Restored Water Mill with Private Lake and Heated Indoor Pool
Secluded, Rural Location, yet just 2km from the Town of Le Faouet
Maison Sleeps 7, Studio Sleeps 3, Appt. Sleeps 4
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Moulin de Begasse is an ancient, restored water mill situated on its own private lake in a beautiful, secluded setting. The extensive grounds include a heated indoor swimming pool, and gardens with timber decks over the water for fishing, boating or relaxing in the sun. This tranquil location is a haven for all kinds of bird and animal life - a perfect holiday retreat. There are 3 units to let, separately or together, including the main mill house (Maison du Lac) which sleeps up to seven guests in three bedrooms (and large landing); and the Studio du lac which is ideal for couples with or without young children. The apartment serves as additional accommodation for guests of the Maison du lac. Both main proparties have central heating and open fires, private patios and access to the lake with use of all facilities, including rowing boats and swimming pool. Bed linen included (guests need to bring towels).
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 29 October 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £854 | 4 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £595 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £798 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £1036 | 3 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1449 | 3 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £1036 | 3 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £798 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £595 | 3 |
Studio du Lac (Mill Studio) Sleeps 2/4 Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 December 2011 - 3 January 2012 | £448 | 4 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £392 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £448 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £581 | 3 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £728 | 3 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £581 | 3 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £448 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £392 | 3 |
Maison Apartment Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 December 2011 - 31 March 2013 | £252 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £273 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £322 | 3 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £420 | 3 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £322 | 3 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £273 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £252 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK pounds. Bedlinen is included but not towels. Pool heating is normally included from April to October. If available outside these dates a supplement will be payable. Weekly lettings are Saturday to Saturday. Shorter visits are available by arrangement. Rental charged per night pro-rata; MINIMUM 3 nights.
Changeover day
Saturday.
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Studio du Lac (Mill Studio) Sleeps 2/4
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Double bedroom with King-size bed and adjoining shower room. Kitchen and living room with two large sofas (designed for us as extra single beds). Lakeside dayroom in converted mill workings area with wood burning stove. Lakeside terrace with timber deck, table, chairs and barbecue. |
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Maison Apartment
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Situated on the ground floor of the main millhouse. Large double room with kitchenette and bathroom. King size double bed and double sofa bed. Round dining table. |
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Notes on accommodation
Other facilities include the shared games room with table tennis and dartboard (NB: no darts provided); washing machine; clothes airers; iron and board. Travel cot and highchair available on request. A returnable security deposit will be required with booking. Swimming pool heating is normally included in summer lettings. Pool heating may be possible at other times. Please contact the owners to enquire about the cost.
Outside
The Maison du Lac and Studio du Lac have terraces overlooking the lake and island. Rowing boats are available for exploring, fishing or just relaxing on the water. There are also two small kayaks. Or if you prefer, sunbathe on one of the timber decks over the water. The heated swimming pool is 9m by 4.5m has been recently renovated. It is enclosed in its own glass house within the gardens of the property. The extensive gardens are enclosed by the millstreams which provide the power for the enormous mill wheel which turns at the side of the old mill. A large car parking area provides ample parking.
Coast/Beach
30 minutes drive to a variety of beaches.
Along the southern coast there are numerous beaches with sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, swimming, sea fishing.
Golf
There are golf courses within about ten miles of the property.
Travel
Moulin Begasse is 90 minutes drive from the port of Roscoff on Brittany's north coast and 30 minutes from the southern port of Lorient.
The ferry port of St Malo is approximately 2 hours drive. Nantes airport is also about two hours drive with carriers flying from the UK and Ireland. Ferry companies operating from the UK to Brittany are shown below.
We do not have any discount arrangements with ferry companies but the following web addresses may be helpful.
Distances
The small town of Le Faouet is 2km away with its famous timber-framed market hall. It has a good number of restaurants and a large supermarket.
Nearest large towns: Quimperle (20-minutes away); Lorient (30-minutes away); Hennebout (25-minutes away); Quiberon; and Carnac.
Further details
A perfect holiday retreat in a beautiful location, Moulin de Begasse is situated in a picturesque woodland area with streams and rivers running down to Brittany's south coast, sandy beaches are just a 30-minute drive away. The region and its towns are rich in history; towns such as Le Faouët, with shops, banks and weekly market; or Quimperle (20-minutes drive), a picturesque medieval town built on two rivers and traversed by many bridges.
Other fascinating towns include Lorient (a 30-minute drive from Moulin de Begasse) which is built around a natural, harbour estuary. The town has a 10-day festival every August. Inland and upstream is Hennebout, an old, walled town with beautiful, open views of the Blavet River. To the south-east of Lorient is the Cote Sauvage, with the warmest bathing in Brittany. Other possible seaside excursions include a trip to Quiberon, a popular island resort joined to the mainland by a strip of sand.
Local amenities: golf; sailing; windsurfing; canoeing; cycling; tennis; walking; horse riding; coarse fishing; snorkelling; swimming; bird watching; flora & fauna; sea fishing.
Booking notes
Booking deposits: approx. 25% for early bookings, 50% six months or less before departure; Full payment 8 weeks before departure.
Shorter stays and other start days are available by arrangement. Rental charged per night pro-rata.
Prices include bed linen, fuel oil and electricity.
Guest comments
“What a find!, The house is very well equipped, there’s always something to do.” April 07.
“An ideal setting for a wonderful holiday, house and grounds full of character. Wildlife extraordinary.” June 07.
“A wonderful and entertaining experience for adults and children alike.” June 07.
Owner profile
The Atkins family in 2003
About the owner
We are two English families - Grahame & Helen Atkins, who manage the property and lettings from their home in Jersey. And Jonathan & Susi Loy who have lived in the US in recent years.
We first visited the mill in 2000 on a dark wet December evening. Even in that light we were struck by its unique charm. We returned the next day and agreed to buy immediately our own use and holiday rentals.
The property needed extensive renovation, most of which we managed to complete in time for the summer of 2001 with further improvements and upgrades since then. Around 200 families have now visited the property.
In 2011, The Loy family will move to France and will be on hand at Moulin Begasse to help maintain and further develop the property as an exciting and unique holiday location.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We wanted a special holiday venue with tranquility, character and enough space to accommodate large parties. We loved the central Brittany area which has beautiful rolling hills with forests and gushing streams. It is easily accessible from the UK and yet the roads are quiet and a joy to use by car, bike or on foot. We found the locals friendly and really helpful when we were renovating the property. Although there are English settlers in the area they are in the minority which is important to us as we have no desire to be part of an English ghetto.
Unique benefits of the property
We fell in love with Moulin Begasse as soon as we saw it. A property with a lake provides a stillness which is hard to find these days. And although the property has a feeling of remoteness there are loads of interesting places to visit nearby.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR291
Contact Name:
G Atkins
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7797811909
Owners Website: Click here
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