Riverside Le Rocher - Cottage Holiday Rental in Rocher de Corbinières, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Brittany  >  Ille-et-Vilaine
• Closest town/village:  Rocher de Corbinières ( Central )
• Closest airport: Rennes Airport (21.7 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

 

Riverside Cottage In An Idyllic Setting.

A completely detached and uniquely positioned 1 bedroom property situated in its own very large and well-kept gardens with mature trees and shrubs. The cottage is situated in a valley in Southern Brittany and looks straight on to the wide River Villaine – ideal for a relaxing and peaceful holiday with fishing, cycling along the towpath, or just watching the boats go by.

The picture of the Cottage is taken from the Woods opposite, so that you can see how close we are to the River!. There is also a close-up, so that you can see the Cottage clearly.

No light pollution, no traffic, designed for relaxation and to escape! 3,700 square metres of land (including our very own cliff at the back which protects you from any wind) - all for you!

Beautiful Breton Towns and Coastal Resorts in the Loire Atlantique within easy reach

Location: Corbinières, a magical and protected site of outstanding natural beauty, some 40 kilometres south of Rennes and 22km from Redon. Cited by one of the guidebooks as the most beautiful spot in the whole Region.

Holiday Accommodation at Riverside Le Rocher

• Living Room/Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, electric fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and all other necessities + those extras that make this a "special place" to stay . A good range of quality utensils, glasses and crockery + dining table and 4 chairs. Comfortable modern sofa, wood burning stove, pictures, cd/radio/cassette player + a wide range of cd's.  Selection of indoor games, maps of the area and books. Binoculars .... all you could want for your stay.
• One double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and plenty of storage space, tastefully decorated with fitted carpet.
• Fully tiled Shower room with wash basin & WC

All the equipment you could need for your stay including: Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Sewing Kit and First Aid Box, etc.

We do not have a television, this is deliberate! Our 'Petit Maison'  really is somewhere to escape from the 'modern world' to get away from it's stresses and strains and relax and enjoy a peaceful way of life. Watch the river flow by, listen to the birds, feel the tranquility and relax!

Outside Facilities:

• Garden Furniture and Parasol
• Undercover Outside Seating area ( Smoking is permitted here)
• Basic Fishing Tackle
• Good Quality Bicycles
• Barbecue
• Sun Loungers

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About Rocher de Corbinières in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany

Local facilities and places of interest

• Local villages Guipry and Messac, about 6km away, have bars, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and pharmacies. There are also traditional bread, meat and fish shops. There is a small market on Thursdays at Guipry. Fishing licence available at the tabac in Guipry.  There is also a summer-time restaurant (July – September) within walking distance, right on the edge of the river.
• If you don’t want to do any more driving, the River Vilaine and surrounding area of woodland and forest - right on the doorstep - offer spectacular views and walks – both for beginners and enthusiasts. There are many walks, which have been signposted by the local tourist bureau, varying in length to suit all levels. Or you can use our bikes to explore or relax on the Patio and watch the many boats go buy + the birds, coypu, herons and otters!
• Nearest large towns are Rennes (the Capital of Brittany) and Nantes, both combining the historical and the modern, if you don’t want to drive, both are reached easily from the Station at Messac. Redon -a pleasure port (market day Monday) is the nearest town of appreciable size; this is a charming town, good for eating and generally strolling around.  It also has an excellent Leclerc Hypermarket, good for “stocking up” to take home!
• Beaches can be reached within an hours drive ranging from Pennestin, where you can eat locally caught mussels to La Baule, further to drive, but known as the “St Tropez of the North” lots of gorgeous shops in the town and very impressive long beach!
• The Loire Atlantique is within easy reach,wonderful fishing villages, beaches and interesting towns such as Le Croisic, Batz Sur Mer and Piriac Sur Mer with an abundace of  good restaurants overlooking the sea, interesting and unusual shops and exhibitions in summer.
•  The Briere National Nature Reserve  is a bird watchers paradise, you can also hire a punt to travel the canals of the salt marshes and admire the thatched cottages.
• 50 km away is the mediaeval town of Josselin with its impressive château on the banks of the river, waterside restaurants and cobbled streets.
• La Gacilly and Rochefort En Terre are within 25 and 45 mins drive and are both old and very picturesque, with lots of interesting shops and numerous Restaurants.
• Nearby Lohéac houses the largest motor museum in France with over 300 vehicles.  Enthusiasts who have visited have been impressed.
• A folder with useful information, other places to visit and restaurants is available in the cottage and for other information you can contact the ‘Syndicat d’Initiative’ (tourist information) in Messac.
• When you book we will send you full details, including map of how to get to the cottage.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Rocher de Corbinières in Ille-et-Vilaine, North West France

• Discount available with Brittany Ferries - Contact Owners for details.
• Some visitors have preferred to choose ‘no-frills’ air travel and hire cars at the airport (Nearest Airports: Rennes & Nantes).
• St Malo to Corbinieres - 1 Hour 30 Mins, Caen to Corbinieres - 2 hours 30 Mins, Cherbourg to Corbinieres - 3 Hours.
• All approx. and assume driving at a safe and steady pace!!

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at Riverside Le Rocher

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Availability at Riverside Le Rocher

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Monday, May 21, 2012

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