Delightful country cottage situated in a peaceful hamlet just outside the medieval town of Malestroit. With the Nantes-Brest Canal running through the centre of Malestroit, it's ideal for cycling, walking and boat hire. Malestroit offers a good selection of restaurants and shopping, and is only 30 minutes drive to the coast/Gulf of Morbihan. Ploërmel (10 minutes drive) offers lake, watersports, golf.

The cottage has both ground and first floor shower rooms. First floor lounge is light and airy. Superb views over open countryside. UK radio and tv. Washing machine.

Bed linen provided.

Gardens and garden furniture front and rear. Barbecue. No smoking. Colour brochure available by post or e-mail.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	St Malo 112km.
Nearest restaurant:	Malestroit 2km has a range of restaurants to suit all
Location and activities:	About 30 minutes to the nearest coast, and 1 hour to the main beaches with full facilities - ideal for children; inland countryside quiet, delightful for cycling or touring by car
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms, one with twin beds and one with double bed. Twin bedroom is located on the ground floor and has its own shower room
Bathrooms:	Two shower rooms with washbasins one on the ground floor and one on the first floor; the upstairs shower room has a wc; the downstairs room has a washing machine for use by visistors
Kitchen:	Kitchen has full range of facilities for cooking including fridge, oven, microwave, grill and toaster
Dining:	Dining area is part of living area - seats up to 5 comfortably with fine view across fields - ideal for leisurely breakfasts
Living area:	Located on the first floor, with views across the fields and nearby woods to the front and to the garden at the rear. Tv with English 'freeview' channels and UK digital radio stations
Entertainment on-site:	Rosemary Riehl, who looks after the cottage, can provide a range of childrens games and we have cycles available
Outside:	There is a garden to the rear for games and relaxing - to the front there is a sitting area with table and chairs - overlooking fields and undisturbed - ideal for sipping wine and enjoying
General:	Very quiet location, enjoyed by all our visitors, but also very convenient for the local shops and supermarkets in Malestroit. Malestroit is walking and cycling distance, if preferred either along the road or through the woods and across the fields. Cycles to suit all needs are available for hire in Malestroit.
Suitability:	Malestroit is centrally located for sightseeing,with a wide range of plaes of interest just a short drive away - including places to go on a rainy day - and beaches are under an hour. Will suit those who enjoy the countryside as well as families with children looking for places to go

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Local restaurants'
"Malestroit has a variety of local restaurants to suit all tastes. Prices are reasonable. For finer dining try 'le menu degustation' at Le Grain de Sel - 25 euros for a three course meal and aperitif. Le Canolier, in the market square, serves local dishes well cooked and offers a children's menu. For children, also try the pizza resturant opposite Le Grain de Sel - huge salads served as starters. All these rstaurants have outdoor seating areas in summer months, and a warm welcome in winter. We recommend that you make reservations."

Local Area and Activities

'Beaches '
"Carnac and Quiberon are both under an hour away and in the same direction. Carnac is busy, but with all the facilities needed, especially for children - good sandy beaches, beach equipment for hire and a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. Quiberon is similar; if you have time stop off along the peninsular road that leads to the town of Quiberon - you will find watersports and, out of season, quiet long expanses of sand and sea either side of the road. "

'Inland water activities'
"Le Lac des Ducs offers a wide range of water activities - equipment for hire and tuition. Follow signs through Ploermel for Le Lac and/or Camping. Go past the out of town shopping centre and the golf course - the main car park is at the camping. Be early in summer as parking is limited."

'Josselin'
"A short drive away, or a day by cycle along the canal path for the more energetic - no hills guaranteed! Josselin castle has a English-speaking tour at approximately 2.30pm. Wander the streets of this old town built in a hillside with its many shops, cafes and bars."

'Rochefort en Terre'
"A delighful small town about 20 minutes drive away and ideal for an afternoon out. Enjoy the small shops, many specialising in art and artefacts. Do visit the chocolate shop - ice creams and chocolate to die for, or enjoy people watching from the seat of one of the cafes on the main street. "

'The canal side'
"Malestroit is on the Nantes-Brest Canal. You can walk from the cottage to Malestroit and then follow the canal towpath. Follow the canal towards Brest (signposted) for about a mile and you can cross a bridge and return the other side. Look in at the fish museum on the canal side in Malestroit. Very popular with everyone on a Sunday afternoon. "

'Visitor recommendation'
"We had everything we needed. Lovely view and also nice and close to the shops. We will definitely return."

'Visitor recommendation'
"Very comfortable cottage and a good location - near to shops and 30 minutes to the beach. Being a sailing family we made good use of Le Lac des Ducs at Ploermel."

'Visitor recommendation'
"A really lovely cottage with beautiful surroundings. We highly recommend the music in the square in Malestroit."

Markets and Shopping

'Fresh Bread and Cakes'
"Buy these from the bakers rather than the supermarket. The best baker (in our opinion - having tried them all) is the one nearest the cottage where the D776 from the cottage to Malestroit meets the road from Ploermel. The shop is on the corner. More chocolate in the Pain au Chocolat!"

'Monday market day'
"On arrival Malestroit has supermarkets with everything you need. For something more local and early in the week, try the Monday market at Questembert (30 mins) for fresh local produce including fish - enjoy a drink or lunch in one of the many cafes. The market is housed in and around a medieval market hall. "

Rental Rates

Country Cottage - Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2

21 June - 19 July £250 pw

19 July - 30 Aug £300 pw

June/Sept/Easter/Xmas £200 pw

Rest of year £160 pw

Small charge for heating October - April inclusive - arranged with owner.

Special Offers

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: BM001386.

Contact:	Maureen or Nick Parkes
Postal Address:	Jesolo, Chatham Road Maidstone Kent ME14 3AY
Telephone:	01622 677704
Mobile:	07810 277 602
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Listing last updated:	20 Aug 2008