Beau Sejour - Country Cottage with great cycling

Les Forges nr Josselin NEW!

Sleeps 6 or 12

This pretty stone country property enjoys beautiful countryside views and has been tastefully renovated to leave behind some of the ancient reminders like the exposed stone, and oak beams. The house is in fact available in two halves.  Each have three bedrooms and sleep six but you can hire both together thus sleeping 12 for a discount. WiFi connection.

House 1: Enter in the hallway and to your left is the comfortably appointed lounge with huge dark oak inglenook and log burning fire.  Comfortable armchairs and a sofa await your use after a day out exploring the region. 

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Off the lounge is the huge kitchen dining room.  The superbly equipped kitchen makes eating in, a tempting option particularly after a trip to one of the local markets to buy the fresh produce. There is an island, electric double oven, gas and electric hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge (washing machine & drier in the garage).  Entrance to the back garden.

Upstairs  there is a double bedroom, ensuite with bath, sink and toilet.  Downstairs there are two further bedrooms, one a double and the other a twin. There is a further family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubical and toilet.  There is also a separate downstairs toilet.

There are facilities for toddlers and babies, available on request. Four bikes provided for your use (adult/teen).  Bring your own safety gear. 

Outside, the gardens are open, but private and there is garden furniture and a BBQ. It is a good size for family use.  There is a large driveway which enables easy parking.  Bed linen and towels provided (bring own beach towels)

The second self-contained area of the house is available to be let in conjunction with the original part of the house making a large house for a group or 2 families. It is not available to be let separately.

This part of the house comprises: A large Kitchen Diner

An upstairs lounge with wonderful views of the local countryside; Two Double bedrooms; A children�s room with 2 single beds (this could be used as an adult room but probably only one person)

Two bathrooms

Right on the edge of the Forest of Lanou�e and within easy distance of Rohan and Josselin, it will be a case of which direction shall we go in today!  The area is steeped in history.  Visit the Josselin page for more information. The nearby Nantes Brest Canal, has towpaths which provide safe and easy walking and cycling with great spots for picnics  

Location

Local Attractions: There is excellent walking and cycling in the local area along the waterways of the canal and the river. Flat tow paths make cycling a pleasure, particularly if you take a picnic to enjoy at the well designed French picnic spots.

Within walking distance  Le For�t de Lanou�e, well marked forest pathways make a good afternoon's walking. Fishing in the local canal. The local village of Les Forges with bars and restaurants.  Local history can be explored via the many signs along the walkways

Within 5 minutes drive The village of Br�han:  2 boulangeries/patisseries offer the best local croissants and gateaux. Good sized supermarket for all everyday needs, including petrol. Local Cr�perie; housed in a renovated watermill, friendly staff and children welcomed

Within 30 minutes drive Josselin The town boasts a number of medieval properties, including a chateau and a church of note. There are bikes and boats to hire by the canal and a number of excellent restaurants. In the summer months a number of outdoor concerts take place. There is a bustling market on a Saturday morning which is not to be missed. Ploermel Lac du Duc is a small beach, safe for swimming, a children's swimming pool, large children's play area, some water sports Golf course Pontivy A picturesque medieval village with attractive houses, chateau, canal and river. There is a market on Tuesday. A good shopping centre for gifts and mementos Malestroit, St. Marcel Mus�e de Resistance, an interesting collection of historic facts and artifices from the  2^nd World War. Plan for about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on depth of interest. Market on Thursdays

Within 90 minutes drive Southern Brittany beaches - beautiful safe, sandy beaches  Northern coast - rugged scenery, pink granite cliffs, shellfish restaurants  Gulf of Morbihan - boat trips from Auray or Vannes - 2 hrs. to whole day trips  Carnac - standing stones, �a megalithic wonderland

This property met our needs perfectly, and was well placed for us have numerous things to do and places to visit. A little gem, which exceeded our expectations after viewing alternative properties available.  HL, East Yorks

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Key Benefits

Prices per week

book 2 weeks and get 25% off 2nd week!

If paying in euros, the current exchange rate is published here

available all year, if the date you want is not shown, it is available!

MINIMUM STAY 5 DAYS