3 bedroom cottage near Guilliers, Morbihan, Brittany
Charming Restored Cottage with Lake View
Peaceful Location in Beautiful Countryside
Sleeps 6-7 (3 Bedrooms)
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La Cachette is a charming rural retreat in the heart of Brittany, just over 1 hr from St Malo. It is an ideal base for walking, cycling or exploring Brittany by car. In the peaceful hamlet of Query, the property is surrounded by private extensive gardens overlooking woodland and a beautiful lake (L'Etang du Chateau Tro) containing carp, perch, roach, trout, pike and bream . No permit is required so bring your rods! Guilliers (about 3km) has a supermarket, bakery, butcher, pharmacy, delightful restaurant and bars. Nearby medieval towns include Dinan, (described by one of our guests as the Jewel in the Crown), Josselin with its magnificent chateau and bustling Saturday market and the beautiful Rochefort en Terre. At Ploermel (15 mins), you can enjoy the Lac au Duc, Brittany's largest natural lake, which offers water sports, sandy beach and swimming opportunities. An attractive 9-hole golf course borders the lake. A vast selection of sandy beaches lie less than an hour's drive away.
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| Rental periods | 4/6 persons | 2/3 persons |
| January - 22 May 2009 | £300 | £250 |
| 23 May - 3 July 2009 | £350 | £300 |
| 4 July - 28 August 2009 | £495 | £465 |
| 29 August - 3 October 2009 | £350 | £300 |
| October - December 2009 | £300 | £250 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds, inclusive of full central heating.
Short stays welcome apart from July/August. Minimum 4 nights.
Discounts for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Saturdays in July and August. Otherwise we try to be flexible. Arrival time 4pm, departure 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, lake and woodland views. Bedroom 2 with twin beds, lake and woodland views. Adjoining dressing room can also be used as a child's room with z bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds is on the ground floor, overlooking the garden. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with bath, separate power shower with jets, wash basin and wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Newly fitted in country style with large window overlooking the garden. Equipment includes gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, table and chairs, coffee machine, toaster etc. |
| Utility Room: | Automatic washing machine, iron/ironing board and clothes airer. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with open fire, large French windows to garden, dining table and chairs. TV for watching videos or DVDs. We provide a selection of both, together with CDs and cassettes for the music centre, also a wide variety of indoor games and books. |
| Other: | The new bathroom contains bath, separate power shower with jets, toilet, wash hand basin with lighted mirror cabinet above and shaver point. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels (except beach towels), tea towels and bed linen are provided. The cottage is cleaned between guests. |
Notes on accommodation
The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. It is non-smoking. For early or late season guests there is full central heating and a large, open fireplace for burning logs. We do not allow pets. The property is ideal for children with the large garden containing a variety of trees and close proximity to the lake. The road is a cul-de-sac so is only used for access to the properties.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The cottage is suitable for people who cannot use stairs as one bedroom and the bathroom are on the ground floor. There is one step from the kitchen to the living room and the bathroom.
Outside
The garden is extensive and private with lawned areas and a swing. The large gravel driveway is ideal for playing boules. We provide a barbecue, a selection of sun loungers, umbrella, garden table and chairs.
Coast/Beach
Golfe du Morbihan with its numerous islands and secluded bays, plus a selection of sandy beaches with safe bathing are about 45 mins to 1 hour.
The north coast also has beautiful sandy beaches and is about 1 hour away.
Golf
Well maintained 9-hole golf course at Lac au Duc. Green fees enable you to play as many rounds as you wish in a day.
Travel
St Malo (Condor and Brittany Ferries) 1 1/4 hours.
Rennes airport, 1 hour.
Dinard airport, 1 hour.
Roscoff, 2 and a half hours.
St Brieuc, 1 hour.
Nantes, 1 hour 45 min.
Distances
Guilliers 3 km. Ploermel 15 km. Josselin 15 km. Mauron 12 km.
Further details
Josselin has a magnificent chateau, while the Forest of Broceliande (15 mins) offers a variety of tourist attractions associated with the Arthurian legends.
There are numerous charming villages in the vicinity including La Gacilly (artisans and craft shops), Rochefort-en-Terre (a particularly attractive medieval village) and Malestroit on the Nantes-Brest canal. The Museum of the Resistance at St Marcel is well worth a visit. Dinan is a real gem with its cobbled medieval streets and charming restaurants, some on the banks of the river. If the weather is inclement, or if you need a break from the sun, try Mauron with its indoor swimming pool or Ploermel with swimming pool and ten pin bowling. Don't forget the delightful beach area on the Lac au Duc with supervised swimming and a variety of boat hire and water sports.
If you just want to relax and enjoy your surroundings, why not chill out watching the birds in the garden whilst enjoying a glass or two of wine with our compliments.
Booking notes
Please contact us to check that your preferred dates are still available. We require a 25% deposit to confirm your booking, the balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival together with a separate cheque for the security deposit of £100. This will only be cashed if damage or loss has been incurred during your stay or if excess cleaning is required.
Guest comments
Julie and David are to be congratulated on their considerable efforts in restoring this lovely old cottage. the gardens and view of the lake are another bonus and provide the perfect setting for an early evening barbecue. Alex Pearl
We have just enjoyed our second stay and found the gite as relaxing as we remembered ... from the welcome bottles of wine to the well-stocked library. Dave and Emma Stumpf
Peace, tranquility and beautiful surroundings! What more could you ask for in a holiday? Breakfast in the garden with birdsong for entertainment... my idea of a perfect holiday! E. Baird.
For booking and further information
Julie Fletcher
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1481 724380
Mobile: (UK) +44 (0)7781 126805
Tel: (France) +33 2 97 74 52 18
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