Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Carefully and sympathetically restored in 2006, the cottage is light and airy with modern facilities. By preserving original features like the ancient fireplace, the owners have maintained its rustic charm.
The cottage is located in northern Morbihan in a small rural hamlet next to a sixteeth century chapel dedicated to Saint Brendan. Its central location in Brittany makes it an ideal location for short, medium and long walks both locally along country paths and on the nearby Montagnes Noires and on coastal paths. The south coast is 40 minutes away, the north coast an hour's drive.
There are several nearby historical market towns like Le Faouet, Gourin and Rostrenen to explore with excellent reasonably priced creperies and restaurants. Within an hour's drive are the larger historical and cultural centres of Quimper,Pontivy, Pont Aven, Lorient and Concarneau.
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The Brittany / Morbihan region
Brittany is a very special place. Its landscape and culture are similar to those of Cornwall but with wider horizons and without thecrowds. It's a pleasure to drive on the uncongested roads and park for free right next to the beach. The cottage is located close to where 3 departments of France meet- the Cotes D'Armor in the north and Finistere to the north and west with their wild, rocky coastlines,stunning beaches and attractive fishing ports and the department of Morbihan in the south with its more gentle landscape and coast, and the wooded river valleys of the Scorff and Blavet to name but two. Further south in Morbihan are the prehistoric sites at Carnac and the sailing area of the Golfe de Morbihan. There are historic towns like Quimper and Pontivy to explore, the ports of Lorient/Pont Louis and Concarneau to visit and the art galleriesof Pont Aven and Le Faouet to enjoy. Sit for a drink or meal at the cafes and restaurants lining the creek at Doelan or Guidel Plage. The beaches are too numerous to mention but are all listed in the folder to be found at the cottage.
Le Faouet / Langonnet area
Nearby Langonnet is handy for local shopping and eating out and there's a lake there for pedalo rides and swimming. The bigger market towns of Gourin, Le Faouet and Rostrenen are less than 30 minutes drive away and there are large supermarkets there for more serious shopping. There is also a wide range of restaurants, bars, creperies and pizzerias in these towns.
Artists have for centuries been drawn to Le Faouet and the local museum/art gallery holds annual exhibitions.
There are many local footpaths and trails for long and short walks on foot or on horseback from a local riding school. The Brest-Nantes canal is nearby and can be easily explored by bike or on foot.
The area is well-known for its Fest Diez and Fest Noz celebrations, local festivals which seem to take place every weekend somewhere in the local area, often with boules competitions, Breton dancing displays, food and dancing. It's important to keep an eye out for posters advertising these in local shop windows. In St Brendan itself one takes place on the second Sunday in July starting with a procession to the chapel for the annual service there and followed by a meal in the local barn (300 covers were served last year!), various afternoon activities and competitions, a dinner and dancing at night.
Other local attractions include the lake at Priziac and the chateau at Trevarez.
In Carhaix in July there is the Breton equivalent of the Glastonbury festival and in August in Lorient the amazing festival of Celtic culture, the Festival Interceltique, takes place throughout the town for two weeks with groups of dancers and musicians from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Galicia joining in with Breton ones.
How to get there
The cottage is located in Central Brittany and very easy to reach from a wide variety of ferry ports and airports.
Nearest Ferry ports and carriers *Brittany ferries(brittanyferries.com)/*Pand O ferries( poferries.com)from Portsmouth. Poole and Plymouth to Caen(4h from house),Cherbourg(4h), St Malo(1h45), and Roscoff(1h30) Fast craft *P and O Portsmouth to Cherbourg, *Brittany ferries Poole to Cherbourg, Condor Ferries Poole to St Malo, Weymouth to St Malo
Air (please note that some flights do not operate during the winter months) *Ryanair (ryanair.com) London(Luton)to Brest(1h45), London (Stansted) to Dinard(1h45) and to Nantes(2h45) , Southampton to Rennes(2h) Exeter to Rennes, Manchester to Rennes, Bournemouth to Nantes, Bristol to Dinard, East Midlands to Dinard
*Flybe(flybe.com) Brest from Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester and Southampton Rennes from Belfast, Edinbugh,Exeter, Manchester and Southampton
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Brest: 90 km
Railway:
Lorient: 40 km
Ferry:
Roscoff/St Malo: 80 km
Activities near Le Faouet
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The cottage front door leads into a spacious, high-ceilinged lounge/dining room. Stairs lead up to the mezzanine bed-room with double bed. The view from the French windows at the back is very attractive as they open out to the back garden and patio where there are mature trees and shrubs. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric cooker and the latest induction hob. The shower-room has been fitted with a thermostatically controlled Grohe shower.
Further details outdoors: Apart from the extensive grass area at the back of the house, a peaceful area for sunbathing, reading, barbecues etc, the cottage looks onto a large grassed village green type area which belongs to the cottage and can be used for ball games, eating out etc
Further details
Ideas for possible activities nearby and further afield will be sent with booking confirmation and are also available with maps, opening hours of local shops etc in a folder in the cottage. An English-speaking lady who lives in the hamlet is on hand to answer any questions should the owner be away during your visit. Previous visitors at the cottage have commented that the four other French people who live in the hamlet have been very welcoming and only too happy to pass the time of day either in English or French!
Conditions
- We are happy to accept bookings beginning at any day of the week to accommodate cheaper mid-week ferry bookings -we also accept bookings for any number of nights over the minimum 7 -all year weekly charge of £225. Extra nights £35 per night -£50 deposit with booking required and the total rental is due 6 weeks before arrival date please -sorry no smoking inside the cottage
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
-Bookings are accepted beginning on any day of the week to fit in with cheaper mid-week ferry crossings.
-£225 per week all year round. Extra days £35 per night.
-Optional Linens and towels £20 extra per week.
-We can accept payment by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros
Guestbook
We have enjoyed the most delightful week in your little cottage-the decor and fittings and ambience that you have created within the beautifully restored stone shell have been comfortable and easy to use. The setting in quiet peaceful, wooded farmland is restorative and idyllic. Mr and Mrs O, Suffolk
We had a wonderful time. The weather was terrific and we found all the local people that we met very friendly and helpful. The cottage was lovely, secluded,restful and comfortable. Many thanks. Mr A, Kent
The petite maison is lovely and we had everything we needed and were very comfortable. It was great to be able to go for lovely walks straight from the front door and everyone gave us cheery smiles and waves....we will certainly want to go again next year. Mr and Mrs J, Coventry
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Name:
Gill Dimbleby
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+44 (0)1202 757223
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