Vacation Rental Description
2011 - Awarded 4 Star/ 4 Keys Rating by the French Ministry of Tourisim & Clevacances.
LE HELLEGUY, is a charming hamlet of traditional thatched Breton cottages, offering LUXURY detached gite accommodation. Each cottage is well equipped and tastefully furnished, suitable for both short and long stays. Teak patio furniture & Australian gas BBQs are provided on the private terraces.
The properties are surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, which provide shady tranquil areas for all to enjoy. Located in the orchard is a large secure HEATED SWIMMING POOL, with ample lounges & parasols. The orchard also provides a safe playing area for children, with garden games and play facilities available.
For an extra special treat, MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & BEAUTY TREATMENTS are available from on site practitioners.
Le Helleguy is an ideal base for everyone, whether you prefer to relax in the landscaped gardens, enjoy local riverside and woodland walks, fish, play golf, or visit the many historic towns, chateaux or Megaliths, this superb location offers easy access to all
The south, south/west facing cottages, LA CHAUMIERE & LA GRANGE (both rated 4 Star by the French Tourist Borad in 2011) have their own private courtyard/ terrace, shared landscaped gardens & magnificent heated swimming pool.
Spacious open plan kitchens/dining areas provide ample room to comfortably seat 8 & 6. The fully equipped kitchens (incl laundry facilities) have a host of appliances, ideal for entertaining or for long stays. Spacious lounge areas have maintained their original stonework features, oak beams, high pitched ceilings & traditional Breton granite fireplaces with wood burning stoves. These character rooms are very comfortable & inviting, ideal for relaxing, with plenty of room for large groups. There are English satellite channel TVs, DVD/Video players and HiFi systems with CD/cassette players.
La Chaumiere has the added benefit of a ground floor master bedroom, with en-suite shower room & adjacent WC - ideal if managing stairs is a problem.
La Grange has an exceptionally spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & walk-in dressing room.
The cottages sleep 15 in total in 7 bedrooms. Beds & mattresses are of a high quality offering great comfort & support, complimented with luxurious percale bed linen & soft towelling accessories
The picturesque hamlet of Le Helleguy is located in the department of Morbihan, southern Brittany. Situated in a stunningly beautiful rural location, in the heart of the Blavet valley, the hamlet is surrounded by landscaped gardens, fields and woodland.
The village of Quistinic is 3 kms away, where local supplies can be bought. The town of Baud, 12km SE of the hamlet offers a much wider choice of shops, supermarkets, restaurants etc. Our local bar/creperie is a leisurely 2km stroll from the hamlet, here delicious crepes can be tasted & the friendly Breton hospitality sampled.
Le Helleguy’s ideal location also offers easy access to many nearby medieval & historic towns and tourist attractions. Beautiful sandy beaches are only 30 mins away & offer a host of beach & sporting activities.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
- Sterio
- TV
- Washer
Beauty Treatments & Complementary Therapies available onsite
Catering Options & Other Services Available: Welcome Meal - freshly prepared home cooked meal just ready to pop in the oven on your arrival. Dinner Party & Buffet Menus
Welcome Basket: Prepared for your arrival in the cottage is a Welcome Basket containing a generous selection of Breton food provisions, including: Bread, Croissants, Butter, Bacon, Eggs, Ham, Cheese, Biscuits, Chocolate, Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Olive Oil, Bottles of Wine & Water, Milk & Fruit Juice We also provide all the cleaning essentials to minimise the materials you need to bring with you: T-towels, Dishcloth, Washing up liquid, Soap Powders & Softeners, Bleach, Disinfectant, Rubber Gloves, Toilet rolls, etc. An Information Folder has also been prepared for you, containing useful information on local attractions, beaches, places of interest, historical & military sites, etc.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Beach
- Biking
- Boating
- Playground
- Cinema
- Fishing
- Golf
- Gym
- Horse Riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Night Clubs
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theme park
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Zoo/Wildlife
Activities in the local area :-
Adventure park, Archery, Badminton, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Ceramics, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Ice skating, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Paragliding, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkelling, Spa, Squash, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wood Turning, Yoga
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Rennes at 135 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Lorient at 35 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Baud at 12 kilometers distance