Gîte de Méraville (3 + 2 people), on the farm, Côte D opale. Ardres region.

A short distance from ice skating, sailing, and more, this family-friendly cottage lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 26-minute drive to Eperlecques Blockhaus or the 29-minute drive to Burghers of Calais (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime). Relax in the garden (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) of this 646-sq-ft cottage, which also offers a BBQ grill. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at foosball and table tennis, or enjoy the WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, toilet paper, and soap. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too. Other amenities include bed sheets and an ironing board.