Traditional Rural Cottage in Tranquil Setting in South Western Brittany
Cottage in Loire-Atlantique, France. Located Masserac near Guemene Penfao, France
- Reference: 148185 (Advertising since November 2007)
- Location: North West France > Pays de La Loire > Loire-Atlantique >
- Closest town/village: Masserac (Loire-Atlantique) (Central)
- Closest airport: Rennes Airport (28.8 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
- Access: Airport pickup available, Owner pickup available, Train station pickup available Car hire
- Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views
Accommodation available
Harmony Cottage details
- Type: Cottage (Self-catering)
- Living Area: 36 m²
- Bedrooms: 2
- Sleeps up to: 4
- Changeover day: Saturday
- Suitability: Non-smoking, Pets not allowed, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Home description
Peaceful, traditional and comfortable rural accommodation part of our cherished 18th Century Longere. Sleeping up to four adults, ideally suited to couples looking for a quiet restfully holiday. Located 2km from River Vilaine. Wonderful cycling & walking.
Proceed no further all you could want from relaxation is here!!
External features on site
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Scenic views
- Access to private fishing lake close by.
- Large rear garden.
- Covered outside eating area.
- Immediate scenic views.
Accommodation detail
- Stylish fully equipped corner kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, and all other necessary kitchen utensils.
- Laundry facilities available at small additional cost.
- Spacious living room/dining area full of Breton charm. Dining table seating six, French Buffet fully equipped with good range of glasses & crockery. Country wicker suite. Wood burning stove. English Television, video & DVD. Various indoor games with console. Room additionally heated by electric panel heater.
- 2 double bedrooms with pine ceilings, electric panel heaters and traditional wooden floors. The main bedroom featuring opening french dormers.
- Fully tiled shower room with wash basin
- Separate WC
Outside:
Outside benefiting from private front sun terrace and large rear partially shaded garden. Covered eating, barbecue area with outside lighting for romantic late evening suppers. Garden furniture, parasol & loungers supplied. Bicycles available for use. Off road parking.
Facilities Summary
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms: | 2 double |
| Baby cots: | 1 |
| Bathrooms: | 1 bathrooms |
| Separate toilets: | 1 |
| Capacity: | 4 as standard |
| Internal facilities: | Board Games, CD player, DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Games console, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner on site, TV, VCR, Wood burning fire or stove |
| Kitchen facilities: | Cooker, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Gas oven, Ironing facilities, Microwave |
Availability and Pricing information
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Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
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Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
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Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
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Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
| Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Per property per week | GBP | USD | EUR | |||
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | Price for this week... | £245 | €287 | $360 | |||
| 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Price for this week... | £245 | €287 | $360 | |||
- Available
- Unavailable
- Check with owner
- Changeover Day
Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
| Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Per property per week | GBP | USD | EUR | |||
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| 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Price for this week... | £245 | €287 | $360 | |||
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| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | Price for this week... | £245 | €287 | $360 | |||
- Available
- Unavailable
- Check with owner
- Changeover Day
Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are Per property per week.
Additional price information
- Bedding, towels, electricity and gas included
- Long term and short breaks arranged on request
- 10% discount Nov, Jan, and Feb for bookings of 2 weeks or more
- Fuel for wood burner included in price during winter months
- Option of meals offered on various evenings
- Laundry facilities available at small additional cost
- Babysitting service by owner available
- Flexible check in days and times on request
About the location
Immediate welcome the minute you start your holiday. If desired drive no further just amble to the marsh lakes 10mns to the rear of the property where numerous wildlife & birds can be spotted. Picnic table & seating situated around the lake for your enjoyment.
Besle on the River Vilaine is a 10mn cycle where you can find general store, pharmacy, & doctors. Our favourite restaurant and bar on the River allows for a lazy day of exceptionally good food & wine. Perhaps a further cycle or walk along the towpaths for the more active.
Nearest larger towns:
Guemene Penfao (15 mns drive) - here you will find two very good supermarkets- Super U with an excellent fish counter and the competitive familiar Lidel. Friday mornings finds the town host to the bustling weekly market. The local "Syndicat d`initiative" will hire out canoes for a "paddle" along the River Don and has plenty of information of local activities.
Redon (20mns) - until World War 1 was the seaport for Rennes. Shipowners houses from the 17th & 18th Century can be seen along the quay adding to the ambiance of this lovely town. The main users of the Port now are cruise ships leading down the Vilaine to LA ROCHE Bernard another very delightful medieval town, the focus of which is its busy Port. Redon is well worth a visit a wonderful grouping of water & locks its a town with history charm and life.
Loheac (20mns) - houses the largest motor museum in France with over 300 vehicles from 19th Century - modern day Formula One racing cars. The French National Rally-Cross Championships are held here & there is a driving school where for reasonable fees one can take instruction in saloon car & go-kart racing. The village centre has lovely period bars creperies & restaurants.
La Gacilly, La Guerande, Rochefort En Terre (25-45mns) - all of these are very pretty and enable you to view local Artisans producing various crafts which make lovely gifts to take home. At La Gacilly you can hire out a pleasure boat to cruise along the River and take in the beauty of the water ways and banks.
Man made beaches can easily be reached within 15-20 mns at Plesse & Fegreac allowing you to enjoy windsurfing activities , swimming & sunbathing. Further afield 45-1 hr drive beaches ranging from Pennestin famous for its moules is very beautiful with cliffs of sand and rock pools. La Baule very cosmopolitan beach known as the "St Tropez" of the North. If you prefer a quiet family beach Batz Sur Mer at Le Croisic on the Cote Sauvage is ideal for a siesta after an appetising lunch at one of the numerous fish restaurants.
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.
Activities near by
Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tree adventure park, Walking, Wind Surfing
See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.
Substantially discounted ferry fares
on all routes are available from the UK by contacting Chateau Vary Travel and quoting your French Connections property reference number. Find out more about discount ferry fares to France
Car Hire (save up to 30%)
If you are travelling by plane and require a hire car then French Connections car hire partner Holiday Autos offers savings of up to 30% and a price match guarantee by booking on line. Find out more
Great value Travel Insurance.
For details of competitive travel insurance see the French Connections travel section. Find out more
How to get here
Ferry ports to Masserac:
- St Malo: 1.30 hrs Caen: 2.30 hrs
- Cherbourg: 3 hrs Le Harve: 3.30hrs
Airports:
- "No Frills" flights from Rennes 50mns Nantes 1 hr
- Approx times only we presume "safe driving".
- Contact owners for accurate route to cottage.
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.
To ask a question or make your booking please use this form
To contact Owner directly:
Please mention French Connections.
Gillian Richardson
Tel:+ 44 (0)1752 565886
Tel 2:+ 33 (0)2 28 05 01 55
Languages spoken by owner:
English, French
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