Property Description

APPROVED BY CLEVACANCES Our 16th century Breton farmhouse offers a peaceful and private setting for your Chambres DHotes BB break in a rural area ideal for both exploring and relaxing Our BBChambres Dhotes is an ideal family holiday location as it is just two kilometres from a small bustling town called Gouarec which has restaurants bars minigolf and local shops about 8 kilometres from Lac de Guerledan 35 minutes from the north Brittany coast at St Brieuc and an hour or so from the south Brittany coast where there are not just lovely sandy beaches but also rock pools for children to try their hand at crabbing An ideal location for exploring Brittany We offer luxury Chambres DHotesBB accommodation in Brittany in 3 rooms La Chambre Verte which has a king size bed and sitting area with en suite bathroom La Chambre Jaune which has a king size bed and sitting area with en suite shower room and La Chambre Rouge is located on the ground floor making it accessible to those with mobility problems including wheelchair users and has a king size bed and sitting area with an en suite wet room All our rooms can be adapted to suit a family with the addition of single beds andor cot In the sitting room there is a wood burner set in an original stone fireplace and comfortable seating There is a television and a video with a number of different films for you to watch and also games and books In fine weather breakfast will be served outside in the courtyard to the front or on the terrace to the rear and consists of a choice of breads usually homemade home made jams fruit juice and coffee or tea If you would like an evening meal you can arrange this at breakfast time on a daily basis There is a patio area with a table chairs and sunshade and barbecue a safe lawn area for children and outside games and you also have the use of our heated swimming pool from 24 Mayto 6 Sept 2008 Out of season you can book one of our gites on a per night basis which gives you the use of a private sitting room and cooking facilities but also breakfast served to you See wwwgitesofbrittanycom for more information

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This property caters for disabled people

Local Area Information

This is a fascinating area of Brittany giving you the choice of wonderful inland valleys and hills to explore but also being within easy driving distance of the 3 very different Brittany coasts west Brittany coast for surfing north Brittany coast for rock pools and south Brittany coast for glorious sandy beaches Whatever you enjoy doing you can find it in this area Brittanys mild weather means that often the best time to visit is in Spring and Autumn when it is less crowded this Autumn there is a stunning display as the forests turned golden and red and all was gloriously hued as the sunlight played across the leaves Within our grounds there is the swimming pool and there are various outdoor and indoor games such as swings boule croquet paddling pool etc There is also a small barn for al fresco style dining in the cool of the evening which is equipped with a barbecue and table and chairs We are walking distance about 2 kms from Gouarec which is situated on the junction of the River Blavet and the NantesBrest canal where there are shops restaurants bars and minigolf Gouarec was once home to the Dukes of Rohan who built a castle there but sadly this is now gone There are still some lovely old buildings in the town which becomes a mass of floral displays during the summer LAbbaye de Bon Repos was originally built in 1184 and has been successively ruined and rebuilt over the centuries Its superb setting next to the River Blavet and the NantesBrest Canal is well worth a visit there are weirs salmon stairs a former water mill a mediaeval stone bridge over the river a restaurant and a very interesting fossiljewelleyobjets dart shop Opposite there is a creperiebar where you can sit and drink watching the world go by On Sunday mornings there is an interesting local market where traders sell organic produce and crafts its not just for tourists and is also popular with locals in Brittany The abbey is now being restored and to raise funds for this a grand Son et Lumiere is presented around the second weekend in August when around 400 local people horses dogs etc enact the history of the abbey and the area It is a fantastic event starting around 1030pm and ending around 1230am Having seen a number of such grande spectacles including beside the Pyramids in Egypt we can honestly say this one in Brittany is the best We are only 8 kms from Lac de Guerledan where you can enjoy various water sports such as water skiing and swimming or hire a motor boat canoe kayak rowing boat dinghy or pedalo or enjoy a lake cruise or take dinner one evening on a floating restaurant There are several free public slipways if you want to bring your own boat Hire charges are very reasonable whether by the hour or the day and booking in advance is seldom necessary You can fish for pike zander carp and trout in Lac de Guerledan and with the purchase of a cheap 10 day permit you can also fish in many local rivers and keep what you catch including salmon A carp night fishing tour is a regular event and open fishing competitions take place throughout the season There are a number of poney clubs in the area where you can hire a hack by the hour around 15 euros or for the day at about 75 euros or you could have lessons and learn to ride There is a horse museum in Corlay Brittany which also has a ruined castle surrounded by water BulatPestivien hosts an annual 3 day horse fair in September for which people come from miles around and the Hippodrome at Petit Paris holds race meets throughout the year There are a number of golf courses in Brittany and these tend to be closer to the coasts but well within comfortable driving distances of 30 60 minutes or so If you just fancy trying your hand at golf but dont have or dont want to bring your golf clubs then we have a couple of basic sets available to borrow But if its just for fun then you can play minigolf in Gouarec or crazy golf in Mur de Bretagne both quite challenging for the beginner Les Landes des Liscuis is a stunning moor land of a Schist crest which dominates the NantesBrest Canal to the South and the Gorges of the Daoulas stream to the East It has exceptionally rich flora of moss and lichens the sea campion and the flaxen leafed St Johns Wort There are three covered alleys on the heath les allees couvert and long barrows which are historic monuments in Brittany There is a wonderful footpath which goes through the forest and then up along the crest giving wonderful views of the gorge and the lake There are many interesting standing stones menhirs and megaliths which take on strange shapes depending on the way in which you look at them For those who enjoy history and sightseeing there are a number of churches particularly with parish closes castles etc within easy reach for you to explore in Brittany Pontivy was the seat of the Dukes of Rohan and their castle still stands and is worth visiting It has a moat which has never had water in it The town of Pontivy has a mediaeval centre a traditional main street of individual shops and also the new town of Napoleonville which was laid out according to his instructions and was intended to become the capital of Brittany The north Brittany coast close to St Brieuc is about 35 minutes by car where there are not just lovely sandy beaches but also fascinating rock pools for children to try their hand at crabbing Whatever your interests there are loads of fantastic activities near our Gites in Brittany

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 1, Shower Rooms 2
Bedroom	Doubles 3, Pull-out Beds 4, Ensuites 3
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for 10 People, Dining room
Entertainment	Satellite or Cable, Hi Fi, TV, Video, Radio
Kitchen	High Chair Available
Laundry	Nearby Laundrette, Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Iron, Ironing Board
Living Room	Seating for 8 People, Sofas 2, Armchairs 1, Fireplace
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Water Skiing, Swimming, Walking, Water Sports
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs, Restaurants, Distance to Local Town Centre 1km, The local town is Sleepy
Location	Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store 1km, Distance to local restaraunts 1km, Distance to Airport 50-100km, In the Country
Outside	Barbecue Area, Barbecue, Patio, Parking, Terrace, Shared Swimming Pool, Garden
Suitability	Family Oriented, Children Welcome, Wheelchair accessible, Non Smoking Only
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Bed & Breakfast, Size: Spacious, Changeover Day Flexible
Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Lesley Cottrell
Telephone:	+33-0296-249477
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