| Region: |
Brittany / Perret |
| Bedrooms: |
3 |
| Sleeps: |
8 |
| Last minute
bargains: |
Reduction for booking of 2 or more weeks |
| Brief description: |
Porh Rouzic is a 3 bedroom, south facing, traditional Breton farmhouse. It has been renovated to the very highest standards, whilst retaining many of the original features, such as massive wooden beams and stone fireplace. |
| Full description: |
The property consists of the following accommodation:
Lounge: A half glazed door gives access into the fully carpeted lounge. This very large room, which is the whole floor area of the original house, features a magnificent open fireplace with stone surrond. It is comfortably furnished with armchairs, settee, traditional style wooden settles and satellite television. At one end of the room there is a small study which can also be used as a fourth bedroom. In addition there is a large walk-in cloakroom.
Dining Room: The superb dining room has a tiled floor and exposed timbers. The room is lit by a wood and wrought iron hanging light. Ercol sideboards, dining table with eight chairs and a corner display unit are easily accomodated in this spacious room. The large 3 metre patio doors offer magnificent views and access to the patio area.
Downstairs Bathroom: Off the dining room is a fully tiled shower room, with WC and handbasin.
Superb kitchen with: Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, double sink, microwave, toaster.
Built-in units with mosaic tiled worktops and breakfast bar. Window with views over the garden. Half glazed door to wide parking and secluded quiet area overlooking a silver birch copse.
First Floor: All bedrooms have sloping ceilings, exposed beams and Velux roof lights and are fully carpeted, as are the passageways and mezzanine area.
Large bedroom: Twin beds with cane headboards and matching furniture. Handbasin with cupboard and mirror, trouser press.
Double bedroom: Double bed with bedside tables and small dressing table. Cupboards with hanging space.
Small bedroom: Bunkbeds suitable for adults.
Bathroom: Enormous tiled bathroom. WC, handbasin, feature mirror, bath. Dorner window with window seat. Next door is a third WC and boiler ensuring a constant supply of hot water.
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| Facilities: |
Wooden gates give access from the quiet lane to a large gravelled area.
The main garden is to the end and the rear of the house. It features two large lawned areas divided by an avenue of blue conifers. the upper area has a number of fruit trees one end.Maintained by a local gardener these grassed areas are ideal for children's games, a place to relax in the evening sun or to enjoy meals prepared on the stone built barbeque.
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| Additional
information: |
An idyllic retreat lying in half an acre in a glorious setting. The old house and the former dairy have been combined to form a spacious dwelling that can comforably accommodate 6/8 people. the large ground floor rooms provide ample space to relax and watch DVDs/videos or satellite television in the lounge, with its magnificent exposed beams. Listen to the radio or favourite CDs in the study or dine in the enormous dining room with its wisteria framed fully glazed doors. |
| Local
activities: |
Perret is a Breton village of mostly small stone built cottages, a large square and a magnificent church that is quite out of proportion to the 280 strong population.
There is a bar on the side of the square, that also serves as the local shop and that takes orders for bread and croissants. Many of the inhabitants do not leave the sleepy little bywater from one month to the next. Why should they when everything is here, or comes here, including the mobile shop and the visiting meat delivery man. Even the clog maker sets up his workshop in one of the bars.
Bon Repos is one of the many beauty spots within a few minutes of Perret. In fact the lane beside Porh Rouzic leads directly there. Beside the cafe at the end of the lane, there is a narrow stone bridge over the river. To one side of the bridge there is a lovely weir, from the other side it is possible to start boating or canoeing trips. Overlooking this tranquil scene are the remains of an old abbey, which is still used as a centrepiece for festivals and celebrations. It is difficult to believe that all this is only a short way from the main road linking Rennes to Brest. A creperie and various other bars, some with outside eating areas, are within a few minutes walk.
The whole area is a mass of trees, this is the Western edge of the Foret de Quencan. Literally dozens of trails lead from the roads into the forest, which is a treasure trove of wildlife as well as a paradise for walkers. The paths that follow the river or canal are equally well suited to hikers as well as cyclists.
To the north of the forest is the Lac de Guerledan. The lake is tree lined along all of its banks except for small areas where there are man made beaches and boating pontoons. Most of the recreation areas have a little cafe or restaurant and generally a play area for younger children.
The River Blavet flows out of the lake and provides a number of beauty spots as it meanders its way down to the Chateau de Rohan, the only 15th century military fort in Brittany. This is just one of the many fine buildings close by that are linked by the Nantes Brest Canal, which then continues past Josselin, home to another famous castle.
There is so much to see and do. There is the prehistoric stone covered way at Cleguerac and the north coast is less than an hour away at St. Brieuc. The west coast with its famous holiday resorts, Quiberon, Carnac and Benodet are all within pleasant driving distance. Any visit to the coast should include lovely old Auray, an outstanding town, even in this incredible region where beauty and history go hand in hand. |
| Prices: |
| High Season |
€710 / £490 (Mid July - End August) |
| Mid Season |
€565 / £390 (June & September) |
| Low Season |
€449 / £310 (All other times) |
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