Vacation Rental Description
Great location for Brittany Gites
La Marette is a typical Bretagne longere with outbuildings set in approximately 2 acres of garden and orchard bordered by fields and woodland. Situated close enough to the N12 to be a great advantage to reach airports, ports and cities such as Rennes, but not so close as to be a nuisance. The medieval town of Dinan is only 20 minutes away from Brittany Gites by Jewells, with St Malo port 50 minutes, Dinard airport 30 minutes, Rennes airport 40 minutes and the north coast of Brittany only 45 minutes away.
The local village of Caulnes offers all of the day to day conveniences for your stay in our holiday cottages, supermarket, café, post office, bank, petrol station, bakery etc. So although you will be in the heart of the Brittany countryside, all conveniences are only a stone's throw away.
Outdoor Swimming Pool in nearby Broons:
There is a lovely outdoor swimming pool open during summer months at the local village of Broons, which is only a few minutes drive away from the gites.
Outside Your Holiday Cottage:
The Brittany gites at La Marette have a lovely orchard area with seating for a leisurely glass of wine along with areas for children or more energetic amongst us, with goal posts, badminton net, trampoline, boule etc. BBQ's are available for guests to cook al fresco. Eat your al fresco meal in the orchard or on your own private south facing patio area outside your gite.
Other Attractions:
Jugon Les Lacs: Located in a small valley, on the shore of a beautiful 4km long lake, Jugon-les-Lacs is like an oasis in the middle of an ocean of greenery.
The many activities include sailing,windsurfing, canoeing and pedalos, angling, mountain biking and cycling or for the more leisurely just rambling in the wooded countryside.
Karting Saint Malo: On the largest circuits in the region offering karting experiences according to age and level of competences.
Cobac Parc - Dinan: 12 hectares of wooded environment offering thirty different activities for children and adults to come and enjoy individually or as a family.
Zoo & Chateau La Bourbansais: La Bourbansais estate welcomes you all year round to visit its zoo and its chateau, for shows and discoveries as a family, in groups or even large parties.
The Grand Aquarium - St Malo: Le Grand Aquarium (The Mysteries of the Sea) includes a 3D cinema, and a large touch-pool . Visitors can venture out on a five-minute dive in a submarine to a world where real and unreal meet. The highlight of the Aquarium is the diversity of its species.
Haras National de Lamballe: Take a guided tour to see the Postier Breton horses, superb saddle rooms and 19th century coaches.
Facilities
- Cooking Utensils
- Dryer
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
- Shared Pool
- TV
Schmidt Fitted Kitchen / Dining area, Electric Hob, Cooker, Stainless steel cooker hood, Large Fridge, Ceramic tile floor, Cutlery, Crockery, Iron & Board
A 2 bedroom cottage with a wealth of old oak beams and many original features.
South east facing patio area with quality wooden garden furniture and parasol.
Double mezzanine bedroom with beautiful original oak beams, metal bedstead, parquet flooring and quality bedding. Accessed via spiral staircase.
The second bedroom has a double bed and a single bed, exposed oak beams, parquet flooring and quality bedding. This is also a mezzanine room accessed via spiral staircase.
Lounge area with ceramic tile flooring, exposed beams and comfortable stylish furniture with lovely accessories. English TV, DVD and CD players.
Door to outside south east facing patio area.
Stylish new bathroom with feature cupboard top basin, WC and bath with shower attachment.
Activities
- Horse Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Zoo/Wildlife
BRITTANY ATTRACTIONS:
Dinan - Port & Ancient Town: Inside there is a belfry, churches & convents, many timbered houses & narrow streets to explore
Cancale: It is a picturesque fishing village. Though a small town it is well served by a large number of restaurants.
Le Mont Saint Michel: A world heritage site since 1979 this rocky outcrop had its first monastic settlement in the 8th century. This is a must see whilst on you holiday.
Parc de Prehistoire de Bretagne: Visit the recreated scenes of prehistoric man & dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus & many others all set in 25 hectares of lunar landscape lakes and woods.
Rennes - capital of Brittany: Popular for its wealth of interesting sights & places to visit with many shops & restaurants scattered throughout the faithfully restored streets & squares.
Dinard: The well established seaside resort of Dinard offers clean beaches, activities, boat trips & even a casino!
Travel Options
- Travel Info: La Marette in Cote d Armor, Brittany is a small cluster of French holiday cottages near the village of Caulnes. The nearest ferry port is St Malo just 50minutes away and we are close to the airports at Dinard (30 mins) and Rennes (40mins). With very cheap flights available with Ryanair and Flybe, flying and car hire at the airport can be a very attractive option especially for short breaks. Other ferry ports for easy access are Roscoff (2hrs), Caen (2hrs), Cherbourge (2hrs 30mins), Le Havre (3hrs 30mins). If you prefer travel under the sea instead of over the waves then the drive from the Channel Tunnel is a very manageable 5 hrs 30mins.
