BUCOLIC HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO RENT IN RURAL BRITTANY FRANCE AT GUILLIERS MORBIHAN
(located 15 minutes from Paimpont forest & Merlin's tomb)
An unspoiled two bedroom holiday house to rent in rural location with open log fire, heating and a 4 meter pool. So many holiday properties these days have been modernised and lost their character completely and you would not know that you were in France on holiday . . . but this cottage is different . . .
Our Brittany cottage is available for rent 2008: Good availability.
If your dates don't match please scroll down to find links for other holiday rentals in Brittany, Normandy and further afield in France.
If you like, you can phone 0033 (0) 6 17 78 43 92
This gite is different. It's completely detached and in its own grounds surrounded on three sides by forest, at the end of a country lane, very secluded, with no through access. There are wild boar, rabbits and foxes in quantity in all the local forests, and dozens of varieties of birds including hawks. Swallows, house - martins and swifts can be seen buzzing around in the summer months.
THE HOLIDAY HOUSE TO RENT
The cottage sleeps 5 and is fully equipped to a high standard with ample parking space. Nothing could be more peaceful or relaxing than sitting out in the conservatory, or wandering around the garden.
Then to cool off you can relax in the 4 meter pool.
Lounge
The lounge has a fully tiled floor with rugs, one settee, three armchairs, cupboards, radio, record and cassette player. There is also an open wood burning fire and central heating for comfort and cosiness during cooler evenings and Winter stays.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a fully tiled floor, fully fitted with gas cooker, fridge, separate freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, and all kitchen utensils and fitted units with breakfast bar.
Dining room
Large dining tables and chairs. Sideboard unit, sitting on a fully tiled floor.
Utility room
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board.
Bathroom
Shower, W.C and loo. ( No bath )..
Veranda and garden
The veranda is covered and attached to the front of the cottage and is equipped with garden furniture for enjoying the sun or alfresco dining. A barbecue is built outside in the garden with table and chairs. There is an extensive garden to the rear with outdoor seating and picnic areas. There is a patio area also to the rear of the cottage equipped with table and chairs
Two bedrooms
The accommodation sleeps five people with one double bedroom and one triple bedroom.
A good quality convertible is available in the lounge if extra accommodation is needed.
All bedrooms have wooden floors, with bedside lamps hanging space etc.
Pillows duvets, blankets, bed linen, and towels are all provided.
All beds have electric blankets fitted
Fishing rods available on request
Fax machine & E mail / Internet service available on request
Maid Cleaning Service is available by arrangement and at an extra charge
Tariff in GB pounds
We also do bed and breakfast
Rates depend on exchange rates and range from appoximately £255 (€395, $480) to £365 (€565, $690) per week, and as a guide:
January - March: £255 (€395, $480) per week.
April, May and first
2 weeks in June: £285 (€420, $540) per week.
Second 2 weeks in June,
July, August and
first 2 weeks September: £365 (€540, $690) per week.
Last 2 weeks September: £270 (€420, $510) per week.
October - December: £245 (€380, $410) per week.
Christmas, New Year, Easter
and Whit holidays: Prices on application.
Supplements
A 12.5% surcharge of the weekly rental is made for heating from October to March.
Discounts available at certain times of year.
AVAILABILITY & BOOKING DETAILS
We regret that SMOKING is NOT PERMITTED inside the cottage. Also NO PETSIf you are interested, please enquire.
LOCATION
Set in the quiet Hamlet of Couroussaine, in central Brittany, it is just two miles from the small village of Guilliers, with all amenities, three bars, a renowned restaurant, small shops, butchers, breadshop and fuel. Ten miles from Ploermel, our main shopping town with all types of shops and supermarkets. Ploermel golf course is only ten minutes away. We have a splashpool, and we speak French, English and Italian.
Twelve miles from the picturesque medieval town of Josselin, with its 16th century chateau, on the banks of the river Oust on the Nante Brest canal. In this market town (Saturday mornings) the visitor will find a good range of shops which cater for all normal requirements and tourist information office.
There are nearby connections by both sea and air with the nearest airports being Dinard , Rennes and Brest. The port of St. Malo is only about one hours drive, enabling easy access from the U.K and Channel Islands, one and a half hours from Roscoff, two to three hours from Caen and about four hours from Cherbourg . We recommend that visitors have the use of a car to explore the area and travel to and from their arrival point. However, transport from the ports or airports can be arranged.
It is a perfectly situated base for touring Brittany with its historic chateaux, customs, Breton cuisine, craftshops, and beautiful coastline where there are many safe coves and beaches.
The area abounds with local crafts
The town of Vannes on the Golf du Morbihan is full of old world charm mixed with sailing and boating for those more energetic and is only 30 to 40 minutes drive away. There are lakes and fishing locally in the area and picnic sites, and walking and cycling is popular for those who enjoy the quiet life, with Route Verte, (cycling tracks).
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