Your holiday will be spent in a charming traditional Breton cottage in a large, secluded courtyard setting on our own 50 acre private estate directly bordering the Nantes-Brest Canal. Furnished and fully equipped to a high standard.

Relax and unwind at Magourou in unspoilt countryside. Freedom to wander throughout the estate. Roam down the track to the fields, through the oak glade and then return along the canal to your own holiday cottage.

Bird-watching, fishing and cycling by the canal. Rambling for the enthusiast or gentle strolls along the towpath. Or just simply relax and enjoy tranquillity.

Ideal touring base. Lakes for swimming, fishing, watersports 4km and 20km. Market town 3km with supermarkets, restaurants, pâtisserie.

Accommodation. Inglenook fireplace with woodburner. Exposed original beams throughout. Hand-made dining table from oak harvested on the estate. Modern kitchen with all the usual facilities including electric cooker and microwave. Upstairs bathroom. One double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Linen, electricity and loan of 2 adult bicycles included. Washing machine and freezer. Free internet access via wi-fi.

Some quotes from our visitors book:

...Cannot really find words to discribe how much we enjoyed the cottage and surroundings. Everything was perfect and lots of great little touches that made it feel extra special. Could only get one week so will have to come back! Lesley and Barry, Birmingham

...Absolutely perfect. Beautiful cottage and surroundings. Loads of good information. Restful and peaceful. Excellent hospitality. The Emerys, Sheffield

...2nd visit - twice as good as first visit. S and K, Dublin

...Worth every moment of the internet search - perfect spot to explore Brittany but after many drives found our favourite place was right here. Loved walking and cycling the canal in the most beautiful area of France. Joanne and Mark, Australia

...Magourou is a truly wonderful place and we enjoyed the peace and quiet of it's location. We will certainly recommend Magourou to our friends. Thank you for making us very welcome and for providing such comprehensive equipment and facilities. The Agostini Family, London.

...Wonderful location for exploring Brittany in any direction in a day. Jeanne and Ross, San Diego, USA.

...Magourou is the best equipped and most comfortable French property we have stayed in. Mr and Mrs F, Bristol

...We have enjoyed a wonderfully restful week in this most comfortable gite, which has been furnished with visitors ever comfort in mind. Mr and Mrs B, Somerset

...Sheer heaven! Anne and Brian, Worcs

Visit our website first for further information, photographs and more recommendations from many of our previous visitors.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Speciality Properties Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	Roscoff 89km.
Nearest restaurant:	Traditional French cuisine or creperies and pizzerias to suit all pockets and tastes just 3km in Rostrenen.
Location and activities:	Set in unspoilt countryside bordering Nantes-Brest Canal. Cycling, fishing and bird-watching or simply relax and enjoy tranquillity.
Bedrooms:	One double room and one twin room each with exposed beams and stone gable wall to give your holiday that traditional cottage feel.
Bathrooms:	Upstairs shower room with toilet and handbasin.
Kitchen:	Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the usual facilities including electric cooker and microwave. Freezer and washing machine also available.
Dining:	Large dining table with seating for up to 6 people.
Living area:	Open plan living area with inglenook fireplace with woodburner for those cosy winter evenings. Exposed original chestnut beams throughout.
Outside:	Private garden with bbq and garden furniture as well as freedom to use our 50 acres of fields, woodland and tracks as your own!
General:	Situated just 3 kilometres from the market town of Rostrenen which is known as the crossroads of Brittany due to its central position. Magourou therefore makes an ideal touring base to explore the whole of Brittany.
Suitability:	Ideal for everyone - whatever your age!

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Breton Crêpes and Cider'
"Creperies are a favourite over the whole region offering an imaginative range of savoury buckwheat galettes or sweet crepes. Of course the best way to enjoy these are together with a bowl of local cider."

'Renowned French Cuisine'
"France of course is renowned for its cuisine and Brittany is no exception. Being a maritime race, seafood is a speciality not to be missed."

Local Area and Activities

'A Holiday is for Doing Nothing at all!'
"Simply relax and enjoy tranquillity on a 50 acre private estate in the central Brittany countryside."

'Canal de Nantes à Brest on your Doorstep'
"Gentle strolls or rambling for the enthusiast along the picturesque canal towpath which borders the estate."

'Cycling Too!'
"Traffic-free cycling along the canal towpath or the old railway line which is now a designated cycletrack. Ideal for children."

'Fishing and Bird-watching'
"The unspoilt Nantes-Brest Canal is also perfect for a bird-watching and fishing holiday."

'Ideal Touring Base'
"Magourou is situated just 3 km from the market town of Rostrenen which is known as the crossroads of Brittany, due to its central position."

Markets and Shopping

'Local Patisserie'
"Patisseries are as good here as anywhere in France and Rostrenen's is one of the best in Brittany - so definitely worth a try!"

'Market Day is Tuesday'
"Tuesday is market day in Rostrenen but it's possible to find a traditional market selling fresh produce locally every day of the week."

'Shopping and Eating in Rostrenen'
"Rostrenen is a well serviced town with 3 supermarkets and several restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets."

Rental Rates

Magourou - Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2

07 Apr 2007- 06 Jul 2007 £350.00
07 Jul 2007- 31 Aug 2007 £420.00
01 Sep 2007- 05 Oct 2007 £350.00
06 Oct 2007- 21 Dec 2007 £275.00
22 Dec 2007- 04 Jan 2008 £350.00
05 Jan 2008- 21 Mar 2008 £275.00
22 Mar 2008- 23 May 2008 £350.00
24 May 2008- 11 Jul 2008 £375.00
12 Jul 2008- 05 Sep 2008 £460.00
06 Sep 2008- 03 Oct 2008 £375.00
03 Jan 2009- 10 Apr 2009 £385.00
11 Apr 2009- 22 May 2009 £450.00
23 May 2009- 10 Jul 2009 £495.00
11 Jul 2009- 04 Aug 2009 £650.00
05 Aug 2009- 02 Oct 2009 £495.00
03 Oct 2009- 18 Dec 2009 £385.00
19 Dec 2009- 31 Dec 2009 £495.00

All our prices are fully inclusive of towels, bed linen, end of stay cleaning, electricity, water, wi-fi internet connection and loan of adult bicycles.
Please enquire for availability - a prompt reply ensured. We had to turn down many of our 2008 enquiries as we were fully booked so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
Usual bookings are from Saturday to Saturday but please enquire for out of season short breaks and winter specials.

Special Offers

High quality country cottage in central Brittany

All our prices are FULLY INCLUVISE of bedlinen, towels, end of stay cleaning, water, electricity and loan of two adult bicycles for exploring the beautiful Nantes Brest canal. Plus free internet access via WI-FI.

NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.

Cycling, walking, birdwatching or fishing along the beautiful Nantes Brest canal or simply relax and unwind in superb surroundings. Ideal touring base.

High quality cottage fully equipped to a high standard sleeps 4 in one double and one twin room.

www.magourou.com

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: BN001938.

Contact:	Robin and Gill Morgan
Telephone:	(00 33) 2 96 29 23 75
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.magourou.com
Shortlist:	Click here to add this property to your shortlist
Listing last updated:	07 Oct 2008