Stylish family friendly gites in
Brittany, France
Latest Availability
Currently fully booked from 15th July 2023 to 18th August 2023. Availbility outside of these dates.
Emerald Coast Gites in Brittany
Family friendly gites, 15 minutes from beaches
7 Cottages, 3 Lodges
From 1 to 4 bedrooms
Covered Heated Swimming Pools
Open all year round
Choose from 7 beautiful holiday homes, converted from existing 19th century stone farm buildings, or 3 deluxe wooden lodges.
Emerald Coast Gites is a cluster of 7 stylish self catering Gites in Brittany and 3 luxury glamping lodges. Situated in Cotes d’Armor, France. 10 minutes from the most amazing beaches, medieval towns, chateaux, walks and many more tourist attractions and places. We specialise in family holidays, with play areas and heated swimming pools – We have everything you could want for a relaxing and fun family holiday with your baby, toddler or children.
Anyone who loves France and enjoys unspoilt countryside, beautiful villages, French gastronomy, seafood and a magnificent coastline will love our french gites. We are 15 minutes from the coast, 30 minutes from Dinan, 45 minutes from St Malo and many more places worth visiting are within a short drive.
Your Hosts
The Willis family bought La Touche when it was a disused farm, spent 2 years renovating the buildings and have been running Emerald Coast Gites now for 16 years. Still passionate about giving people the best holiday they can, they live onsite and are always on hand to help.
About us
Lesley used to work for a bank in the City of London and now runs the business. She has a keen interest in interior design and is also pretty good in the kitchen! Simon still works in education and is a massive Arsenal fan, still travelling back for matches when he can. Simon runs the bar, and has over the years, perfected the art of Espresso Martinis!
Sam and Evie, their children, have grown up at La Touche and are now 16 and 18. They now help out a bit and offer babysitting and help with the children’s activities (when they aren’t at school). Lots of the little children idolise Sam when they see his prowess at the Parents’ and Kids’ football matches.
They also count Frosty & Pepsi as part of their family. Frosty is a little white fluffy dog who loves everyone! Pepsi is an Aussie Shepherd – she’s gorgeous and still learning to behave!
Lesley, Simon, Sam & Evie,
Lesley and Simon have created an amazing little jewel in the Emerald Coast! Great facilities, hospitaility, food and location. Almost want to stop telling my friends in case it gets booked up!
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Cottages & Lodges
Something for everyone, from large and spacious, to small and cosy; from fun and funky to romantic and chic…
Holiday cottages
Luxury Lodges
Heated pools
Number One La Vieille Grange
2 bedroom gite suitable for families and friends
- Open plan kithchen, living and dining room
- One double bedroom with antique furniture
- One twin bedroom
- One modern bathroom
- Garden with BBQ and furniture to the rear
Price range per week
€500-1800
Number Two La Vieille Grange
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom gite suitable for a large family, two families sharing or groups.
- One family bathroom
- One ensuite shower room
- Two double bedrooms
- Two twin bedrooms
- Large open plan kitchen/living room
- Terrace to the rear with furniture and BBQ
Price range per week
€800-2600
La Taniere or La Garenne
2 bedroom heated wooden lodges with great views
- One double bedroom
- One twin bedroom
- Kitchen/diner
- Shower room and seperate WC
- Large terrace with gas BBQ
Price range per week
€500-1700
L'Ecurie
2 bedroom gite, with views over the gardens.
- New kitchen in 2018
- Private bathroom
- One double bedroom
- One twin bedroom
- Garden with BBQ to front
- Lovely views from master bedroom
- All on one level
Price range per week
€500-1800
La Ruche
2 bedroom heated wooden lodge with extra cabin beds for larger families/groups
- One double bedroom
- One twin bedroom
- Kitchen/diner
- Cabin beds
- Shower room with seperate WC
- Large terrace with gas BBQ
Price range per week
€500-1800
La Boulange
1 bedroom gite with loads of character. Sleeps upto 4.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Family bathroom
- One double bedroom
- One sofa bed
- One convertable cot/toddler bed
- Terrace with BBQ to rear
Price range per week
€350-1300
Number Three La Vieille Grange
3 bedroom gite suitable for families, families with grandparents or groups of friends.
- Largen open plan living, dining and kitchen room
- One double bedroom
- Two twin rooms
- Family bathroom
- Kids corner
- Large terrace with garden furniture and BBQ
Price range per week
€600-2100
Le Pressoir
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom gite perfect for large families, or familes with the grandparents or friends.
- Large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen with kitchen island.
- One large double bedroom with ensuite
- Two twin rooms
- Downstairs WC
- Large lawned garden
- Pergola, Weber BBQ, garden furniture
Price range per week
€1000-2600
Number Four La Vieille Grange
2 bedroom gite suitable for families or friends
- Open plan kitchen, dining and living room
- One double bedroom
- One twin room
- Family bathroom
- Terrace to front with furniture and BBQ
- Lawned garden
Price range per week
€500-1800
Food & Drink
The Service
Daily bread and patisserie delivery
Fresh croissant, pain au chocolat and warm baguette are among the items that are delivered every morning by the local boulangerie. Just order in the bar the night before.
Available from Easter to end October.
Bar service
Our onsite private bar offers Happy Hour everyday between 6-7pm. Kir Royales, beer, Prosecco, wine, local cider all 2 euros a glass.
In high/peak season a full bar service is offered everyday after 6pm. Bar is open at Easter, then from 24th May to mid September, October half term on demand. In low season, the bar is not available.
Speciality cocktails offered by Simon.
Dinner service
In mid season, a meal service, delivered to your gite is offered on some nights of the week. Meals are offered at Easter, then from 24th May to mid September, October half term. In low season, the meals are not available.
In high/peak season, speciality soirees such as Galette & Crepe night, Pizza night, Cheese and Wine tasting and Fruit de Mer night are organised. There is also the option of food provided by La Cuisine de Mon Pere.
Frozen childrens’ meals
We have a freezer where Lesley and Simon have prepared and frozen lots of different childrens’ meals for your convenience. Such as sausage casserole, spanish chicken, spaghetti bolognaise and fish pie.
Welcome meals
Welcome meals are available on request. These can either be left in your fridge or served when you get here, depending on your hour of arrival.
Welcome meals must be prebooked in advance.
Occasionally this service may not be offered if Lesley is unavailable.
Reviews
Guest Reviews
Emerald Coast Gites is a wonderful place to go for a holiday! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there (so much so that we booked for next year while still there on holiday this year!). Lesley, Simon and family are very hospitable and the facilities are spot on for families with children of all ages.
This was our first visit to the emerald coast and Brittany. Based on the reviews of Lesley and Simon’s place we thought this would be perfect for us and we were not disappointed. As all the reviews say, it is a perfect location to discover the area, the gites are lovely and they have thought of everything to keep young ones and the grown ups happy. It truly is a special place which we will be returning to. One week was not enough!!!
This is our 5th year returning to Emerald Coast Gites. The reason we keep going back are the whole family comes away feeling like we’ve had a holiday. As a parent to young children, holidays have often felt it’s the same stuff to deal with just a different location, making sure the kids stay safe/don’t wander off – usual parent stuff. Lesley and Simon have created a safe, fun environment where kids have freedom and parents can relax. Plus, there’s a bar! And the location is perfect – so many beautiful beaches and places (fort, castle, towns, etc) to visit. Wholeheartedly recommend this place, and Lesley, Simon and their children are just lovely
We had an absolutely brilliant week here in July – it couldn’t have been more comfortable and convenient. Really near to lots of lovely beaches and great places for days out, and the hosts go to real effort to provide for guests – freshly baked pastries in the morning, home cooked meal service, frozen home cooked meals always available for the kids, and a proper bar service too. The kids loved the grounds, with all the play areas, pool and animals roaming around. We will definitely be back – thank you for a lovely holiday!
Words cant describe what a sanctuary Lesley and Simon, Evie and Sam have created here in France. They have thought of everything you could possibly want / need. Kids make friends for life and roamed free. Very safe and Lodges and Gites are beautiful spaces each with their own charm and style. It’s a home away from home without any of the hard work! The local area has something for everyone and Lesley can give you her knowledge of good restaurants, surf schools, beaches etc etc. This is the most perfect holiday ever! Go try it out for your self! I guarantee you will love it!
As a family we rarely return to the same holiday venue twice, but we’ve just arrived home after our 5th visit to Emerald Coast Gites! Such a beautiful part of the world: gorgeous beaches and so much for the kids to do. Lesley and Simon are wonderful hosts, and it’s fantastic to spend an evening relaxing in the onsite bar whilst the kids safely play and make new friends. Can’t recommend this place enough.