La Ville au Tady stands in over 1 acre of gardens. It is a traditional Breton long-house, or longère, that has been fully renovated while retaining its charm and character. Located in a small hamlet in Southern Brittany, the local village of Guegon is just a few minutes drive or a pleasant cycle ride through scenic country lanes. Within the village you will find several bars, a general store, restaurant and the essential boulangerie-patisserie for daily fresh bread. The area is perfect for exploring on foot or cycling, with a designated cycle route passing through the hamlet. The medieval town of Josselin with its famous chateau, 17th Century half-timbered buildings, bars and restaurants is an easy 4 mile drive. Brittany’s largest inland lake is located just outside Josselin, with swimming and water sport facilities. Superb beaches are to be found all along the nearby Morbihan coast which is said to have 365 small Islands, one to explore for each day of the year.

There are several fruit trees, walnut and a sweet chestnut to provide welcome shade in the summer months. If holidaying in the autumn, you are welcome to help yourselves to any windfall. There is parking for two cars on a drive at the front. The rear of the cottage affords pleasant views over the garden and countryside beyond. A gravel patio at the rear provides a table and seating for six for meals and barbecues. A mown path through the grass to the left of the garden leads to another informal seating area with West facing views over fields and rolling countryside - ideal for sunsets. A charcoal barbecue and garden furniture are provided.

The area is perfect for exploring on foot or cycling, with a designated cycle route passing through the hamlet. The medieval town of Josselin with its famous chateau, 17th Century buildings, bars and restaurants is an easy 10 minute drive. Brittany’s largest inland lake the Lac au Duc is located just outside Josselin, with swimming and water sport facilities. Superb beaches are to be found all along the nearby Morbihan coast which is said to have 365 small Islands, one to explore for each day of the year.

100% of guests staying at La Ville au Tady say that we have either met or exceeded their expectations, and they would recommend the cottage to a friend - so you can book with confidence. We are also members of Your holiday Matters - an independently verified quality assurance scheme. We can now offer up to 15% discount off bookings made with Brittany Ferries.

 

 

Bedrooms:	Master Bedroom: Antique double bed in oak beamed room with dormer window overlooking rear garden (plus cot). Goose Bedroom: Two singles with dormer window and Velux overlooking front garden. Guest Bedroom: Two singles in the guest end of the cottage.
Bathrooms:	Family Bathroom: on first floor with bath, over bath thermostatic shower, toilet and twin vanity basins. Guest Bathroom: shower room to rear of family lounge with toilet, vanity basin and shower cubicle. Separate downstairs toilet.
Kitchen:	Separate kitchen off the lounge, refitted to modern standards while retaining the exposed beams. Equipment includes a gas hob, oven, extractor, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker and everything else you will need for a comfortable stay.
Utility Room:	A utility area is provided within the ground floor bathroom, containing a washing machine, iron and ironing board, and hand basin.
Living Rooms:	The front door opens into a large oak beamed lounge/dining room. The original inglenook fireplace is centrepiece with a huge granite hearth with wood burning stove and two comfy sofas. A large oak table seats up to eight. TV/DVD & radio/CD/tape players.
Other:	The right hand side of the cottage consists of a seperate lounge with sofa, TV/DVD/Sky & mini hi-fi. Stairs lead up to the guest bedroom. Accessed at ground floor only, this part of the cottage is ideal for a sharing family, parents or visiting guests.
Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service:	We supply duvets and pillows, but please bring your own bed sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases, towels and tea-towels. If you are not able to bring your own linen, please contact us to discuss (additional cost). The cottage is cleaned between bookings.

 

Outside
The property stands in over one acre of mature fenced garden. There is a small orchard with cherry, plum, apple walnut and sweet chestnut trees. If holidaying in the autumn, you are welcome to help yourselves to any fruit and nuts.
There is parking for two cars on a drive at the front. The rear of the cottage affords pleasant views over the garden and the countryside beyond.
A gravel terrace at the rear contains a table and six chairs providing an area for eating and barbecues, a hardwood table and six chairs are also provided in the front garden for alfresco meals.
A mown path through the grass to the left of the garden leads to another informal seating area with West facing views over fields and rolling countryside.
A charcoal barbecue and ample garden furniture are provided.
A games chest is provided for outdoor games: badmington, beach ball, cricket, football, boules etc.
There are two children's swings, a chair hammock and full sized hammock available for your use.

Coast/Beach
There is a huge choice of fine sandy beaches within easy driving distance (45 mins), where you can enjoy swimming, sand yachting, waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, kitesurfing or body surfing. Some of the most popular beaches are at Carnac, La Trinite Sur Mer, Lamor Plage, and the Quiberon peninsular. There are countless further quiet beaches to discover. Boat trips are available to explore the Gulf of Morbihan and beyond to the Island of Belle Isle.

Golf
Golfers are well catered for in the Morbihan region of Brittany. There is a choice of five 18-hole courses at Val Queven, St Laurent, Ploemeur-Ocen, Baden, and Rhuys-Kerver. St Laurent was the venue for the French Professional Championships in 1988 and 1989 and the National Open in 1995. Throughout the area there are a number of 9-hole courses, the nearest being at the Lac au Duc. You can find full details of the 18-hole courses at www.formule-golf.com

Cycling
The cottage is an ideal base for cycling enthusiasts.
We provide, free of charge, use of our bikes: adult male & female mountain bikes, child’s mountain bike, tag-a-long child’s bike, child carrier, and toddler’s bike.
There are many cycling opportunities to choose from.
You can explore the quiet traffic free lanes in the countryside around the cottage, e.g. cycle to the beautiful village of Lizio for lunch and return (10 miles).
Ride a way marked route – there are many to choose from using the route cards available at the cottage. One passes through our own hamlet.
Take the cycle path along the Nantes-Brest canal, just 3 miles from our cottage. This is a top quality cycle path through the best of Breton countryside with picnic benches provided at intervals.
Use the Voie-Verte (traffic free green route) runs from Mauron to Questembert on a 53km surfaced trail. It may be advantageous for you to bring your own bike carrier for you car, which would extend your options.

Travel
Several options if arriving by ferry: Saint Malo 70m / 1 hour 40 mins. Roscoff 110m / 2¼ hours, Caen 164m / 2½ hours. Cherbourg 188m / 3½ hours approx. Le Havre 219m / 3½ hours. The introduction of budget flights means that a short-break is a realistic and good value option. The nearest airports are: Rennes 52m / 1 hour. Dinard 63m / 1½ hour approx. Nantes 86m / 1½ hour approx. We offer guests a discount of up to 15% off Brittany Ferries.

Distances
The nearest village, Guegon, is just a 5 minute drive and contains a variety of local shops & facilities (bars, general store, excellent boulangerie-patisserie, restaurant, boules court, tennis courts).
The nearest town is Josselin (10 mins) which has large supermarkets and a selection of shops, restaurants, and pavement cafes in its medieval streets. The Chateau overlooks the banks of the River Oust from where you can take boat trips. Don't miss the lively street market held on Saturdays.

Further details
There are many interesting small villages and larger towns in the region. Auray is a lovely old town with lots of shops and restaurants, an old port and an excellent Sunday market. Vannes is a large town on the edge of the Gulf of Morbihan with an old quarter bustling with good restaurants and small shops. Excellent markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a famous jazz festival in July. Carnac has excellent beaches but it is world famous for being an ancient and historic place with over 3,000 prehistoric megalithic stones. There is comprehensive information on places to visit and suggestions for activities on our personal web site (link below).

Booking notes
Please contact us to ensure that your preferred dates are still available. A 25% deposit will be required within 7 days to confirm your booking. Full payment with a £100 security deposit will be required 6 weeks prior to the holiday (full booking details will be sent out on confirmation of your requested dates). An Information File, tourist information and local guides/maps will be found in the cottage. Free internet access now available with use of lap-top. Use of our telephone at cost.

Guest comments
"Thank you very much for a wonderful holiday! We felt warmly welcome in your lovely cottage and more like visitors than paying guests. You have made it very 'homely' and the attention to detail is fantastic. We appreciated very much the maps and the books about the area and it was very nice of you to 'introduce' your neighbours to us in your information pack.” Eva & John Gauterin.

“In a word, your cottage was lovely. We liked the size of the cottage; it was scrupulously clean and really well equipped." Yvonne and Kelvyn Gracie.

"Arriving at La Ville au Tady was everything we expected - inviting, homely, comfortable and well equipped". Simon Upton & family.

100% satisfaction reported by all guests who have stayed at La Ville au Tady. See our web site for further guest comments. We are members of an independent quality assurance scheme called Your Holiday Matters.

Disponibilités: Check Availability
Prix: GBP ££275 - £550 per week
Type de propriété: Cottages
Département: 56 Morbihan
Sleeps: 7
Facilities:

• Kitchen
• Washing Machine
• Dishwasher
• Bath
• Shower
• Fireplace

Proche de:

• Airport
• Beach
• Fishing
• Golf
• Restaurants
• Shops

Suppléments:

• Barbeque
• Television
• DVD Player
• Telephone
• Intenet Connection
• Music Centre

Site web: www.brittany-cottage.me.uk
Telephone: +44 1282 459080
Conditions de location: Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Bookings that span two charging seasons will be charged pro-rata. Special rates for short breaks outside main season, and late availability, can be negotiated. Please contact us for details. Please contact us to ensure that your preferred dates are still available. A 25% deposit will be required within 7 days to confirm your booking. Full payment with a £100 security deposit will be required 6 weeks prior to the holiday (full booking details will be sent out on confirmation of your requested dates). An Information File, tourist information and local guides/maps will be found in the cottage. Free internet access now available with use of lap-top. Use of our telephone at cost. The normal changeover day is Saturday. Departing guests should leave by 10am and new guests should arrive after 4pm. Off peak breaks are flexible for changeover day, length of stay, and arrival/departure times (min. stay 4 nights). The longere has a lovely large open fireplace, with logs provided. For off season breaks, the longere has electric central heating, which is a combination of oil-filled radiators on a thermostat downstairs, and electric heaters upstairs. For the benefit of all guests, we do not allow pets and the cottage is non-smoking. The weekly price is all-inclusive i.e. gas, electric, logs and cleaning included in the price. We provide an additional folding single bed to increase flexibility of your sleeping arrangements (but not overall occupany rates) e.g. 3 children may prefer to sleep together in the same bedroom.