Restored Long House with Private Pool
On the Edge of a Small Village
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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The property is in a secluded garden with a pool, terrace with barbecue, large teak table and chairs/parasol. Wheelchair access downstairs. Central heating and woodburner. Situated 10km south west of Pontivy, 40km north of Vannes and 110km from Rennes, Quelven is ideally located in the heart of Brittany. It is a hamlet with ancient houses, a creperie and a cafe/pizza.The organ in the church has been restored and features in the music festival. The village of Guern is 5 mins away by car and has a boulangerie/general store. Supermarkets and wonderful food shops can be found in Pontivy 12 minutes away which has a wide selection of local produce, restaurants and a market. The property is within close proximity of a riding school, golf course, walking trails,fishing and the river Blavet where canoeing, boat trips, cycling along the towpath can be enjoyed. The house is located 45 mins drive from the beaches near Vannes & from Lac de Guerledan where a full range of watersports are available.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 16 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1300 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £700 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £500 | 7 |
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday.
Arrival time 4.00pm, departure 10.00am
Timing can be flexible and pets considered.
If you would like some shopping done in advance or a meal prepared, we can arrange it for you.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with double bed, ensuite with wheelchair access. |
| Bathrooms: | The house has 2 bathrooms. Bedroom 4 on ground floor has an ensuite bathroom (wetroom)with shower, wc and washbasin. Large family bathroom on first floor with new separate shower, bath with shower attachment, wc and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Pine fitted kitchen with gas/electricity cooker, electric oven,hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster,kettle,dishwasher, washing machine, large pine table and chairs to seat 10-12. French door opening to the terrace. |
| Utility Room: | See poolhouse. |
| Living Rooms: | Beautifully furnished spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, woodburner, radiators. Satellite TV, DVD, CD/radio. Internet point. Telephone. Books, maps and local information available in a bookcase. French door leading to the terrace and garden. |
| Other: | Pool house with changing area and clothes drying facility. 4 bicycles are available. Car port for 2 cars and wood available for the woodburner. |
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Towels and linen are included, cooking, cleaning and babysitting available at an additional cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is ideal for between 2 and 8 people and is suitable for winter breaks due to the mild climate and cosy accommodation.
The spring and autumn are warmer than in England and the countryside is beautiful.
Accessibility
All of the ground floor including the bedroom, en suite bathroom,the kitchen and living room have been specially adapted to offer complete wheelchair access. The terrace is level at one end with the lawn .The first floor is not accessible to wheelchair users.
The bathroom (wetroom) was designed for wheelchair use and a bathroom wheelchair and a hoist are available on request.
The bedroom is spacious and French doors give access to a private part of the terrace.
Outside
The secluded garden approx 1200 sq.m.is in the English style, with a lawned area, flowering shrubs and borders, pots and a hammock hanging between 2 birch trees.
The barbecue can be wheeled where wanted. A large teak table with armchairs, chairs and a parasol are on the terrace, under a trained wisteria.
A smaller table and 6 sunloungers are situated by an alarmed private pool (7m/5m) under another large umbrella. The pool has a gate and is enclosed by a box hedge. Covered parking for 2 cars. A pair of large wrought iron gates open on a gravelled drive towards the poolhouse into the garden.
Coast/Beach
Erdeven near Carnac is 50 mins by car. It is between Vannes and Lorient and close to the famous port of Trinite sur Mer where Ellen Mc Arthur keeps her trimaran. The beaches are sloping sands.
Or the Plage Coral on the Lac de Guerledan, 40 mins away, has artificial sand beaches ideal for watersports and waterskiing. It is a favourite with children and parents who enjoy eating at the restaurant on the beach named Merlin.
At St. Nicolas des Eaux, 15 mins from the house, you can hire cayacks.
Golf
The golf course at Rimaison has 9 holes and is less than 10 minutes away. Its location is near the river Blavet, an area of outstanding beauty.
Travel
The nearest airport is Rennes 1h 20 by car,then Dinard 1h40. Brest is 2h away. Use Flybe, Easyjet and Ryanair.
The port of St Malo is 1 hour 45 minutes away, Roscoff 1 hour 40 or Caen 4h 30. Brittany Ferries is very reliable and offers you a comfortable and enjoyable crossing. Use of a car is essential and car rental is widely available at ports and airports.
Budget flights to Rennes, Lorient, Dinard & Brest are now available.
From London, take Eurostar to Paris, then the TGV to Rennes
Distances
Nearest village is Guern, 5 mins with a Post Office, bakery/village shop and bars. Pontivy, 10 mins has a hospital, restaurants, and the feel of a provincial town.Josselin with its famous castle and market is 30 mins. Vannes has great shops, restaurants, markets and is more sophisticated. Quimper, 2 hours, is worth a visit as well as Pont-Aven so are the horses at Hennebont on the way. Closer, 10 mins, St Nicolas des Eaux has a bridge over the Blavet, a towpath and restaurants by the river.
Further details
The local area has a wealth of historic features. The fountain(spring) at Quelven has Roman as well as medieval remains. The statues in the church date from the 13th century and the tower is 70m high rebuilt in the 15th century.
The Auberge de Quelven is famous for its pancakes and Monsieur Bolle will welcome and help anyone from Pierrelou.
Francis at the Cafe des Anges cooks my favourite pizzas and will prepare some to take home if wanted.
My house book contains the name of the restaurants and shops which have been appreciated by all.
There is a very good supermarket our side of Pontivy called Intermarche.My bank in Pontivy is the Credit Mutuel de Bretagne and some of their staff speak English.
The English couple who look after the house and you are very helpful and live in the village.
Booking notes
Booking form and further details by telephone or e-mails.
Damage deposit of £200 to be returned within 2 weeks after the holiday.
30 % of rent due with booking, the rest due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday.
Guest comments
It is a lovely home from home house which is very well equipped.One week was not long enough.
K.C. August 2008
We thought the house was lovely and will certainly tell our friends about Pierrelou.
P.M. August 2007
House swap
House swap considered.
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