This was a return visit for us, five adults and five children, ranging in age from 7 to 70's. The house is very roomy and comfortable and well equipped to cater for that number of guests, and we never felt the need to go too far afield as there is so much to do at the house and in the garden. We did make several trips to the beautiful sandy beach at Merlimont (about half an hours drive away through very pretty countryside) which was great. We also enjoyed a trip to the chocolate factory in Beussent. The well stocked supermarket is conveniently situated about 15 minutes drive away. All agreed it is a great place for a family holiday which suits all ages.

This was a return visit for us, five adults and five children, ranging in age from 7 to 70's. The house is very roomy and comfortable and well equipped to cater for that number of guests, and we never felt the need to go too far afield as there is so much to do at the house and in the garden. We did make several trips to the beautiful sandy beach at Merlimont (about half an hours drive away through very pretty countryside) which was great. We also enjoyed a trip to the chocolate factory in Beussent. The well stocked supermarket is conveniently situated about 15 minutes drive away. All agreed it is a great place for a family holiday which suits all ages.

Fantastic stay in Wicquinhem again! This is our second stay here and once again we loved it. Large and spacious to fit all of us in, lovely roaring fire, large kitchen area and outdoor area, the kids enjoyed the extensive garden and trampoline - it proved perfect for the Easter Egg hunt! We were made very welcome again.

We have just spent 5 days over Christmas and had an amazing time. The house is ideal for a family holiday with plenty of space. The kitchen is very well equipped and the oven is huge. There is plenty of seating in the lounge with big comfy sofas and an open fire. The garden is a great space and the house is in a rural location but only half an hour from Le Touquet which has a lovely beach. The bedrooms are all a good size and one has a pool table which was a welcome addition. Overall the house is rustic and very welcoming, as was the owner. Would thoroughly recommend.

We have just spent 5 days over Christmas and had an amazing time. The house is ideal for a family holiday with plenty of space. The kitchen is very well equipped and the oven is huge. There is plenty of seating in the lounge with big comfy sofas and an open fire. The garden is a great space and the house is in a rural location but only half an hour from Le Touquet which has a lovely beach. The bedrooms are all a good size and one has a pool table which was a welcome addition. Overall the house is rustic and very welcoming, as was the owner. Would thoroughly recommend.

Cottage very good size very homely the garden was outstanding with plenty to do had a lovely break might return one day Julie x

We were a party of ten (5 adults and 5 children) ages ranging from 6 to 77. The week before our holiday we were given lots of helpful information by the owner Geraldine about the house and the area including instructions on how to get to the property from Calais. We found the house to be very comfortable, spacious and well equipped to cope with up to 14 guests and true to the description given on the website. It has a homely and rustic feel to it. It is set in a large gated garden bordering on woodland and has masses of things to do for all age groups both inside and out of the house. The super sized trampoline was very popular with both the children and adults as was the table tennis and pool tables. There was plenty of room for playing football and badminton and all the necessary sports equipment was provided. the barbecue area is under cover so we were able to have bbqs even when the weather wasn't so good outside. There are plenty of comfortable garden chairs, enough for all. The fire pit in the garden was a nice addition in the evenings too. Inside the house there were lots of board games and puzzles to suit all ages. Both the lounge and the dining room have easy to light fires which we made use of on chillier evenings. Six of our party including the children spent a memorable night in the bell tent in the garden and although it poured with rain all night they were snug and dry. Comfy airbeds were provided along with an electric pump to inflate them. Guests understandably have to provide their own sleeping bags for this activity. 8 bikes (and some safety helmets) are provided and there are some nice bike rides around the local area. The nearest supermarket is a smallish Carrefour about 15 minutes drive away and were were able to get all our supplies and petrol from there. There is a fantastic sandy beach at Merlimont about half an hour away which we visited several times during out stay. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and is close to lots of little shops, restaurants and bars. There are toilets there and parking is free, which is a bonus. Montreuil is well worth a visit, with its castle, wall walk and shops including a super toy shop. There is a nice little Creperie there down one of the cobbled streets, which we all enjoyed. We also spent an interesting afternoon at the little chocolate factory in Beussant watching the chocolate being made. It was a great holiday and we would highly recommend this property.

We were a party of ten (5 adults and 5 children) ages ranging from 6 to 77. The week before our holiday we were given lots of helpful information by the owner Geraldine about the house and the area including instructions on how to get to the property from Calais. We found the house to be very comfortable, spacious and well equipped to cope with up to 14 guests and true to the description given on the website. It has a homely and rustic feel to it. It is set in a large gated garden bordering on woodland and has masses of things to do for all age groups both inside and out of the house. The super sized trampoline was very popular with both the children and adults as was the table tennis and pool tables. There was plenty of room for playing football and badminton and all the necessary sports equipment was provided. the barbecue area is under cover so we were able to have bbqs even when the weather wasn't so good outside. There are plenty of comfortable garden chairs, enough for all. The fire pit in the garden was a nice addition in the evenings too. Inside the house there were lots of board games and puzzles to suit all ages. Both the lounge and the dining room have easy to light fires which we made use of on chillier evenings. Six of our party including the children spent a memorable night in the bell tent in the garden and although it poured with rain all night they were snug and dry. Comfy airbeds were provided along with an electric pump to inflate them. Guests understandably have to provide their own sleeping bags for this activity. 8 bikes (and some safety helmets) are provided and there are some nice bike rides around the local area. The nearest supermarket is a smallish Carrefour about 15 minutes drive away and were were able to get all our supplies and petrol from there. There is a fantastic sandy beach at Merlimont about half an hour away which we visited several times during out stay. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and is close to lots of little shops, restaurants and bars. There are toilets there and parking is free, which is a bonus. Montreuil is well worth a visit, with its castle, wall walk and shops including a super toy shop. There is a nice little Creperie there down one of the cobbled streets, which we all enjoyed. We also spent an interesting afternoon at the little chocolate factory in Beussant watching the chocolate being made. It was a great holiday and we would highly recommend this property.

We had a wonderful stay at Geraldine's property. The location was fantastic, rural enough to enjoy the countryside but amenities close by so you could get supplies. It was incredibly easy to get to from London, and took us 3 1/2 hours door to door (aside from a bit of a wait at the eurotunnel). The property has so many games and things you can do that we rarely felt the need to leave. Geraldine gave some great tips about local shops, and weekend markets to visit. The property was clean and well maintained, the kitchen very well stocked, and the property had loads of board games which were put to good use. The bath upstairs ran cold once during the weekend and aside from that minor blip, there were no issues at all with our stay at the house. I would recommend the property to anyone looking for a quick trip over to France for the weekend especially with a big group of people. We could easily have had another 6 people with out group of 6.

Before we even arrived Geraldine had given us all the information we needed to know about the house and the local area. The trip down was so easy and were at the house within an hour of leaving Calais. There was enough room for 3 families in the spacious house. The children lived outside on the trampoline, making dens, playing table tennis and involved the parents in several games of rounders. A trip to Le Touquet market stocked us up with good food and wine for a relaxing weekend in the garden during the day and around the fire playing board games in the evening. Highly recommended.

We booked Geraldine house for a family birthday, our party extended from children to grandparents. We found the house, to have ample space and very well stocked. The fireplaces were a hit, warming the whole house and making the place very cosy. The house was near to the channel tunnel, making it an easy weekend break.

A lovely property in a very peaceful location. Well situated to explore the many pretty coastal towns or the WWI battlefields. A wonderful break in a less familiar part of France.

We spent 3 nights in this fabulous house to celebrate my 60th birthday. There were 14 of us ranging in age from 10 to 70 and it was totally suitable for all of us. Warm, comfortable, exceptionally well equipped and so many activities on offer for everyone. The village is idyllic and well placed for trips out. The owner was friendly and informative and so welcoming. We would not hesitate to return or to highly recommend to families or groups of friends. My best birthday ever!

This property lived up to its description, it was a fantastic spacious property which housed 14 of us easily for a New Years break. The house reminded us of a typical French farmhouse with its lovely open fire in the lounge, large kitchen and dining room. There was plenty of space for the children to let off some energy in the large garden, which also was equipped with plenty of things to keep them happy. The owner was lovely, she provided us with clear details of how to locate the property, details of the area, places to go, things to do and was very accommodating. Le Touquet had a beautiful beach (if a little chilly on New Years Day) and was a beautiful town with lots of restaurants and bistros to eat in. Would definitely recommend a trip here! We would recommend this property.

A real home from home. Plenty of space for all the family and friends, great roaring fire to sit around eating cheese and drinking red wine whilst listening to an excellent selection of records. Rustic feel to the house but very well looked after all the same.

So peaceful and beautiful. Our stay was fabulous. Tons of space for playing and relaxing. Lovely rooms, real fires, lots of wood. Perfect!

I stayed in this lovely house at the start of May. We were a large group of eight adults and thoroughly enjoyed our escape to this little slice of rural France. The house offers a great base from which to explore the local towns and countryside, yet it is hard to believe that it is only a short drive from Calais. We packed our days with trips to Montreuil sur Mer, Le Touquet and St Valerie sur Somme – relishing a different pace of life and change of scenery (and it is beautiful scenery all around) as well as some wonderful French cooking. Thankfully the weather was kind to us, which made our afternoon horse ride through the pine forests around Saint Quentin en Tourmont and walks along the beaches and around the local towns all the more special. However, on the few occasions when the sun didn’t shine we were able to warm ourselves around a roaring fire back at the house, while we gorged on the local delicacies which we had picked up on our travels. The house is large yet comfortable and cosy, well equipped and social – with lots of space for a large group to gather in the kitchen, dining room or lounge. We found it easy to spend our evenings back at 'base camp'' enjoying a glass of wine, a game of ping pong or a bounce on the huge trampoline, or simply relaxing in the garden in the evening sun before supper. And after dinner the huge and ecclectic record collection at the house lured us towards the deep squashy sofas and a crackling fire, where we would chat and laugh late into the night. Our trip was the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of London life, and a welcome opportunity to leave our hectic lives behind and enjoy a simpler, more relaxed pace of life that this house encourages. I am sure I was not the only one returning to the big Smoke with recharged batteris and many happy memories. I sincerely hope that we will have the chance to return, sooner rather than later.

Had a great family holiday at the house, well equipped and Geraldine, the owner, could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Mixed ages from 22 months to 67 years and we all loved it - safe and plenty to do in the large well maintained garden. Would certainly recommend the property.