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Brest Canal Magourou near Rostrenen Two holiday cottages each sleeping 4 |
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The famous Tour de France cycling spectacle will be criss crossing Brittany in its opening stages on 5TH & 6TH JULY 2008 passing within 20 kilometres of Magourou. So please enquire now for our availability in order not to miss the carnival atmosphere. Stable Cottage (sleeps 4) As the name suggests, it was originally the stable which has now been converted in a sympathetic manner and furnished to a high standard. The accommodation comprises a large salle de sejour The kitchen has all the usual modern facilities including electric cooker and microwave. The large dining table is hand made from oak harvested on the estate. Upstairs there is a modern salle de bain with shower, toilet and handbasin. There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin. Each with exposed beams and stone gable wall to give your holiday that traditional cottage feel. Electric heaters fitted throughout. You will also have the use of a separate bloc sanitaire with additional shower, toilet and washing facilities plus washing machine, tumble drier and freezer. Private garden with BBQ and garden furniture. Large covered hangar (covered area) accessible from the back door for relaxing in the shade, parking, etc. You will also have freedom to wander throughout the estate. Explore the nature trails. Picnic tables provided to enjoy the atmosphere. Relax and unwind in unspoilt countryside. Roam down the track to the fields, through the oak glade and then return along the canal to your own cottage. Listen to the birdsong, especially prolific in spring. Enjoy the long summer evenings (French time is one hour ahead of England) or, if your visit is in autumn, the area abounds with interesting fungi.
Spring Cottage (sleeps 4) The cottage has recently been sympathetically restored and furnished to a high standard. The accommodation comprises a large salle de sejour (living area) downstairs. The lounge area has a charming fireplace with woodburner for those cosy winter evenings. Exposed beams throughout. English TV. The kitchen has all the usual modern facilities including electric cooker and microwave. Upstairs there is a modern salle de bain with shower, toilet and handbasin. There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin. Each with exposed beams and gable wall with textured stonework to give your holiday that traditional cottage feel. The double room is particularly special with a pretty window at ground level taking advantage of an original quaint feature. Electric heaters fitted throughout. You will also have the use of a separate bloc sanitaire with additional shower, toilet and washing facilities plus washing machine, tumble drier and freezer. Your own garden with BBQ and garden furniture. You will also have freedom to wander throughout the estate. Explore the nature trails. Picnic tables provided to enjoy the atmosphere. Relax and unwind in unspoilt countryside. Roam down the track to the fields, through the oak glade and then return along the canal to your own cottage. Listen to the birdsong, especially prolific in spring. Enjoy the long summer evenings (French time is one hour ahead of England) or, if your visit is in autumn, the area abounds with interesting fungi. Prices and Booking Information Prices per week for each Cottage - 2007
Prices per week for each Cottage - 2008
Prices are based on the category in which the first day of the holiday falls. About the region Magourou is situated in the heart of central Brittany which forms an ideal touring base to discover one of France’s most distinctive and attractive regions. The north, west and south coasts are all within an hour’s drive from your holiday accommodation. Everyone loves the sea, whether it be dramatic headlands with precipitous coastal paths where you can walk and feel the wind in your hair or long expanses of unspoilt sandy beaches to laze on. There are tranquil fishing villages and seaside towns with pavement cafes where one can linger over a coffee or beer. The Brittany coastline offers something for everyone, whatever the weather. Just set back from the coast the scenery quickly changes to quieter, wooded banks of estuaries sometimes known as abers or avens. The most famous of these is Pont Aven (69km) made famous by its former residents Paul Gauguin and Emile Bernard. Further up the estuaries, you come to large historic towns, like Morlaix (67km) in the north with its old quay tucked well out of sight of seafaring invaders or Quimper (87km), Brittany’s oldest city, to the south west internationally renowned for its pottery. Concarneau (73km) to the south east of Quimper is a more authentic fishing port well known for its walled town situated on an island and accessed by a bridge. It is filled with restaurants and has a particularly good market which takes place every Monday and Friday. Locronan (81km) is a typical Breton villages justifiably included in the Plus Beaux Villages de France list. It is an unforgettable glimpse of Breton charm with its fine collection of Renaissance buildings dating from medieval times and made famous from the manufacture of linen for sail cloth. Brest (104km), to the west of Brittany, is France’s second largest military port. Since Roman times its natural harbour has sheltered ships from the fury of the Atlantic Ocean. Oceanopolis is Brest’s most popular and newest attraction. 3 pavilions are dedicated to the Brittany Sea, Tropical and Polar Oceans with over 10,000 sea creatures and 1,000 species in 3.7 million litres of water. It will entertain anyone of any age. Further inland Huelgoat (43km) is just an example of the picturesque and varied landscape. Its secretive valleys and granite boulder strewn area are full of legend as to how this unusual landscape came about. Descend into the Grotte du Diable with the aid of rungs in the rock or move the Roche Tremblante which is an enormous boulder that even a child can get to move. Then explore the peaceful Breton countryside which has the beautiful Canal de Nantes a Brest as its centrepiece. As the name suggests it flows and meanders from Brest in the west through many villages and towns to Nantes in the south west of Brittany. It creates an atmosphere of tranquility along its way and is bordered by a well maintained towpath which forms a safe and picturesque cycle and walkway to enjoy at your leisure. Approximately 20km from Magourou the canal flows into the Lac de Guerledan which is the largest lake in Brittany. The rustic landscape is a haven for walkers, ramblers, fishermen, mountain bikes and horse riders and there are many signposted paths to follow. The lake is also popular with water sports enthusiasts and the water sports centre is open all year round. Or relax at one of the lakeside cafes. Even nearer to hand the Lac de Glomel is only 4km from Magourou and is ideal for swimming or enjoying a day on the beach without going to the coast. It is also a seabird wintering ground for grebes, ducks and coots, etc. Nearby Lan Bern Moors attract dragonflies, butterflies and 29 species of sparrow. A disused railway track also runs through Rostrenen (3km). This is now a designated cycle path which runs for 111km and is ideal for families. This is just a flavour of the area surrounding Magourou as the variety of attractions and natural history is too numerous to mention. Magourou has maps and information on all local attractions, suggested walks and cycle rides for all levels from a gentle stroll along the canal towpath to treks for the enthusiast. The English owners are on hand to advise and help point you in the right direction to ensure that your stay is tailored to your requirements. Getting There Magourou is situated just 3km from the market town of Rostrenen which is known as the crossroads of Brittany, due to its central position. Ferries Brittany Ferries www.brittanyferries.co.uk have the following scheduled services: Plymouth and Cork to Roscoff (99km) Poole to Cherbourg (333km) Portsmouth to Cherbourg (333km), Caen (283km) and St Malo (143km) Magourou has a special arrangement with Brittany Ferries; as soon as you have confirmed your holiday with us, we will give you a travel account number which gives you access to discounted ferry fares on any of the above routes. P & O Ferries www.poferries.com Have regular scheduled services from Dover to Calais (628km). See their website or collect a brochure from any travel agent. L D Lines www.ldlines.com Have regular scheduled services from Portsmouth and Newhaven to Le Havre (376km). See their website for further details. Condor Ferries www.condorferries.co.uk Have regular scheduled services from Weymouth to St Malo (143km), Poole to St Malo (summer only) and Portsmouth - Cherbourg (333km Sundays only). Chunnel www.eurotunnel.comRegular service via The Channel Tunnel for residents of south east England. See their website for details. Air Flybe: www.flybe.com Low fare airline offering very good value flights to Brest (104km) from Exeter, Manchester, Southampton and Birmingham. Also to Rennes (135km) from Southampton, Manchester, Exeter, Edinburgh and Belfast. Check out the latest specials. Car hire available at very reasonable rates direct from the airport. Ryanair: www.ryanair.com Have routes to Dinard (130km) from East Midlands, Bristol and Stanstead. Also to Brest (104km) from Luton and to Nantes (220km) from Bournemouth, Dublin, East Midlands or Stanstead. Aer Arann: www.aerarann.com Have routes to Lorient (60km) from Cork, Galway, Kerry or Waterford. Also to Nantes (220km) from Bristol (twice weekly) or Cardiff (Saturdays only). For more information please visit their website. For further details and photographs please visit the owner's website at: www.magourou.com
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