Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
If you love peaceful and relaxing places, if you love walking along the sea and watching the sea birds, you 'll surely enjoy your stay at Ti an gwern. The house is located in a traditionnal breton village (Saint Armel) and faces the Gulf of Morbihan.
"ti an gwern" the house
the church of the village
the living room
a single bedroom with a sea view
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The Brittany / Morbihan region
Britanny is renowned for its customs and traditions. It offers many varied environnements with a succession of cliffs, dunes, estuaires, mud flats, and marshlands. The Gulf of Morbihan ("Morbihan" = "small sea") gave it's name to the department. It offers an exceptional panorama that can be enjoyed by boat or during a walk along the coast. The Gulf is heaven for yachtmen and boaters... A gentle climate in which a mediterranean vegetation flourishes, the beauty of landscape of everchanging colours and the soft beaches make the Gulf du Morbihan a popular tourist destination.
Vannes area
Saint Armel : the breton traditionnal village - where the house "Ti an gwern" is located - with its boulangerie, its crêperie, its cafés with terraces. Many "promenades" from the house - you can walk from the house along the sea for really nice views.
Tascon Island (you can see Tascon Island from the house) = at low tide, it is possible to walk to the island. During winter, it's also a good place to watch migrators in the gulf, among them, thousands of benaches.
The salines of Lasné (10 mns walk from the house) : the salines were created in the 17th century by for the monks of Saint Gildas. Since 2004, a salt worker has begun to produce salt again. This is now a place of discovery and you can buy some Saint Armel's salt in the bakery or on Saint Armel's market ( the open market takes place every friday morning).
Le "Petit Passeur" (15 mns walk) = cyclist and walkers can take the "Petit Passeur" (=a boat) between St Armel and Séné. A hundred meters on sea (rather than 25 km by road to get to Séné). A nice little trip !
Marais de Saint Armel (nearby the house) = a mosaic of different landscapes including prairies, marshland and tidal salt marshes, birds to be seen (especially in autumn).
Vannes (20 km drive) = a nice medieval port, with its pedestrian streets, its restaurants, its pavement cafés, a large dayly market and major cultural events, such as the jazz festival of Vannes.
Suscinio castle (15 minutes drive) = this impressive fortress was built at the end of the Middle ages . It stands in the middle of the marshes next to the ocean.
Marais du Duer (5mn drive ) and Marais de Séné (20 mn drive) = two essential refuges for birdlife. Numerous species of birds (resident and migratory birds)
The carn of the "Petit Mont" (20 mn drive) = an archeological site, with a magnificent panorama over the bay.
Tumiac tumulus (20 mn drive) with it's wonderful view over the Gulf = the Tumulus is also known as Caesar's Mound.
Kerlevenan castle (3 mn drive) = built in the 18th century in th italian style this elegant castle faces the gulf. The park is showing a great diversity of trees (cedar of Lebanon, chesnut trees...).
Le Logeo (15 mn drive) = ta nice little port
Cairn of Gavrinis = discovered n 1832, this singe-chambered passage grave is the longest dolmen in France (52 ft - 16 m)
Pen castle =a tide mill
Belle Île ("Beautiful island") = the largest island in Britanny. It well deserves its name = unspoiled environment, its beaches an well kept villages attract numérous holiday makers.
Ile aux Moines - "the Monk island - (5mn by boat ) Arz island = (sailing form Vannes) = 15 mn
Crouesty harbour = for watching hundred of boats and for some window shopping.
How to get there
Ferries = taking Britanny Ferries to Saint Malo, the house is a 2 and a half hour drive by car. If you are travelling to Caen, it takes about 3 and a half hour drive.
Eurotunnel = Eurotunnel's carrying service, runs via the Channel tunnel from Folkestone to Calais - It takes as little as 35 mns platform to platform. Then Calais - Rennes by car - From Rennes, a system of free express ways links all Breton towns
By plane = You can arrive in Rennes or Nantes from most airports in the U.K. By rail = Eurostar London-Paris (= 2h45) - Paris and Vannes are linked by the Atlantic TGV which takes 3 hours.
The house is 200 km from Saint Malo, 120 km from Rennes , 110 km from Nantes, 20 km from Vannes
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Rennes or Nantes: 120 km
Railway:
Vannes: 20 km
Ferry:
Saint Malo: 200 km
Activities near Vannes
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Ground floor (floor/tiles throughout) = dining and a living room, a small but well equipped kitchen, a terrace. 1st floor = a double bedroom (with sea view), a single bedroom(with sea view) and another single bedroom - a bathroom and a WC final cleanning, bed linen and towels included
Further details outdoors: The house (66 square metres) is facing the Gulf of Morbihan and is standing in a large ground (1 acre) with a direct access to the coastal path. Great for admiring sunsets from the terrace. Close to the centre of the village of Saint Armel (5 mn walks) with its boulangerie , its two café-bars and its crêperie. 10 mn to the town of Sarzeau (supermarkets, shops, post office, banks...) ; 20 minutes drive to the medieval port of Vannes . Ideal for = birdwatching,walking along the sea , relaxing, canoeing (canoeing school = 1,5km from the house) In the summer, great for watersports = winsurfing, kitesurfing, (6kms from sandy safe beaches).
Further details
Bed linen, towels and final cleaning are included. The price includes the cost of water, gas and electricity.
The ground is partially enclosed (not closed on the right neighbour side)
Conditions
When booking, a deposit of 25% of the total rental, is required to secure your booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Bed linen, towels and final cleaning are included
Cost of water, gas and electricity are included
Guestbook
The location of the house is wonderful ! The house is set in a quiet location, is clean, well-equipped and has a large garden. I recommend this house. Sarah L.
Excellent location, clean and quiet with beautiful views. Delightful area. The house is as we expected. We had a wonderful time. John K.
A lovely clean house, very well equipped - in a peaceful and relaxing village - beautiful surroundings. I would warmly suggest it to anybody looking for a good holiday home. A. L.
A beautifully decorated house in wonderful surroundings. Plenty of space inside as well as outside with a magnificent view especially during sunset.The house looked as if it had been recently renovated and kitchen was complete which allowed us to do some serious cooking. neighbours were friendly." R.T. (Malaysia)
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