Hope Cottage Sleeps 4

This is a very pretty, and beautifully renovated country cottage ideal for peaceful family holidays situated near the village of Kergrist, which is between Pontivy and Mur-de-Bretagne, close to the sandy beaches of Lac de Guerledan.

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The open plan lounge / kitchen / dining area has a modern fitted kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge and is fully equipped.

The cottage is equipped with satellite television ( BBC TV & Radio and ITV) video player, DVD player and music system all for your personal pleasure and to make your stay more enjoyable. A selection of videos is available for your enjoyment.  There is a wood-burning stove for guests staying at cooler times of the year (logs available at a small extra charge) and there is background electric heating for those cooler evenings in the spring and autumn.

Hope Cottage can sleep up to four (plus a baby up to 2 years old in the provided cot) in the one double bedroom, and one twin room.  There is a shower room with toilet, wash basin and washing machine which is accessed through the downstairs master bedroom.  Upstairs you will find a spacious open bedroom with twin beds and a sitting/reading area  and off this bedroom is an ensuite toilet with wash hand basin.

The whole cottage boasts original wooden beamed ceilings and the ground floor lounge has the original Breton stone and slate walls, which have been lovingly retained for your pleasure.

Outside the cottage there is garden furniture and for that lovely summer evening alfresco meal there is a barbeque and half an acre of grass and flower beds. 

What's Included: Welcome pack, (toilet paper, kitchen paper, dish cloth and bin bag) Bedding and bed linen,  Tea towels, Cooking gas, Water, 15 kwh of electricity per day (balanced charged at cost),

Hope Cottage is situated near the village of Kergrist which is roughly an hour and a half from the ferry ports of St. Malo and Roscoff and the airports at Dinard (Ryanair), Rennes (Flybe), Lorient (Aer Arann) and Brest (Flybe). The village is a typical Breton community which seems to be busy all the year round with numerous and varied events and festivals. It is famed for its three day Rock 'n' Roll concert in July and its illuminations at Christmas, and visitors are eagerly welcomed and accepted by the villagers who are pleased to share their Breton culture.

There are two Restaurant/Bars which both serve wonderful value home-cooked meals at lunchtimes, the price of which includes wine and cider. Share your experience with the locals whilst you enjoy. Both restaurants occasionally hold specialised themed evening meals which are well advertised.

There is one "General Store" run by Marie Christine that sells nearly everything you are likely to need: bread, cakes, cooked meats, some butchery, general groceries, beers, wines and spirits. It is the hub of village life and the gossip centre, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for service! The French just love to chat and nothing will stop them.  In the village square stands the impressive church � a fine building. Half-way into Kergrist there is also the newly renovated Chapelle of St. Merec which has some beautiful stained glass � visits inside both can be arranged.

Pontivy - the nearest large town (15 km) has a magnificent chateau overlooking the town. Formerly known as Napoleonville this was a garrison town used by Napoleon. He had the Nantes � Brest canal constructed to supply his troops and this, with the River Blavet, flows through Pontivy. There are a large number and variety of shops, bars and restaurants available as well as the Monday market.

A mere fifteen minute drive away from Hope Cottage lies the spectacular Lac de Guerledan. It is an artificial lake, created to produce electricity by flooding a valley. The lake is over twelve kilometres long and has had several sandy beaches created around its edge. Some of these beaches have bars, restaurants and cordoned-off swimming areas. There are also designated areas for water skiing and you can hire rowing boats, motor boats, canoes and fishing equipment. You can also take a cruise around the lakes. Trips are on a regular basis and in the summer it is possible to take an evening dinner cruise. It is possible to walk or ride around the lake and in 2005 the tourist authority created circular cycle routes that start and finish at the lake. Bike hire is also available from there.

We had a great time and loved the cottage and the surrounding area. Thank you very much for all your directions and help and your hospitality over the course of our stay. We have great memories�

We would like to thank you all so much for arranging our stay at Hope Cottage, The cottage was superb and David and Hilary were fantastic, We would strongly recommend anybody to stay here, The setting was brilliant and the tranquillity was superb.

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