No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Traditional 150-year old Breton detached cottage, with exposed beams and lovely garden. of 2/5ths acre. Comfortably and fully equipped with all mod-cons, and situated in a very peaceful and beautiful location. Good for holidays in all seasons.
The best of both worlds: situated on a peninsular between the Aven and Belon rivers in a peaceful, rural and picturesque setting, yet near the coast, with access to good beaches, excellent restaurants and interesting sites.
The GR34 (national footpath) runs through the entire area. Excellent walking, birdwatching, painting, museums. Area famous for artists' colonies.
Boutrec front view (late summer)
View from the bar! 10 mins walk from Boutrec.
Moonlight sea and river from a nearby viewpoint
Boutrec lounge
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The Brittany / Finistere region
The cottage is situated on the southern coast of Brittany, in a frost-free, mild climate zone (mimosa trees and lizards on the property) and good sunshine records according to the French Meteo.
Close to the interesting town of Concarneau and the regional capital of Quimper. Lots of pretty rivers and villages.
The Breton's affinity to the sea is evident: picturesque fishing ports, sea food, and many boat trips to islands such as the Ile de Groix, Belle Ile and Iles de Glenan. Lots of kiddies attractions such as Pont Scorff Zoo.
Pont-Aven / Riec-sur-Belon area
Pont-Aven sprung to life during the late 19th century when a large international artistic colony was established. This tradition continues today and Pont-Aven boasts numerous galleries, interesting shops and a famous museum. There is a beautiful 1-hour boat trip along the Aven river to the sea (times subject to tides).
In the summer each parish has a Breton pardon (religious festival) with people in costumes and non-religious activities.
Riec-sur-Belon has a good supermarket and a full range of other shops and banks.
There is a creperie 5 minutes' walk from the cottage, and a bar/restaurant overlooking the river Aven, 10 minutes' walk away. A good boulangerie is located nearby - 3 minutes drive or 10 minutes by bicycle.
There are river beaches on the Belon and Aven; as well as numerous seaside beaches at Kerfany, Port Manech, Raguenes, Tregunc etc.
How to get there
Ferries: Portsmouth - St. Malo (2 1/2 hours from cottage); Portsmouth - Caen (4 hrs) ; Portsmouth - Cherbourg (4 hrs); Poole/Weymouth - St. Malo (2 1/2 hrs); Plymouth - Roscoff (1 hr 45 mins).
Airlines: From many different UK airports to Brest (80 mins from cottage); Dinard (2 hrs); Rennes (2 hrs); Nantes (2 hrs.30 mins) - direct flights. From Birmingham, Manchester and various airports in Eire to Lorient (35 mins) - some flights are indirect.
All airports have major car hire facilities.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Lorient: 45 km
Railway:
Quimperle: 16 km
Ferry:
Roscoff: 130 km
Activities near Pont-Aven
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Double glazed throughout. Electric radiators in all rooms with wood-burning stove in lounge.
Fitted modern kitchen with 4-ring electric hob, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge and double sink (all new)
Spacious heated conservatory at rear overlooking garden, with extra sofas.
Double bedroom with adjacent shower room/WC on ground floor (very suitable for older guests). Large double bedroom (with adjacent bathroom) and twin bedroom on 1st floor.
Baby gate on landing - travel cot, high chair and potty on site.
Separate external laundry room with additional fridge and a freezer, plus a washing machine and tumble drier.
Family board games, books, 2 CD players with CDs, etc. Good mobile phone reception.
Linen can be hired at a small extra cost.
Further details outdoors: Pretty garden with many flowering trees and shrubs and good lawn space. Secluded garden surrounds the cottage with sun and shade at all times of the day.
Parking for three cars on drive.
Patio set for 6, parasol, two sun loungers, 2 benches, boules set, table-tennis table, some outside children's toys. Brick-built BBQ. Garden not wholly enclosed, but property on a quiet private track
Further details
No pets or smokers.
Conditions
Deposit (25%) on booking, remainder plus refundable breakage deposit of £100 due 6 weeks prior to start date of rental.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices exclude cleaning costs of £50 per visit. Linen and towels may be hired at an additional cost.
A 25% deposit is required on booking. The remainder, plus a £100 refundable deposit for breakages, is due 6 weeks before the start of a rental. Payments by cheque and credit transfer.
Short lets (minimum 4 days) are available outside of the high season.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 78161
Name:
Rob Walker
Tel:
+44 (0)7740 786157
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