Marvellous Manor House nr St Barthelemy

Sleeps up to 15 with heated swimming pool (Sunday Change)

An impressive stone manor house with spacious, light and airy rooms, many original features including superb wooden floors, all tastefully decorated and well furnished.

There are two hallways, one is very practical with a terracotta floor, coat hooks and room for muddy boots or buckets and spades.  The other, a little grander with the original tiled floor and mahogany stairway, has double doors opening out into the garden.  The telephone here will accept incoming calls and you can make local calls. For international and long distance calls you will need to purchase a phone card.

The large kitchen dining room is at the centre of activity in the house. It�s light and airy with lots of windows yet can still be warm and cosy .  There is a new solid oak kitchen that�s both attractive and very practical with a large range gas cooker that can cope with cooking for larger families or groups. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a new large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and plenty of good quality pots and pans.

In the dining area there is a large wooden table so every one can sit and eat together plus an original fireplace.

There is a separate self contained lounge with plenty of comfortable sofas, a TV, DVD, and Video and selection of books and games for you to use.  One of the sofas converts to a sofa bed.

The downstairs bathroom is very large and has a toilet, sink, bath with shower attachment and a bidet. It�s such a large room the washing machine and dryer are in there as well.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a shower and toilet. The larger room has a double and single bed, then there are two twin bedded rooms and a double room. All bedrooms have a wash basin.

On the top floor is a magnificent roof conversion which has made a very large bedroom with lots of features including original beams, Locarne window, superb wooden floor and its own shower and toilet ensuite. There are two double beds and one single bed in this room.

 Linen (except towels) is provided, there are duvets and top sheets on the beds and all rooms have central heating. Cots, high chairs and child�s bed are available at no extra cost.

Outside there is a large private patio with tables, chairs, sun loungers and a barbecue. It is south facing and in the sun most of the day and evening .

The 10m x 5m heated swimming pool is salinated (rather than chlorinated) with Roman steps, secure fencing and plenty of room for sun loungers.  There is ample parking next to the property.  Can be booked with the longere, next door to provide larger groups with accommodation.

Key Features

Location  

You will find plenty to do and se in this part of Southern Brittany, there are miles of beautiful coastline with superb beaches, pretty villages and fascinating medieval towns steeped in history, plus many tourist attractions.

The local beauty spot St Nicholas des Eaux is only a few minutes drive, situated on the River Blavet it offers a range of activities including a river cruise, pedaloes, and canoes to hire, fishing, cycling and riverside walks along the scenic towpath. There are a couple of restaurants, bars and an excellent creperie, all overlooking the river.

The nearest town is Baud (15 minutes drive ), an attractive bustling market town with a good selection of traditional shops and restaurants, two large supermarkets, a Brittany postcard museum and an indoor swimming pool.

The local golf course, Golf de Rimaison near Bieuzy-Les-Eaux, a fifteen minute drive away, is a 9 hole, par 35 course with panoramic views over the River Blavet. There are also a number of excellent 18 hole golf courses within a 40 minute drive.

Only a 20 minute drive away is the medieval town of Pontivy with an impressive chateau and half-timbered buildings in the old quarter of the town. There are numerous shops, restaurants and bars.

Prices per week

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Availability 2009

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The availability on this site was updated on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 09:09