Holiday manor house in Brittany with heated pool & garden

Introduction

At the top of a gentle hill overlooking the wooded countryside with panoramic views towards the villages of Le Gouray to the north and Collinée to the south, this exquisitely restored house is beautifully furnished with many period pieces and antiques and equipped to a very high standard.

Two acres of enclosed gardens with terraces, shrubberies and a spacious and completely hedged and fenced swimming pool area, make this a private paradise for those wanting luxurious living within easy reach of a good selection of holiday activities.

With a total sleeping capacity of 12, but composed of two self-contained units (main house sleeps 10, artist's studio sleeps 2) this property is perfect for larger groups that include several different families.

Located between Collinée and Le Gouray the property is well placed for exploring the north coast with a choice of beautiful beaches and the seaside town of Val André.

Nearby Jugon des Lacs, a pretty little stone walled town with its two huge lakes, offers a choice of water activities for those wishing to perfect their skills before venturing out on to sea.

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Accommodation

The accommodation comprises the Manor house and Artist's Studio:

MANOR HOUSE

Entrance hall with WC and hand basin

Large sitting room, 'Le Grand Salon' (16 x 6m), with sofa and armchairs, open fireplace, reading area with 2 chairs and library. Writing desk.
Door to terrace (Note – Families are kindly requested not to allow children have access to this room)

Kitchen with Aga cooker (double electric oven, gas hob). Microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer. Breakfast table and chairs to seat 8

'Le Petit Salon' sitting / dining room (11 x 6m) with dining table (seats 12). Sitting area with two sofas and wood burning stove. TV with UK channels
Door to terrace

Stairs to 1st floor:

Bedroom 1, double

Separate bathroom with shower and hand basin

Bedroom 2, two singles

Separate bathroom with bath and hand basin

Separate WC

Mezzanine over kitchen:

Bedroom 3, two singles with sitting area

Separate bathroom with WC, bath with hand-held shower, twin hand basins

Separate (main) bathroom: with WC, shower and twin hand basins

Bedroom 4, two singles

Bedroom 5, double bed and sitting area

Steps down to conservatory sitting room / summer kitchen with bamboo sofa and armchairs, dining table, seats 4
Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave

ARTIST'S STUDIO

(Separate apartment with wooden stairs up from garden)

Wooden balcony overlooking garden and pool, table and two chairs

Sitting room / kitchen with oven and hob, fridge and microwave. Two armchairs and breakfast table. TV and video (UK channels)

Bedroom 6: double with sitting area
Ensuite bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR

(Beneath the Artist’s Studio):
Games Room with table tennis, darts, footballs, board games and jigsaw puzzles, 2 x barbeques
Laundry Room with 2 x large sinks, 2 x washing machines, 2 x tumble driers, extra freezer, indoor and outdoor drying areas, ironing board & iron

Pretty courtyard garden

Huge lawn area

Pool area: 10 x 5m swimming pool, 1.2 -1.8m deep. Pool shower
Sun terrace with sun loungers and parasol

Lawn seating area with table & parasol

2 acres of grounds with security gates and parking for several cars

 Photo gallery for La Ville Lieu de Fer, ref: 22016

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

Nearest shops and restaurants at Le Gouray or Collinée, both 5 minutes drive.

Larger shops and restaurants and supermarkets at Lamballe, 20km. Bike hire and riding at Lamballe. Water sports at Jugon Les Lacs, 20km.

Nearest beaches at Le Val André, 40km.

An excellent network of good roads and dual carriageways make the whole of the north coast from St Brieuc and beyond, to Mont St Michel, on the Normandy border, easily accessible.

This coastline is famous for its stunning beaches, with white sand and turquoise water, its cliff top walks and its wild and rocky headlands.

Dotted with little seaside towns such as the picturesque Le Val André or Erquy with their sandy beaches and choice of restaurants, it also has many miles of unspoilt, wild coastline which can be visited on foot by the coast path.

Cap Fréhel where the lighthouse is perched at the top of the cliffs, offering superb views along the coast, is particularly recommended.

The lively resort of Dinard and St Malo, where the walled city was completely rebuilt after being destroyed during the war, are not to be missed.

Inland there is much to do and see:

Wander around the shops at Lamballe or visit the little hilltop citadel of Moncontour. Dinan, on the Rance estuary (considered to be one of the most beautiful estuaries in France).

You can take a boat trip from St Malo to Dinan and spend a little time exploring its cobbled streets and Château.

Jugon Les Lacs, itself a popular holiday destination, is a pretty little town sandwiched between two huge lakes where you can hire boats or learn to sail.

The area is well supplied with footpaths, including the 'Grand Randonées', long distance footpaths, including the coast path, and the network of little roads make it good cycling country; bike hire in Lamballe.

A longer day out would take you to the forest of Broceliande (about 40km), steeped in Arthurian Legend, where you can visit Merlin's (other) tomb!

Best explored on foot, but the villages of Paimpont with its abbey on the lake, and the Château of Comper can be easily visited by car.

 Map location for Le Gouray, Nr Collinée

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