We have been dumped.
The children have all found friends, they run around merrily speaking in various accents and languages. BB has found her betrothed in a young chap called Ben. Twin Boy has found a team of young lads, Twin Girl has played with everyone she has encountered.
It means we are not needed, except on occasion to referee, and to be watchful round the pool.
Yesterday was splendid.
We celebrated BB’s birthday all day, lunch was chocolate crepes from an exceptional creperie. Washed down with a ice cold milkshake and finished off with an ice cream with a spectacular sparkler in it.
The son shone on throughout the day and more time was spent lazing by the pool. I read a novel, he who helped create them tracked every worldwide sporting event through his phone.
It was quiet contentment that one can only find when on holiday.
At tea time I took it up myself to explore Vias Plage by foot. Pulling on my running shoes I jogged through the town. It is a quiet little resort. Cafe after cafe with a few Patisseries in between. Little beachfront stores selling buckets and spades and one large shop dedicated to all things camping.
I like it. Vias Plage doesn’t have the fierce consumer aggression that is found in many beach resorts. The pace is slow to the point of lazy. Everyone cycles, cars are infrequently seen mobile. The restaurants offer fine, well priced, french cuisine. The waiters will help you translate but mainly high school french comes in handy when looking to order food. There is no eggs and chips on the menu, this makes me happy.
We ate dinner outside our holiday home, steak sizzled on the BBQ and the children played in the sand as their father cooked. All day swimming and playing tennis on the beach had forced an appetite and when our plates appeared, we cleared them fast.
The Pirate bar was our final destination for the night. Birthday BB was clothed head to toe in Elsa garb. They joined in the kids disco for a while. It was cute, just one woman dancing with twenty kids. It wasn’t too loud, didn’t involve anyone shouting down a microphone forcing reluctant parents to join in. Instead it was just the classic kids tunes, in French and English, and a bunch of happy kids playing on the stage.
Afterwards the kids tore off with their friends, darting in and out of the bar, making up new games. Enjoying a freedom we don’t dare give at home.
Finally, we returned home to bed and as all three children slipped into slumber we heard them all whisper,
“Great day, best holiday ever,” and “oh, what a birthday.”
Happy kids equal happy parents which equal happy hols!
If you are looking for a stay with Al Fresco at Yelloh! Club Farret, you can visit between 26th April to 21st September. We stayed in`Beach Farret’ accommodation annex. It is 300m from the main reception is perfect for beach lovers and those who enjoy the more relaxing pace away from the main hub. We loved having a quieter, sandy area to return to.
Prices are from £301 for six people staying in a Vivaldi mobile home at Yelloh! Village Beach Club Farret arriving 21/06/2014/14 for seven nights. (OFF-PEAK)
Prices are from £857 for six people staying in a Vivaldi mobile home at Yelloh! Village Beach Club Farret arriving 28/08/2014 for seven nights. (PEAK)
All the Al Fresco parcs have a range of entertainment and facilities. For more information or to help find the perfect parc and to book, please visit www.alfresco-holidays.com or call 08436 362586
Oh sounds like a dream – what a lovely day you had. Just our kind of holiday. No chips.
Great prices too!
Really really good value.
Oh sounds like you had a really lovely holiday!
We did, it was smashing.
That sounds like a truly idyllic holiday. The children sound like they won’t want to leave. Beautiful pics too. Your run sounds very chilled.
Liska x
It was lovely, I think I prefer running in France….
Sounds like a wonderful holiday! Those prawns look amazing! x
They were delicious, great little restaurant – I could have eaten there every night.
This sounds like an idyllic way to celebrate a birthday
It was, and she has a party to look forward to at home.
That sounds blissful, a really lovely holiday. I’m jealous now!
We can totally recommend an Al Fresco Holiday
This sounds like a little heaven – Lovely holiday with children finding friends and you having a bit of quality time on your own.
It was special.
I am glad you are having a lovely time, sounds fabulous x
Thanks x x
This seems like a good price for accommodation of this standard. Sounds like you all had a fab time.
We loved it, as always is a shame to be home.
Sounds like a really amazing day – and chocolate crepes and ice cream for lunch would be my idea of heaven!
She certainly had fun x
Sounds like you are all enjoying a wonderful break away. Having a birthday whilst on holiday just makes it extra special!
Thanks it was lovely
looks fantastic and those are really great prices! x
oh wow looks and sounds fabulous love the look of that food too
The food was spot on both on and off site
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. Anywhere with a lovely beach is always perfect in my opinion.
I miss that beach
This sounds perfect to me! The food looks delicious and it sounds and looks like heaven! x
Jess
http://owlcrazymummy.blogspot.co.uk
It was spot on
This sounds like the absolute perfect family holiday! Love the look of the food too. Not jealous at all 🙁
No I wouldn’t be either 🙂
Sounds like a lovely holiday. Picture of those prawns look soooo yummy x
They were so good!
COR! The food looks amazing – sounds like fabulous (and value for money) time spent.
Oooh one day we may also get dumped. CAN’T WAIT!!!!
Here’s hoping.
Looks like you had a wonderful time. The off peak price is brilliant, cheaper than our off peak stay at a feather Down Farm in the freezing cold!
amazing value
The food looks amazing – can’t wait to go over to my parents next month and have lots of delicious seafood – French cuisine rocks!
Yup!
Sounds like a perfect place for a family holiday!
Yes it was lovely x
You are just calling me to join you aren’t you! Even quoted how much it would cost for my family of 6! what a bargain price – and it sounds so peaceful, relaxing. Not like my upcoming holiday (which sounds like a lot of queuing). Glad you are having a good break.
Thanks Joy x
oh and that it was a fantastic birthday too.
🙂
This sounds like my kind of holiday for my kind of price. great review
Wow it sounds like such a great place to have the holiday! And indeed when the kids are happy parents are happy too!
Exactly
A birthday I’m sure she’ll remember, and what a great place to visit on holiday
Yes , I want to go back for mine!
This sounds perfect Jane – I want to go right now.
*stamps feet until hubby agrees to take me*
Did he agree yet?
Those salads look mouthwatering! It sounds like you’re having a perfect time, I’m totally jealous x
and paleo!
Oh meeting friends as a kid on holiday is just the best! I still remember people I met as a child on holiday parks.
We recently went camping and Ruby spent hours and hours at the playground with a whole bunch of kids, without any adults – so much more freedom than we’d allow at home!
It is lovely when you can let them roam a bit more. x
No I’m not jealous at all, not a bit. Seriously it looks and sounds amazing and if the kids are happy that is half the battle
Exactly x
Sounds lovely Jane. Now, do I dare work out how many more years before my kids dump me on holiday and I actually get to relax a bit?
hmmmmm – maybe wait and let it be a surprise!
I read the post, I soaked it in and them I saw those prawns – hello! Love that the food is of a good quality (and no egg & chips!), a huge tick in a box from me!
Those prawns were to die for!
Sounds like a fab trip so far!
It is x
Best thing ever when they can have freedom, roam free and make new friends, sounds lovely. Loved your pics too 🙂
Thanks penny x
Oh that sounds wonderful! You totally deserve such a wonderful break. I really like the look of Al Fresco holidays. They seem great for families. I will definitely consider them when I book my next holiday.
Thanks Rebecca, we loved them and want to go back!
This is killing me. I can’t read any more. Glad you had a good time. Spend Wednesday walking in rain, Thursday looking at rain.
Love me.
So virtually the same….