Vinstock/Grapestock France dates....

[binley100]

'bout 6 months .....

[pigletwillie]

we will need a trailer to collect all Claires stuff in, and to put the kids in on the way back.

[scarey55]

Ooh goody,at least we'll have a kitchen sink to do the washing up in!

[bobleponge]

Curses, I was offline for a few days and I missed the vote. I would have voted for the second one, however it seems as though the first one wins the day.
I shall get preparing.
Nicos, I'm currently in UK for a couple of days, will give you a ring when I get home this weekend to discuss "stuff."

Nearest ferry port is St Malo, just over the hour from there to chez moi.
I normally use Caen Porstmouth as I find it the cheapest. Caen maybe 2hrs 30 mins.
I will collect/arrange collection from the following airports for those thinking of flying:
Rennes, Nantes, Dinard, Brest (at a push, as its quite a way).

For those of you looking for accommodation, I will get Mme P on the case, she will know of local chambre d'hotes, and will publish a list for those who require.

My front garden is approx 5000m2 so will have space for a lot of folk, with more round the back if things get squashed.

The weather in May in Bretagne can be evil but equally can be beautiful, 2 years ago I was outside gardening just in shorts and flip flops. I am only a couple of hundred kms south of Porstmouth so assume the same weather as there, with perhaps a degree or 2 warmer.

More to follow I'm sure.

[Caro]

Bobleponge,

You're the host (although from memory it may not quite have been all your own idea and some amount of arm-twisting may have gone on ) so I would assume you get the final vote on when it happens! I voted for May, but equally, I could wait until August so you could change mine from May to either if that helps!

[bobleponge]

Noooo, I shall go with the majority vote, my work gives me the flexibility to do either date.

[Caro]

Okay. Well, if you're just back, I suggest you go and catch up on the news in the Gardener's Rest

[Patchninja]

Peeps wot get sea-sick should bear in mind that the Portsmouth St Malo crossing is 9 hours or so - cabins at night are pretty essential as those reclining seats are crip. Some may prefer a longer drive - then you get to see more of France, anyway. See here for crossing details.
Brittany Ferries - Ferry vers l?Angleterre, l'Irlande, l?Espagne de Bretagne ou Normandie

[OverWyreGrower]

I've just checked prices, and it seems to be pretty much the same to fly or ferry across (minus petrol money etc)... coming out at about £250-£260 for 2 of us

[Glutton4...]

I forgot to vote, but would have voted for either, so that wouldn't have made a difference!

So why did I bother even posting?

[Munch]

This sounds fab, dont know much about it, but dont have passports (they have run out!!! nothing dodgey )

[scarey55]

I forgot to vote, but would have voted for either, so that wouldn't have made a difference!

So why did I bother even posting?

So that we know how many people might be coming silly

[Glutton4...]

So that we know how many people might be coming silly

D'oh! Why didn't I think of that! LOL

[Hilary B]

As a member of the Brittany Ferries Travel Club, I do have a limited number of 'guest discount' vouchers. First come first served, it's 10% off on most options.

[binley100]

Just had a look at Brittany Ferries, Poole to Cherbourg on the fastcraft. 2 people and a car , weds to weds comes out at £256 .....