La Petite Maison France

Prices from £200 per Week
La Petite Maison is a Restored Cottage Built in 1860 The Cottage is has been tastefully restored. It is constructed of Stone. The Cottage was originally built approx 1860. La Petite Maison is situated in the hamlet of Coz Castel, which is a small cluster of Cottages & houses set in a typical French Hamlet. The attractive town of Huelgoat is 5 mins away. There you will find bars, créperie, restaurants and shops. The pretty town square has 2 boulangeries/patisseries, a charcuterie and a small supermarket where you can buy fresh fish. The square is a nice place to sit in the sun with a coffee or something stronger and watch the world go by. There is also a beautiful lake where you can sit by and have a drink or something to eat. There are numerous restaurants and creperies to suit all tastes and budgets. The town of Huelgoat is a pretty town with a lovely market square and large lake, and is famous for its giant granite boulders and woodlands. It is situated within the Park Regional D'Amorique. The forest next to the town is said to be where King Arthur's treasure is buried. A pleasant network of trails take walkers past caves, menhirs, unusual geographical formations, including the precariously named Trembling Rock, and past abandoned lead and silver mines. Maps and leaflets are available from the pretty tourist office in the town. The town offers a range of bars, créperie & restaurants, shops (charcuterie, boulangeries, pharmacies, paper & book shops with English papers, supermarkets,) and has a market on Thursdays offering a wide range of foods and local specialities. There is also a well known botanic garden, a centre for local honey, a public open air pool, Tennis courts. Art exhibitions and equestrian events are also held in the town. The Cottage is Ideally situated for exploring the superb countryside in the centre of Brittany. There is plenty to do for all ages. Cycling, bikes can be hired locally if required, fishing, swimming, tennis, walking, exploring, shopping or just relaxing. Lounge: Lounge is equipped with Sofa Bed, Coffee Table. Bookcase, Television with DVD, Cd Player. Kitchen/Dining Area. Well equipped with a modern units. Electric Hob, Mini Electric oven, Microwave, Fridge and Washing Machine, Kettle, toaster, etc. Dining Table Chairs, High Chair, Ironing board and Iron. Bedroom 1: Double Bed. Travel Cot if required, chest drawers, bedside cabinets with bedside lamps.The room very light and airy. Bathroom : With Toilet, Sink unit, Hydro Shower. NEAREST SHOPS/VILLAGES Huelgoat - Local town with Restaurants, Creperies, Bars. Shop, Post Office and Payphone, Lake. Communal outdoor swimming pool. Supermarket. Outdoor Market every Thursday. There are 3 Notaires for those who are house hunting. Huelgoat is about 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Further Photos of Huelgoat Can be found here http://www.photos-bretagne.com/photo_bretagne/france/images/113/Finistere/Pays_du_Huelgoat.aspx POULLAUOEN - Larger village about 15 minutes drive away. Several Bar/Tabacs and shop. For those who are house-hunting, there is a Notaire with a large selection of properties for sale. CARHAIX - Large town about 20 minutes minutes drive away. Lots of shops, bars, restaurants and street cafes. There is a big 'LeClerc' supermarket open Mon-Sat all day and often until 7pm. Large 'Casino' supermarket in the main square. The newsagent in the main street sells English newspapers, usually a day after publication. Also, there is a pharmacy, launderette, McDonalds(!) and LIDL. Local Hospital (signposted). Petrol station situated at the back of the LeClerc supermarket. There are several large Notaires in the town. CALLAC - Small town about 30 minutes drive away. Small 'Intermarche' supermarket which is also open on Sunday morning until 12 noon. Several Bar/Tabacs and patisseries. If you love French 'country' house furnishings and accessories, there is a wonderful shop in Callac called 'Le Comptoir de Campagne' which is well worth a visit!! This is just to give you an idea of the facilities in the area. The cottage is also only about 30 minutes drive from Morlaix, a large thriving Market Town with plenty going on and bigger shops, supermarkets and amenities. There is a huge 'Geant' hypermarket there. A comprehensive guide to the region of Brittany can be found on the web site www.brittany-bretagne.com. Directions Coz Castel is a small picturesque hamlet approximately 5 minutes from the Town of Huelgoat and approximately 20 minutes from the busy town of Carhaix-Plouguer located in the heart of Brittany. How to get to Brittany: Ferry This is the most popular way of getting to Brittany. Regular daily services operate from the ports on the south coast of Britain, across the English Channel to France. The crossings from Plymouth to Roscoff and Portsmouth to St Malo are the quickest routes to our cottage in Brittany. We are appropriately 45 minute drive from Roscoff and two & half hours' drive from St Malo. The ports of Caen and Cherbourg are a bit further away. Brittany Ferries and SeaFrance. Ferry Ports Huelgoat Roscoff 45 mins St Malo 2.5 hrs Caen 4hrs Cherbourg 5.hrs Le Havre 6hrs Calais 7Hrs Aeroplane There are Ryanair flights to Brittany from London Stansted to Dinard and Flybe.com flights from Exeter and Southampton to Brest. Tunnel If you don't fancy travelling by ferry or flying over, why not try the tunnel? Many holidaymakers combine a trip to Brittany with a visit to another area of France. Click here for Brittany route map The surrounding area. Huelgoat The Lake This is beautiful just to look at, there are also boats for venturing forth and it is a carp fishing lake for which licences are available in the local paper shop, (presse). Cycling A new bike hire shop opened in Huelgoat in 2005 – Velocity 20, 35 rue de Charles de Gaulle. Tel. 0033 02 98 99 93 81, and is run by Patrick and Caragh Sanders Wright. It is situated facing the lake and opposite the campsite. There is a complete service offered, sales, service and bike hire. Plus Patrick is an expert on mountain bikes. Bike Hire Adults 10 euros and Children 7 euros per day. Horse riding Centre Equestres, Kermabilou. (Nr. Huelgoat.) Riding lessons. Qualified English speaking instructors. Tel: Wanny 0033 02 98 78 46 after 8 p.m. Walking There are many walks to be taken in the famous Fôret de Huelgoat varying from short and easy but very scenic to much more challenging. Easiest of all is the former railway track from Morlaix to Nantes which if you walk down to the D114 from the house, turn left and down to the bottom of the hill you will find the track with Morlaix to the left and Locmaria Berrien etc to the right. The woods of the area are characterised by huge granite boulders, tumbling streams and Breton legend. You might be lucky enough to see deer and of course other wild life and plants indigenous to the area. Huelgoat is close also to the Monts D’Arree a Dartmoor like area and the highest point in Brittany . There are walking maps at La Grange for the local area and Nantes Brest Canal . Camp Arthur is one of the most well known historic sites of Central Brittany and the walk starts just outside Huelgoat on the Carhaix road. For those unable to walk far an amazing group of boulders can be seen from the bridge near to the Tourist Information Office which is situated on the road that leads to Berrien. Just beyond the TIC and opposite the Intermarche supermarket is the turning to The Trembling rock which is an enormous piece of granite seemingly balanced and ready to roll, however it has been there a long time! Salon de Thé This is the main teashop and is situated in the square opposite the fountain. It has a good menu and delicious cakes, also a very reasonable breakfast. This is also a good bakery – the pain au cereal and almond pastries are very good indeed. Hotel du Lac This is part of the Logis de France hotel group. They have a good menu, and the most superbly light pizzas. The main courses and pizzas start at around 7.50euros. We recently ate there on a Friday evening when we were entertained by a musical group and French dancing which was all really good. This hotel is open for meals every evening bar Monday. Their bar is open during the day. There are several other bars in the town including an Irish bar. Creperie Le Pont Neuf Creperie Rue de lac, Huelgoat. This creperie overlooks the beautiful lake and has chairs outside and in. They do good crepes and icecream. Open all day and week-end evenings in season. Markets In Brittany fete (feast) day means market day and there is not a town or village that does not hold its own unique type of market. It is worth taking time to explore the colourful goods and fresh foodstuffs, paella straight from the huge wok, saucisses gallette, a delicious type of crepe, fresh oysters and coquilles Saint Jacques to name but a few. Huelgoat Thursday morning Carhaix Saturday morning Guerlesquin Monday morning Vanne Wednesday and Saturday morning Roscoff Wednesday morning Rennes Every day except Sunday and public holidays in the central food halls. Quimper Organic market every Friday afternoon 3pm – 7.30pm in the Kerfeunten car park. Guerlesquin is one of 20 medieval towns known as the Petites Cites and is a beautiful place well worth a visit with a huge square surrounded by old granite houses and interesting buildings including a 17 th century turreted building in the centre which was the former courthouse. Carhaix Plouguer This is a useful town with a high street full of good shops, plus supermarkets on the outskirts. There is a bowling alley and go-kart track. This complex is beside the new bypass but access is from the town itself, not far from the fire station: go past the site of the Diwan School . Open 7 days a week. Tel: 0033 2 98 93 03 20. Good places to eat, plus clubs and bars. Morlaix North of Huelgoat, this is a busy town with sailing, fishing etc., and very good eating houses. There is a beautiful medieval part of the town with fascinating buildings. The largest architectural feature in the town is the double tier viaduct which is enormous and is in the centre of the town. Near the viaduct on the east side of the square is a flight of stone steps leading to St. Melaines Church with its 17 th Century organ. In winter an ice skating rink is set up under the arches. When coming from Roscoff if you take the route to Morlaix par la corniche the road winds along the estuary which is a very pretty route through Morlaix and on to Huelgoat and generally avoids the traffic leaving the ferry. Quimper Quimper is the capital town lying a few miles inland from the sea at the confluence of the rivers Steir, Jed and Odet, and is a good town to visit. The medieval centre is in rue Kereon ( Shoemakers Street ) which leads off from the main square beside St. Corentins cathedral. On this same street you will find an excellent tea shop La Macaronerie Rolland-Padou – wonderful macaroons, plus chocolates, cakes and tea! Quimper art gallery is worth a visit with work covering 16 th to 20 th century. Organic market every Friday afternoon 3pm – 7.30pm in the Kerfeunten car park. Landerneau Landerneau is a stylish shopping town with streets lined with 17 th century houses. There are smart restaurants and shops here and the town is situated on a beautiful estuary. It is another of the 20 medieval towns known as the Petites Cites. Nantes Brest Canal Although no longer used commercially is a very pretty place to walk fish and cycle and there are maps in the house to follow. Kingfishers are to be seen if you are lucky. The easiest route is from the Carhaix road. Roscoff Famous for lobsters, crayfish, onions, artichokes, cauliflowers and potatoes to the rest of France and overseas. Working small port as well as the ferry port. A neat little town with cafes, art galleries etc. Trips to the Isle de Batz leave from the ferry port. Isle de Batz Situated 2 miles off Roscoff (15 mins by boat)the island is 2.5miles long and is a great day out for children. Its lighthouse is 114’high with 211 steps. Beaches The Brittany coastal scenery is breathtaking and all within easy driving distance including the Crozen peninsular, a favourite for bird watchers. Take the D10 towards Brest from the Roscoff road then take a right hand turn towards Mogueriec or Kerouzere which will take you to the most beautiful isolated sandy beaches, with sand dunes and boulders for clambering over, another childrens’ paradise. There is a similar coastal road east of Roscoff and Locquirec a pretty little port with a good art gallery and several good eating houses. Please contact us at if you have any questions Tel: 0033 (0)2 98 99 82 59 Contact: Vanessa Holmes
Sleeps 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1

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Property Information

Type:
Cottage
Location:
Brittany, France
This Property Sleeps:
2
Minimum Price Per Week:
£200
Maximum Price Per Week:
£275
Nearest Airport:
45 miles (airport code NQY)

Notes
Price 2008 Weekly rental prices 2008 (Pounds Sterling) are as follows: High Season: 5th July - 6th September £275.00/Week Mid Season: 1st March - 5th July £250.00/Week Low Season: 6th September - 1st March Excluding Christmas & New Year £225.00/Week A Supplement for Heating applies 6th September - 1st March. £30.00/Week Duvets & Pillows Provided, Bedding can be provided £inc. The above prices are fully inclusive of gas, electricity, water and heating with NO HIDDEN EXTRAS. The property is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and is to be vacated by 10am on day of departure. N.B. Short duration bookings available - please enquire Bed linen is provided free of charge

Property Features
  • Close to a golf course
  • Pets are allowed
  • Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom
Bathrooms: 1
Toilets: 1
Bedroom
Doubles: 1
Pull-out Beds: 1
Heat/Cooling
Electric Heaters
Dining
Dining room table
Seating for: 4 People
Entertainment
TV
DVD Player
Kitchen
High Chair Available
Crockery & Cutlery Provided
Microwave
Washing Machine
Hob
Oven
Fridge
Grill
Toaster
Laundry
Washing Machine Provided
Iron
Ironing Board
Living Room
Seating for: 4 People
Sofas: 1
Fold Out Beds Sleeping: 1
Local Activities
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Tennis
Swimming
Walking
Local Area
Quiet Bars and Pubs
Lively Bars and Pubs
Restaurants
Distance to Local Town Centre: 4km
The local town is: Lively but not wild
Location
Distance to beach: >5km
Distance to convenience store: 3-5km
Distance to local restaraunts: 3-5km
In a Town
Distance to Airport: 50-100km
In the Country
Outside
Barbecue Area
Barbecue
Patio
Parking
Garden
Suitability
Pets Welcome
Family Oriented
Children Welcome
Accommodation
Accommodation Type:: Self Catering
Size:: Compact
Changeover Day: Sat
Theme
Away from it all
Quiet yet close to local activity

Local Area Details

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Contact Details

Name:
Vanessa Holmes
Telephone:
0033 (0)298 99 82 59
Alt Telephone:
0033 (0)660 90 44 84
Fax:
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Contact Details

Country:
France
Region:
Brittany
County:
Département du Finistère
Town:
Berrien
Postcode:
29690

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