Albertine Cottage (click to enlarge)

Rue du Petit Fort (click to enlarge)

Holiday Cottage in Dinan Old Town

Albertine

1 bedroom, sleeps 2

Brenda Trigg offers you the opportunity to holiday in a lovely area of North Brittany, easily accessible by sea, air, rail and road.

Albertine is a self-contained stone cottage attached to Brenda's home in the historic town of Dinan which sits at the head of the Rance estuary in the Department of Cotes d'Armor (22) Brittany.

The cottage is situated just off the Rue du Petit Fort, a pedestrianised street which is a continuation of the Rue Jerzual leading down from the town centre to the river port.

The location is exceptional - peaceful, magical and convenient!

The access is challenging - steep, cobbled, and stepped!

Parking is nearby, unallocated, and not a problem! (Though you may wish to practise your hill starts…)

Access to the cottage is independent of the owner's house via a garden entrance.

The Accommodation

The accommodation is 'cosy' but of an open design - good natural light and simple décor without loss of character.

The lounge/diner is comfortably furnished and faces out onto the garden.

The kitchen corner is more suited to preparing a cooked breakfast, simple lunch or supper than a four course gourmet meal. The facilities comprise sink, fridge, 2 hotplates, small oven with grill, electric kettle.

Stairs lead to the double bedroom with ensuite shower room and WC.

There is a continuous supply of hot water.

The cottage has central heating and a cast-iron coal-effect fire for comfort on those chilly summer evenings.

Radio CD Player provided. Iron and board available. Use of owner's washing-machine by arrangement.

The Garden

Guests staying in Albertine have the use of Brenda's unique garden. Covering approximately a quarter of an acre it is sited on three levels linked by a spiral staircase and stone steps. Each garden has its own special appeal and offers stunning views over the rooftops of Dinan and to the hillside beyond.

As a passionate gardener, Brenda is still in the process of developing her ideas though she has already achieved wonders in the eyes of those who witnessed the challenge she took on. This winter and spring should see the installation of a sculpture and a water feature.

She welcomes the opportunity of sharing her project with you - be it to wine and dine in the lower 'dry garden'; relax and sunbathe in the perfumed middle garden; or study the wildlife and stargaze in the upper woodland garden!

Prices and Booking Information

A deposit of £50 per week is payable at time of booking.

Full booking conditions are printed on the back of the booking form which you will be sent, and asked to sign and return with your deposit.

The booking conditions are repeated on the back on the invoice which you will be sent as confirmation of your Booking and acknowledgement of receipt for your deposit.

The balance of payment becomes due 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday as stated on the invoice.

About the region

Dinan, City of Art and History

"..this ancient and beautiful city, stone-crafted, cleaving to the rocks as a house martin's nest above the precipice!" Victor Hugo

Bring your most comfortable shoes and explore the streets, squares, gardens and monuments on foot in order to immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of this magical town.

Discover historic buildings, religious treasures, art and craft studios and exhibitions, the theatre, concerts, cultural events and festivals, local markets, museums, boat trips…….

And within a 30km radius…picturesque rural towns and villages, lakes, fishing, watersports, golf, horseriding, chateaux, castles, coastal paths and sandy beaches.

Too much history, culture and fresh air? Then make a hasty retreat into one of the numerous bars, creperies, and restaurants, each with its own special appeal.

Of course, Dinan also has some lovely shops!

Places and events of special interest

Both Dinard and Dinan have excellent Tourist Offices where you will find information on a wide variety of special events, sporting activities and places to visit. Here are a selection:

Golf Courses: Brittany has a total of 21 golf courses. 12 of these are
sited along the northern coastline, with three 18-hole courses very local to Brenda's properties.

'Remember 1939-1945' Museum, Lehon Exhibition of Military Material.

Maison de la Rance Dinan Exhibiton on the Valley of the Rance.

International Celtic Harp Festival Dinan (annually in July).

The Festival of the Remparts Dinan "One of the most prestigious medieval festivals in Europe" Biennial (July 2008).

St Cast Le Guildo and Jacut sur Mer Lovely local seaside resorts with fantastic beaches.

Chateau de la Hunaudaye 15th C Pledeliac.

Cape Frehel and Fort La Latte 14th-l7thC 400ha of heathland and military castle.

Rance Tidal Power Station.

Domaine de la Bourbansais Chateau and Gardens.

Becherel town of special cultural interest (Book Trade, Arts and Crafts).

Cancale Fishing Port and Brittany's Oyster Capital.

Mont St Michel 1000 years of architectural history in this "wonder of the west."

Intra Muros St Malo.

The old walled town just a 10 minute ferry boat trip from Dinard across the mouth of the Rance Estuary. Mostly destroyed by bombing in 1944 and rebuilt in the orginal style. More elegant shops and great restaurants, fantastic sea views from the walls.

Grand Aquarium St Malo

(Save the rest of St Malo for another holiday - it's big!)

Getting There

By road:
St Malo, 30 minutes to Dinan.
Cherbourg, 2 hours Dinan
Caen, 2½ hours to Dinan
Le Havre, 3 hours to Dinan
Calais, 6½ hours to Dinan

By ferry:
Ld Lines offer Cheap crossings to Portsmouth/Le Havre.

Brittany ferries offering regular and comfortable passage across the channel to Brittany ferry ports - Roscoff, St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg.

Sea France have ferry crossings to Calais.

Condor Ferries: Ferries across the channel and day trips from St Malo to Jersey and Guernsey.

P&O Ferries: Ferry crossings across the channel to a variety of ports.

By air:
Ryanair flies into Dinard airport, 30 mins to Albertine. Car hire available.

Flybe flies into Brest, 2 hours from the accommodation. Car hire available.

Taxi service available to and from airport.

By train:
Eurostar London/Paris.
TGV Paris/St Malo - approx 3 hours direct.
Local SNCF trains to/from Dinan.

For further details and photographs please visit the owner's website at:

www.brendainbrittany.com

To book this cottage in Dinan please contact the owner:

Brenda Trigg


Click here to email the owner

Tel: 02 96 39 65 80
International Tel: +33 2 96 39 65 80

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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