Set on the Rhuys peninsula with the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan 1km to the North and sheltered Atlantic beaches 5km to the South. Sailing, water-sports, coastal walks, cycling, horse-riding, chateau and boat-trips on your door-step plus medieval Vannes just 23km.

This well finished, bright and modern detached property on the edge of a village has houses to one side and countryside to the other. Large French doors lead onto a patio and the enclosed South West facing garden is ideal for children. Ample private parking and 3 bedrooms (twin and double with extra single bed upstairs, double downstairs), Garden furniture, barbeque, swing, table tennis, dvd, French/English satellite tv.

The house is just a short walk from stables offering horse riding or slightly further (1km) to the Gulfe de Morbihan itself at St Colombier, with picnic tables and play area with football nets overlooking the water. The larger sandy beaches on the Bay of Biscay are within a short cycle ride (Plage de Penvins 5km), linking back to the Gulf side of the Presqu’ile de Rhuys by various coastal or cycle paths. Visit the nearby Chateau de Suscinio (5km), or the bird lovers haven around Le Hezo. The medieval city of Vannes is just 23km away, or take your bicycles down to Port Navalo and onto a boat for a trip to Belle Ile or Ile Aux Moines. Several smaller islands are within a short cycle ride, near St Armel, along with a short ferry hop to Sene, south of Vannes. St Colombier (1km) has a bar, creperie, restaurant and Tourist Information Office. Details of various boat trips, cycle hire, local walks and cycle routes, some of which pass through St Colombier, can be found here. Cycle hire can also normally be arranged in peak season.

Contact details can be supplied for some local amenities.

There are a number of watersport centres along the Atlantic beaches, an 18 hole golf course at St Gildas de Rhuys, thalossotherapy centre at Arzon, several tennis centres, a fitness centre in Sarzeau and even fitness lessons on the beach in St Jacques!

Facilities

Property Type:	Houses
Nearest port:	Saint Malo 160km. Closest ferry ports (shortest/quickest route in miles) are Roscoff (121/145 miles) and St Malo (94/119 miles)
Nearest restaurant:	St Colombier 1km
Kitchen:	The dining room has a table with 6 chairs with a french door leading out to the terrace with 6 foot outdoor table, 6 new chairs and a number of spare. A well equipped kitchen area has a double drainer stainless steel sink with mixer taps, gas hob, electric oven/grill, microwave and fridge. The freezer and washing machine are situated in the garage.
Living area:	The lounge has seating for 5 adults on 2 sofas, coffee table and television, dvd player and Sky box. There are double french doors leading out to the terrace.
Bedrooms:	The house has 3 bedrooms. On the ground floor, the double has its own wash basin. Upstairs there is a twin and a double that also contains a spare single bed. A travelcot is also available.
Bathrooms:	There is a wc downstairs and large family size shower room upstairs.
Entertainment on-site:	26 inch LCD television with English satellite channels and radio is available as well as digital and terrestrial French channels and dvd/cd player with full stereo. An outdoor Cornilleau Club outdoor table tennis table is folded away in the garage.
Garden and outside:	The garden furniture includes sunloungers as well as outdoor table and chairs. There is a swing and both an outdoor table tennis table and barbecue are located in the garage.
Parking and garaging:	The garage is used solely for storage. However, the gated driveway offers plenty of off-road parking for several cars.
General:	For those with small children there is a travelcot, highchair, bed-guard and a stairgate which can be fitted on request. Heating is via wall mounted convector heaters, and the first 100Kwh of electricity is included in each weeks rental. additional use at 0.15 Euro/kWh. Linen is also available for hire. A 250 Euro security deposit is required to be held by the caretaker on arrival.

Owners Recommendations

'Coffee & Cakes'
"At St Armel (3km to the North) stop off at "Le Moulin a Cafe" at the village centre for refreshments. This is a bar, boulangerie and patisserie."

'Cycle round the Islands'
"Take your bicycles down to Port Navalo and onto a boat for a trip to Belle Ile or Ile Aux Moines."

'Take the Bus to Medieval Vannes'
"Vannes, a beautiful medieval town boasting imposing architecture with fine half-timbered houses within the town walls, is just 23km away. It also boasts an attractive pedestrianised shopping area. The Vannes to Port Navalo bus stops at St Colombier, less than 1km away from the property."

Rental Rates

Mimosa - Sleeps: 7, Bedrooms: 3

06 Jun 2008- 03 Jul 2008 £500.00
04 Jul 2008- 17 Jul 2008 £500.00
18 Jul 2008- 21 Aug 2008 £600.00
22 Aug 2008- 04 Sep 2008 £500.00
05 Sep 2008- 02 Oct 2008 £400.00
03 Oct 2008- 18 Dec 2008 £250.00
19 Dec 2008- 08 Jan 2009 £450.00
09 Jan 2009- 02 Apr 2009 £250.00
03 Apr 2009- 02 Jul 2009 £450.00
03 Jul 2009- 16 Jul 2009 £550.00
17 Jul 2009- 20 Aug 2009 £650.00
21 Aug 2009- 03 Sep 2009 £550.00

Early booking offer

10% off 2009 1 week bookings, 15% of 2009 2 week bookings (excl July and August) made before 31 October.

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: BM002508.

Contact:	Julia and George Douthwaite
Postal Address:	63 Lodge Crescent, Hagley, Worcestershire. DY9 0ND.
Telephone:	01562 882 556
Mobile:	07946 734605
Email:	Email the Owner »
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Listing last updated:	02 Sep 2008