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Maison de Beauport |
Paimpol, Brittany, France |
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Maison de Beauport is a magical house perched on the edge of a freshwater lake, just a minute’s walk from the sea and the 13th century Abbaye de Beauport. Inside is an eclectic mix of antiques, contemporary furniture and unusual features, whilst outside offers natural beauty and wildlife literally on the doorstep. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Village / Rural / Riverside / Waterfront |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Maison de Beauport was built in the late 19th century on the edge of L’Etang de Beauport, a lake created by the monks from the neighbouring Abbaye in 1202. The entire surrounding area is owned by the French equivalent of the National Trust so is beautifully maintained and protected and is a haven for wildlife of all kinds. The house is a five-minute drive from Paimpol harbour with its restaurants, cafes and shops, medieval streets and weekly market. The interior of the house is well-equipped and beautifully furnished, a lovely mixture of antique style, quirky character and relaxing home comforts. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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From Paimpol, you can take a ride on the Vapeux de Trieux steam train ride to the town of Pontrieux, famous for its wash-houses and river trips. L’Arcouest, where the ferry leaves for the car-free Ile de Brehat, renowned for its Mediterranean-style gardens and micro-climate is just fifteen minutes away. The beautifully renovated Abbaye de Beauport, which hosts concerts and nocturnal spectaculars, is just over the road from the house. You can take a walk along the coast to the oyster buildings to choose your own fresh from the sea. There are beaches within walking distance and there are plenty of opportunities for activities such as walking, cycling, golfing, horse riding, tennis, sailing, kayaking and other watersports. The whole area is very Celtic in atmosphere and traditional Breton Fest Noz take place throughout the year, especially in summer. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| There are lots of transport options. Dinard airport is 1hr 20 mins drive and Saint Malo ferry port is 1hr 45 mins away. You can also fly to Brest (2hrs), Rennes (1hr 30 mins) and take the ferry to Roscoff (1hr 30 mins); Cherbourg (3hrs) or Caen (3hrs) or Le Havrre (4 hours). |
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Nearest airports:
| Dinard 1 hr 20 mins |
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Nearest train station:
| Paimpol 10 mins |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| St Malo |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Kerity |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Kerity (5 minute walk) |
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Nearest beach:
| 5 minute walk |
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Nearest shop:
| Kerity (5 minute walk) |
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Nearest market:
| Paimpol on Tuesday mornings |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
David Burrows |
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Contact Phone No. |
0044 7875 199683 / +33 296 22 03 85 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The house is on three storeys. On the ground floor, there is a well-equipped modern kitchen; a comfortable living room with DVD, sofa and arm chairs; a dining room with a large table seating 14, a wood-burning fire, CD, books and games; a bathroom and separate toilet. On the first floor there are four spacious double bedrooms, two with French doors and balconies facing onto the lake, and another bathroom. On the top floor, there is a large loft space/teenage room sleeping 6 complete with DVD and third toilet. Much of the house is furnished with finds from the antique dealer owner including some lovely old mirrors.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The grounds consist of lawned gardens, lakeside terrace and decking walkways into woodlands, with a discreet but secure grill fence on the lakeside.
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Further Details |
Paimpol on the Cotes d’Armor is a historic fishing town made famous by Pierre Loti’s book, Pecheur d’Islande about the cod fishermen of the 19th and early 20th century. Now a thriving tourist destination it has lovely cafes, restaurants and boutiques and plays host to the world-famous Chante Marin Festival every other August.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Bookings can be confirmed upon receipt of a 20% deposit. The full balance is payable 10 weeks before arrival and a returnable breakages deposit of £400 will also be required at this stage. Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday (but we can be flexible out of season and for short breaks). The house must be vacated by 10.30am and new arrivals are welcome after 4pm. Linen is available for hire. Please bring your own beach towels. Pets can be brought by prior arrangement.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Maison de Beauport |
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A beautiful house in beautiful surroundings! The beaches at Bonaparte plages and Brehec plages were lovely and sandy. There is an amazing amount of wildlife here. We managed to see otters, herons, kingfisher, ducks, moorhens, bats, gulls, dragonflies, fish, frogs and a cormorant. We also had a fantastic night stargazing and saw five shooting stars!
W, S & L families, UK, Aug 2009 
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We would like to thank you for a wonderful holiday in a fantastic house - what a DVD and book collection, not to mention the antiques!
C, J, R & S, UK, Aug 2009
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We were looking forward to a much needed holiday and we certainly found the calm and serenity we sought at Maison de Beauport. Our youngest son had befriended virtually every fish and moorhen on the lake! Thank you for a fantastic stay at your spectacular house.
D & S, UK, Aug 2009
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We had a really good week. Lovely house and lake and fantastic area for exploring. We have made good use of the bikes, have windsurfed from quite a few local beaches, we hired kayaks which was excellent and we went riding with the stables from Paimpol.
A & B families, UK, Aug 2008
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a fantastic place! We had a great time here. We had great bike rides through the woods (and walks) and the Abbey and grounds are lovely.
S-A, H & E families, UK, Jul 2008
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What an incredible place! The perfect base to explore this lovely area. The setting of the lake is very special. And we did our bit for the conservation of the area by utilising the wine/cider cellar.
P & W families, UK, Aug 2009
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We had a wonderful fortnight in which we did not leave the property except for shopping in the nearby (super)markets and walks along the beach and in the woods. We all were very much impressed by the way this house was decorated - it really gave you a special feeling to stay in a house that was so balanced and tranquil but at the same time a real holiday house with every amenity.
NK, Belgium, May 2006
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