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Les Chouettes |
Fougères, Brittany, France |
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Named after the barn owls that nest in the region every year, Les Chouettes is a spacious 18th century farmhouse with original open stone walls and exposed beams. Set in the heart of the countryside in a peaceful hamlet it is rural, traditional and utterly charming. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Les Chouettes is part of a converted 17th century Breton longhouse and it has been tastefully adapted into magnificent holiday gite with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large private terrace overlooking the garden. It retains many of its original features and the exposed beams and wood-burning stove give it a lovely old-style feel but is also equipped with all the modern comforts you could want from a holiday home. A heated, enclosed pool, secluded patio area with barbecue and garden furniture, and 2 acres of lawned garden all make for a totally relaxing stay in the heart of Brittany. The countryside surrounding the house is peaceful and beautiful but you are also a mere 45 minutes from the Emerald coast and a stone’s throw from several historic towns and villages. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The house is set in beautiful French countryside with much to offer, from forest walks and cycle rides to golf courses and fishing lakes. The nearest village, Tremblay, is 4 km away and is a charming place with an 11th century church and a selection of small shops and bars. St Brice-en-Cogles is also close by and has a supermarket and several restaurants. Villecartier forest is only a 10 minute drive away and offers activities like electronic boats, pony rides and a ‘Parc Acrobatique’ high in the trees - enough to keep even the most restless child entertained! The house is only 45 minutes from the Emerald coast with its long sandy beaches and there are lots of historic towns to explore, from St Malo to Fougeres which boasts the largest medieval castle in Europe. With these and other attractions like the St Malo Aquarium, the Reptilarium at Mont St Michel and La Bourbansais Zoo and Chateau, there is something for everyone to enjoy. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| We are in easy reach of several ferry ports - St Malo is closest at 45 minutes but Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Roscoff are all within 3 hours of the house. Calais is a 5 hour drive away. The closest airports are Dinard and Rennes (45 minutes) and Nantes (1 hour 30). There is also a train from Paris which calls at Rennes. If you’re coming by car, the A84 is the motorway which links the Normandy ports to our area. We are only 10 minutes’ drive from junction 30 of the A84. |
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Nearest airports:
| Dinard or Rennes 45 minutes |
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Nearest train station:
| Rennes 45 minutes |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| St Malo 45 minutes |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Tremblay or St Brice-en-Cogles - 4km |
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Nearest beach:
| 45 minutes to the Emerald Coast |
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Nearest shop:
| Supermarket in St Brice-en-Cogles |
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Nearest market:
| Tremblay or St Brice-en-Cogles |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Susan Hazelwood |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33 2 99 97 74 20 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Dishwasher / DVD player / Cot / Highchair / Internet Access / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The house boasts 6 bedrooms which comfortably sleep up to 12 people. On the ground floor there is a large, open-plan living/dining/kitchen area which contains all the mod cons. The kitchen is equipped with washing machine, dishwasher and microwave among other things so cooking for 12 will not be a problem! The living area is well-appointed with an LCD flat screen TV, DVD and VCR players, an iPod docking station and free unlimited Wifi internet access, so when you’re not outside in the pool or on a sun lounger there is a perfect place to relax. There is a large selection of books, DVDs and videos on offer. The ground floor also comprises a twin bedroom, a double with a kingsize bed and a family bathroom with separate WC. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms (one kingsize and ensuite), a twin bedroom, a bunk bedroom and a separate shower room and WC.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Outside the house there is a large private terrace overlooking the lovely garden. This is very well equipped with lots of garden furniture and a barbecue for those lazy summer evenings. The garden itself stretches to 2 acres of lawn, just made for picnics or a game of cricket! The garden also houses a 10mx5m heated pool (open from April to October) which is fenced and alarmed for your children’s safety and your peace of mind. Around the pool there are sunbeds, cushions and parasols aplenty. Hidden behind the pool, there is a trampoline and children’s play area with swings and a slide and for the grownups there is a boules court set by a small orchard. You can be as active or inactive as you want!
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Further Details |
The price of the house includes bed linen, bath and hand towels (for stays of 4+ nights), tea towels and bathmats; a fresh supply is provided weekly for longer stays. Guests do need to bring their own swimming/beach towels. Cots, high chairs, baby bath and stair gates and other baby equipment can be provided. The price also includes electricity and WiFi, pool heating (April to October) and an end of stay clean (although we do expect the house to be left in a ‘reasonable’ condition). Stock of the following items will be there for your arrival: toilet paper, dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid, tea towels, dustbin liners, all cleaning equipment, and basic kitchen condiments - salt, pepper, sugar, olive oil, herbs & spices, tea, coffee and fresh milk. There are mountain bikes available for use during your stay.
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Conditions of
Rental |
We ask for a deposit of 25% at the time of booking to confirm your cottage rental. The balance is due 6 weeks before the start of the rental period. We accept Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card payments in euros and bank transfers for the sterling equivalent of the Euro rate. Unlike many holiday rental homes, we do not ask for a damage/security deposit. We do, however, kindly ask that you treat our houses with the same care and respect you would your own. We trust guests to report any serious damage, and this will be settled on a case by case basis. The changeover day is Saturday, but is flexible out of high season (May - September). If you book your ferry crossing with us we can help you obtain discounted ferry crossings all year round (20% off Brittany Ferries crossings). All 3 of our properties can be rented together to house up to 22 people. Well behaved pets can be accommodated by agreement.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Les Chouettes |
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"Our best family holiday ever! We loved the garden, the trampoline, swimming in the pool, making sandcastles on deserted sunny beaches, walking and picnicking in the forest, going to the zoo one of the few grey days (falconry display a great hit!) the Parc Floral (very popular with four year olds and grandparents!), eating croissants, crêpes and ice-cream, running along the old railway track and enjoying the beautiful countryside in incredible weather. So much so that we've already booked for next year. Thankyou Susan, for such great hospitality, we love your corner of the world."
Adam, Charlotte, George and Anna, UK, Jan 2010 
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"We have had a super time with our family. Could not have asked for a better setting. Fantastic facilities and great weather. Really enjoyed exploring the are and recommend Dinan and St Malo. The pool is a real treat at any time. Thankyou again for the bikes and your help and advice"
Anonymous, UK, Sep 2010
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"We have had a wonderful holiday here. Our party of 14 very much appreciated your kindness and advice. The countryside here is beautiful and despite the rain we have had a very enjoyable holiday"
Julia, UK, Jan 2010
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We have had the perfect week here. The gite has everything you need and more and the pool is a real joy, cover up or down. Highlights for us were walks in the forest, picnics by the lake, Mt St Michel in brilliant sunshine, Dinan with lovely churches, haunting music coming from the music school, and the best crepes ever at Crêperie Alma, a cosy lunch spot on a rainy day. St Malo was also well worth the trip, as were the chateaux close to the gite. The sausages from the farm shop were fabulous. We have had superb weather and wouldn't have changed a thing except to have booked for 2 weeks rather than a week! Susan is the perfect 'landlady', helpful and easy going and as a special treat she let us take her lovely dogs out for a walk or two which helped us a lot as we were missing ours a lot! A smashing place to stay and must be great for kids too. I'm sure we'll be back.
Anonymous, Ireland, Jan 2010
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Came with whole family and all 3 cottages, ages 68 to 7 months. We all had a lovely time, the pool is a great asset and the children loved the garden and all the equipment. A really lovely gite with everything you need for a perfect holiday.....only wish we could stay a few more days!
Anonymous, UK, Jan 2010
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