Large farmhouse with pool & games room. PERFECT FOR FAMILIES. Central location

Our recently renovated farmhouse is extremely spacious offering home comforts throughout. Private heated pool. Games room. 3 doubles, 1 twin & 1 bunk. 3 bathrooms. Large family kitchen. Set in over an acre of grounds, tranquil & secluded. Perfect location for exploring whole of Brittany.

THE PROPERTY: This peaceful retreat is the ideal spot to relax, unwind and enjoy the unspoilt, traditional Breton countryside. With large rooms, high ceilings and plenty of light, the secluded farmhouse, dating back to 1850, is ideal for a large/extended family, families holidaying together or for those that just like a bit of extra space.

The ground floor is perfect for socialising with large yet cosy lounge complete with original fireplace, wood burner, beamed ceiling and exposed stonework. There is FreeSat English TV, DVD player, X-box 360 console with games, radio/CD player and WiFi. The high gloss fitted kitchen is extremely well equipped and comfortably seats 10 around the traditional farmhouse table. There is also a shower room downstairs.

First floor: 2 double bedrooms both with king size beds (one with cot), bedroom with single bunk beds and family bathroom with bath and shower over. All three bedrooms enjoy views over the grounds and countryside beyond.

Second floor: light and airy landing with sofa - perfect for a quiet read or listening to music - double bedroom with king size bed, twin bedroom and third bathroom complete with shower.

The whole property is a harmonious blend of modern practicality and traditional features. There is a separate laundry room attached to the property with washing machine, drying facilities, iron and ironing board ... if you have the urge to do your laundry whilst away!

Grounds: spacious and secluded with plenty to do for adults and children - all ages! With a private, fully fenced, secure, heated above ground pool with surrounding decking (8m x 4m, depth 1.3m - spring & summer months only), boules/petanque pitch, large climbing frame, additional swings, outdoor toys for toddlers and plenty of lawn for football, badminton or a game of cricket - there's plenty to keep the whole family occupied.

Attached to the property is games room with full sized table tennis and pool table as well a dartboard. When you've had enough of the action, there's always the large sun terrace, outdoor furniture & BBQ to enjoy as well as woodlands and orchard.

Facilities include:
. Wi-Fi internet access
. FreeSat English TV, DVD player, Radio/CD player
. X-box 360 console & selection of games
. Electric oven, gas hob
. Microwave, kettle & toaster
. Dishwasher
. Washing Machine
. Iron, ironing board & airers
. Large fridge/freezer
. Highchair, cot & portable stairgate
. Oil fired central heating & wood burner
. Bed linen & towels (beach towels not provided)
. Hairdryer
. Private heated above ground pool (spring & summer months only)
. Games room
. Selection of books, DVDs and board games
. Outdoor furniture
. BBQ
. Parking for 4+ cars
. Cleaning

Booking our farmhouse guarantees site exclusivity.

However, for even more space or for larger parties, our idyllic detached gite which accommodates 4 guests (plus cot) can also be rented providing enough space in total for 14 (plus cots). See separate property listing #6871874.

THE LOCATION: Located in quiet, peaceful hamlet with beautiful walks along the river and in the woods nearby. Less than a 2 minute drive is the quiet yet friendly village of Lanrivain with small grocery store, post office, cafes and restaurant. St Nicolas du Pelem is 10mins away with all its amenities including boulangerie, supermarket, banks, newsagent, pharmacy, restaurants, municipal pool and sports facilities and the traditional Breton towns of Rostrenen and Bourbriac and easily reached within 15mins.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Less than 30mins drive is stunning Lake Guerledan with its pedalos, kayaking, boat trips, fishing, horse riding, small beach, cafes and restaurants. North is Guingamp with its restaurants, bars, traditional buildings with period facades, whisky distillery and lively festivals in July and August. West is Huelgoat with its mythical forests, lake, restaurants and bars. With numerous quiet lanes in the area and the Nantes-Brest canal nearby, the area is perfect for cycling and walking. Plenty of beautiful beaches and coves within reasonable driving distance.

Markets are regularly held in many of the local towns and villages nearby selling fresh produce and Breton specialities. Festivals and events celebrating Breizh (Breton) culture often take place during summer months to which visitors are always welcome .

Being centrally located, nowhere is too far! Most parts of Brittany and their key attractions are easily accessible. It's easy to explore the coastal areas and stunning beaches of Northern, Western and Southern Brittany as well as the larger attractions the area has to offer such as aquariums, castles, historic towns (Quintin, Dinan, Josselin, Vannes to name but a few), water and adventure parks - each one a perfect day trip. There are visitor leaflets in the property as well as a comprehensive information pack to get the most out of your stay

GETTING THERE: The port of St Malo is the closest and approx. 1hr 30mins away. The crossings to Cherbourg and Caen are quicker but the drive to the property is further (Caen 2hrs 50mins & Cherbourg 3hrs 10mins). The nearest airports are Rennes and Nantes. The tunnel from Calais is another option.

OTHER USEFUL INFO: We don't live close by so you won't need to worry about us popping around - however, we can be contacted via phone or email and are more than happy to help in any way we can. We also have superb property managers living locally who can be called upon if you have any issues or need any assistance.

Due to the rural nature of the property signal strength can vary from time to time and, while we usually have no problems, we cannot guarantee the speed of the wifi connection at the property. For optimum service, we recommend web browsing and emails only.

Everything in the farmhouse is set up for our visits but also with you in mind. No smoking. No pets. Using equipment on site such as the pool, climbing frame, swings and games room is done so at guests' own risk. Please be kind and respectful and leave the property as you find it. If anything should get broken or damaged, please do let us know so that we can fix/replace for future visits.... or if you think of anything that we could improve, please let us know that too.

PLEASE NOTE : Our excellent property managers do everything they can to keep you safe by ensuring that all cleaning protocols are adhered to prior to your arrival.