La Petite Maison, Fontaine Rouillee - Delightful Cottage in Cote d'Armor
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
Charmingly updated traditional 2 bedroomed Breton cottage comfortably furnished and fully equipped for year round use by up to 4 people. The gite is located in La Fontaine Rouillee, near Plessala, and has far reaching views over the open countryside of the River Lie valley to Loudeac Forest. Being under 1 hour's drive from St Malo, Dinard and Rennes means Plessala is an easy to reach holiday destination.
The cottage is set in a mature enclosed garden with BBQ and furniture for relaxing outdoors; there is plenty in the immediate area to occupy walkers, cyclists, anglers, riders, bird-watchers or anyone who enjoys history & meandering around small medieval towns or sampling the local produce at markets. For guests using the gite as a touring base, the stunning north coast beaches overlooked by international standard golf courses, inland Lake Guerledan with it's range of fishing and watersports or the ancient cities of Dinan and Josselin can all be reached in around 30 minutes.
Twin bedroom
Part of the cottage garden
River Lie
North coast beach
The cottage is approached through an enclosed garden via a short flight of steps opening into a central hallway with all the accommodation laid out on one level.
To the right is a spacious dual aspect kitchen-dining room recently updated with fitted units in the kitchen area, whilst the traditional terracotta floor tiles and shuttered windows maintain the building's original character. The dining area has a table & chairs, a comfy armchair and storage unit housing crockery and glassware plus a collection of local maps and information.
To the left of the hall is a relaxing sitting room with 2 sofas, pouffee, coffee tables, stocked bookcase, a selection of board games and CDs, a DVD player and TV receiving UK free-to-air programs. There is an efficient wood burning stove with top-box for warming plates or mulling wine. The original chestnut parquet floor has been retained, whilst a central carpet square and curtains at the large shuttered window overlooking the garden add to the cosy feel of the room.
The two bedrooms are either side of the hall; the double bedroom faces west and has lovely views across to the distant forest, where the sunsets are magnificent. The twin bedroom opposite benefits from the morning sun rising over neighbouring fields. As well as beds, each room is furnished with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror, chair, bedside cabinets and lamps. The floors are chestnut parquet with scatter rugs; there are pictures on the walls and curtains at the windows as well as the working shutters.
Bed linen is supplied along with a choice of duvet weights to suit the season. For small children an optional French cot-bed (size 140 x 60 cm) with low side rails is available, which will fit in either bedroom. At the end of the hallway is a large fully tiled shower room, bath mats are supplied, but guests are asked to bring their own towels unless flying to Brittany when these may be hired in advance. There is plenty of guest parking available on site.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Plessala, Brittany
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Both have wardrobes, drawers, chairs, mirrors, rugs, bedside tables & lamps. Modern efficient panel radiators are fitted & fans are available if required, a choice of duvet weights is offered.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower. The shower room is very spacious and tiled throughout. It has a large heated towel rail, a chair, mirror and shelf unit in addition to the usual sanitary ware.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped, with gas hob, electric oven, grill & rotisserie, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle, griddle, cafetiere, tea-pot, salad spinner, casseroles etc etc!
General:
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. There are individually controlled electric radiators in all the main rooms as well as a highly effective wood burner in the sitting room. Towels may be hired as an option by guests flying to Brittany.
Dining:
Seating for 4. The dining table is in the large kitchen-diner and has 4 chairs, with an optional high chair if required. There is also a full size hardwood garden table with parasol and chairs for dining outside.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, Board Games. UK free-to-air television and radio are available via the satellite system. A DVD and CD player is provided along with a selection of discs, traditional boardgames and a well stocked bookcase.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The garden is fully enclosed and not overlooked. It has mature fruit and nut trees and many flowering shrubs. There is plenty of room to stretch out and relax or use the built-in BBQ and dine outside.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
The cottage accomodation is all on one level, with wide doors off a spacious hall, there are 5 shallow steps up to the front door from the garden path. The area is wonderful for walkers & cyclists.
Local activities in and around Plessala, Brittany
La Fontaine Rouillee is a lovely spot for a holiday, in a friendly rural area that makes it just so easy to relax & forget the pressures of everyday life. However, the central Breton town of Loudeac is just 10 mins drive with direct access to major routes crossing the region making any destination easily accessible for guests wishing to explore other parts of Brittany.
Plessala the local village is in an extremely scenic location with a trout lake, surrounded by a small park where local festivals are celebrated with fireworks.
Walking and cycling routes circle the commune, which the Tour de France passed through in 2006. Its situation on the River Lie means Plessala is a focal point for Anglers visiting the region, while just 3km down-river at La Prenessaye kayaks can be hired.
Nearby 11th century Moncontour alternates with more famous Dinan to hold a realistic bi-annual medieval faire which is a sightseeing must as are the castles at Josselin, Cap Frehel and St Malo.
There is a large pool complex at Loudeac, but for a more local & sedate setting there is an ancient stepping-stone river crossing just upstream which is an ideal spot for a paddle and a picnic.
A wide variety of options are available locally for eating out, including traditional Breton creperies and auberges, excellent mussel or seafood restaurants, a Basque eatery, a medieval themed bistro & formal award winning gourmet restaurants.
Many of the surrounding towns have weekly markets selling fresh farm produce and local craft goods; there are also numerous antique markets throughout the year.
The nearby North coast has stunning scenery with small rocky coves filled with sailing boats, stretching flat golden sands and shelving inlets where mussels are farmed, all overlooked by open moorland.
Brittany also has several high quality golf courses, notably the international course at Val Andre, which is set above a very beautiful long sandy beach, just 30 minutes drive from Plessala.
Lamballe Market
Every thursday morning throughout the year. A really traditional large Breton market, used by locals to buy and sell home-made produce including farm grown vegetables & meat, fresh fish and shell-fish, plus celtic jewellery and other crafts.
La Mulette, Moncontour
The place to eat mussels. Reknown for it's vast range of moules recipes, but always having a tasty meat and fish alternative available for non-shellfish eaters. Friendly atmosphere, good wine list, not to be missed
La Roche au Cerf, Plessala
An ancient stone river crossing, reputed to still be used by deer. A magically peaceful spot to cool off on summer evenings, take a picnic, explore the ruins of the old water mill, wander down river beside the Lie for a while or just sit and relax at a place used for centuries to cross the water.
Le Vaublanc, near Plessala
A nineteenth century iron forge in a riverside beautiful setting; now used as a bakery by a religious order who are pleased to show the wood fuelled ovens to members of the public dropping by to buy one of the many varieties of stoneground bread they produce.
Centrally located Plessala is easily reached from the ports of Brittany & Normandy, or via Dinard, Rennes, Brest or Nantes airports served by Ryanair & Flybe from UK & Eire. Calais is a 5 hour drive.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
£200.00
€240.00
$324.00
20 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
£425.00
€510.00
$688.50
3 Jan - 27 Mar 2009
£200.00
€240.00
$324.00
28 Mar - 3 Jul 2009
£300.00
€360.00
$486.00
4 Jul - 4 Sep 2009
£425.00
€510.00
$688.50
Rental Notes: There are no restrictions placed on changeover days (subject to existing bookings).
Prices include bed linen & normal changeover cleaning.
A refundable security deposit is payable locally on arrival.
20% discount with Brittany Ferries is offerd to all confirmed guests.
Golf clubs, cycles, walking boots etc may be stored in our lockable cellar.
Website prices are shown per week, but rentals are available from September to June from 3 nights to 3 months, with significant discounts for long lets – call us to discuss your requirements.
The cottage was lived in and renovated by the English owners who live nearby, personally maintain the gite and are pleased to assist guests with any queries about the property or the area to enable them to make the most of their holiday.
For any guests contemplating buying a house in Brittany, advice, recommendations and practical assistance with purchasing, relocating to, or renovating is available as an optional extra service.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
La Petite Maison, Fontaine Rouillee (Sleeps 4) - Delightful Cottage in Cote d'Armor
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
01 December 2008
05 December 2008
4
£140
Just £35 per night for 3 or 4 night winter breaks - stock up on wine and enjoy a Breton Christmas market.
05 December 2008
08 December 2008
3
£105
Just £35 per night for 3 or 4 night winter breaks - stock up on wine and enjoy a Breton Christmas market.
Guestbook
"I have enjoyed every moment in this lovely house and with its charming owners. Had a FAB time!" - Jenny Jones
"Just a few words to say how great our stay was. The cottage has everything you could possibly need and you could not wish to meet nicer people than Penny & Ray who are most helpful and have endless patience - we will return - many times." - Jill & Ray Oultram
"Just wanted to say how mush we enjoyed staying with you over the Bank Holiday weekend. What a superb gite in a wonderful area, we look forward to seeing you again!" - Sarah, Martin & Josh
"A very comfy and relaxing week. Thank you." - Kay & John Austin
Availability of La Petite Maison, Fontaine Rouillee
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Owner joined site on:
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19 November 2007
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