Holiday Cottages in Kergrist, Morbihan, Brittany
2 Cottages with Large Mature Gardens and Rural Setting
Perfect Base for Exploring Brittany near Lac de Guerledan with its Accessible Beaches
4 and 5 Bedroom Cottages
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Once two thriving farms Le Guily has been sympathetically restored to a high standard, retaining its original character and charm. Each cottage is extremely comfortable and spacious and fully equipped with everything you need for a great holiday. The cottages can also be booked together, perfect for large groups. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage with family and friends nearby, great fun for family reunions, birthdays, anniversary celebrations clubs and associations. Set within 2 acres of delightful, well established gardens Le Guily offers excellent facilities, boasts splendid views and is perfect for children. Lac de Guerledan is 4 miles away, a magnificent 7.5 mile long stretch of water surrounded by trees. It is the largest lake in Brittany With several safe, sandy beaches, its a lovely place for swimming, walking, riding and fishing. Ideally located in central Brittany both North and South coasts are easily accessible from Le Guily making it an ideal location.
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| Rental periods | Les Marrons and La Maison du Jardin |
| March - 9 May | £400 |
| 10 May - 27 June | £450 |
| 28 June - 5 September | £500 |
| 6 September - 3 October | £450 |
| 4 October - 19 December | £400 |
| 20 - 31 December | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Discounts available for April and May please enquire for details.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, this is flexible at quieter times
The arrival time is after 4pm. The departure time by 10am.
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La Maison du Jardin (5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10)
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The pretty five bedroom cottage is full of character and charm whilst offering every modern convenience. The extensive ground floor is open plan with a large kitchen/diner. The kitchen is equipped with gas oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, and fridge, plenty of crockery and cutlery and ample seating around a large farmhouse table. Separated from the dining/kitchen by beams the carefully restored spacious living area has a wooden floor, exposed stone walls and a large fireplace with wood burning stove and comfortable seating. Also on the ground floor is a twin bedroom with spacious en suite bathroom. In a wet room style, the bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and handrails. A handmade wooden staircase leads to the first floor. The four bedrooms are cosy with quirky original flooring and beams throughout. There are two spacious double rooms, one room with bunk beds and a single bed and a single room. Centrally located is a bathroom with toilet. |
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Notes on accommodation
In each cottage we supply the following for your comfort and convenience.
A welcome pack for you to enjoy on your arrival, including wine and beer chilling in the fridge!
Also supplied are tea, coffee, milk and sugar to help you get started on your holiday.
All electrical sockets take British 3 square-pin plugs and the house is fitted with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Heating is primarily the wood burner but there are electrical heaters in the bedrooms as well.
We have a stair gate available in each house, as well as a high chair and cot, although we do not provide linen for the cot.
Accessibility
Set in two acres of land Le Guily offers a courtyard with ample room for parking surrounded by established landscaped gardens which are accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
All accesses have been made accessible and doors are extra wide for easy wheelchair/buggy access.
We supply hand hoists, bath seats, wheeled shower chairs, and raised toilet seats. With advance notice we can hire other equipment such as electric wheelchairs, beds and hoists.
Outside
At the front of the Les Marrons is a patio area with an old cider press converted into a large stone barbeque. The sheltered spot has a table and plenty of seating.
La Maison du Jardin has 2 patio areas with seating and a barbeque.
The gardens have plenty of space for children of all ages to run around, explore and play safely without disturbing the other guests.
A play area is equipped with swings, slide and climbing frame.
In the grounds is a boules court, and ample room for football, cricket, badminton etc.
With various seating dotted around, the space is great for relaxing, family games, entertaining or enjoying the beautiful views.
A large games room equipped with pool table, table tennis and electric darts and various toys. The games room also houses a multi-gym.
Coast/Beach
Many parts of the coast are only a 40-minute drive away with a choice of beautiful white sandy beaches, fashionable seaside resorts and secluded rocky coves, all unspoilt and clean.
Some of the most popular beach areas include Carnac, La Trinite Sur Mer, Larmor Plage and the Cote Sauvage, where you can enjoy all kinds of water sports. Quieter beaches, where you will find nature reserves, big sand dunes and wide open spaces include the long dune belt from Gavres to Penthièvre.
Golf
Golf is growing faster in France than anywhere else in the World. With many excellent local courses that welcome visitors, elegant clubhouses and comparatively empty courses, it represents a visiting golfer's paradise, especially with affordable green fees. In Brittany, the choice is wide with scenic courses to suit all skill levels. All the courses are within easy travel distance of Le Guily.
Travel
The airport of Dinard is two hours away, where cars can be hired if needed.
The port of St. Malo and Roscoff are two hours away. The port of Cherbourg is four hours by car and Calais is six hours drive away.
Distances
Le Guily lies in quiet and tranquil countryside, amongst green rolling hills and lush wooded valleys in the Blavet valley. However, the hamlet is not at all isolated and there is an abundance of picturesque towns and villages close by.
The little village of Kergrist is one mile away, or a short cycle ride.
Three miles away is the picturesque small town of Mur-de-Bretagne.
The larger historic town of Pontivy, formerly known as Napoleonville, is 6 miles away.
Further details
Nearby is the lovely village of Kergrist with its church, grocery shop, garage, bars and restaurants.
3 miles away is Mur-de-Bretagne which has a supermarket, pharmacies, baker, butcher, petrol station, post office, banks, tourist information centre, mini-golf and good bars and restaurants.
The larger historic town of Pontivy, is 6 miles away, with the river Blavet and the Nantes-Brest canal flowing through the town.
There are several larger super-markets, a wide variety of shops and many good bars and restaurants with a farmers market on Mondays.
The famous Chateau in Pontivy is well worth a visit.
The 12C Cistercian Abbey of Bon Repos is a short drive away. Destroyed during the revolution much renovation has since taken place, and the fine façade and the vast size of the church may still be admired. There is a small market every Sunday next to it.
There are craft and gift shops and many cultural events and shows. Nearby are good restaurants. There are many historic towns, villages and castles to visit including Vannes, Josselin, Rochefort, Auray, Hennebont and Quimper - all within easy driving distance.
Hennebont with its impressive Basilica and ramparts, Auray with it's delightful old port of St.Goustan, and Vannes with its smart shopping centres and choice of Hypermarkets. The recently restored medieval village of Poul Fetan, the standing stones of Carnac and the Chateau at Josselin with its magnificent pepper pot towers are all sites not to be missed.
Nearly every day of the week you will find a local market where you can sample the best local produce, seafood, crepes, locally grown fruit & vegetables and wonderful patisserie.
Throughout the year, there are regular antique markets, flea markets and the French equivalent of car boot sales. These are great places to find some interesting collectables.
Booking notes
Please contact us to enquire as to availability for the dates you would like, rather than rely on the availability chart.
The deposit is 20% of the total price to secure the booking, The balance is then paid 8 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
Family from Tamworth
"Paradise found! Peaceful, we'll be back!!
Family from London
"The house, garden and view are fabulous. Plenty of room to run around and we loved thrashing each other at table tennis! The children loved the beaches at Lac Guerledan while the adults enjoyed all the artefacts at Pont Aven. A big thank you and will recommend it to other wheel chair users".
Family from Yorkshire
"Yet another enjoyable stay. This is our 4th time in 4 years. This is an ideal farm cottage we hope to be able to see you next year. The weather has been beautiful throughout the holiday."
For booking and further information
Lisa Davies
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1432 341265
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