Previously, when we have gone on holiday to France, we have wandered where the fancy took us and stayed in hotels wherever we decided to stop. Hotels in France can be much cheaper than in Britain, although prices are beginning to increase now and bargains are harder to find. This year, however, we came across this lovely spot just on the outskirts of a village called Coussa in the Ariege region of France, not far from the Pyrenees and only fifty miles from Andorra. It is owned and run by Robin, brother of the infamous Yorkshire Pudding, and his partner, Suzie. Check out the link and you can read all the details for yourself. Keith and I rented the smallest of the gites, which, like the others, boasted wonderful views and was very comfortable. Robin and Suzie were very welcoming and friendly and have obviously put in a lot of effort to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay.
Although we shot off over the Pyrenees into Spain one day, even Keith (who has a round bottom - he can't stay in one place for long) was more than content to spend the rest of the week visiting the local areas. We particularly liked the neighbouring towns of Mirepoix and Pamiers and there are are lots of activities available in the area, such as cycling, horse riding and even hang gliding or just walking and taking in the beautiful scenery and the peace and quiet.
Oh, there is a swimming pool too... but that's another story.
Although we shot off over the Pyrenees into Spain one day, even Keith (who has a round bottom - he can't stay in one place for long) was more than content to spend the rest of the week visiting the local areas. We particularly liked the neighbouring towns of Mirepoix and Pamiers and there are are lots of activities available in the area, such as cycling, horse riding and even hang gliding or just walking and taking in the beautiful scenery and the peace and quiet.
Oh, there is a swimming pool too... but that's another story.