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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Rostrenen in Brittany

from £59 / night

£410–£710 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

16 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Your holiday will be spent in a charming, traditional Breton cottage in a courtyard setting on a 50 acre private estate, which has direct frontage onto the Nantes Brest canal in central Brittany. This forms an ideal touring base to explore the whole region or just simply relax and enjoy tranquillity in the unspoilt countryside. You will have freedom to wander throughout the estate, explore the nature trails and picnic tables are provided for you to enjoy the atmosphere. Roam down the track to the fields, through the oak glade and then return along the canal towpath to your own holiday hideaway.

The accommodation comprises a large living area downstairs. The lounge has an inglenook fireplace with woodburner for those cosy winter evenings. Exposed beams throughout. The well equipped kitchen has all the usual modern facilities including electric cooker, fridge and microwave. Plus use of freezer, washing machine and tumble drier.

Upstairs there is a modern shower room with toilet, handbasin and shower. There are two comfortable bedrooms: one double and one twin. Each with exposed beams and original features to give your holiday that traditional cottage feel.

Facilities

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Plenty of parking area next to the cottage plus locked storage available for any equipment (bikes, bike racks, fishing equipment, etc) if required.

Further details

All our prices are FULLY INCLUSIVE of bed linen, towels, end of stay cleaning, water, electricity and loan of adult bicycles. Free wi-fi. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.

Conditions

Well behaved pets are welcome and the 50 acres of land is ideal for dogs to run. There is a very good local vet which many of our previous visitors have used for the pet passport regulations before returning home again.

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A colourful view of your holiday cottage

 

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Comfortable lounge with inglenook fireplace

 

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Fully equipped kitchen

 

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Beautiful canal for walking and cycling

The Brittany / Cotes-D'Armor region

Magourou is situated in the heart of central Brittany which forms an ideal touring base to discover one of France's most distinctive and attractive regions.

The beautiful Canal de Nantes a Brest forms the centrepiece of Brittany and the land which forms part of the estate of Magourou borders the canal for over half a kilometre. It creates a wonderful atmosphere of tranquillity and is bordered by a well maintained towpath which forms a safe and picturesque cycle and walkway to enjoy at your leisure. Approx 20 kilometres from Magourou the canal flows into the Lac de Guerledan which is the largest lake in Brittany. Even nearer to hand the Lac de Glomel is only 4 kilometres away and is ideal for a family day on the beach without going to the coast.

A disused railway track also runs through Rostrenen. This is now a designated cycle path which runs for 111 kilometres in both directions and is ideal for families. Birdwatching, fishing, cycling, rambling for the enthusiast or gentle strolls along the canal towpath, watersports and horseriding are all local activities.

But for a day out the north, south and west coasts are all within an hour's drive from Magourou.

Brittany is steeped in tradition and history and the Breton people are justly proud of their heritage. it is a land of ancient myths and legends. Breton culture thrives and traditional costume, dance and music is celebrated everywhere. Every town and village still has it's pardon where the local saint is taken out from the church for it's annual pilgrimage. All visitors are encouraged to join in these local festivities. The Abbaye de Bon Repos, just 15 minutes on the N164, is a ruined abbey picturesquely set where the canal flows into the Lac de Guerledan. It is well worth a visit especially on Sunday mornings when there is a traditional market selling local produce. But in mid August the Abbaye de Bon Repos forms the backdrop to a spectacular son et lumiere re-enacting the history of the Abbaye. It is reputed to be the best amateur production in France and can be thoroughly recommended.

Breton villages are history brought to life and their churches and monuments spill over with ancient stories. They are so well cared for as are the traditional granite cottages with their colourful window boxes in summer.

The English owners are on hand to advise and help point you in the right direction to ensure that your stay is tailored to your requirements. Maps and information on all local attractions are provided plus suggested walks and cycle rides for all levels from a gentle stroll along the canal towpath to treks for the enthusiast.

The Rostrenen area

Magourou is situated just 3 kilometres from the market town of Rostrenen which is known as the crossroads of Brittany, due to it's central position. It is a well serviced town with 3 supermarkets and several restaurants/ creperies/pizzerias to suit all tastes and pockets. The patisserie is one of the best in Brittany - so definitely worth a try!

France of course is renowned for it's cuisine and Brittany is no exception. Being a maritime race, seafood is a speciality. Creperies are a favourite over the whole region offering an imaginative range of sweet crepes or savoury buckwheat galettes. Of course the best way to enjoy these are together with a bowl of local cider.

The French really know how to live well. They take life at a more relaxed pace, enjoy superb food and drink and appreciate the finer points of life. On holiday you too can experience the good life. Stroll around the local market, selecting the freshest of produce or unwind at a pavement cafe and watch the world go by.

How to get there

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Magourou is situated just 3 kilometres from the market town of Rostrenen which is known as the crossroads of Brittany, due to it's central position. This therefore makes an ideal touring base to explore the whole of the Breton peninsula.

Easily accessible from the western Channel ports:

Plymouth and Cork to Roscoff (90 minutes drive)
Portsmouth to St Malo (2 hours drive)
Poole or Portsmouth to Cherbourg (3 hours 30 minutes drive)
Portsmouth to Caen (3 hours 30 minutes drive)

Magourou has a special arrangement with Brittany Ferries as soon as you have confirmed your holiday with us, we will give you a travel account number which gives you access to discounted ferry fares on all the above routes.

Or approx 6 hours drive from The Channel Tunnel and the eastern Channel ports. French roads are so much better than english roads and make a journey really easy.

For easy route planning and mileage calculations see www.mappy.com

Or try flying with one of the lost cost airlines with regular services from many UK airports to Brest (80 minutes drive) or Rennes (2 hours drive). Car hire is available at very reasonable rates direct from all french airports.

Activities near Rostrenen

Reviews

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06 Oct 2012

“A perfect retreat” My husband and I, plus dog, spent a very enjoyable week in Spring Cottage. The location was wonderfully peaceful, the accommodation was excellent and the attention to detail by the owners was... more

27 Aug 2012

“We wanted peace and tranquility and we got it!” A beautiful cottage in a delightful setting. Everything we needed was provided - and more! The layout of the cottage and way that space had been used was ideal for a relaxing week in central Brittany - great location and easy access by car to the coast. The private garden, abundant wildlife and walks through the estate and by the canal helped us to relax after a busy week house hunting - yet we were within reach of a bustling town for markets and restaurants. A very good find! Excellent cottage and great atmosphere created by helpful and informative owners.

21 Aug 2012

“A "gem", fantastic accommodation in a peaceful/ tranquil setting, easy access to family friendly walks and cycling” Visited with husband and 7 year old daughter for 1 week in peak summer holiday season - could not believe peace and tranquility. Excellent accommodation, with attention to detail both inside and outside property. Easy access to family friendly walks and cycle routes direct from property, short drives provided opportunity to visit local gorges, lakeside beach and swimming and small towns with interesting markets and tempting patisseries and boulangeries. Property owners were the perfect hosts. If you are looking to slow your pace, enjoy gentle family friendly outdoor activity with the ability to return to great accommodation with every need provided for, would absolutely recommend.

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21 Jun 2012

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely, peaceful setting - perfect!” Magourou Holiday Cottages are absolutely lovely and so are the owners, who live there too. The decor is beautifully tasteful and unfussy, and every single item you could need is supplied. The bed was the most comfortable we have slept in and with the total peace and quiet, we slept like babies and awoke refreshed to lovely birdsong. Magourou is so peaceful, being surrounded by 50 acres of fields, running up to the Nantes-Brest canal with its lovely walks. The cottages are dog-friendly and our greyhound, Ruby loved wandering in the fields. Robin and Jill are so welcoming and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. On top of all this perfection, the nearest town, Rostrenen is only a couple of miles away, with the best patisserie for miles around. What more could you wish for?!

03 Jun 2012

“Totally professional holiday destination” The management at Magourou is totally dedicated to the visitor having the best possible holiday.The English owners(french speaking when necessary) live on the estate and any queries are dealt with immediately.the owners also have a detailed knowledge of this beautiful corner of Brittany. We have stayed in both of the holiday cottages at Magourou and are of a good standard, containing all the essentails,plus a few extras.The cottages are both fitted with adequate electric heating,plus open fires for the cooler months. Magourou is situated only about 50 metres from the Nantes/Brest canal,having mile after mile of towpath for the walker,cyclist and nature lover. Supermarkets & restaurants are plentiful in the nearby town of Rostrenen.

25 Sep 2011

“Relax, explore and enjoy the surroundings - you have to try it” My wife and I travelled to Brittany recently for the first time. Our intention was to explore the area by car, cycle and foot and we wanted comfort for the evenings to rest and relax. Having booked... more

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03 Sep 2011

“Brilliant holiday rental” The cottage is fitted out to an exceptional standard with all needs catered for including Sky TV and wireless internet. There were nice individual touches such as fresh flowers and welcome tea tray... more

15 Aug 2011

“Delightful cottage in beautiful, unspoilt surroundings-everything provided for an excellent stay.” Magourou is a peaceful, welcoming place for a holiday spent close to nature very close to the Nantes Brest canal. The walks and cycle rides available are delightful and the cottage is a cosy place to spend time. It is very well equipped - you will want for nothing during your stay. Everything has been thought of by friendly, informative hosts- they share their beautiful surroundings with guests without intruding. We have stayed twice and are sure to visit again as it has all we need for a super holiday.

15 Aug 2011

“Magourou - a great place to stay” We have just returned from a great vacation at Magourou, where we have stayed for two weeks. What can we say: it was exactly as decribed (which is always nice!). Magourou is a beautiful spot in central Brittany, from which it is easy to explore Brittany by car. Quiet and secluded near the Nantes à Brest Canal which is great for walking and cycling. We brought our dog with us and we think she had a brilliant time as it is great to walk the fields and woods! There is a small market town (Rostrenen) nearby (< 10 mins drive) where you can find restaurants, shops, supermarkets etc. This is great as normally a quiet and secluded spot means long drives for shopping and fresh bread. We liked Stable Cottage very much and felt at home right away. Great feature is the hangar, which allows you to sit outside whatever the weather. We were very pleased with it as the weather was not always cooperating. Robin and Gill are excellent hosts, who did their best to make our stay as pleasant as possible. We can really recommend this place!

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04 Jul 2011

“Lovely and very comfortable cottage” A lovely cottage with a high standard of comfort incluidng a large private garden with comfortable chairs.. A warm welcome by the owners Robin and Gill including a very good bottle of wine. Many usefull information for shopping, walking, biking and sightseeing were available in the cottage. We enjoyed our stay and it was worth every penny.

01 Jul 2011

“A beautifully furnished and well equipped, traditional self catering cottage, surrounded by nature and wildlife” We were looking for a peaceful location, surrounded by beautiful countryside and we definitely found it at Magourou. The cottage was perfect - it was equipped with everything we could possibly need and furnished traditionally to the very highest standards. Robin and Gill were perfect hosts - very friendly and informative and had thought of everything to make our stay so comfortable, including a barbeque, very comfortable sunloungers, a picnic hamper, bicycles, library, laundry facilities, welcome tray etc. The large informal grounds were natural, beautifully maintained and covered with wild flowers, woods with picnic tables and rambling paths down to the nearby canal, where we could walk or cycle along the towpath for miles in either direction. 3 Kilometres away, the nearby small town of Rostrenen was ideal for food shopping or visiting the local market and we could reach the north or south coasts of Brittany within an hour by car - so many interesting places to visit in the area, we were glad we had booked for two weeks! If you love being surrounded by nature, wildlife, peace and quiet, yet be able to visit the interesting towns and sights of beautiful Brittany, then this is the place for you

06 Jun 2011

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful place” We really enjoyed our holidays at Magourou, a lovely peaceful setting, but not too far from amenities, plenty of space, and all the comforts of home! The gites are lovely and it is interesting to see the progress in the big house.

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06 Jun 2011

“Comfortable cottage with log fire and internet access offering amazing walks along the canal” Having arrived just after Christmas we were delighted to move into the comfortable well equipped cottage for a week. We enjoyed log fires, beautiful walks along the Nantes Brest Canal and found the owners to be a good source of local knowledge.

05 Jun 2011

“A Piece of Paradise in Brittany” Our visit in August 2010 was our fifth in so many years - what better recommendation than that? The cottages are immaculately clean and simply furnished to suit their style. Their setting in 50... more

02 Jun 2011

“OUR SIXTH VISIT TO THIS LOVELY HOLIDAY COTTAGE” The cottages are spotlessly clean, very well equipped and comfortable. Bedding and towels are changed weekly. Usually waiting on the table are a welcoming bottle of wine and a teapot at the ready if that is your drink of choice, not forgetting some biscuits! Gill and Robin are charming and helpful hosts, always ready with information or advice when required. Magourou is an ideal centre for touring, but there are plenty of walks in the area and bicycles to borrow for the more energetic. There are several acres of land to explore, perfect for our dogs. The only noises to be heard are those of birdsong and a distant donkey braying. For us, the internet is important and the WiFi at Magourou is excellent. The pictures on the website are an accurate reflection of Magourou and its charms. We are already booked to return in September 2011, making 4 weeks in 2011 all together.

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01 Jun 2011

“A great little cottage deep in the french countryside - very relaxing.” We recieved a great welcome on our arrival and the cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Robin and Gill were lovely hosts and they provided lots of information about local markets and places to visit which was very helpful. The house was lovely and the garden and estate were fantastic for our energetic labrador! This is a great place if you are looking for a very relaxing break away from it all. The only thing that would have improved it for us would be a little french cafe/bar in reasonable walking distance. Overall a great holiday.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	6 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
Festive period	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Low season	5 Jan 13	30 Mar 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
Spring season	30 Mar 13	25 May 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	25 May 13	20 Jul 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Peak season	20 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	7 Sep 13	5 Oct 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
Low season	5 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
Festive period	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	6 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
Festive period	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
Low season	5 Jan 13	30 Mar 13	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
Spring season	30 Mar 13	25 May 13	510£ 510	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	25 May 13	20 Jul 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
Peak season	20 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	710£ 710	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	7 Sep 13	5 Oct 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
Low season	5 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
Festive period	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Usual bookings are from Saturday to Saturday but please ask about out of season short breaks and winter specials.

All our prices are FULLY INCLUSIVE of bedlinen, towels, end of stay cleaning, water, electricity and loan of adult bicycles. FREE WI-FI.

NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.

A quick e-mail or phone call will secure your chosen holiday dates.

25% deposit required at the time of booking with the balance due 8 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday.

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2 years listed You are contacting Gill Morgan Landline 33 296 292375 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 16 reviews from previous guests.

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