Property Type:	Gites Mills Cottages
Nearest port:	St Malo 161km
Nearest restaurant:	Guern
Location and activities:	Moulin de Niziau is a pretty 16th century stone built cottage and separate converted watermill, set in 5 acres of idyllic private grounds. Niziau is situated in a quiet hamlet in the heart of rural Brittany, approximately 2 hours drive from St Malo.The small town of Guern is 2km drive, where you can find a boulangerie and several bars.There are 2 more lakes and a small park with a chidrens play area. Pontivy is 15 minutes drive, an historic town with chateau, restaurants, variety of shops and a local market on Monday. Lake Guerledan is 25km away with a safe sandy beach, walks, cycling paths and of course watersports.The coast is approximately 40 minutes drive for sandy beaches, rocky coves and picturesque fishing villages
Bedrooms:	THE COTTAGE Sleeps 6 and has 3 double bedrooms. THE MILL HOUSE sleeps 2 in a large double bedroom with antique bed and sitting area. Cots and a fold-out bed are available in both houses
Bathrooms:	THE COTTAGE has a bathroom and wc on first and wc on the ground floor. THE MILL HOUSE has an en suite shower room
Kitchen:	Both houses have fitted kitchens, well equipped to include washing machine, microwave etc
Dining:	The dining and lounge areas are comfortably and attractively furnished and feature log burning fires
Living area:	The ceilings of the lounge are beamed and some of the original stonework has been exposed. There are views across the mill pond to the private lake and the mill stream runs directly below the window of THE MILL HOUSE
Entertainment on-site :	Satellite tv and video are provided
Outside :	There is a trout stream running through the property, a mill pond and large lake stocked with carp. A rowing boat is available. It is a peaceful haven for wildlife, which includes otters, red squirrels, stoats and various uncommon species of wild birds such as buzzard, sparrowhawk, nuthatch and kingfisher which makes this an ideal setting to escape and relax. Each cottage has a private patio with bbq and garden furniture
General:	FOR THE ENERGETIC Morbihan offers a wealth of activites all within 45 minutes of the cottages. Archery can be found in St Nicholas des Eaux at Les Archers. Cycling for all stages from the gentle towpaths beside the Blavet river, through quiet country lanes and villages to the more exacting marked trails. Bicycles are available to hire locally. Walking. There are numerous well-marked paths through forests, along the coast and rivers Fishing. All types of angling are catered for and daily or weekly permits are available. Golf. There is the 9-hole course at Bieuzy-les-Eaux and the 18 hole courses near Vannes, Lorient and Auray. Visit the website www.formule-golf.com for more details. Go-karting in Plumeliau, Auray and Lanester near Lorient. Horse riding stables can be found near Bieuzy-les-Eaux, Camors, Pontivy A skateboarding park can be found in Hennebont Tree climbing in the adventure forest at Camors is a lot of fun for the fit and energetic. Watersports include canoeing on rivers, water skiing on inland lakes at Guerledan and Ploermel and sailing, surfing, jet skiing and windsurfing on the coast. For more information look up www.nautismebretagne.fr We can make advanced bookings for you TOWNS TO VISIT Historic towns such as Pontivy, Auray, Vannes, Josselin and Quimper have retained much of their medieval character and are well worth a visit. Markets for fresh produce and local crafts are found each day of the week in local towns. Cottages will have details of specific days. Try also the craft village of La Gacilly and Pont Scorff. The list can go on THE BEACHES are too numerous to mention in detail. Safe swimming will be found all around the south coast. Try Kerhillio for seemingly endless stretches of sandy beach and dunes. From the eastern coast of Quiberon, the bay of Plouharnel to Carnac, Trinite and Locmariquer you will find clean beaches and sparkling clear water. The coast is refreshingly unspoiled and uncommercialized, the traditional Breton way of life still prevalent THE GULF OF MORBIHAN is said to have as many islands as there are days in the year! The largest of these are Ille aux Moines and Arz. Day trips to the islands are frequent, with opportunities to stop off and explore on foot or cycle, or to relax on the sheltered beaches THE BLAVET RIVER. From Lake Guerledan the river snakes its way lazily to the sea at Lorient, passing through Pontivy, Inzinzac-Lochrist, Hennebont and many little villages on its way. It is well worth exploring this enchanting waterway either by canoe, barge, on foot or bicycle and delighting in some breathtaking scenery. You will discover ancient chapels, fountains, bars, fermes auberges and restaurants in which to savour traditional local cuisine

Rental Rates

Moulin de Niziau Sleeps 6 - Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3

05 Jan 2008- 25 Apr 2008 £340.00
26 Apr 2008- 27 Jun 2008 £454.00
28 Jun 2008- 29 Aug 2008 £515.00
30 Aug 2008- 19 Sep 2008 £454.00
20 Sep 2008- 19 Dec 2008 £340.00
20 Dec 2008- 30 Dec 2008 £454.00

Logs will be charged for in winter months.
Changeover days and length of stay are flexible out of high season

Mill House Sleeps 2 and Child - Sleeps: 2, Bedrooms: 1

05 Jan 2008- 25 Apr 2008 £235.00
26 Apr 2008- 27 Jun 2008 £340.00
28 Jun 2008- 29 Aug 2008 £402.00
30 Aug 2008- 19 Sep 2008 £340.00
20 Sep 2008- 19 Dec 2008 £235.00
20 Dec 2008- 31 Dec 2008 £340.00

Changeover day is Saturday in high season but flexible other periods.
Logs are charged for in winter months.

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: BM002368B.

Contact:	Marion Wilkinson
Postal Address:	Manoir de Bodion 56930 Plumeliau France
Telephone:	(00 33) 2 97 39 87 42
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.brittanyself-cateringholidaycottages.com
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Listing last updated:	11 Apr 2008