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Self Catering Holiday Home
near Blavet Valley Brittany France

Les Châtaigniers is a delightful Breton house which accommodates up to 8 people (plus a baby). Set in half an acre of gardens and surrounded by the rural countryside of southern Brittany, the house has been beautifully furnished and equipped.

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  About our property

The beaches and harbours of the Gulf of Morbihan are within easy reach - as are leisure lakes, medieval towns and historic châteaux. The stunning Blavet valley is close by and the Rimaison Golf Club is only 10 minutes away.

Les Châtaigniers is ideally located for exploring this captivating part of France - and for sampling the best cider south of Somerset!

Les Châtaigniers has two bedrooms and can accommodate
up to 8 people (plus a baby). Dogs are also welcome, but by prior arrangement. The house has been built in a traditional Breton style and has a large garden. Adjacent to the house is a gravel patio equipped with a garden table and chairs.

Les Châtaigniers has a carport for one car. Up to three more cars can park along the drive.

The lane leading to the house is shared by three different properties. The only passing traffic, however, is the occasional tractor heading to nearby farmers' fields. The tall hedges and mature trees which surround Les Châtaigniers guarantee complete privacy. The nearest neighbours are French (and speak only French)
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The front door of Les Châtaigniers opens into a spacious open-plan room with a sitting area and a kitchen.

The sitting area is furnished with a double sofa bed, two chairs and a bench. It is equipped with a colour TV (currently French channels only), a VCR, a DVD, a mini-hifi with CD and tape decks. There is also an extra radio to receive Radio 4 on LW (just in case you want to keep up with the news). In addition, there are jigsaws, board games and good books to curl up with, along with a selection of DVDs, videos and CDs.

The
kitchen area has a four-ring cooker hob (three are gas and the fourth is electric), an electric oven, a microwave and a fridge-freezer. You will also find a kettle, a teapot, a coffee maker and a full range of cooking utensils, saucepans and casserole dishes.

The well-equipped laundry room at the rear of the house has a washing machine and a dishwasher.

Adjacent to the kitchen area is a shower room with a full-size shower cubicle, a vanity unit and a WC.

The dining area is in the sunny, glazed conservatory. All the double-glazed windows in the house can be opened fully or tilted. They are also fitted with shutters which provide security and help to keep the house cool in the summer. There is electric heating available should there be a cool evening.

The staircase up to the first floor is in the main room. A safety gate can be provided, although it should be noted that it is possible for a young child to get under the staircase - full supervision is therefore necessary to avoid accidents

The first floor has two bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with twin beds) and a mezzanine area with a daybed.

The cosy master bedroom has a double bed, ample storage space and a smart en suite bathroom.

The
second bedroom has twin beds and lovely views of the garden. It is slightly larger than the master bedroom and also has a wardrobe with enough storage space to share with guests in the mezzanine area.

The mezzanine is used as a sitting area, but the daybed provided converts into either a single bed or a double bed.

Les Châtaigniers has an attractive west-facing garden with a swing and a lawn which is suitable for most garden games. The garden is bordered by mature shrubs, trees and hedges, which ensure complete privacy.

The patio at the front of the house is accessible from both the conservatory and the front door. Surrounding trees and shrubs provide some protection from the sun on the patio, but guests are welcome to move the garden furniture to more shady parts of the garden if necessary.

Prices and booking information

Dates 6-8 people 4-6 people 2-4 people
       
Jan-May. Oct-Dec £420 £340 £260
June & September £440 £360 £280
July, August & Xmas £550 £450 £350

To confirm the booking, we require an initial payment of 25% of the total holiday cost and a completed Booking Form.

The remainder of the holiday cost and a security deposit of £100 are due 6 weeks prior to your arrival date. Please send the security deposit as a separate cheque and it will be returned to you upon confirmation from our agents that everything at the house is in order after your holiday.

Bed linen and towels are included in the price - but please bring your own beach towels.

A Welcome Pack is available for 10€

A cot is available on request.

If you wish to bring your dog with you, please arrange this with us in advance.

Arrival is normally between 3pm and 4pm unless otherwise agreed.

Because we still live in the UK, you will be greeted at the beginning of your holiday by Helen & Stuart- a local English couple - who can offer help and advice at any time during your stay.

About our region

Les Châtaigniers borders the gorgeous Blavet Valley. Walking, canoeing, cycling, golfing, swimming and karting are all on offer in the area. For the less energetic, there are boat trips along the River Blavet from Auray, Lochrist and St-Nicolas-des-Eaux.

As well as various châteaux, museums and gardens to visit, there are fascinating prehistoric sites at Carnac and a zoo at Pont-Scorff (30 minutes). If you enjoy swimming, the Atlantic coast is less than an hour's drive away. Or if you prefer water sports, a large leisure lake - Lac Guerledan - is a half-hour drive away. It is also a delightful spot for a picnic.

Les Châtaigniers is 2km from the centre of the pretty town of Pluméliau. The town has two boulangeries, two small supermarkets, a pharmacy, a petrol station, a pizzeria, restaurants and several bars. The nearby towns of Baud (10 minutes) and Pontivy (20 minutes) also have an excellent selection of shops and restaurants - as well as a swimming pool.

To the east of Pluméliau are the lovely towns of Josselin, Malestroit and Rochefort-en-Terre - all worth a visit during your holiday.

At Les Châtaigniers, you will find a whole host of leaflets and local tourist information to refer to, along with a range of books about Brittany.

Getting there

Les Châtaigniers is located 2km to the west of the town of Pluméliau and is easily accessible from Dinard airport and the Breton ports of St-Malo, Caen and Cherbourg via the D768 (the main north-south route between St. Brieuc and Auray).

For further details, booking form and more photographs please see www.les-chataigniers.com

To book, please contact the owners:

Kate & Kevin Ball

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Tel: 01480 458923
International: 0044 1480 458923

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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