Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Berleze nestles at the end of a country lane in the midst of the Bretton countryside. The cottage is a converted stone barn of great charm and character, with original beams and exposed stonewalls.
The South coasts of Brittany are within easy travelling distance with superb sandy beaches, fishing ports, historic sites and excellent restaurants throughout the area to suit every budget and taste. Many sports are available within the vicinity including cycling, golf, horse riding, fishing, sailing, tennis and walking. Plenty of activities for children and adults alike.
The jewel of the local area, just ten minutes drive away is the "Lac de Guerledan" ideal for swimming and water sports, including pleasure boating, water sking, canoeing, pedaloes, sandy coves and safe bathing areas. Also around the lake visitors can enjoy cycling, woodland walks and dining in the restaurants and bars that overlook the lake.
Ty Grenier, Berleze
Living Area
Dining Area
Kitchen
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The Brittany / Morbihan region
This area of Brittany is steeped in historical and beautiful sites, such as, the castle city of Pontivy (18Km), the medieval chateau town of Josselin, Nantes to Brest canal, and Quenecan Forest. Most cities, towns and ports are medieval in origin, fascinating to visit with quaint and imposing buildings, Cathedrals and churches. The capital of Morbihan is Vannes with a port, shops, restaurants and weekly market. Quimper and Quimperle boast wonderful Cathedrals and a Museum. Fishing ports of Concarneau and Auray have hidden charms and many restaurants specialising in all local dishes, including seafood and crepes. Pont Aven, where Gaugin originated from, is close to the coast and an artistic centre. L'Orient home of the East India Company is nowadays more modern, with casino, nightclubs exhibitions, world touring artists and a superb music festival throughout the city in July. Equally interesting are chateaux some specialising in beautiful seasonal gardens ~ particularly the chateau at Treverez, Rosenbo, Rochefore en Terre and Roch Jagu.
Other places worth visiting include, maritime museums at Brest and St Malo, the Zoo at Pont Scorff, artisan street markets each day of the week and annual fetes.
Pontivy / Silfiac area
Silfiac is well known for its numerous walks and woodland paths, which all start from the village centre. The walks follow the historic paths of the Kings of Brittany and circle the lake of Pont Samuel. The village is a ten minute stroll away. The village has a boulangerie and bar, which also provides an adequate assortment of everyday groceries and dairy products. The village also has a bar/tabac, that shows all the live sporting events. You can also buy your fishing permit here. A mobile fishmonger parks in the square every Saturday morning. Three towns, each with a supermarket, are within a ten minute drive; Gourect to the north, Cleguerec to the east, and Guemene~sur~scorff to the south. Eating out in the local restaurants is always delicious and great value. Typical Breton lunches start at €9.50 for four courses some with free wine. Gourmet cusine starts at €15 per person and good quality wines in the supermarket can be bought from €2 to €5
The local area offers weekly evening street markets and festivals. In May the music festival at Clegeurec, Tour of Classic Cars, Cavalcade at Guemene~sur~Scorff, July 14th many, many celebrations take place all capped off at the end of the day with wonderful firework displats. The Fete d'Andouille is in Guemene sur Scorff in August with street displays and Breton dancing. In early August, there is the spectacular "Son et Lumiere" at historic "Abbaye Bon Repos" which lies in the forests surrounding the beautiful canal of Nantes to Brest.
How to get there
Berleze is situated one hour forty five minutes from the ports of St Malo & Roscoff. Three hours thirty minutes from Caen & Cherbourg (Brittany Ferries). Four hours from Le Havre (LD Lines). Seven hours thirty minutes from Calais (Speed Ferries.com)
Airports are at Brest, Dinard & Rennes ~ all one hour forty minutes; Nantes ~ two hours; Paris five hours Budget airlines serving our area are Ryan Air
Railway stations at Saint Brieuc & L'Orient both fifty minutes.
Car hire is best obtained through air line company
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Brest, Dinard & Rennes: 105 km
Railway:
Saint Brieuc & L'Oient: 50 km
Ferry:
St Malo & Roscoff: 105 km
Activities near Pontivy
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:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The cottage comprises of:
~ downstairs, there is a relaxing sitting area with TV, DVD, three piece suite, and low lighting. There is a large dining area and a separate galley ktichen equipped with a washing machine, fridge, icebox, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, eye-level oven and grill, an automatic gas hob. Large glass patio doors overlook the private garden and lead onto a decked area with garden furniture and BBQ; ideal for outdoor living and enjoying the sun.
Upstairs are the two bedrooms (one double, one twin), with exposed beams and a modern shower room with toilet shower and wash basin.
The cottage has thermostatic heating throughout. The garden is totally enclosed and there is off road parking.
Further details
The English owners live nearby and can provide Bilingual assistance if needed.
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Bed linen changed weekly
Conditions
Changeover day is Saturday.
A holding deposit of £100 or 20% of the rental, whichever is the greater, is required at the time of booking.
A Security deposit of £50 against breakages is to be paid along with the full rental eight weeks in advance of the holiday. The security deposit will be returned within two weeks of the end of the let.
Rental includes, electricity, gas, water, bed linen.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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1 Jan 08
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245£ 245
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18 May 08
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325£ 325
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20 Jul 08
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395£ 395
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"We would like to say that we had a lovely stay in Berleze. The cottage and area were everything we hoped it would be, the weather certainly was kind to us and made our stay all the more enjoyable... Thank you once again for the stay at your lovely cottage it is a credit to you and we will be in touch again, I am sure" Cheryl & Ian M, Penn, Buckinghamshire.
"We had a lovely relaxing holiday, helped not least by the location of the gite tucked away in the peace and quiet of the Breton Countryside. We certainly would have no hesitation returning to you in the future and credit you on a beautifully kept gite and well presented private garden" Linda and Alan F ~ Co. Durham
"We had a lovely week in Silfiac. The perfect peace was just wonderful and Silfiac was a welcoming little village. Description of holiday places can be deceiving but Berleze was what we had imagined and hoped for. It is in a great position for visiting other towns and villages but we were also more than happy just to sit in the garden and 'chill' with a glass of wine (or two)" Chris and Mary S ~ Torquay
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Contact details for home 59420
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Name:
Sheila & Adrian Furnival
Tel:
+33 297 276344
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Advertiser joined: 16 May 2008 This property added: 16 May 2008