Self-Catering, First floor accommodation in the Heart of Rural Brittany

4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Gueltas, Bretagne

Notre-Dame de Timadeuc Cistercian Abbey8 min drive
Rohan Castle15 min drive
Lake Guerlédan31 min drive
Lorient (LRT-Lorient - South Brittany)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Separate WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cosy renovated self-catering apartment is situated in rural Brittany. All accommodation on offer is situated on the first floor with the owners living on the ground floor, both units being separated by a thermal and acoustic insulated new suspended floor and is indicated on the photo's as the stone building. The cream rendered building attached is owned by and used for storage by the owners and is therefore not habitable. The property is in a quiet and peaceful location but not isolated and is within easy reach to local amenities. Ample parking is available off-road to the side of the cottage for cars with private access to the first floor, ample parking to the rear for motorcycles . The accommodation is a great 'central' base from which to explore Brittany. The first floor accommodation was created during 2014/16 to a high standard with other extensive renovations to the whole cottage and grounds. Whilst the accommodation is suitable for children we suggest it is not suited to infants under the age of 5 years approx. due to the open tread staircase and non-availability of stairgate, cot and highchair.
Although the owners are on site, they will be available only as much or as little as you need!
Access to the whole of the exterior, just under an acre is available, as is use of the Hot Tub (dressing gowns and 'crocs' provided), by request.
Use of freshly picked fruit and vegetables from the garden is available during season.
Free wi-fi access available.
See below for owner's web site which includes more information and photo's. -
canalcottageinfrance.com

Due to the current situation the owners are offering a 100% refund for all Covid related cancellations.

Property manager

Dave and Viv Riley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 5

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Warning: Open tread stairs potentially dangerous.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The accommodation will be in a clean and tidy condition on your arrival please leave it in the same condition to avoid a cleaning charge.

Please advise any breakages and replace on a 'like for like' basis where possible to avoid a damage charge.

Please ensure all windows and doors are closed and lights/heaters are off when leaving the accommodation

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 90820034800013

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gueltas

Located in Gueltas, this apartment is in a rural area. Notre-Dame de Timadeuc Cistercian Abbey and Rohan Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aquarev Park and Lake Guerlédan. Travelling with kids? Consider Kingoland Amusement Park and Father Nicolas' Walk. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Gueltas, Bretagne

What's nearby

Notre-Dame de Timadeuc Cistercian Abbey - 8 min drive
Rohan Castle - 15 min drive
Josselin Chateau - 27 min drive
Kingoland Amusement Park - 29 min drive
Lake Guerlédan - 31 min drive

Getting around

St-Gérand Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Domino's Pizza - 13 min drive
L'Eau d'Oust - 4 min drive
La Maison Blanche aux Volets Bleus - 9 min drive
Le Petit Tonneau - 3 min drive
La Clochette - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self-Catering, First floor accommodation in the Heart of Rural Brittany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self-Catering, First floor accommodation in the Heart of Rural Brittany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self-Catering, First floor accommodation in the Heart of Rural Brittany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self-Catering, First floor accommodation in the Heart of Rural Brittany located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Notre-Dame de Timadeuc Cistercian Abbey, Aquarev Park and Church of St Nicolas. Rohan Castle and Palais des Congres are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Viv R., London, UK

31 Jul 2023

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

Fantastic Stay

Even the rain couldn’t dampen our experience with Dave and Viv. I’m not sure where to start with the number of extras, personal touches and thoughtful additions which made this a memorable family holiday. The accommodation is spotless. Quality towels, bedding and fully appointed kitchen, along with welcome pack was truly appreciated. Our teenagers particularly enjoyed the garden games, including table tennis and we all made use of the bikes that are freely available to use. What really made our time enjoyable was Dave and Viv’s hospitality. Friendly, helpful, kind - a real credit to Vrbo. When teenagers ask when we can return, you know you’ve found a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi S.

10 Jul 2022

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

An absolute gem of a place

Thanks to the hard work by hosts Dave & Viv Canal cottage is by far the best rental we have had for many a year. Comfort-wise the property has everything you could wish for, we certainly couldn't have asked for anything more. We highly recommend Canal cottage to anyone considering a break in Brittany.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

3 Aug 2020

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

Outstanding! Extraordinaire! Sobresaliente!

We have just had a fantastic week in Dave and Viv's wonderful gite. We are a couple with three older children aged 20,18 and 15 who really enjoyed having their own rooms as they usually have to share or argue about who is sleeping on the sofa bed on holiday! The gite itself is stylish, comfortable and spotlessly clean and is very well equipped. In the kitchen, there is all the cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment that you would ever need. There are plentiful towels, lovely bed linens and even bathrobes all included in the price, which really cuts down on packing. The attention to detail was lovely, as is the 'welcome pack' of bread, butter, orange juice, wine and French jam. The garden is simply stunning. It is HUGE and immaculately attended and we spent a couple of days of our holiday relaxing there, in and out of the sun and shade, as there is a variety of sun loungers and chairs and a garden dining set for when we wanted to eat outside. Dave and Viv are amazing hosts. They have mastered the art of being super helpful and on hand for advice without being at all intrusive. They have quite a collection of activities and games that the kids could enjoy in the garden. They gave us lots of ideas for excursions and Gueltas is ideally situated for exploring being right in the middle of the region. We had some fantastic times exploring the rocky coves in the north of Brittany and the beautiful, wide beaches near Carnac. Within a few kilometres of the gite, there is a new 'accrobranche' centre where you can spend the day tree climbing and rushing down zip wires. The kids loved it. Many of the gites I've stayed in are so isolated that you need to drive to the nearest boulangerie etc. The location of Canal Cottage is ideal because the nearest small shop, boulangerie, poste, and pharmacie are only a short bike ride away on one of the bikes available at the gite. A wonderful holiday! Ce gite est tout simplement extraordinaire! A l'intérieur, il est beau, tres bien equipé et tres confortable. Le prix comprend les draps et les couettes, les serviettes et meme les robes de chambre donc le rapport qualité/prix est super. L'appartement est beau mais le jardin est magnifique. Il est énorme et tres joli. Dave et Viv ont beaucoup de jeux pour les enfants: le badminton, des vélos, des jeux de société ... Les proprietaires sont super gentils et chalereux mais aussi tres discrets. Ce gite mérite bien ses cinq étoiles.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

13 Nov 2018

Wonderful place to stay

What a wonderful place to stay. Accommodation extremely clean. Attention to detail excelllent. Dave and Viv were on hand for any queries. Nothing too much trouble. If you are arriving on a motorcycle everything from cleaning to minor repairs is catered for. We will be back

10/10 Excellent

magali m.

22 Aug 2023

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

Des vacances de rêve

Nous avons passé 15 jours de vacances au Top! Dav.et Viv. sont des Amours, à nos petits soins très discret mais très présent à la foi. Ils nous ont offert des légumes, nous avons profité de la table de ping pong du puissance 4 ,du spa (même tard le soir),Viviane a proposé un atelier peinture pour les filles de mes amis (Viviane est une Artiste)! Nous avons passé des soirées très sympas sous la pergola ! Nous sommes tous prêt du canal pour faire du vélo, c'est top! Dav et Vivaine sont des personnes avec un cœur énormes !

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Viv Riley

Although purchased in 1990 the cottage was used for rental accommodation and holidays until 2013 when we took early retirement and moved to France to enjoy the change in lifestyle, quality of life, peace and quite. We have renovated the property and added the First Floor accommodation. Our goal is to ensure all guests enjoy their time with us at Canal Cottage and desire to return. We therefore will be available for as much or as little as you want.

Why they chose this property

Canal Cottage is for all ages who look for peace and quiet during their holiday and who would enjoy seeing and travelling through rural Brittany or just relaxing in the grounds of the Cottage or walking along the Canal towpath.

What makes this property unique

Brittany, particularly the rural parts, is an area with good roads usually free of traffic ques. The cottage backs onto the Nantes to Brest Canal and the towpath is easily accessible via the nearby lock gates approx. 100m away and is ideal for walking or cycling (please see owners web site regarding cycles).