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La Chaumiere (cottage)

Home:54491
Sleeps up to:5   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£350 to £1550
Nearest beach:Port Louis: 30 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

With an abundance of charm and character, La Chaumiere at La Garenne is a romantic thatched cottage delightfully situated in a peaceful country valley with glorious views across our 18 acre field and well tended gardens sloping down to the gently meandering River Blavet.

Superbly renovated and with high quality interiors, it has been said that this cottage, which dates back over 200 years, is amongst the most beautiful in Brittany.

With a lovely open plan interior and a delightful shaded verandah, you will have a choice of a relaxing evening on the sofa with a glass of wine or al fresco dining with your family and friends.

Canoeists on the River Blavet with La Garenne in the background
Canoeists on the River Blavet with La Garenne in the background		View of River Blavet from La Garenne
View of River Blavet from La Garenne
La Chaumiere
La Chaumiere		Heated swimming pool and terrace
Heated swimming pool and terrace
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The Brittany / Morbihan region

La Garenne consists of 4 charming and romantic 200 year old thatched cottages in an exceptional location beside the beautiful River Blavet. Bursting with charm and character the gites have flowers adorning their exteriors and breathtaking views across the entire valley with its meandering river. They are some of the prettiest cottages in Brittany, have featured on French Tourism Brochures and are a very special place to come and stay. Our private heated swimming pool at La Garenne is open May to September inclusive.

Quaint Breton towns, traditional market days, good restaurants (the nearest is just a 5-10 minute stroll along the towpath) plus lots more to see and do locally. Several sandy beaches 20 to 30 minutes drive and 5 golf courses within 45 minutes' drive.

The “County town” Vannes is an extremely attractive and well preserved medieval town. In our view, a must visit place, there are beautiful gardens in summer in front of the old city walls. Half timbered houses overhang the cobbled streets; cafes, creperies, bars, restaurants, great shops and plenty of charm make a visit to Vannes an unforgettable experience

Visit Auray with its quaint cobbled streets, excellent shops, bars, restaurants and picturesque harbour area surrounded by half timbered houses. Market Day is lovely here

The famous Megalithic stones at Carnac run for miles and are better than Stonehenge! We highly recommend a visit as they are said to be one of the most important sites in the Ancient World

Carnac also has a huge sandy beach with jumping/diving platforms a short swim from the beach. It also has many shops, restaurants and is right next to the Trinite sur Mer harbour where there are lots of beautiful yachts, more restaurants and shops

The Quiberon Peninsula is a good excursion, drive down the wild “Cote Sauvage” on the Atlantic side then return and relax beside the calmer waters of Quiberon and its beach on the leeward side. This can be incorporated with a day at Carnac and its beach (also sheltered by the Quiberon peninsula)

Pont Aven is a pretty riverside town famed as the home of Gaughin where he was visited by artists of the Impressionist era. There is a museum of paintings by Gaughin and others as well as numerous art shops and studios selling all manner of paintings

Other historic towns worth visiting are Quimper with its cathedral in the west and Pontivy to the north – the central town on the Nantes Brest canal built by Napolean, hence the town's original name Napoleanville. There are many chateaux to visit – Pontivy and Josselin to name but two

As well as the kayak hire detailed in the “On the Doorstep” pages, boat trips can also be taken on the River Blavet upstream at the pretty town of St Nicholas des Eaux and also on the Golfe du Morbihan near Vannes. It is a huge bay nearly cut off from the open ocean. There are hundreds of small islands and is a very popular place for boat trips and sailing

Pont Scorff Zoo only about 20 minutes away is fun for all the family – even teenagers (my two enjoyed it). The Penguin feeding is a highlight and many of our visitors have also commented on how much they enjoyed it

There are 5 golf courses within 45 minutes' drive. The nearest being less than 30 minutes away. The golf courses in France are very well prepared and not as busy as the UK.


Blavet Valley area

There are wonderful walks and cycle rides along the scenic towpath beside the River Blavet with the occasional little bar, café or restaurant dotted every few kilometres in each direction to stop at for refreshments. In fact, there is an authentic Breton bar and restaurant just 5-10 minutes walk beside the river from La Garenne so when in France why not do as the French do and have your main meal at lunchtime and simply amble back along the scenic towpath in the afternoon.

There are several sandy beaches 20-30 minutes by car from La Garenne ranging from the vast sweeping sands of Guidel in the west to Lamour Plage, Port Louis, Etel, Erderven and a little further, the famous and popular Carnac beach to the south.

Languidic is the nearest town, about a 5 minute drive away. It has two fabulous patisseries, a supermarket, market day, central square with huge church and lots of shops all around the square.

Hennebont is a larger town with a great market held on Thursday mornings and is around 10 minutes' drive. There are also some interesting old battlements to explore and another magnificent church. Every town, small or large, has a different market day so there is one every day of the week. We have a list of all the days and towns in the housebook at La Garenne.

Brittany is famous for its seafood and crepes and there are many good restaurants in the region, details of our favourites ranging from a simple pizzeria to the Michelin star Chateau de Locguenole can be found in the cottage housebooks.

Poul Fetan is a magnificently restored medieval village “museum” just 10 to 15 minutes' drive from La Garenne. In summer they dress in period costume and there are demonstrations of arts and crafts from a bygone era.

Cycling The towpath beside the river is fabulous for cycling. No hills, no cars and just the occasional other cyclist or walker and an ever changing landscape as the river meanders through glorious countryside. Take your own bikes or hire them from the bike shop at nearby Lochrist. Their bikes are superb, reasonably priced and they even deliver to and collect from La Garenne. Helmets, children's bikes, baby chairs etc are all supplied.

Kayaking Have a fun filled couple of hours hiring kayaks at the French National Kayaking Centre just a few minutes downstream from La Garenne. It's well priced, well organised, has a great slalom course and is safe for both adults and children. There are both a Pizzeria and Creperie opposite.

Fishing The River Blavet teems with fish and we even have several families of otters who live on the riverbanks and can sometimes be seen early in the mornings on this stretch of the river.

Rambling, Tennis and Horse Riding are all available close by. Walk the Blavet valley, play tennis in Languidic or even have a go at Western Riding at Hennebont! All the details are in the cottages.


How to get there

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By Ferry to St Malo (2 hrs), Roscoff (2 hrs), Caen (3 hrs), Cherbourg (3.5 hrs), Calais (6 hrs).

By Plane to Rennes or Brest (1.25 hrs), Dinard and Nantes (2 hrs).

Please phone or email us and we will be happy to advise you on the best methods of travel depending upon where you live and access to airports, ferry ports and the Channel Tunnel.

Nearest Travel Links
Airport: Lorient: 30 km
Railway: Lorient
Ferry: Roscoff

Activities near Blavet Valley

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire
General:CD player, Table tennis
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Swing set
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
Equipped with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. It has an open-plan downstairs with a big wood burning stove in the lounge.

There are 2 bedrooms - a double and a twin and a family bathroom.

La Chaumiere is one of our four cottages at La Garenne which is owned by Greg Poole of Select Cottages, who has been letting cottages for nearly 20 years and has a wealth of experience in providing high quality accommodation.

We are constantly upgrading and improving to keep abrest of the high expectations of our holidaymakers. For instance in the last 12 months we have installed new bathrooms, new curtains, new carpets throughout and many other improvements ensuring the high quality interiors continue to match the charm of La Garenne and its beautiful location.

We have lots of interior photos so please contact me by email for my website details.

Further details outdoors:
Our grounds have colourful flowers and extensive areas of lawn. Facilities include table tennis, badminton, swings, and our heated swimming pool with full terrace, loungers, alarm and security fence. There is a bar and restaurant 5-10 minutes' stroll along the scenic towpath which is also great for cycling and walking.

Historic towns with wonderful market days are not far. There are several superb sandy beaches 20-30 minutes' drive and 5 excellent golf courses with 40 minutes. La Garenne is a safe and friendly environment for children and the views are magnificent.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
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  18 Apr 0825 Apr 08£  420--1 Week
  25 Apr 082 May 08£  420--1 Week
  2 May 089 May 08£  490--1 Week
  9 May 0816 May 08£  490--1 Week
  16 May 0823 May 08£  490--1 Week
  23 May 0830 May 08£  840--1 Week
  30 May 086 Jun 08£  720--1 Week
  6 Jun 0813 Jun 08£  720--1 Week
  13 Jun 0820 Jun 08£  820--1 Week
  20 Jun 0827 Jun 08£  820--1 Week
  27 Jun 084 Jul 08£  920--1 Week
  4 Jul 0811 Jul 08£  1,000--1 Week
  11 Jul 0818 Jul 08£  1,350--1 Week
  18 Jul 081 Aug 08£  1,450--2 Weeks
  1 Aug 0815 Aug 08£  1,480--1 Week
  15 Aug 0829 Aug 08£  1,450--1 Week
  29 Aug 085 Sep 08£  840--1 Week
  5 Sep 0812 Sep 08£  700--1 Week
  12 Sep 0819 Sep 08£  560--1 Week
  19 Sep 0826 Sep 08£  490--1 Week
  26 Sep 083 Oct 08£  490--1 Week
  3 Oct 0810 Oct 08£  420--1 Week
  10 Oct 0817 Oct 08£  420--1 Week
  17 Oct 0824 Oct 08£  490--1 Week
  24 Oct 0831 Oct 08£  490--1 Week
  31 Oct 087 Nov 08£  350--1 Week
  7 Nov 0814 Nov 08£  350--1 Week
  14 Nov 0821 Nov 08£  350--1 Week
  21 Nov 0827 Nov 08£  350--1 Week
  27 Feb 096 Mar 09£  420--1 Week
  6 Mar 0913 Mar 09£  420--1 Week
  13 Mar 0920 Mar 09£  420--1 Week
  20 Mar 0927 Mar 09£  420--1 Week
  27 Mar 093 Apr 09£  420--1 Week
  3 Apr 0910 Apr 09£  490--1 Week
  10 Apr 0917 Apr 09£  490--1 Week
  17 Apr 0924 Apr 09£  490--1 Week
  24 Apr 091 May 09£  490--1 Week
  1 May 098 May 09£  560--1 Week
  8 May 0915 May 09£  560--1 Week
  15 May 0922 May 09£  560--1 Week
  22 May 0929 May 09£  880--1 Week
  29 May 095 Jun 09£  800--1 Week
  5 Jun 0912 Jun 09£  800--1 Week
  12 Jun 0919 Jun 09£  880--1 Week
  19 Jun 0926 Jun 09£  880--1 Week
  26 Jun 093 Jul 09£  1,000--1 Week
  3 Jul 0910 Jul 09£  1,220--1 Week
  10 Jul 0917 Jul 09£  1,420--1 Week
  17 Jul 0924 Jul 09£  1,520--1 Week
  24 Jul 0931 Jul 09£  1,520--1 Week
  31 Jul 097 Aug 09£  1,550--1 Week
  7 Aug 0914 Aug 09£  1,550--1 Week
  14 Aug 0921 Aug 09£  1,550--1 Week
  21 Aug 0928 Aug 09£  1,550--1 Week
  28 Aug 094 Sep 09£  1,000--1 Week
  4 Sep 0911 Sep 09£  800--1 Week
  11 Sep 0918 Sep 09£  700--1 Week
  18 Sep 0925 Sep 09£  630--1 Week
  25 Sep 093 Oct 09£  560--1 Week
  3 Oct 099 Oct 09£  490--1 Week
  9 Oct 0916 Oct 09£  490--1 Week
  16 Oct 0923 Oct 09£  560--1 Week
  23 Oct 0930 Oct 09£  560--1 Week
  30 Oct 096 Nov 09£  420--1 Week
  6 Nov 0913 Nov 09£  420--1 Week
  13 Nov 0920 Nov 09£  420--1 Week
  20 Nov 0927 Nov 09£  420--1 Week

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


Guestbook

"Exceeded all expectations in every aspect. If you want to chill out this is the place to come, one of the best locations and prettiest cottages you will ever find."
"The cottage and pool were spotlessly clean. The facilities were excellent and the surrounding area beyond words."
"Wonderful location, lovely river. Anywhere else in France is 'agreeable' but this is special."
"La Chaumiere was a very pleasing and well equipped cottage. The views were spectacular and walks by the river beautiful and tranquil. Having visited France many times this was the most picturesque location."


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Name:Greg Poole
Tel:+44 (0)8700 735328
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