Holidays at Pentaillo
Some people find a working holiday enjoyable and at Pentaillo there are plenty of opportunities to join in.
Care for the animals on the smallholding and get involved in the daily routines. Everyone needs to be looked after and cleaned out, fed, petted, walked or moved, every day.
Meet Raisin, not the bonniest pig in the world. Get to know the goats, chickens, ducks and guineapigs, collect the eggs.
Learn some French recipes
Cook crepes on the fire and bake in the outdoor stone wood-fired bread oven.
Try juicing with fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden and market
Enjoy a taste of France: visit the local market, the baker and chocolatier, sample French wine Get involved in the cooking, baking and barbeques.
Get involved in the garden, weeding, planting, digging, picking, pruning - whatever suits you there's a job to do.
Learn to weave fencing for animal enclosures
Go adventuring in the local area: horse-riding, canoeing and beaches at nearby Lake Guerledan, tourist attractions including nature park and aquarium, historic chateaux, ancient forest walks, beautiful coastline
We'll go swimming in the outdoor pool at nearby Pontivy or take in the flumes at Loudeac Aqua-tiques depending on the weather
If you're into fishing you'll only have to mention it once and Ross will sort out a licence and take you off to the tranquillity of his favourite local spots.
Brittany has a selection of folk festivals going on all summer, we'll get out to the fest noz (traditional Breton night parties) or along to the season's festival.
The local lakeside creperie is a pleasant walk or short drive away, with music evenings and fresh organic food.
The most important part of your holiday is relaxation. Rest in the peaceful surroundings at Pentaillo.
Or at the end of the day, if you've got energy left, dive onto the giant trampoline!
Cost of 1 week: £300-£450 per person depending on activities, level of support required and time of year. See 'Bookings and Prices' for more information.
You can tailor-make your holiday. Contact us to discuss your individual or group ideas and needs. We can organise a week or two that most suit your holiday requirements. We offer a 10% discount for groups of 4 or more.