We felt the need to get away for a few days, celebrate our birthdays with a change of scene. March isn't an ideal time for outdoor activities, and with much of the tourism sector shut, we were taking a risk on the weather. We were away from March 11th to 16th. I think someone up there was taking the Mick.
We went to the Brittany coast, a town called Concarneau, not far from Quimper, and with easy access to several gardens. We took the bikes in the car so we could explore some of the cycle tracks in the area.
We stayed in the hotel Ker Moor, which means "Sea House". It's described as "quirky" in the reviews, not inaccurately, but it was warm, comfortable and friendly. The fixtures and fittings were from boats so the whole place had a very nautical flavour. We had sea views from our room (and a visiting cat) and we watched the windsurfers and kite surfers enjoying the strong winds.
The plants are more advanced in Brittany than in the Mayenne, and Magnolias were in full bloom, with Rhododendrons and other acid-loving plants just behind.
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The hotel had an unusual system for evening meals; they didn't cook, but you could order in food from your selection of the local take-aways, and eat it in your room or in the breakfast room. That seemed to work well.
I am amazed that you were allowed to get away - good for you that you did though. Here in Wales we cannot travel - even to my own second home - until next weekend. But then again, I was jabbed yesterday, as has been almost everyone I know of my age... I look forward with hope.
ReplyDeleteHi, we have a curfew but no lockdown at the time of writing. We had to be indoors from 6pm to 6am but were free to move about outherwise. Many shops and restaurants remained shut however.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you were able to get away for your birthdays.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to when England opens up a bit more and we can go on our travels again.
In fact I am looking forward to the end of March when our 'stop at home' (this does not literally mean stop at home, it means stop at home as much as possible and stay local for daily exercise) rule is lifted and I can travel further afield for walks and other mini adventures.