Vacation Rental Description
Once part of an old farmhouse the beautiful granite traditional Breton cottage with stone fireplaces and wood-burners have been converted to a high standard, providing modern facilities, including large walk-in shower, spacious bedrooms, modern kitchen, individual BBQ area and private seating areas set within the secure landscaped gardens.
Set in a small friendly hamlet, within walking distance of the Centre of Quistinic - small general store with freshly baked products, doctors and pharmacy - with quiet country lanes and footpaths perfect for walking and cycling. Beautiful sandy beaches are less than 40 min drive away where a host of beaches and sporting activities can be found.
La Vigne has a specious ground floor with beamed open plan living area, granite fireplace housing wood-burner, new leather sofas, coffee and side tables, satellite TV with UK channels, DVD player, CD/radio system, bookcase with board games, selection of books, CD/DVD's maps, information folder, colouring pens/books for children.
Dining area with wooden table/chairs providing seating for 7, freestanding wood-burner, highchair available.
Fitted kitchen with integrated oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, cafetiere, health grill, kettle, toaster, iron, ironing board, washing machine in outside utility building.
First floor: bright and airy with walnut wooden floors throughout, except for bathroom floor which is tiled.
Bedroom 1: beamed family room, kingsize bed, 1 single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinets.
Bedroom 2: kingsize bed, 1 single bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, mirror, cot available if required.
Mezzanine area: double sofabed for adult or 2 children.
Bathroom: Large walk-in shower, corner bath, basin, toilet.
Outside La Vigne has its own separate and privately located above ground 6m heated pool. -(pool available from end of May - September). In addition the cottage has it's own private secure garden with swing/slide, BBQ, seating areas including child sized picnic table/chairs and sun loungers. Paddling pools are available for babies/toddlers. Chest with a selection of garden games.
The sun terraces are south-facing with adjustable sun loungers. Adjacent is a grassed area suitable for children to play or to enjoy a meal under the fruit trees.
The grapevine covered veranda located directly outside is ideal for enjoying a meal at anytime of the day. A environmentally friendly charcoal barbecue is provided with enough charcoal to get you started.
Accessibility
Suitable for the older and infirm guest as long as stairs and a couple of steps can be managed. Not suitable for wheelchair access as paths leading to the gites and outside areas are gravelled. Good access from the parking area just outside the cottage.
Activities
The Village centre with general shop, pharmacy, freshly baked bread, post office, bar-tabac is a 2 minute drive away. Supermarkets/petrol stations can be found at Baud/Bubry, both approx 15 minute drive.
Many beaches can be found on the southern coastline and the Golfe du Morbihan, all of which are approx. a 40-45 min. (30km) drive away - 30 minutes to Port Louis at Lorient - and offer large beautiful white sandy beaches where swimming and water sports can be enjoyed. Wind surfing/kiting is particularly popular on the west coast of Quiberon and Larmor Plage.
Well worth a visit is the restored 16th century working farm at Poul Fetan. During the summer months at nearby Pont Augan one can hire kayaks, enjoy a restaurant meal, take a pleasure boat trip along the river, or enjoy a cycle ride along the towpath. Fishing permits are available locally with easy access along the banks to the water.
