La Maison Fermiere
The property was once a working farmhouse and has been sympathetically and newly renovated, with spacious accommodation, while retaining many of the original features. Open stone work in some areas, exposed beams throughout, original stone Breton fireplace, original wood floor, some typical Breton furniture with large comfy sofas and central heating, (low season only). Ideal for a large party to live in, without getting on top of each other. It is situated in the hamlet of Bodrain, in the Blavet Valley, close to the old market town of Baud.
On the first floor:- a staircase from the lounge leads to two bedrooms- both triple - one double and single, plus wooden cot and 3 singles. There is a separate shower room, with a WC and washbasin. Another staircase, at the other end of the house, leads to an en-suite master/family bedroom, with one double bed, one single bed and a wooden cot.
On the ground floor there are two bedrooms:- one double and one twin. a separate bathroom, with a bath, shower and WC with a washbasin, and a laundry room with washing machine and sink.
There is also a Z bed for flexibility, plus two travel cots and two highchairs.
The large lounge on the ground floor has the original Breton stone fireplace and wood floor. Three large sofas, television, video, and the staircase leading to part of the first floor. The passage leads to a spacious living area comprising of a modern, well-equipped country kitchen, dining area with a large table which seats 12, 2 sofas and chair, and has four sets of French doors looking onto the garden and pool area. The garden, which is laid to lawn and totally fenced, has a private enclosed, heated, swimming pool (May to September), pool furniture, patio with garden furniture, stone BBQ, pergola, slide and swings, and overlooks open countryside. There is a large grassed area to the side of the property which is ideal for a game of badminton.
Linen (except towels), electricity, water and central heating (low season only), cots, highchairs and welcome pack are all included.
Whilst Bodrain is situated in a quiet and rural location, it offers the opportunity to explore the typical French market town of Baud, (5 minutes away), with 2 large supermarkets, a number of bakers, butchers and a fresh fish shop, and a varied amount of restaurants to choose from. The picturesque towns of medieval Vannes, Aurays art galleries, the beach at Carnac and the famous Gulf of Morbihan. Fishing, walking, water sports, cycling, (there are cycles and helmets at the house) and numerous golf courses. Out of season Golfing breaks, breakfast available. Child minding available.
Places to visit
Carnac and La Trinite-sur-Mer (approx 1 hour)
Carnac is essentially a beach resort situated on the Bay of Quiberon with a long sandy beach and warm water. You can also wind surf here. There are lots of tourist shops and restaurants. The old town is also worth a visit.
La Trinite-sur-Mer is adjacent to Carnac and has a large marina and some excellent shops and galleries.
Quiberon (approx 1 hour)
The Quiberon peninsula, (benefiting from the sea warming effects of the Gulf stream ) stretches fourteen kilometres into the sea and boasts 14 sandy beaches and more than 2,500 hours of sunlight a year. The main town of Quiberon is an attractive seaside resort with a large sandy beach, promenade and plenty of beachside bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. It also has a casino.
On the way down visit the typical fishing port of Portivy with its sea food restaurants.
You can take the ferry from Quiberon to Le Palais on the ‘Belle Ile’ (The beautiful Island) where you can hire bicycles and explore the island. The ferry departs from Port Maria.
Gulf de Morbihan
Morbihan means ‘the little sea’ and owes its name to the little Inland Sea.
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