Holiday house in Gurunhuel, Cotes d' Armor, Brittany
Traditional Stone Longère in Peaceful, Rural Location
Ideal Base for Exploring the Region, Good for Young Families
Sleeps 6/8 + cot (2 Bedrooms)
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If you’re looking for a holiday where you can get away from it all in relaxed, peaceful surroundings, then our house is for you. Set amid beautiful rolling countryside just west of Guingamp, it is an ideal base from which to explore the many delights of Brittany via the easily accessible excellent road links. The house is full of character, spacious, airy and has been furnished and decorated to a high standard. As the house was originally bought for our own family’s use, we’ve made sure it's comfortable, warm and filled with lots of things for people of all ages, including table tennis, board and garden games, DVDs and an electronic keyboard. In the summer, the house is great for one or two family holidays, especially if you have young children. The garden is large and the beaches are wonderful. In the winter, the wood burning stove keeps the place cosy and with the promise of a glass or two of mulled wine, the house could be fun for a small party of close friends at New Year.
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| Rental periods | ||
| 24 December - 6 January | £360 | |
| 7 January - 23 March | £285 | |
| 24 March - 6 April | £360 | |
| 7 April - 4 May | £285 | |
| 5 May - 31 May | £360 | |
| 1 June - 20 July | £360 | 'Credit crunch rate' 2nd consecutive week £300 |
| 21 July - 31 August | £435 | |
| 1 - 28 September | £310 | |
| 29 September - 21 December | £285 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Low season nightly rate available - £50 per night (minimum 3 nights), long winter lets by negotiation.
No hidden extras - price includes: Welcome basket of food and household items, electricity, spare gas bottle for cooker, heating when necessary, logs when required, bed and table linen, laundering of linen at end of stay, cleaning of house at end of stay, tourist information and previous visitors’ book.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Monday (Flexible in low season - just ask).
Please arrive after 4pm and depart before 10.30am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, single futon, cot, wardrobe, drawers. Bedroom 2 with double bed, 2 full-size single beds (1 with side rail for younger child), wardrobe, drawers. Landing with single futon (can be curtained off for privacy). Laminate flooring. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor bathroom with bath/shower over, basin set in vanity unit. Washing machine. Separate WC. Tiled floors. |
| Kitchen: | Traditional style with dresser, table for 4, kitchen trolleys and sink unit. Cooker, fridge-freezer, electric kettle, toaster and coffee machine. Extensive range of equipment including baby feeding cups, spoons, tubs & picnic set, High chair. Tiled floor. |
| Living Rooms: | Light, spacious room with stone hearth, wood burning stove and exposed beams and tiled floor. Comfortable seating, dining table for six. TV/DVD combo, CD/radio/cassette player. Good stock of games, puzzles, books, DVD's. Wide, wooden stairs to 1st floor. |
| Other: | Games room with tiled floor, with table tennis table and electronic keyboard. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen, cotlinen, blankets, table linen and tea towels are included, but not towels. Linen is laundered at end of stay only but spare sets are kept in the house if required. Cleaning is at end of stay only but equipment is in the house if necessary. |
Notes on accommodation
In addition to the stove, there are electric heaters in all rooms. Electricity and wood are included in the price. Additional equipment (not already mentioned) for the under 5's - buggy, stairgate, potty, bathroom step. Lots for children to do inside and out and just a great space to run about. Private garden, separate from other houses.
There is a 'Welcome Basket' of food and household items on arrival, tourist information & a visitors' book in the house. Mobile phone reception is reasonably good and should facilitate access to the internet via blue tooth if you have the right equipment; otherwise internet access is available at Guingamp Tourist Office, about 15 minutes away.
Dogs are welcome but we would ask that you bring them a bed and that you ensure the garden is kept clean for the enjoyment of others. We ask you not to smoke inside the house.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
On the ground floor the living and games rooms are 2 steps up from the kitchen and bathroom area. External doors lead to either the kitchen or the games room (i.e. one external door on each of the two levels). Wooden, open stairs to 1st floor (from living room) are sturdy and not steep or very curved. All beds are on the first floor but a futon could be carried downstairs with care and put in the living room.
Outside
Third of an acre set mainly to grass with some shrubs and a large, gravelled driveway. Garden bordered by trees and fields beyond (often with cows in the summer). Uninterrupted countryside views to the south and the west. Parking for at least 4 cars and room for a caravan. Barbecue, garden furniture (including some children's), garden games, swingball, badminton racquets, paddling pool. Tyre and monkey swings.
Coast/Beach
The closest beaches can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car.
The Côte de Granit Rose scenery is spectacular with pink rocks the size of houses in extraordinary shapes with beautiful beaches in between. The Côte de Goëlo offers lively resorts with good beaches but not quite so much drama. Safe, clean bathing throughout the region. Most beaches have life guards during the summer, toilets and refreshments.
Travel
Drive time from St Malo: 1 hour 45 minutes; from Roscoff: 1 hour.
Airports: Dinard (1 hour 45 minutes), Brest (1 hour 30 minutes) and St Brieuc (30 minutes).
Train: Guingamp station (from Paris via Rennes) is 20 minutes by car (car hire available near the station). A car is essential.
Distances
The village of Gurunhuel, which has a very handy grocery shop and cafe, is a only a few minutes on foot. For other shopping, banking and postal needs, the small towns of Belle-Isle-en-Terre and Louargat are a 10-minute drive away. Both have markets and a couple of good restaurants. Road links to other parts of the region are accessed from here. The larger historic town of Guingamp is 20 minutes away with bustling shops and market, lively cafés, annual Celtic music and dance festival in August.
Further details
Activities and sights up to half an hour's drive include: an aquarium and ranger-led forest walks from Belle-Isle-en-Terre, the chapel of St Hervé on the top of Méné-Bré (the highest 'peak' in Côtes d'Armor), the Armoripark at Bégard (water and adventure park), historic town of Guingamp with medieval buildings, market, shops, cafés, traditional Breton events, swimming pool. Lannion, capital of the region with shops, market, riversports, ten-pin bowling, timbered houses and cobbled streets. Cinema at Callac. Pony-trekking. Many old churches, standing stones and pretty floral towns. Good walking throughout the area.
Between half an hour and an hour's drive you'll find: the coast with spectacular Côte de Granit Rose scenery and lively resorts on the Côte de Goëlo. The château and gardens of La Roche Jagu. Cosmopolis - telecommunications museum, planetarium and children's Gaulish village, steam train journeys between Paimpol and Pontrieux, historic Morlaix with impressive viaduct and links with Mary, Queen of Scots. Lakes to the south with watersports and 'beach' facilities.
Booking notes
Deposit to secure the booking: 25% of total cost (non-refundable). Balance payable 4 weeks before start date. Security deposit: £100 payable when balance is paid (refundable in the event of no damage or breakages).
Guest comments
"A wonderful holiday with everything we needed, and more, at the cottage."
"Excellent accommodation, location - a home from home, well positioned for many trips out."
"Beautiful house, beautiful countryside. Well located with many great places to visit."
For booking and further information
Isla Dennis
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1462 834953
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7792 175085
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