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Les Hirondelles |
Fougeres, Brittany, France |
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Originally part of a 17th century Breton longhouse, Les Hirondelles retains many original features, from exposed oak beams and open stone walls to a lovely spiral staircase. It has now been converted into a pretty little gite with a private terrace, large garden and all the home comforts you could want. |
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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:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Les Hirondelles is a charming 17th century cottage which is decorated and furnished to a high modern standard but also maintains an air of history and originality in its features. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is therefore perfect for a couple or a small family. The oak beams and spiral staircase make it cosy and romantic but it is also equipped with traditionally French spacious living areas for your comfort. A heated, enclosed pool, private terrace and dining area, 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 |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
On the ground floor of the cottage there is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area which is well equipped in every way. The kitchen boasts a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, among other things, and the living room has an LCD flat screen TV, DVD and VCR players, an iPod docking station and free unlimited WiFi internet access. There is also a good selection of books, DVDs and videos for all tastes and ages. Plenty to do for both adults and children alike! The beautiful spiral staircase leads up to the main bedroom with kingsize bed and a smaller second bedroom with bunk beds. There is also a shower and toilet.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Outside the cottage there is a 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 Hirondelles |
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We have had a wonderful week staying in the cottage, everything was perfect. Our children absolutely loved the swimming pool despite whatever the weather conditions! We especially enjoyed out little visitors, Poppy the dog, Caramel the cat and who really made herself at home, Rosie the cat. Beautiful area to stay in. We have had some fantastic days out, especially enjoyed Mont St Miche. Thankyou Sue, for being wonderful with the boys. We would certainly return to see you all again.
Taylor Family, UK, Jul 2010 
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We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed staying in this lovely house. Emily loved the trampoline, swings and of course the swimming pool. It was even warm enough to get Oliver [baby] in. A great base to explore the area and always nice to return back to.
Anonymous, UK, May 2010
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Lovely week, very comfortable, well equipped gîte. Enjoyed the pool with the cover up and down and loved bike rides to St Brice (about 1 hour with 5 yr old on tiny bike!).
Arthur Family, UK, Aug 2009
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Had a wonderful time here this week, house is amazing, couldn't have asked for a more lovely area, will definitely be coming back and would recommend to friends and family. The is something for everyone, adults and children, pool was also amazing! Thankyou Susan, see you next year!
Anonymous, USA, Aug 2010
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