What is a Gite complex? Glad you asked : ). A Gite complex is a collection of self-catering holiday cottages (Gites) within the same grounds where all guests share the facilities and are worth considering for you next family holiday in France. If you are holidaying with friends, you can take advantage of having your own space in your own gite, and often private garden, yet meeting up with everyone throughout the holiday, so parents and kiddies can have some extra extended fun! And if you are planning to holiday just as a family then the complex is a great way for children and adults to make new friends in a safe place!
If a relaxing family holiday in France within beautiful surroundings and lots to do for the little ones appeals check out our collection of family-friendly Gite complex’s all baby and toddler-friendly. Some can be hired out as a whole, making them great for group holiday options. Swimming pools, play barns, pizza nights, animals to feed and more, check out our family friendly Gites in France on Holiday Tots website or below are a few ideas worth considering for your next family holiday in France.
Whether you are looking to holiday as a large group with your own facilities or a family looking to holiday on your own, Gite complexes are a great way to mingle with new people and make new friends, yet still have your own space…
Brittany
Six child-friendly cottages and within the grounds:
Enclosed heated swimming pool
Toddler swimming pool
Indoor play barn
Gardens and grounds to explore with play areas
Ponies to help feed
3km from the market town of Baud and 30 minutes drive to sandy child-friendly beaches.
Seven self-catering gites and three lodges, within the grounds:
Heated swimming pool
Toddler swimming pool
Soft play
Games room
Bar & courtyard area
Dining options
15 minutes drive to sandy beaches.
Four family-friendly cottages and within the grounds:
Enclosed heated swimming pool
Spacious, secure gardens
Designated play areas
5km to the nearest town and 2km to the nearest village. Child-friendly beaches are within a 25/30 minute drive
Five child-friendly cottages and within the grounds:
15 acres of award winning gardens
Heated swimming pool
toddler splash pool
Outdoor games and equipment
Weekly ‘Bushcraft’ for 4+ years
15 minutes drive from lake side beaches and forest walks. 45 minutes to the sandy Southern beaches of Brittany
Normandy
Five family-friendly gites and within the grounds:
Enclosed heated swimming pool with beach inlet, perfect for babies and toddlers
Indoor play barn
Outdoor play areas
Bouncy castle
On site bistro
Hot tub area for over 10s
Walking distance to the local village and only a 15. minute drive to the sandy Normandy beaches
Charente Maritime
Five self-catering cottages and within the grounds:
Enclosed swimming pool and sauna
Two undercover play areas
Small fishing lake for fun fishing with the children
Games room
3 minute drive to the sandy lake beach with restaurants or a 25 minute walk.
Four baby and toddler friendly gites and within the grounds:
Heated and enclosed swimming pool with roman steps
Games barn
Walled gardens with play equipment
20 minute walk to the local village, Mortagne with bakers, butchers, small supermarket, bars and restaurants. 30 minutes drive to safe blue flag sandy beaches.
Six child-friendly cottages and within the grounds:
Enclosed heated swimming pool
Toddler swimming pool
Kids club for 3 years and up
Under 5′ playtime
Enclosed gardens
Toys and games
The nearest village is Aulnay, a 7 minute drive with market twice a week. Within a 20 minute to two sandy lake beaches, suitable for babies and toddlers.
Four gites and a chambre d’hote, within the grounds:
Secured gardens
Heated swimming pool
Play barn for under 5’s
Games room
10 minutes drive to the nearest town with shops, cafes and restaurants. 35/40 minutes to the nearest sandy beach, Gironde estuary.
Midi-Pyrenees
Six child-friendly gites and lodges, within the grounds:
Enclosed swimming pool and toddler pool
Enclosed gardens
Outdoor toys and games
Weekly BBQs
Kid club
Small farm with goats and chickens
Honesty bar at the pool
Within a 5 minute drive is Le Lac Vert, the village lake beach.
Five well-equipped cottages and within the grounds:
Enclosed heated swimming pool
Outdoor kitchen and BBQ
30 acres of beautiful grounds
Animals on site
Weekly pizza evenings
5 minute drive to the market town of Mirepoix and then the nearest lake beach is a 15 minute drive, La Montbel. The Mediterranean beaches are about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Languedoc-Roussillon
There are just three child-friendly gites, within the grounds:
Heated swimming pool
Covered games room
Meadow
Outdoor BBQ area and communal terrace
Enclosed gardens
Close to the market town of Castelnaudary and Carcassonne lake beach within a 20 minute drive.
