Le Petit Camus - Gîte Holiday Rental in St Gilles Du Mene, Côtes-d'Armor, France

• 1: Le Petit Camus 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4
• 2: Le Grand Camus 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Brittany  >  Côtes-d'Armor
• Closest town/village:  St Gilles Du Mene (Côte d'Armor) ( 2.2 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Dinard Airport - Ille et Vilaine (34.0 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Distance to coast: 23.0 miles
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

 

Luxurious Breton Gite for Families or Friends. Great Area for Walkers.

Le Camus offers a truly peaceful location, ideal for barbecues, relaxing with a book and a drink, watching the bird life, sketching the scenery or strolling along country lanes. The grounds of this former farmhouse have extensive views over ancient moorland and forest and provide guests with plenty of private outdoor space. 

The stresses of everyday life can easily be put aside to enjoy the slower pace of Breton life, the surrounding area is tranquil and green. For the more energetic try following the marked cycling, pony trekking or rambling trails through the nearby forest or kayaking down river. For days out, Le Camus is within an easy drive of bustling market towns, good quality restaurants, a wide variety of historic sites, two large inland lakes with water sports, or the beautifully scenic north coast beaches and golf courses to provide plenty of options for everyone. 

Le Camus was extensively renovated in 2008 to create high quality, comfortable and well equipped vacation rental accommodation, suitable for year round use. 

The layout has been designed as a flexible holiday property which is suitable for couples, small families, extended families or groups of friends holidaying together.  There are pricing options for 2, 4, 6 or 10 guests - all of which include completely self-contained facilities and separate outdoor spaces. 

Gite rentals at Le Camus are managed by English relatives of the owners. They live nearby, know the local area well, and are happy to advise on how to get the best from your holiday in this beautiful and friendly area of Brittany. 

If you are house hunting in Brittany, is Le Camus available for monthly lets in low season and centrally placed with easy access to all the major routes.  The managers have many contacts to assist you both whilst searching for property, or in the renovation and ongoing maintenance of your Breton home.

Holiday Accommodation at Le Petit Camus

Le Petit Camus offers a high quality holiday retreat, which retains its original charm. Oak beams, original ceiling boards and A-frame have been restored; a traditional log burner provides a focal point in the sitting room, and the bedroom suites have vaulted ceilings. Modern panel radiators, double glazing throughout and ample insulation ensure the property is comfortable to use throughout the year.

The gite accommodation comprises

Open Plan Ground Floor:

• Kitchen - well fitted and fully equipped, appliances include a cooker with electric oven & gas hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment, microwave and comprehensive range of small appliances and utensils.
• Dining Area - french doors open onto the terrace, giving the diners a lovely view of the grounds whilst sitting at the comfortable table and chairs. 
• Living Area - has 2 comfortable sofas, a log burner, a TV/DVD player with free to air UK programmes. A music system with radio, CD & iPod jack is also provided, as are a wide range of books, DVDs and board games to suit all tastes.
•  Separate Utility Room - at the rear houses the washing machine, water heater and ground floor WC.

Upstairs:

• Master bedroom - with king size bed, plenty of storage space, mirror, chair and superb views of the grounds and moors beyond.
• En-suite Shower room - spacious room with large shower cubicle, sink with mirror over and storage cupboard under, hairdryer, power point, heated towel rail and wc.
• Second bedroom - with ziplock beds which are arranged as 2 singles or a large double dependant on guests requirements. This attractive room also has far reaching views, wardrobe, chests, mirror and chair.
• En-suite Shower room - with tiled walk-in shower, sink with mirror over and storage cupboard under, hairdryer, power point, heated towel rail and wc.

Outside:

Le Petit Camus is situated in south-west facing grounds. It has a private raised paved patio area with light and power, a built in stone Barbecue, hardwood outdoor dining furniture and uninterrupted views across ancient moor land - this is a great spot to watch the sun go down.

In front of the house beyond the gravelled terrace is a shrub bordered garden featuring the original stone well (safely capped with fixed heavy duty grill cover), beyond which is the enclosed paddock / orchard, shared with Le Grand Camus next door. 

To the left side of the house there is off road parking for 2 cars.

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About St Gilles Du Mene in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany

Le Camus is a lovely spot for a holiday, in a friendly rural area that makes it just so easy to relax and forget all the pressures of everyday life. 

Plemet the local town is in an extremely scenic location and has a trout lake, surrounded by parkland with children's play area.

With the central Breton 'crossroads' town of Loudeac just 10 minutes drive away, providing direct access to major routes crossing the region any destination is easily accessible for guests wishing to explore other parts of Brittany.

A wide variety of options are available locally for eating out, including traditional Breton creperies, auberges, excellent seafood restaurants, relaxed bistros, a medieval themed eatery or formal award winning gourmet restaurants.
 
Many of the surrounding towns have weekly markets selling fresh farm produce and local craft goods; there are also numerous antique markets throughout the year.

Nearby medieval Moncontour alternates with more famous Dinan to hold realistic bi-annual medieval fetes, which are sightseeing musts like the chateaux at Josselin, Cap Frehel and St Malo.

The beautiful North Breton coast has stunning scenery with small rocky coves filled with sailing boats, stretches of flat golden sands and shelving inlets where mussels are farmed overlooked by open moorland.

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

How To Get To St Gilles Du Mene in Côtes-d'Armor, North West France

Le Camus can be reached in one hour from the ferry port at St Malo or Dinard and Rennes airports, where hire cars can be arranged.  The port of Roscoff, and Brest or Nantes airports are all less than two hours drive; while the Normandy ports of Caen and Cherbourg are around 3 hours.  Regular TVG trains run between Rennes and Roscoff making stops at St Brieuc and nearby Lamballe, hire cars can obtained in both places or the latter is within cycling distance.

Main roads throughout Brittany are well signed, remarkably traffic free and easy to negotiate.  Getting to Le Camus is relatively straightforward, but if you let us know your arrival point we can recommend the best route. 

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

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Availability last updated on: - Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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