The Ty Gwenn house is located in the quiet and peaceful hamlet of Kergonoiu, just two minutes from the river l`Aulne and two miles from the village of Spezet , yet only a fifteen minute drive from the larger market towns of Carhaix and Chateaulin.
The house has easy access to all amenities and many excellent restaurants both in Spezet and the nearby historical town of Chateauneuf du Faou. It has been recently restored to a high standard yet it still retains its French charm, offering a newly fitted kitchen toghether with a full range of crockery to suit the most adventurous of cooks , two bathrooms, washing machine,electric heating ,satellite TV, DVD player and DAB HiFi.
The tastefully furnished lounge features exposed beams and a large centre piece stone fireplace and stove. Both bedrooms provide ample accommodation with the master bedroom having further space for a cot if needed.The master bedroom features a king size bed and the second bedroom has two single beds.The house is ideal for families, with plenty in the surrounding area to see and do.
The enclosed and level gardens, on the other hand, are furnished with a table and chairs to enable guests to dine outdoors. The region is perfect for those who like walking and hiking, whilst the river l`Aulne caters for both canoeing and fishing enthusiasts. There are also some excellent cycling routes along the many beautiful country lanes with three adult mountain bikes plus a child's bike are on site for use. There are also numerous of horse riding schools in the area with plenty of picturesque bridle paths to explore.
Chateauneuf du Faou, one of the nearests towns, is only 8 kilometer away and known as a beautiful Breton market town nestling in the Montagnes Noires. There are 18 bars with several good restaurants that celebrates regular Breton Festivals and a brilliant Jazz Festival on the banks of the beautiful River l`Aulne in August. The town is amazingly unspoiled and underplayed in all the guide books.
Chateaulin, on the other hand, is the largest main town to the house approximately 20 minutes away by car, and has a very reliable train station which goes to other larger towns like Brest or Quimper. It is also located on the banks of the river l`Aulne, as it has plenty of shops, bars restaurants, banks and is renowned for its famous salmon run through the town with day permits readily available.
The Spezet area is also small yet lively traditional french village, 2 kilometers from the river l`Aulne close to all amenities where the property is just 25 minutes from the beautiful and rugged Crozon peninsula with its beautiful unspoilt beaches. It makes an ideal base camp being close to the west coast for beaches and cliff top walking. Guests can explore the Monts D'Arrée National Park and the Montagnes Noires as these are both delightful regions for walking, hiking or cycling.
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2011 | 09 Jan 2012 | £190 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 01 Mar 2012 | 05 Apr 2012 | £195 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 06 Apr 2012 | 08 Jun 2012 | £245 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 09 Jun 2012 | 18 Jul 2012 | £275 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 19 Jul 2012 | 04 Sep 2012 | £365 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 05 Sep 2012 | 25 Sep 2012 | £245 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 26 Sep 2012 | 08 Jan 2013 | £195 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: * 25% deposit required to secure booking, balance due six weeks before commencement of your stay.
* All linen and towels are provided at no extra cost.
* High chair and cot per week are provided at no extra cost.
* Refundable £75 security deposit with final balance of payment.
* We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or in Euros.
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Beach Holiday, City break, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Pets, Long term rentals, Low allergen environment, Families, Couples |
| Bedrooms |
2 bedroom(s), sleeps 5 max.
* 2 single beds can be joined to make a double. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
2 bathroom(s)
* Hair dryer. |
| Kitchen |
* Fully equipped kitchen. * Full dinner set. * Utensils. * Pots and pans. * Kettle. * Toaster. * Iron. Fridge, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 6 * Highchair available. |
| Living room |
Seats 4 * DAB HiFi. DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Wood burning stove |
| Onsite facilities |
* Swing set. Bicycles available, Car parking, Garden 1 car parking space |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Satellite/cable, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
* Secure parking. |
| Location type |
Village |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Watersports, Fishing, Swimming pool, Horse riding, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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* Flights start from £9 when booked in advance with FlyBe from Manchester, Birmingham, Exeter and Southampton Airports to Brest Airport which is a 45 minutes drive to the house, or Rennes Airport approx 120 minutes drive away.
* RyanAir fly from Luton to Brest, Air France flies from Heathrow to Brest, there are also direct flights via Paris from a number of UK airports. It's also possible to fly from London City to Quimper.
* The nearest ferry port is at Roscoff, 85kms away. Several ferries cross from Plymouth each day and take about 6 hours to reach France. Other possible ferry ports are St Malo (2 hr drive) and Cherbourg (4hr drive).
* Another possibility is to take the TGV from London to Paris and then on to Bres
Robert Murphy
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Daytime: +44 (0)1706 840981
Mobile: +44 (0)7904 922584
Language(s) spoken:
English
* Bottle of wine and Welcome pack provided on arrival . * Strictly no smoking.
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