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Accommodation near Quimper, Brittany Two apartments for couples seeking the ultimate in romantic seclusion, from weekend anniversary breaks, honeymoons, and special occasions to couples looking for high quality accommodation. |
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our luxury apartments Deluxe romantic accommodation situated in the Armorique national park. Sophisticated chateau style accommodation in a quiet rural setting with private gardens and parking. Hand made, luxury, king size French beds, double whirlpool baths, leather sofas, log burners, satellite TV etc. breakfast provisions etc.included. Flexible lengths of stay, mini breaks to full weeks, commencing on the day of your choice, with minimum two nights stay, subject to availability. France, especially Paris, has always been associated with romance and special occasion holidays. Very often luxury accommodation of high quality is only found in city hotels or expensive Chateaux. For couples looking for
high quality accommodation and somewhere special to stay
in France, in a more rural relaxed setting, we are
offering sophisticated adult accommodation with French
elegance and country charm. Accommodation We have tastefully restored and renovated a nineteenth century French farm house situated within our 3.0 acres of land. It offers luxury accommodation for couples that wish to escape to the ultimate in romantic seclusion. Both apartments have separate private gardens where you can relax and enjoy a glass of wine, maximising your enjoyment of the beautiful views and countryside. Versailles Approached by wrought iron staircase on the outside of the farm house to first floor apartment with wonderful views across fields and countryside. Lounge/Kitchen area with log burning fire, fully equipped kitchen with fridge cooker microwave, coffee maker etc. leather sofa, Sky TV with DVD/Music centre. King size half tester
French bed with crisp French linen. Special feature
large corner Whirlpool Bath.
Rates. Chantilly
This apartment is on the ground floor, with no steps or stairs, step out of your door onto the courtyard overlooking the fields. Lounge/Kitchen area with large inglenook fire place. Fully equipped kitchen with fridge cooker microwave, coffee maker etc. leather sofa, Sky TV with DVD/Music centre. King size French Rococo bed, crisp French linen. En-suite bathroom with large corner Whirlpool bath with shower over.
What we provide French bread, wine and cheese, along with breakfast provisions of free range eggs, milk, cereals, croissants, preserves, orange juice, fruit, a selection of teas and coffee provided on your arrival. Crisp linen, soft pillows, fluffy towels, bubble bath and bathrobes all provided. Log Burning Fire. Starter basket of logs included, (winter season only). Logs available to purchase. Central heating. Electricity is included all year. Private individual gardens with barbeque and garden furniture. Individual private parking. A laundry service is available. We specialise in luxury Apartments for couples only. (We do not accommodate children). Strictly non-smoking. No Pets. The use of candles is not permitted. House Hunting House hunters can benefit from our wealth of experience and local knowledge. We are ideally situated for viewing properties in areas 22, 29 and 56, Finistere, Cote d' Amour and Morbihan. We have a local English speaking agent who will help you with your house search. About our region Armorique National Park This is one of thirty eight regional nature parks in France. It penetrates deep into Brittany's forested heartland and reached towards the Atlantic to encompass the reef-strewn archipelagos of Ouessant and Sein also the Crozon peninsula. This is a conservation area with forests, lakes, heather and gorse in places. Hilly summits overlook patchwork fields plaited by a maize of rivers lakes and streams. Its two hundred and seventy thousand acres therefore represent many typical Bretton landscapes including islands and open sea with 300 maritime bird species as well as seals and dolphins. Armorique is not just a nature reserve, local villages continue traditional trades, crafts, events and festivals. Museums scattered throughout the region explain various aspects of Bretton culture. The Monts d' Arree region as some of the oldest rocks on earth and the highest hills in Brittany. Keen walkers, anglers, bird watchers and cyclists will find plenty to do here. Country lovers can enjoy driving on clear roads with spectacular views. Huelgoat Ten minutes
drive away, Huelgoat stands by the shores of a large
lake, surrounded by hilly woodland and is a Ten minutes drive away, Pleyben is famous for the massive twin towered church of St Germain with splendid panelling, stained glass windows and decorated roof beams. It is a prosperous town and welcomes visitors with Bars Creperies Restaurants, and souvenir shops, it is possible to watch chocolates and biscuits being made at the local confectioners Chateauneuf-du-Faou Fifteen minutes drive, situated on a wooded ridge along side the Nantes canal, famous for Salmon fishing. A pleasant town with bars, restaurants and open air market. There is also a large supermarket and shops. The church contains frescos by the Pont-Aven artist Paul Serusier. Chateaulin About 20 minutes drive. Chateaulin is a small town where Steamers once came up the Aulne estuary from the Rade de Brest, today the river is tidal as far as Fort-Launay and canalized though Chateaulin, in the spring water churns with Salmon and Trout, a scene of water meadows and steep wooded cliffs. The Chapelle Notre-Dame above the town has a triumphant arch and a fifteen century Calvary. Quimper About 25 minutes drive. Quimper is one of Brittany's most charming cities, excellent for shopping strolling, eating and sight seeing. Explore the old quarter near the junction of the Odet and Steir rivers. Market day's still attract stall holders in traditional Bretton dress. There is a three day folk festival in July. South east of the town centre in Ergue-Armel is the Musee de L-Alambic, a display of stills and apple-presses. Learn about the 300 year old Brandy making tradition with a free tasting. The region towards the coast is typically Breton and its natural and cultural features contribute to its popularity with tourists.l Crozon The Crozon peninsular being part of the Armorique national park, has some wonderful coast scenery and quiet sandy beaches. Camaret-Sur-Mer is a little lobster fishing port and occupies the most westerly tip of the Crozon peninsular. Morgat is a popular holiday spot with curved sand beach backed by pine trees, excellent for water based sports. Pleasure cruisers take visitors round the rocky Cap de la Chevre or to the caves beyond Beg-ar-Gador. In high season a ferry takes you from Morgat to Douararnenez. Le Fret is a small pretty ferry port with views of the Rad de Breast. Le Faou is a pretty village with 16th century jettied houses, half timbered which make a picturesque scene. There are eating places and a covered market containing traditional food shops, good places to buy supplies for a picnic. Visit Poionte des Espagnois for spectacular views, to the east you can see the mysterious lle Longue, a nuclear submarine base. Locronan About thirty minutes drive, Locronan is claimed to be the prettiest town in Brittany. The old town has a magnificent cobbled square surrounded buy perfectly preserved mini mansions all pedimented dormers and lop sided timbering, the fifteenth century church is the most striking building on the square. There are craft and souvenir shops catering for tourists with hotels and restaurants. Landerneau About thirty five minutes drive, Landerneau stands on the Elorn estuary a pleasant mix of old and new. Especially appealing on market day (Tuesday) when the main square is lively with stalls selling crepes and farmhouse cheeses. There are elegant shops, fine restaurants and has a more cosmopolitan feel that most of the towns in this region. Morlaix Thirty minutes drive to the north. Morlaix is a fine old town at the head of a large estuary, it is the largest town in north Finistere, it is noted for good shops, restaurants and shopping malls. The historic quarter of the town captivates visitors with it's quaint alleyway's and steep hills. Brest Forty five minutes drive. The town of Brest was destroyed during the second world war and rebuilt in an uninteresting modern style, but offers great shopping opportunities. Anyone who loves ports will want to see the dock yards. There is a good vantage point of the Rad de Brest from the castle which was spared by the bombs. The Oceanpolis on the east side of the port is well worth a visit, not just an aquarium but a huge research centre and exhibition of sea life and all it's aspects, with huge tanks of fish and sea mammals. The fine arts museum Musee des Beaux-arts is worth finding for it's collection of Pont-Aben school paintings. The Brest castle now houses a museum and offices of the harbour authorities. Roscoff A 45 minute drive to the North coast. Roscoff is not just a ferry port, the pretty old fishing harbour remains unspoilt. It is one of France’s main shellfish ports. The old town runs along the back of the bay and is little more than a single street. There are many eating places and bars. The splendid church of Notre-Dame-de-kroaz-Batz has one of Finistère's finest belfries and is worth a visit. A 15 minute boat trip to the island of Ile de Batz is a must, popular for its sandy beaches ideal for sailing. It is possible to visit the lighthouse. Tourists are well catered for with eating places and bars. Concarneau One hours drive. Concarneau is a lively old fishing port harbour. A popular tourist destination boat trips are available to to smaller islands off shore where sandy beaches are found. The Ville Close or old walled town is on an island linked to the old town by a bridge and gateway, a picturesque place interesting buildings and winding street. Guided tours are available. Much to see and do here with eating places and bars to sample some of that locally caught fish. The coast line all along back toward Quimper is worth seeing. There are many more places to visit within our area, we are one hours drive from St Briec two hours from St Malo, Dinan and Dinard. Activities As a French holiday region Brittany runs a close second to the Cote d’Azur with more than 1,000km of sand, far more than the Rivera offers and less crowded. Within 30 minutes drive the beaches of Finistere offer white sandy beaches, rocky coves, as well as hill top walks and rugged coastline. Most of the beaches nearby are quiet even in the busy times. There are inland beaches on remote estuaries and alongside local lakes. The coastal beaches are clean and pollution is rare. Water Sports Water sports of all kinds can be found on many of the region's coastal areas. Many lakes and inland waterways offer the opportunity to canoe or sail. Walking The chance to enjoy the surrounding Armorique National park. A conservation area with superb countryside, lots of woodland walks, and footpaths or nearby coastal paths where you can enjoy superb scenery. Maps will be provided so you get to experience the best of the area. We have facilities available for storage of boots and drying of coats if necessary Cycling The Tour de France goes through the village on the 5th July 2008!! We have cycles available free of charge for your use during your stay, or if you wish to bring your own cycles we have storage facilities available. For the less ambitious you can cycle the quiet country lanes around our village. The lake at Brennilis is only a short distance away where you can cycle around the lake and enjoy the many picnic places to stop off and take in the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding National park. For the more experienced rider we will give advice on the best areas to visit. Fishing The lake at Heulgoat 10 minutes drive from us, is famous for carp and perch, also trout in the river Argent nearby which flows out of the lake. Brittany has 9,600km of river bank and shoreline for recreational fishing, a fisherman’s dream. We will give you help and information to guide you to the best places. Bird Watching With so much vegetation, and some of the local landscape quite unspoiled and untouched, wild with heather, and gorse on unfarmed areas around the local lake at Brennilis 5 minutes drive from us. Also the National Park stretching to the Crozon peninsular, with rugged coastline together with islands and open sea, some 300 maritime bird species as well as seals and dolphins can be spotted, so there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy your pastime. We have lots of information on the best locations Golf Brittany now has over 30 Golf courses. The course at Landerneau, 30 minutes drive, is certainly one of the most challenging courses in Brittany and ranked 13th in all France. Built on high ground, the course is thoughtfully laid out with a variety of holes, some of which are very long. The fairways tend to be tight and the rough can be punishing, but beginners can warm up on the 9 hole course before tackling the full 18. The course at Brest-Plouarzel Near Brest and close to the coast on the western tip of Finistère, this interesting course runs along a wooded valley, amongst granite stones. Its natural beauty has been enhanced by water hazards which have been built and must be crossed on holes 3 and 8. A challenge to any golfer and after an exhilarating game the friendly clubhouse awaits! If you
have a particular interest, hobby, or sport that you wish
to pursue during your stay please advise us in advance
and we will do our best to source the necessary. Brest airport served
by Flybe, and Ryanair from many major cities in the UK. There is an airport
at Lorient and Ryanair fly to Dinard. This area is also
convenient for the port of St Malo. To book this Luxury Romantic Apartment Accommodation near Quimper, Brittany, please contact the owner:
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