About me
About Me
Hiya, I would like to introduce myself to you, my name is Jill Harrison.
I came over to France 7 years ago with my ex-partner to escape, like many of us Brits, the rat race of the UK and to enrich our lives in a country that still has nature at its doorstep instead of an abundance of housing, lack of space, traffic jams and angry, no time for anything, people!
We bought and renovated this chocolate box style longere and converted it into gites. I now live here with my wonderful partner Keith and my 11 year old son Joshy who is now totally bi-lingual and who is really now a Garcon Francais! We, as a team, have welcomed many families and made many friends whom return year after year.
I knew immediately that I had made the right decision when I realised I had the quality of life, I had peace, tranquility, time to breathe and to take in the beauty and views of the countryside around me, and to
actually hear the birds singing - well I had forgotton how beautiful they sounded! I know that I could never go back to the UK
The photo here is taken from Paul and Roz's garden (friends from the other side of the valley) - in the distance you can see the Maison Des Fleurs!
In my spare time, I enjoy working in my garden, I actually have the time to sow my seeds and nurture them through to fruition.
There is nothing nicer then sitting in the garden with a glass of wine in one hand, book in the other, occasionally looking up to admire the stunning and beautiful array of hanging baskets, window boxes etc!
I love long walks in the countryside, cycling, reading, surfing the Internet. I also enjoy visiting local markets, buying local produce and seasonal products and creating a special regional dish or two!
I have a bubbly personality and like meeting people, indeed when attending to my garden of an evening, this often takes me a long while, in fact sometimes hours! Mainly because whilst watering the abundance of flowers, my customers often talk to me and before I know it half an hour has passed - sometimes longer if an aperitif is involved and the enticing smell of the BBQ's are gently wafting past you making it very difficult to leave!
I am very happy to live in this part of Southern Brittany, and I look forward to welcoming and sharing with you my love for this beautiful area.
Jill Harrison - 10th February 2008
Copyright © 2008 Jill Harrison.
Long term rentals
Long term rentals, at greatly discounted prices (e.g. 250 to 600 Euros per month), are available on all three Gites... Read More.
These might be suitable for anyone who needs a base whilst searching over here for their perfect property in France.
Local Weather
My Diary by Jill Harrison
I keep a little diary on www.farmhousegites.com that details what has been happening in my little part of South West Brittany, France.
To find out what I've been up to and what has been going on... Read more.
About Me
Welcome, I'm Jill Harrison and this is my Gites Rentals website. I like to take this opportnuity to tell you a little bit about myself and how I ended up living where I do now.
To find out more about me, please... Read on.
Additional Resources
For details on Exchange Rates, French News and more, please take a look at the... Resources Page.
Josh's Page
Josh is my 11 year old son, and this is his page where he details his adventures from a young person's point of view - essential reading for your children, should you have any.
For the real crucial gossip, please... Take a look at Josh's page...
Other information?
For a different view of this information, please click on...
www.holidaylettings.co.uk
Or, for another view, please click on...
www.ChooseFrance.com
What's On?
This is a list of what's happening in the area, throughout the year.
For a list of Fetes, Market Days and Events, please... Take a look here...
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My contact details are as follows....
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Phone - From outside France 0033 299 91 73 15 - Within France 0299 91 73 15
Mobile - From outside France 0033 688 64 70 66 - Within France 0688 64 70 66
Address - Jill Harrison - La Coudrais, Bains-sur-Oust, 35600 Nr. Redon, Southern Brittany, France.