South facing cottage in Brittany near Dinan with views of tranquil open countryside. Beach/coast/St Malo/Dinard Airport/aquarium 30 minutes. Golf 15 minutes. Walking, swimming, fishing/boat trips on medieval Dinan Canal 15 minutes. Horse riding. Walking distance local village with bar/restaurant, boulanger, grocer, chemist and medical centre. Owner offers aromatherapy and reflexology by appointment.

Accommodation. COSY LOUNGE with woodburner, English tv, dvd. KITCHEN with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, full size cooker with gas hob, electric oven, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, and large woodburner. SEPARATE DINING area. Extra electric heating in the colder months.

First floor. DOUBLE AND TWIN BEDROOMS, both with EN SUITE. There is also a single bedroom which is accessed from the twin bedroom.

Outside. Above ground SWIMMING POOL shared with owners, large private patio area with garden furniture and bbq. Orchard with picnic table and chairs. Ample PARKING. British owners next door. Can supply new laid free range eggs, homemade preserves, apples/pears from the orchard in season. Aromatherapy and Reflexology by appointment. Linen and towels [not beach] provided. Non smoking. Suitable for couples and families. Sorry no pets.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	St Malo
Nearest restaurant:	5 mins by car Yvignac-la-Tour or walk to Ploumadan our local village
Location and activities:	Dinan, swimming, bowling, boat trips. St Malo, aquarium, beaches
Bedrooms:	One double en suite, one twin en suite, one single
Bathrooms:	Two en suite
Kitchen:	Fully-fitted with woodburner, electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
Dining:	Separated from kitchen through arched alcove
Living area:	Cosy with woodburner, English tv, dvd.
Entertainment on-site:	Above ground swimming pool shared with owners
Outside:	Orchard with picnic table, swings, swiming pool. Private patio area with bbq, garden furniture, parking

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'PORT DE DINAN'
"Approx 10/15 mins drive away through Dinan on the banks of the picturesque River Rance, you will find many delightful bars, cafes and restaurants serving local produce."

Local Area and Activities

'AQUARIUM'
"In St Malo, watch the sharks' mealtime! You need a few hours to enjoy all there is to see, including a trip in the submarine! A great day out for all ages."

'BEACHES'
"You are spoilt for choice - a 30 to 40 minute drive will bring you to many uncrowded, unspoiled golden sandy beaches and coves. Nr St Malo, you can watch the boats bring in their mussels and buy fresh from friendly stalls.Or better still, eat hot mussels and frites cooked fresh with herbs, garlic or wine from the waterside cafes, with a glass of wine - what beter way to while away the hours!!"

'CHATEAU BOURBANSAIS'
"At Pleuguenue nr Combourg 30 min drive away, the Chateau features beautifully kept rare animals in a natural environment. Take a picnic and enjoy a great day out."

'COBAC PARK'
"At Lanhelin nr Combourg, fun filled activities for the younger members of the family, with water slides, picnic areas, bouncy castle and mini railway."

Markets and Shopping

'MEDIEVAL DINAN'
"15 mins drive away, with its open market on a Thursday morning, little side streets with half-timbered houses, quaint little shops and restaurants, a great place to sit in the pavement cafes and watch the world go by!"

'SUPERMARKETS'
"There are 2 large supermarkets in Dinan, and others in the local towns of Broons, Caulnes and Lehon."

'YVIGNAC LA TOUR AND PLUMAUDON'
"Both our 2 local villages are a few minutes drive away by car, and both have a Post Office, baker, bar and very good restaurant. We recommend the lunchtime menus - very good value for money! In Plumaudon, we also have a medical centre with 3 doctors, a large chemist, grocers shop and hairdressers."

Rental Rates

Breton Cottage - Sleeps: 4/5, Bedrooms: 3

July/August £490
April/May/June/Sept £395
Other times £299
Suitable for cooler months

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: BN001831.

Contact:	Chris and Marietta Harding
Telephone:	(00 33) 2 96 86 01 06
Mobile:	(00 33) 6 33 65 42 34
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Listing last updated:	12 Mar 2008