rhun’s 1920’s traditional barn, where families can have coffee and cake while logging into the wi-fi, reading a book or browsing maps and brochures. Complete with tables and chairs, comfy sofas and even a Bedouin tent, the barn is a great place for folks to meet up, eat, share a drink, play some games (table football, large size chess table and a giant Connect-4 are always the favourites) or choose a DVD from the extensive collection. The barn is also the place to be for the weekly crepe nights which is a must for every visitor.

Accommodation Overview

Le Rhun comprises 5 gites – La Ferme (sleeps 12+3), Etable (sleeps 8), Les Chátaigniers (sleeps 5), Hibou (sleeps 4 + 1) and Ecurie (sleeps 4).

Ecurie, (2 bedrooms, sleeps 4) was originally the stable for the cart horse before the conversion to a cosy gite, and the hayrack still sits in the corner of the salon which as the open plan living area, the also features a wood burner, comfy sofas, dining table and French doors to the patio with wood outdoor furniture and stone-built barbecue. The kitchen comprises a gas cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and a good range of utensils. An open tread pine staircase leads up to a romantic double bedroom and a twin bedded room.