Abeille
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About the home
Abeille is a mid-18th century farmhouse on three floors, built of Breton stone under a slate roof, in a quiet setting on the edge of a village in central Brittany. The house is newly renovated, but has retained its character, with original large chestnut beams throughout.
The 8 x 4m private heated swimming pool, which is for the sole use of quests staying in Abeille, is in the south facing garden, and is surrounded by a hedge and trees with shurb borders and a lawn. A spacious terrace contains a barbecue and garden furniture under a canopy, as well as an old stone well and flower beds.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lac de Guerledan, 10km |
| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 250m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
A large living room has a wood burning stove, TV, Video, books and games. The dining area has a table that comfortably seats ten. The modern kitchen is fully equipped, with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, electric fan oven, gas hob, toaster microwave, electric kettle and a coffee machine.
Upstairs there are three large double bedrooms, a pair of twin bedrooms and also a nursery with a full size cot, changing/bathing stand and a high chair. There are two large shower rooms, with with a toilet and basin.
Further details
The English owners live just five kilometres away, but can be available to give assistance when necessary.
Welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Bed linen changed weekly.
Conditions
Changeover day is Saturday
A holding deposit of £250 or 20% of the rental, whichever is the greater , is required at the time of booking.
A security deposit also of £250 against breakages/damages is to be paid along with the full rental eight weeks in advance of the holiday.
Rental includes, electricity, gas, water, bed linen.
The security deposit will be returned within two weeks of the end of the let.
The Brittany / Morbihan region
The village of Perret has a bar, which also sells groceries, bread, stamps and fishing permits. The picturesque village features stone cottages, a medieval church and an adjoining presbytery.
Three towns, each with a supermarket, are : Gourece to the north a five minute drive , Cleguerec to the east alsofive minutes and Guemene-sur-Scorff to the south a ten minute drive. There is a wide and varied choice of local restaurants which provide great value menus. A typical Breton lunch starts around €10 for four courses including wine, water and bread.
Perret is well known for its many walking paths, which all start from the village centre. One of the walks follows the historic route of the kings of Brittany and wends into the local forest and onto the Lac de Guerledan.
The Pontivy area
This region of France is steeped in cultural and historical sights, such as the Chateau of Pontivy, the Chateau town of Josselin, the Nantes to Brest Canal, and the Quenecan Forest. The south coasts of Brittany are within easy travelling distance, with sandy beaches, fishing ports and restaurants to suit every budget and taste. Other places worth visiting include aquariums at Brest and St. Malo, the zoo at Pont Scorff, the fish market at Port de Peche, and artisan street markets at the citadel town of Hennebont each Thursday.
The area offers many street markets and annual festivals. The "Fete de l'Andouille" takes place in Guemene every August with street displays and dancing. L'Orient hosts an international week long music festival each year. There is also the spectacular "Son et Lumiere" at the historic Abbaye Bon Repos, among the forests surrounding the canal linking Nantes to Brest.
The jewel of the area is Lac de Guerledan, which is just five minutes away. The lake is ideal for swimming, watersports and picnics, with sandy coves, safe bathing, play areas, boating, water skiing and canoeing. Around the lake visitors can enjoy cycling, woodland walks and dining in the restaurants and bars.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dinard, Brest and Rennes: 75 km |
| Railway: | St Brieuc and L'Orient: 50 km |
| Ferry: | St Malo and Roscoff: 85 km |
Ferries serving the North coast of Brittany are:~ Brittany Ferries to Roscoff, St Malo, Caen Cherbourg; LD lines to Le Harve and further afield (Dover to Boulogne)
Airline companies are Ryan Air serving Dinard and Brest ~ Flybee serving Brest and Rennes. All airports are just one hour forty five minutes distance.
Activities near Pontivy
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 28 Sep 2011 |
Thank you for letting us stay at Abeille. It is a beautifully renovated house with everything you could need for a break away from it all. The garden and terrace are a wonderfully relaxing place to spend an evening after a day exploring the beautiful Brittany countryside. The swimming pool is a marvellous addition and you will have trouble keeping your children out of it . Perret really is ideally located for days out exploring or trips to the coast. I highly recommend Abeille and thank the owners, Sheila and Adrian Furnival , who made us feel very welcome. I look forward to coming back next year. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 1 Oct 10 | 21 Dec 10 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas/New Year | 21 Dec 10 | 5 Jan 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 5 Jan 11 | 15 May 11 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 15 May 11 | 17 Jul 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 17 Jul 11 | 4 Sep 11 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 4 Sep 11 | 2 Oct 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 2 Oct 11 | 19 Dec 11 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 19 Dec 11 | 13 May 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 13 May 12 | 22 Jul 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 22 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 2 Sep 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Sheila & Adrian Furnival
Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This farmhouse has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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