During the Spring and Autumn (May and October
respectively), Can Llouquette is the base for walking
holidays in this part of the Mediterranean Pyrenees.
OutBreak Adventure Holidays offer professionally guided
walks and treks to suit all levels of fitness and ability.
So, beat all the financial meltdown gloom
and get an exhilarating holiday in Spring or Autumn sunshine. You
can pay in Sterling (so no need to
worry about exchange rates) and it is all inclusive: food, drink,
walks and lots of laughter and fun.
Small groups of up to eight people are catered
for in beautiful accommodation with wonderful walks. Great food
and good company are guaranteed.
'I wanted to tell you in detail
how wonderful the entire week was. Firstly, you have a GREAT team working
with you. Bruno is not just a wonderful
man ... he's a great walking guide, making sure that every one enjoyed the
experience to the fullest. We all came away feeling that not only did we have
a great physical experience, but also a great educational experience. His knowledge
of the plants, insects, animals, geography, history is very impressive. He
has such a gentle manner, all the while ensuring that we had the tools to
deal
with an emergency situation, if ever we needed to rely on them ... thankfully
we didn't.
The group jelled well together
... I would say that it was very compatible, and lots of fun!
So that brings
me to our hosts ... Simon, Ashley and Sophia ... they are such a warm and
welcoming family and they opened their home to us with an
outstretched
hand. The time that they spend in preparation of the evening meal and the
afternoon cakes makes me wonder how they have time for anything else.
Being in a food
service business, I know just how much effort goes in to preparing delicious,
nutritious meals ... Simon and Ashley make it look effortless, and
believe me ... I know that it's not! Their home is warm and beautiful and their
gorgeous daughter, Sophia, put a smile on everyone’s face, all of the
time.
Can Llouquette and the Pyrenees
was amazing ... active, but calm and beautiful! Please keep me informed of
your upcoming adventures ... until the next time,
thank you.' Ruth Ladowsky {Week 24/10/09}
'We had a great time at Can
Llouquette. Bruno worked really hard to make sure we enjoyed some super walks
... Simon
and Ashley were fantastic hosts and I
think we all found Sophia completely irresistible. I'm sure we'll be back soon.' Heather & Nigel Pealing {Week 24/10/09}
'I can't express how welcoming and
kind Simon and Ashley were. Furthermore, the food was absolutely superb.
I hope to go back there with my husband on
one of your guided tours as I know he'd love it.' Sandra O'Donoghue {Week 24/10/09}
'I can't thank you and the team
enough for providing the best holiday ever for Sandra and myself. From the
moment we
arrived, when we were met by Zouky
[the
donkey], to the moment we left it was all superb.
Bruno, Simon, Ashley and
Sophia were very welcoming and great fun.
Thanks again and we will definitely
be booking another OutBreak adventure holiday in the future.' Niamh Dundon {Week 24/10/09}
'Simon, Ashley and Sophia were great hosts, creating
a lovely informal welcoming atmosphere. The chalet was charming and in a
great setting.' Gareth Thomas {Week 24/10/09} --------------------------------------------
'I book these trekking holidays to be led on
to magnificent mountains in decent weather on routes I wouldn't find myself
and wouldn't have the confidence to
tackle. The Massif Canigou was superb and so was Bruno's leadership. As was
his patience and humour.
Likewise I was greatly impressed by the standard
of accommodation at Can Llouquette and by Simon and Ashley's hospitality
(and
by industrial quantities of lovely
high-carb food). Because your prices are lower than those of the larger competitor
I know (Exodus) I expected to be roughing it a bit. Rather the opposite.
Thanks
for a cracking holiday.' Andy Burnett {Week 17/10/09}
'You have got a gem of a place here. To be honest
I think Can Llouquette turned what would have been a good walking holiday
into an outstanding one.
Simon
and Ashley were so amazing and they really bent over backwards to make
sure everyone was happy. Staying at Can Llouquette gave you the feeling that
you
were part of a family instead of just a travel group.' Karen Barac {Week 17/10/09}
'Just a short note to say thank you for the
weeks trekking from Can Llouquette. I thoroughly enjoyed the week and the
beauty
of the area.
Bruno, Simon and Ashley were great - welcoming,
knowledgeable and excellent company. Please say hello and send my regards
to them ... and
of course
Sophia!' Peter Ells {Week 17/10/09} --------------------------------------------
'The Pyrenees were very scenic and Bruno and
the hosts were very proactive in ensuring an enjoyable week (e.g. safe hikes,
much good food and
red wine).
All being well and with the acceptance of my
wife and dog Lizzy, I hope to see you again in the Alps, early September
2010.' John Wright {Week 10/10/09}
'Just
wanted to write and say what a wonderful holiday I had in the Pyrenees.
It really was everything I wanted - the walks were fantastic,
Bruno was
brilliant and Simon and Ashley made us great meals; all of us felt
very relaxed and
looked after. I will definitely be coming again and am already thinking
about next years hols - wishing the time would come quickly!' Philly Thackrah {Week 10/10/09}
'A brilliant week. Can Llouquette was perfect
and Simon and Ashley looked after us all really well. Bruno worked amazingly
hard ... I don't know
how he keeps
it up for weeks at a time. I'm keen to
do something with you next year - maybe a trek in the Alps?' Paul Millward {Week 10/10/09}
'Beautiful, peaceful setting, delicious plentiful
food (I especially liked the arrangements whereby we made our own picnic
lunch). The swimming pool was
lovely - and a pleasant surprise to find we could use it in mid October!
Bruno
is a great guide - very patient and enthusiastic, and Simon and Ashley
were delightful hosts.' Guinevere Foote {Week 10/10/09}
'Hi, just
a note to say how much we enjoyed our OutBreak trip to the Pyrenees. it was
everything we hoped for. Beautiful
location, lovely accommodation, great
food, pleasant relaxed atmosphere and varied and interesting hikes. Simon,
Ashley and Sophia are great hosts.
Bruno is a really super guide - good company,
funny, accommodating and eager to ensure everybody is enjoying themselves.
He shared his vast knowledge and appreciation of nature and chose hikes that
suited everybody’s ability and interest. Would definitely be interested
in doing more OutBreak holidays.
Very nice personal touch: surprised us with
delicious birthday cake and bottle of bubbly for Eddie's birthday!' Mary & Eddie Conran {Week 10/10/09} --------------------------------------------
'I was the 1st who arrived and was welcomed very
warmly and immediately felt homely ... Ashley and Simon are such fantastic
cooks; to find a favourite in
the variety of courses was impossible.
Can Llouquette and surroundings are
a dream! It is ultimate bliss and the place to spend one's holiday! Magnificent!' Dorothea Eue {Week 03/10/09}
'Just wanted to thank everyone involved for
making our holiday last week so enjoyable. I can't begin to put into words
how beautiful
the Pyrenees are -
good job we took so many photos! I wish I was still there ...'
'The accommodation
was great and Simon and Ashley were so welcoming and flexible with meal
times, rest day etc., ... we will be recommending your holidays to our friends.
We are also hoping
to come on
another trip with your company next year - perhaps Morocco. All the best.' Tracey & Ian Parker + Ali Mackenzie {Week 03/10/09}
'It was a lovely place and we were made
to feel really welcome. The food was lovely and we all thought of the home
made cake and coffee waiting for us when we
got back off the mountains.' Sharon Blount {Week 03/10/09}
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'Just a word of
warmest appreciation on the superb OutBreak Experience. Lived
up to expectations and beyond. We were made so welcome. Wonderful
walks, company and food!' Ian, 2008 --------------------------------------------
'We found the holiday absolutely fantastic
in every detail. Gustav was a star, interesting, challenging, human,
funny, well-informed and extremely reliable. We felt we could trust
him fully. Simon and Ashley were the best hosts anyone could wish
for and the food they produced was absolutely sublime. Zouky the
donkey was a treasure and kept us all entertained. However, he
does need a girl donkey very soon, we felt!
The only thing I would change: make
sure that you describe in your website more about the fantastic
accommodation - the house, fire, cosy kitchen, lovely rooms, welcoming
atmosphere, wonderful music, art work... as well as the fact
that the catering is five star!
We are recommending OutBreak to
all our friends and will use you again for sure!' Hannah, 2008 --------------------------------------------
'It has to be said, Ashley's Lemon
Cake is worth crossing national frontiers for!' Paul, 2008 --------------------------------------------
'We had a fantastic holiday... We
are still unable to come up with a single complaint! We even
got to like the DONKEY in the end. Well done ... I feel sure
that you will have many more walkers from Cork in the future.' Pat & Catherine, 2008 --------------------------------------------
'The stay in Can Llouquette was one of
the best holidays I have had in a long time. From the time we left
Cork Airport to the time we were deposited back there, I had a
ball.
Our guide, Gustav, proved to be an excellent
leader, motivator, driver, waiter, dish-washer, sommelier, story
teller, singer and bakers boy. His knowledge of the flora and fauna
was to "Attenborough" standard, and his dictation of
the pace of the walks ensured that both the fit and not so fit
enjoyed
the treks in equal measure. His choice of walks was varied enough
to give us the opportunity to experience the different landscapes
and climates of the Pyrenees. As a would-be mountain leader I was
particularly impressed by his constant attention to the safety
of the group.
What can I say about our 'base camp'.
The setting, the comfort, the food, the 'craic', even the donkey,
all helped to create a haven for us after the long days exertions
on the mountains. Our wonderful hosts, Ashley & Simon are beyond
compare, and I will always treasure the welcome and the hospitality
we received from them.
Given the opportunity, I will certainly
come again.' Bob, 2008 --------------------------------------------
'You guys excelled yourselves this
time to make one of the best holidays I've been on.' Ian, 2007 --------------------------------------------
'Thanks for a wonderful week. I had such a great time and enjoyed
having my evening meal cooked for me!' Cheryl, 2007 --------------------------------------------
'I'm missing the mountains, my companions and the peace and quiet
of the Pyrenees.' Pete, 2007 --------------------------------------------
'The best holidays are little voyages
of self discovery where, by leaving behind the dull shores of
reality, one can see what lies just over the horizon and return
with gifts never found in any departure lounge shopping mall.
My
holiday with you was one such and I thank you for it. I have
yet to encounter an organisation whose devotion to this ideal
was more sincere.' Laurence W, 2007 --------------------------------------------
