Our holiday cottage near Huelgoat in Brittany is child friendly. The property is equipped with a baby bath, high chair and travel cot (bed linen not provided) as well as children's books, DVDs and indoor and outdoor games to keep the kids occupied. Small paddling pools are available for the warmer weather, to be used under adult supervision and a larger above ground pool will be available from 2017.

We are located on a quiet lane which leads to a lovely shallow river, perfect for a a splash around on a hot summer's day. The property is surrounded by large lawned garden for the kids to enjoy. We also have a couple of children's bikes available to use free of charge. Footie fans will find goals to practice with.

In Finistere you are spoilt for choice when it comes keeping the kids entertained. Alongside children's theme and adventure parks there is also the impressive aquarium in Brest which is well worth a visit.

​See the museums and the chateaux, abbeys & forts pages for more ideas on places you can visit with children in Brittany. ​There are many sandy beaches within an easy drive from Ty Hir and also some lakes with purpose made beaches. Fun for kids of all ages can be had during a treasure hunt for one of the thousands of geocaches that are hidden all over Finistere.

We've listed a few places below where you might like to take your family during your holiday at our gite . Please check opening times before visiting the sites.

Oceanopolis Brest - Parc de Decouverte des Oceans, Port de Plaisance du Moulin Blanc, 29210, Brest , 02 98 34 40 40.

Aquarium with a vast ocean discovery park with over 1,000 animal species in recreated natural habitats: Polar region, Caribbean, Great Barrier Reef and more.

There are restaurants and gift shops plus a play ground. Check on their website for opening times which vary through out the year. A highly recommended visit.


​Port du Lac - Rue Du Lac, 29690, Huelgoat - Childrens's and family boat rides, pedalos and fishing boat hire on the lake at Huelgoat. Open:Apr & May Wed, weekends, public holidays, 11:00-17:00; June Wed-Sun 11:00-17:00; Jul & Aug Tue-Sun 11:00-19:00 & Fri & Sat evening sailings 19:00-22:00 NB: boats cannot sail in high winds.

Karaez Adrénaline - Vallée de l’Hyères, 29833, Carhaix-Plouguer , 06 50 19 15 98 - A tree climbing adventure park set in 12 acres of woodland.  There are six different climbing circuits with varying levels of difficulty.  Each circuit features bridges, climbs, high walkways and zip wires and ascend to a height of 13 meters. Facilities include toilets, picnic areas and free parking. Open: April, May, June, September, October, November 13:00-19:00; July & August 10:00-19:00

Aulne Loisirs Plaisance - Penn Ar Pont BP 76, 29520, Châteauneuf-du-Faou , 02 98 73 28 63 - C afe on the banks of the Aulne River where you can hire all types of river craft including canoes, pedalos and electric boats. An indoor heated swimming pool forms part of the complex

A qualorn - Route du Calvaire, 29800, Landerneau , 02 98 85 18 89 - Spa, sauna, hammam, toboggan, diving boards, children's pool, heated swimming pool, bar and gardens. Open all year

L'Aquashow , rue du Goyen, 29770, Audierne, 02 98 70 03 03 - Discover birds including owls and eagles as well as sharks, octopus's and watch a 10 minute 3D show on sea life. Open: April to September: 10:00-18:30, October to March: open during school holidays, every day from 14:00-18:00

Oceanopolis Brest - Parc de Decouverte des Oceans, Port de Plaisance du Moulin Blanc, 29210, Brest , 02 98 34 40 40 - Aquarium with a vast ocean discovery park with over 1,000 animal species in recreated natural habitats: Polar region, Caribbean, Great Barrier Reef and more. Restaurant and gift shop. Open every day 10:00-19:00

La Récré des 3 Curés , 29290, Milizac , 02 98 07 95 59 - Leisure park with a minature railway, go-karts, dodgem boats, giant water slides, a bar/snackbar, indoor play area. Open May-September Wednesdays and weekends 11:00-18:30; June-August daily 11:00-19:00 and daily in school holidays.

, Plijadour, rue de la Piscine, 29270, Carhaix-Plouguer , 02 98 99 39 50 - Indoor pool with slides, a jacuzzi, hydromassage and a wading pool for the little ones. Hours during term time: Mon 17h-19h, Tues 16h-21h, Weds 12h-13h15 & 14h30-20h, Thur 12h-13h15 & 17h-20h, Fri 17h-22h, Sat 14h-19h, Sun 9h-18h; Hours during school holidays: Mon 14h-20h, Tues 10h-21h, Weds 10h-20h, Thurs 10h-20h, Fri 10h-22h, Sat 10h-19h, Sun 9h-18h

, Bois de Keroual, 29820, Guilers, Brest , 06 64 24 06 41 - two adventure trails, which lead you upwards into the trees for lots of arboreal fun. Open Easter to All Saints (1 Nov), weekends, public holidays, school holidays 13:30-18:30

Parc d'attractions Odet Loisirs , Lieu-Dit Kerrun Moustoir 29370 Elliant , 02 98 59 18 25 - Near Quimper you will find 50 or so different activities for all ages including a ball pool, bouncy castles, trampolines, maze, rope bridge, 175m aerial runway over water, treetop climbing net, water slide, indoor games set in landscaped gardens with a 17 acre lake and picnic areas. Open: Easter - May & Oct - November 14:00-19:00, June - September 11:00-19:00 - opening days vary, please check!

Parc de Loisirs de Bel Air , Keridreuff, 29710, Landudec, 02 98 91 50 27 - 17 acre site 25 minutes from Quimper. Offers an aqua complex, lake with pedalos, summer tobogganing track, go-karting, swing ship, cable railway, picnic area and giant chess board. Open April, May, June & September Weds, Weekends and French school holidays 11:00-19:00; July & August open daily 11:00-19:00