Benodet holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, sauna, disabled access, internet access, telephone

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TI AN AMIRAL**** (apartment)

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In South Brittany, TI AN AMIRAL**** is a charming guesthouse in the city centre. A real home from home. This apartment can accommodate one or two couples or a couple with one or two children. TI AN AMIRAL**** has a heated swimming pool (29°), a sauna, a jacuzzi and a flowered garden.

To complete your relaxation : massages and beauty treatments. Thanks to our restaurant partner, meals can be delivered in the apartment. You can discover TI AN AMIRAL**** on its web site (english version) (see bottom of the page for link)

TI AN AMIRAL**** from the garden	TI AN AMIRAL**** "garden "side
benodet TI AN AMIRAL****

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/14817

The Brittany / Finistere region

Brittany is a country where the weather is not too hot but in spring, in summer and also in automn there is much sun. For english or Irish people, it's easy to go to Brittany and especially to Finistère by car (you will call at Roscoff harbour) or by airplane (you will land at Brest or Lorient Airports. Please, note that in these places, the owner can accommodate you to rent a car or to go to Benodet with his own car)

Benodet area

BENODET :
Bénodet is the microcosm of everything you think about Brittany, it has many contrasts from the pont de Cornouaille that spans the river Odet, with the continual boating ballet being played out beneath its magnificent span, to the bay with its large sweeping beach and corniche. All this makes Benodet seem like an animated postcard that is ever moving with the reflections on the water. Bénodet is also the story of an encounter. A love affair between the sea and the river. Before discovering for yourself the many facets of our town and coming under its spell, we would like to invite you to explore these pages. They will give you an insight into this dream haven for people of all ages. Looking for a seaside holiday or just a place to sit and watch the world go by ? Bénodet could be the place for you..

Bénodet and the sea
Bénodet is the embodiment of the sea and the river, its maritime heritage can be found within the harbour where both working and pleasure craft lie side by side at the quay. Join in this rich atmosphere and discover the pleasures of the Thalassotherapy Centre, with its relaxing treatments, or visit the marina to admire the rich variety of activity around this thriving water village. Enjoy the fine safe sandy beaches that abound or sail in the sheltered bay that is a paradise for small craft of all kinds. Alternatively take a cruise to the Glénan islands or up the peaceful river Odet towards Quimper.

Bénodet and its heritage
The thousand year-old history of Brittany is reflected in Bénodet and its surroundings. A Brittany full of traditions, with song and dance reflecting the exceptional heritage, that has been fashioned by the interaction of both humans and the sea. Picture postcards views blend in with the rugged Cornouaille landscape, and ancient impassive stones tell their own stories of the history of time far-off legends.

Activities in Bénodet
Bénodet has something for everyone, either on the water or land. Water sports with sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and kite surfing, either bring your own or hire from a variety of centres. Land based activities include golf, tennis, hiking, petaneque, cycling or just relaxing watching others be more energetic! Also for the less sporting visitor Bénodet has many cultural features including, a cinema / casino complex, and a library, plus many concerts and exhibitions are held in the town throughout the year.

Bénodet is 15 km from Quimper, the main city of Cornouaille .
Quimper is an old city with a beautiful cathedral and old houses in the centre. During summer time there are different festivals.
Located by the river Odet, Quimper has always been a sheltered place and a crossing point. As far back as the roman conquest a small urban centre settled round a port opened to the Mediterranean world, downstream from the actual town.
Later Breton immigrants chose to settle upstream, on the confluent (Kemper in Breton language). The choice of Quimper as an Episcopal town contributed to its development as it was already the residence of the powerful Count of Cornouaille. Since the 13th Century the building of the cathedral and the belt of walls have structured the town. The construction of the cathedral which lasted many centuries made it one of the major building in gothic art in Brittany.
In the 16th century Brittany became part of France with a royal administration which led to the building of private hotels, and in the following century by the construction of many convents related to the catholic reform. Nevertheless the town remained a town of merchants and ship-owners who built timbered- or stoned- houses.
Quimper's cathedral : In 1239, Bishop Raynaud started the building of the actual cathedral on the remnants of an ancient roman cathedral.
From 1850, an architect from Quimper, Joseph Bigot started to restore the building, mainly by adding new furnitures, decorating the chapels and replacing the windows destroyed under the French Revolution by new stained-glass windows.
His most spectacular achievement remains the construction of the two spires from 1854 to 1856, financed by the town’s inhabitants
Thanks to recent restoration works of the interior polychromes and ribbed ceilings in yellow and ochre and the white washing of the facings, the cathedral is a true revelation of 15th century architecture. This colourful restoration was totally in the spirit of the first builders, in opposition to the austere look of religious monuments during the 19th century.
In 1239, Bishop Raynaud started the building of the actual cathedral on the remnants of an ancient roman cathedral.
From 1850, an architect from Quimper, Joseph Bigot started to restore the building, mainly by adding new furnitures, decorating the chapels and replacing the windows destroyed under the French Revolution by new stained-glass windows.
His most spectacular achievement remains the construction of the two spires from 1854 to 1856, financed by the town’s inhabitants
Thanks to recent restoration works of the interior polychromes and ribbed ceilings in yellow and ochre and the white washing of the facings, the cathedral is a true revelation of 15th century architecture. This colourful restoration was totally in the spirit of the first builders, in opposition to the austere look of religious monuments during the 19th century.
At Quimper, you will discover :
¤ The original site of Quimper :
Locmaria's quarter, the 12th century roman church (one of the oldest building in Finistère) the ancient priory and the medieval garden.
¤The bishop’s town :
- The ancient bishop’s palace houses the Breton museum.
- The down defences : 40% left of the original walls.
- The cobble stoned streets of the Episcopal town with half timbered houses- with each street, a reminder of ancient trades : Rue des boucheries (butcher’s street) place au beurre (butter square), rue Kéréon (shoemaker’s street)...
¤ The Ducal town :
- The attractive houses of Place Terre Au Duc St Mathieu street and church with its beautiful stained windows, venelle du poivre (pepper alley), rue René Madec.

How to get there

- Fly to Quimper -we are just 12 km from the airport
Cheap flights available from Ryanair from London Luton to Brest airport and from Flybe from Birmingham, Exeter and Southampton to Brest airport

- Car hire available from Avis, Hertz and Europcar at Quimper and Brest airport
We can help you rent a car at Brest, Lorient or Quimper Airport for arrange your airport transfer . This costs 30 € if you arrive in Brest or Lorient and is free if you arrive in Quimper.

Activities near Benodet

Facilities

Further details indoors:
*Please, note that "Le Rolland" apartment's bedroom can be equipped with 2 single beds. This apartment is well organized to accommodate a family with 2 or even 3 teenagers, the parents sleeping in the very comfortable sofa bed which is located in the spacious living room. In that apartment, if you are a couple, you will find a big size bed (1,80 m wide) see website at the bottom of the page.

- You will find at TI AN AMIRAL****high quality household appliancies and pieces of furniture. Rooms are decorated with paintings and hand-made carpets.The apartment is very quiet, the bedroom (except for the studio) is always in the garden side.

At TI AN AMIRAL****, you will find reception TV (X2) by satellite of more than 450 tvchannels. Swimming pool; spa, sauna, beauty treatments, massages...

- sea, port, beach and all amenities very close to TI AN AMIRAL****

- you can book meals with our Chef for lunch and for dinner

- In autumn and in winter, you can rest in the "library" space or in the "accommodation hall" in order to read books or newspapers.

Further details outdoors:
- The quality of pool water is checked automatically all the day long and the pool water temperature remains, from May to September, at least at 29°C.

- In the garden and especially around the pool, you will find beautiful trees and particularly palm trees which have been planted several years ago.

- If you go to Benodet with your own bikes, you can put them in a secure place in TI AN AMIRAL****'s cellar.

Further details

The owner, can organize different leisure activities - fishing, thalassotherapy, hiking, golf or tennis - for you.

TI AN AMIRAL**** has a partnership with "Le Relais de Thalassothérapie de Bénodet" and tenants can receive a discount when they go to this Relais.

- The Swimming pool is opened from May to September from 10.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. every day weather permitting. The swimming pool of TI AN AMIRAL**** has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5. Diving is possible in the dive pool. The water is heated (29°).

The swimming pool is accessible on the conditions mentioned in the regulations about the security of children under 5 years of age and the quality of its water is permanently supervised by an automatic control and treatment of the PH and Chlorine factors.

Every day, early in the morning the bottom of the swimming pool will be swept clean to guarantee the best swimming conditions all day long.

Conditions of access to the TI AN AMIRAL**** swimming pool are set out in the internal regulations of the residence.

- You are looking for well-being, a friendly atmosphere and entertainment… Come for a swim or a sauna with your family in the spa facility of the fitness area of TI AN AMIRAL****. A reservation board is at your disposal at the reception desk. To complete your relaxation, we propose beauty treatments and massages.

Conditions

- The studio is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Refundable breakages deposit (300 €) is required
Further information see website at bottom of page

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
middle season	3 Sep 09	20 Sep 09	900£ 804	130116	130116	2 Nights
Low season	20 Sep 09	5 Jun 10	770£ 688	11098	11098	2 Nights

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Middle season	4 Sep 09	20 Sep 09	725£ 647	115103	115103	2 Nights
Low season	20 Sep 09	5 Jun 10	625£ 558	9585	9585	2 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Middle season	30 Aug 09	19 Sep 09	620£ 554	10089	10089	2 Nights
Low season	19 Sep 09	1 Jan 10	520£ 464	8071	8071	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Tariffs all taxes inclusive.

You will find also on that site the different reductions for long stays (2 weeks and more). There are also special tariffs if you get cares at "Le Relais de Thalassothérapie" in Benodet. Please, ask the owner about those special tariffs.

The "reservation" deposit (30% of the hire amount) is always paid by credit card, by electronic way with credit card on the owner "Paypal" account (all charges for the transfer will be paid by the tenant)

The renting cost may be balanced by Credit card, by electronic way with credit card on the owner "Paypal" account 1 month before arrival or even "cash" at the moment of arrival.

Further any information on website below

Guestbook for TI AN AMIRAL****

"Thank you for such a memorable stay at TI AN AMIRAL****. It really is first class. Adele and I have had a fantastic holiday in Benodet and will definitely return. One evening, Jean-Michel cooked dinner; it was beautiful and tasted divine, we felt so special. Thank you for being the perfect host. TI AN AMIRAL****is a credit to you. The whole place is exquisitely furnished and has a very good ambience to it and is totally spotless.
Thanks also for being there for all our questions and for translation service.
Adele and I would just like to say : "Merci, Très Bien, c'est magnifique" . Adele and David W. BRIERCLIFFE Lancashire (England) (August 2007)
"We've had a very enjoyable stay in Benodet at TI AN AMIRAL****. The house is beautifully presented and maintained - a real pleasure to reside here. Thanks to Pierre and Jean-Michel". Howard and Jane P.
Wiltshire (England) (August 2007)
"Thank you Pierre, your hospitality and the standard of accommodation have been excellent; we've stayed in different places in Benodet but would love to return to TI AN AMIRAL**** " Nick, Liz, Annabel and Sarah G. - HEREFORD (England). (June 2007)
"Thank you both, we have been here for 12 days and although the weather has been changeable, the hospitality and friendlyness of both of you has been 1st class! You have treated us as a part of the family. We will recommend TI AN AMIRAL**** to our friends and others as a place to stay in Benodet. Thank you Pierre for the lessons in French! We will try and improve for our next visit." Ronald and Cherryl B. - NEWPORT (Wales) (June 2007)
"Thank you for all your care and keeping such a wonderfully clean and well equipped haven for our all too short break here... We would love to come again and will tell our friends what they have been missing. Kindest regards. Julian and Gaby B. - BODFARI (North Wales) (June 2007)
"Excellent accommodation, thoughtfully equipped to ensure comfort and ease. Splendid garden and facilities "topped off" a most pleasurable stay in Benodet. A bientôt or KEN BREMAIK!" Sarah and Tony C. - WESTON SUPER MARE (England) (June 2007)
" Thank you, our apartment was wonderful: beautifully decorated and containing everything we needed for a lovely holiday. You both made us feel very welcome and we will recommend TI AN AMIRAL**** to our friends. Merci et au revoir. Dermot and Caroline B. - SWINFORD (Ireland) (July 2007)


"We spent a wonderful stay with my family. We had "La Dauphine" and "La Fortune" and it was cosy and wonderful. Pierre was very accomodating and attentive; once he helped us through the night. The rooms were decorated very nicely and the hotel is situated in a nice part of the town. We were very impressed with this accommodation and thought it was very reasonably priced. Next time, we bring more friends and stay longer.
Merci Pierre pour tout !
The S. and S. families (SAN FRANCISCO - CALIFORNIA - UNITED STATES) December 2006

You will find on the website of TI AN AMIRAL**** many other testimonies from guests coming from Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands or Canada.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/14817

Contact details for the advertiser of home 14817
Name:	Kristell LE GALL
Tel:	+33 (0)6 82568516
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