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3 Bedroom Gite in Plessala
La Vieille Longere ~ ideal for walkers.


Bedroom.......................3
Bathroom......................3
Sleeps...........................6

Rate (British Pounds)
£ 340 - £ 540 per Week
Description:
Character longhouse with wonderful views in tranquil area; suits couples, friends or older families (age 10+).
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Vacation Rental Description
Our lovely old longere holiday cottage is entered through a traditional Breton arched doorway which opens into a spacious double height hall that features the original exposed oak beams which have been retained throughout this ancient building. Although the traditional structure of the property has been restored, the interior has been fully insulated and updated to provide all comforts required for modern living. 
 
Open plan kitchen with a deep low window seat. Fully equipped for 6 guests to cater throughout the year; with full size cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, kettle, toaster, heated towel rail and a full complement of cooking utensils, crockery, glassware etc.  
 
Large dual aspect living room with dining table and chairs, sofas, stocked bookcase, local maps and tourist information, coffee table, TV receiving UK free to air chanels, DVD with selection of discs, wood burner, panel heater and French doors to the terrace.  
 
Pretty ground floor double bedroom with panel radiator, French doors to the terrace, hanging and storage unit, chest of drawers, bedside tables with lamps, mirror and chair.  
 
Adjacent ground floor shower room with heater, enclosed shower cubicle, WC, basin, wall cupboard, power point, mirror, heater, towel rail and stool, hairdryer. 
 
Open central hallway with under-stair laundry area, upstairs is a galleried landing having 2 further bedroom suites opposite each other: 
 
Spacious L shaped twin bedroom with panel radiator, wardrobe, drawers, mirror, chair and en-suite shower room with heater, enclosed shower cubicle, WC, basin, storage drawer unit, power point, mirror, heater, towel rail and stool. 
 
Second double bedroom with with panel radiator, wardrobe, drawers, mirror, chair and large en-suite shower room with heater, enclosed shower cubicle, WC, basin, storage drawer unit, power point, mirror, heater, towel rail and stool. 
 
At the rear accessed from the living room and the ground floor bedroom is a big patio area with built-in BBQ, hardwood furniture and magnificent views. Raised stone planters and fruit bushes edge the terrace, beyond which is an open paddock with trees dotted along its border. 
 
To the front is a gravel drive giving level access to the wide front door; a raised herb bed, lots of pots of flowering plants and bench seating provide another area to enjoy the outside of this ancient building.  
 
There is ample on-site parking and a separate lockable store for cycles, golf clubs etc. 
 
The self catering gîte accommodation can be rented year round either as a 2 storied, 3 bedroom holiday house suitable for groups of adult friends or families with older children, or as a 1 bedroom ground floor couples only vacation apartment (not at the same time!). Sorry bookings for this holiday property from families with children under 10 cannot be accepted. 
 
The English owners live next door and personally maintain their vacation rental accommodation. They are pleased to assist guests with any queries about the local area to enable them to make the most of their holiday, whilst keeping a discrete distance unless guests wish otherwise. All the holiday cottage facilities, both indoors and out, are for the exclusive use of the guests and are not shared by the owners.  

Facilities
  • Cable Satellite

  • Cooking Utensils

  • DVD

  • Heating

  • Kitchen

  • Microwave

  • Open Fire

  • Amenity Parking

  • Refrigerator

  • TV

  • Washer


  • Bed linen is included, with duvets provided in weights appropriate to the season. Modern efficient panel heaters are fitted and there is also a woodburner in the living room, fans are available if required in warm weather. UK free-to-air television and radio are received on the TV via satellite. There is a well stocked bookcase, a selection of films on DVD and music CDs, and traditional board games. The kitchen is fitted for year round self-catering and has a wide variety of cooking equipment and utensils, plus plenty of crockery, cutlery and glassware.


    Activities
  • Biking

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Horse Riding

  • Kayaking

  • Restaurant

  • Sailing

  • Shopping

  • Tennis

  • Water Skiing

  • Water Sports


  • Bird watching - many species rarely seen in built-up areas can be spotted routinely in the area surrounding the longere. 
     
    Walking, rambling, hiking, cycling ... there are several marked circular trails around Plessala ranging from 5 to 16km, plus many more lengthy ones in the nearby forest. 
     
    The River Lie runs through the valley below la Fontaine Rouillee - it is a 5 star trout river plus there is kayak hire for individual use or join in accompanied group sessions. 
     
    Pony trekking - accompanied trails through Loudeac Forest are organised by the stables on its outskirts. 
     
    There are creperies, bars and small restaurants offering good value home cooking, plus weekly fresh food markets in most villages in the area. 
     
    Within a half-an-hour drive there are inland lakes with water sports, medieval cities with castles, beautiful beaches, several golf courses, various tourist attractions and the stunning north coast of Brittany.

    Owner Location Comment
    Situated near Plessala, a bustling market village just 10km from the lovely medieval town of Moncontour - designated a Breton Petite Cite de Caractere. A combination of beautiful surroundings and easy access to a variety of tourist attractions provide a relaxing hide-away, the perfect touring base and an ideal location for anyone who enjoys walking, bird watching, star gazing, cycling, river kayaking, angling, meandering around traditional markets, trying out local specialities in small family restaurants and soaking up the atmosphere in towns and villages that appear unchanged over centuries. Plessala is an hours drive from the ferry port at St Malo, less than 2 hours from Roscoff and around 3 hours from Caen and Cherbourg, making this an easy to reach destination from the western chanel ports. All our guests are offered use of our 20% discount against Brittany Ferries crossings.

    Travel Options
    • Nearest Airport : Dinard at 70 kilometers distance;
    • Nearest Train Station : Lamballe at 25 kilometers distance
    • Nearest Town : Plessala at 3 kilometers distance
    • Travel Info: St Malo ferry port 1 hours drive Roscoff under 2 hours Caen and Cherbourg around 3 hours Calais about 5 hours Dinard and Rennes airports both 1 hour away Nantes and Brest 2 hours
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    Rental Rates
    Price Table
     
    Season Rate
    Season £ per week € per week
    High 540 600
    Mid 440 490
    Low 340 380
      Low Season Price: £340 per Week
      High Season Price: £540 per Week
         

    Short breaks are also available out of high season and we have no restrictions on change-over days. Check our website for full details: www.lfrgites.com (click the direct link at the end of this listing under Alternative Contact) Payments accepted in euros or sterling by bank transfer. Credit and debit card payments available via paypal. Deposit required to confirm bookings. Balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival.

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    Photos

    La Vieille Longere

    Dining area and woodburner

    Comfy sofas

    Ground floor double bedroom

    Terrace with wide ranging views

    A local walk
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    Owners Profile
    Penny and Ray look forward to welcoming you to a gite near Plessala.

    We personally maintain our holiday rental properties, and strive to make them places we would choose to stay in ourselves.

    We are pleased to help guests with any queries thay may have to ensure they make the most of their vacation.

    Click our website link to read on-line guestbook entries from some previous guests.

    We renovated our own cottages during 2005 and have since over-seen the renovation of several other properties in the area, including holiday homes purchased by some of our former visitors, who also fell in love with this beautiful part of Brittany.

    We are delighted to be members of 'Your Holiday Matters' an independent assurance of quality. Membership cannot be bought, and is only awarded to owners who can demonstrate that they really care about providing a consistently high level of customer service and accommodation. All applications are objectively assessed by an owners' panel who also directly consult former guests to vouch for their holiday experience.

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