Cosy country cottage for two on permaculture smallholding in French countryside.

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Saint-Maden, Bretagne

Chateau de Dinan19 min drive
Les Remparts de Dinan19 min drive
Dinan Clock Tower20 min drive
Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The pretty stone and cob cottage offers comfortable accommodation for two. A Jøtul stove will keep you warm and cosy, all the logs you need are supplied for no charge from our 11 acre woodland, to which you will have exclusive access. A veranda, with table and chairs, looks out onto a private garden. Guests can wander freely around our 3-acre garden with its wildlife pond, small flock of Breton sheep and bee hives. Please note that the cottage is not suitable for children or pets, and smoking is not permitted inside the gite.
There is a shop and bar in the next village to us, just five minutes drive away. The shop, run by Mme Catherine Omari, sells a good range of produce, including wine and beer, fresh fruit and vegetables and some organic ('bio' in French) products. It is a "dépôt de pain" which means that a bakery delivers fresh bread each day. You can buy croissants but is is best to order; we are happy to ring and arrange this for you.

Property manager

Gabrielle Anderson

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

To complete your booking, please download the rental agreement, and supply the details required.

If your are booking less than 7 days or more than 6 months before the check-in date, please contact the owners first.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Saint-Maden

Located in Saint-Maden, this cottage is in a rural area. Les Remparts de Dinan and Dinan Clock Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Dinan and Saint-Malo Golf and Country Club. Zoological Park & Bourbansais Castle and Cobac Parc are also worth visiting.

Saint-Maden, Bretagne

What's nearby

Chateau de Dinan - 19 min drive
Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan - 19 min drive
Les Remparts de Dinan - 19 min drive
Dinan Clock Tower - 20 min drive
Saint Sauveur Church - 20 min drive

Getting around

Caulnes Station - 12 min drive
Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

La Crêpe Bouquine - 19 min drive
Belle Epoque - 9 min drive
Le Plum Cafe - 9 min drive
Le Léonie - 12 min drive
L'Auberge de Granit - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy country cottage for two on permaculture smallholding in French countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy country cottage for two on permaculture smallholding in French countryside.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy country cottage for two on permaculture smallholding in French countryside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy country cottage for two on permaculture smallholding in French countryside. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Chateau de Dinan, Les Remparts de Dinan and Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan. Port of Dinan and Dinan Clock Tower are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gil G.

16 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cozy cottage

Our stay at Stuart & Gabrielle’s well equipped & lovely peaceful cottage was a real treat, warm & cozy, just like a cottage should be, specially with the wood stove glowing! The area was quiet but less than 10 miles from Dinan!! Stuart & Gabrielle we’re fantastic hosts, made us feel very welcome, went out their way to ensure we were ok!!! (10 out of 10) A very big Thankyou.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher V.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good location for activities we wanted to do

The gite was very good , we enjoyed our stay the owners were very hospitable in a very good location

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

18 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday

Absolutely loved this place, Gite has everything you need and is in great quiet location with plenty of countryside walks. The garden is wonderful and it was lovely to get a visit everyday from the wandering ducks. Gabrielle & Stuart were great hosts - couldn't have wished for a better holiday.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel N., Amesbury, England

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven

Peaceful location, honest and true to its description. Helpful hosts with all the COVID restrictions. Relaxing stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Location

Lovely, comfortable accommodation in quiet surroundings - exactly as the on-line information said. Thoroughly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gabrielle Anderson

We met in Brighton and moved to Brittany, buying our house in 2006. We’ve made great efforts to learn French and integrate into our local community, making good friends along the way.
Ex-townies, we’ve had lots to learn as we establish our permaculture smallholding growing herbs, vegetables, fruit and nuts, variously accompanied by chickens, ducks, rabbits, sheep, pigs during the summer and, more recently, bees. In the winter months, we work in our 11 acres of woodland.
We enjoy running the holiday cottage and have recently finished converting the barn into another comfortable gite for two which is separate from the cottage and will have its own private garden.
We're always happy to stop work and chat; that said, we'll leave you to enjoy the privacy of your own gite and garden.