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Charming one bed gite beside canal and lovely old Village in beautiful area

Charming one bed gite beside canal and lovely old Village in beautiful area

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view through terrace doors
kitchen area
lounge area
canal lock beside the gite
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4.4 out of 5 Excellent
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Plélauff, Bretagne
  • Popular LocationL'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Guerlédan8 min drive
  • Popular LocationForges des Salles11 min drive
  • AirportRennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming one bed gite beside canal and lovely old Village in beautiful area

Perfect for couples seeking something “special “this snug little cottage is the perfect rural retreat.Beautifully positioned ,right beside the famous Nantes / Brest canal, the property sits in the middle of a small terrace of cottages dating back to Napoleonic times when the canal was built. Today the cottage has been updated to modern standards but still retains immense appeal, full of character and charm with its old beamed ceiling and open fireplace. With lovely views over the canal and beyond the patio doors open onto a terrace with table and chairs. Steps take you down to a small garden laid mainly to lawn where you can follow the sun around from dawn to dusk. A gate then directly opens onto the tow path and canal from where you can walk in minutes to the village,over the canal, past the grand manor and into the heart of the village. A real advantage is that the loverly village of Gouarec can cater for most of your requirements all within easy walking distance , without going further afield. Exploring near- by you can take a walk or bike ride [which can be hired locally] along the canal to enjoy the countryside and other villages along the way. Apart from exploring the beautiful waterway, the canal offers canoeing and fishing right on your doorstep. The pretty little village of Gouarec is just a very short stride away across the bridge or lock. It sits where the River Blavet runs through it to converge with the canal close to the cottage. The canal is no longer a working waterway but occasionally small boats and canoeists glide pass . It's popular for fishing and with occasional horse riders, cyclists and walkers using the tow-path, its a great spot for just watching and relaxing over aperitifs .Built of old Bretton stone the village offers traditional bars, a pizzeria, creparie, patisserie and antique shop. Recently built is a municipal indoor swimming pool, again within walking distance. This pretty little village offers everything you need without ever needing to travel and retains a pace of life that is there to be enjoyed. But for anyone wanting to seriously explore Briittany the cottage is the perfect location. Right in the centre of Brittany, midway between Rostrennen and Mur-de- Brettagne just off the N164 the cottage is ideally situated. Apart from the canal and amazing countryside , just 10 mins away by car is the beautiful lac De Guerleden ,Brittany’s largest lake , its the perfect spot for swimming and water sports but the area also offers extensive trails for walking and cycling. . .South of the lake is the forest of Quénécan, an area known as ‘Swiss Brittany’, which covers about 11 square miles. The Quénécan forest and Abbaye de Bon Repos are not to be missed.Wherever you go , near or far almost anywhere is within 2 hours drive time, for instance to Renne in the West, Brest in the east, Roscoff in the North and Quimper in the South and everywhere in between! Located in the beautiful Cotes d'amour the cottage is also virtually on the border with the Department of Morbihan with its vast gulf, beaches and sea foods, within an easy day trip to the south of Gouarec.You won't be short of things to do and places to go. Beaches north and south, beautiful countryside to explore and wonderful walks or cycle rides .. Whether you like to relax and forget the car ,'take it easy' or prefer a more action packed holiday, this little cottage offers it all , where you can really experience' true' Brittany.

Property manager

chris and dianne hyder
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Plelauff

Located in Plelauff, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Forges des Salles and Musee de l'Ecole de Bothoa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos and Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié. Plijadour and Father Nicolas' Walk are also worth visiting. Water skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos - 5 min drive
  • Lake Guerlédan - 8 min drive
  • Forges des Salles - 11 min drive
  • Musee de l'Ecole de Bothoa - 15 min drive
  • Étang du Coronc - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Carhaix Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Celtic - 11 min drive
  • Digitaleo Point - 11 min drive
  • Digitaleo Point - 9 min drive
  • Merlin les Pieds Dans l'eau - 15 min drive
  • Toulgoat Antoine - 11 min drive

Reviews

4.4

Excellent

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.5/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brittany cosy cottage
We were looking for a place to stay as a base for cycling, walking and kayaking. We certainly found it in this lovely well equipped cottage. The cottage is compact but has a good kitchen and comfortable lounging area. The shower and bathroom was suitable for us. The little terrace area was lovely for evenings sipping wine or having breakfast on. The small garden led straight on to the Nantes to Brest canal path which forms part of the Velo 6 route. We were also able to launch the kayak from the small pontoons near us. The cycle routes took you through lovely countryside and the roads were fairly quiet when we did go on them. The village has a good shop, and various restaurants. There was a lovely little market on the Friday. Everyone was very friendly. The owners communicated with us prior to our stay and left helpful instructions on how to use wifi,tv etc. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Très bon séjour
Maison très agréable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sabine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bezaubernd und top stationiert
Wir hatten 2 wundervolle Wochen hier und haben uns saumäßig wohl gefühlt. Es war alles sehr stimmig, ganz nach de Beschreibung. Manche fänden es zu klein, aber die Wohnung hat ihren Charme und alles nötige was man braucht. Direkt am Kanal lud es zum Fahrradfahren ein. Aber auch die kleinen Dorffeste waren einfach zu nett, wenn man nicht den Riesentrubel braucht, sondern eher auf nette Begegnungen und auf eine kleine gemütliche Atmosphäre Wert legt. Wir konnten Ausflüge in alle Richtungen machen, was zwar etwas Fahrtzeit kostet, aber sehr vielseitig dadurch ist. Wir haben alles sehr genossen. Vielen herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a wonderful little house in a perfect location at the channel Nantes a Brest. Very picturesque.
very good and versatile - from the ocean and the landscape to the culture and the history.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Suzanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little gite right on canal
Great position. Very cosy but had everything we needed. Instructions needed for visitors please in property. Restaurants nearby were disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by chris and dianne hyder

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We have as a family taken most of our holidays in France for over 40 years. About 20 years ago we purchased a house in Normandy to renovate which we held for ten years.
Today in retirement we decided again to seek out a property for ourselves and discovered our little cottage on the canal .
Our cottage is also our home which means that we spend the summer ‘letting’ months with our family in England and the spring ,autumn and winter months in France where we try and settle into the French way of life .

Why they chose this property

Because, in the uk we live on the coast, being not too far from the beach or ‘water’ was an important factor so we consider ourselves fortunate to be 'on'a canal, with beautiful Lac de Guerladen close by and wonderful beaches in easy reach for a great day out when we need it .
Brittany has always been a great place for us, offering lots of variety, friendly people, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches , so to find a cottage in such a special position was an opportunity not to be missed: beautifully located on the canal, close to a lovely old village with lots of character and centrally situated we are also within easy reach of most of Brittany. It's a place where we can be close to the French lifestyle in a rural community, peaceful and relaxing but not isolated!
What the cottage lacks in size is more than made up for in character and charm , small but perfectly formed .

What makes this property unique

We believe our 'petit'cottage is quite unique , located on the famous and historic Nantes /Brest canal it was built at the same time as the canal around 1840 and was probably used by canal workers.
Today the canal is for pleasure and leisure only and is used for boating, canoeing, fishing and and the towpath is easy for walkng , horse riding ,cycling and above all else ,relaxation.
Virtually in the centre of Brittany it combines charm, quaintness and convenience ,all within an historic environment that is away from the hustle and bustle.for instance to Renne in the West, Brest in the east, Roscoff in the North and Quimper in the South and every where in between! Located in the beautiful Cotes d'amour the cottage is also virtually on the border with Morbihan with its vast gulf, beaches and sea foods, within an easy day trip to the south of Gouarec.
Without leaving our 'idyl' through the seasons we can watch the canal change its colour, observe wildlife,chat to walkers,walk or cycle the towpath , explore nearby woods and walks.Or if we want to go further afield we can head to the beaches and coastal towns north or south.
Although we are unable to enjoy the pleasure of the area all year round we are delighted to be able to share the unique benefits with our guests when we are away in the uk.
Because we are able to spend long periods in our cottage we have furnished it as a comfortable home not just a "holiday home" so that guests can relax and enjoy their stay whatever their 'mood' and whatever the weather .

Languages:

English

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