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1 bedroomSleeps 2
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Plélauff, Bretagne
- Place, L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos6 min drive
- Place, Lake Guerlédan7 min drive
- Place, Quenecan Forest9 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming one bed gite beside canal and lovely old Village in beautiful area
Perfect for couples seeking something “special “this snug little cottage is the perfect rural retreat.Beautifully positioned ,right beside the famous Nantes / Brest canal, the property sits in the middle of a small terrace of cottages dating back to Napoleonic times when the canal was built. Today the cottage has been updated to modern standards but still retains immense appeal, full of character and charm with its old beamed ceiling and open fireplace. With lovely views over the canal and beyond the patio doors open onto a terrace with table and chairs. Steps take you down to a small garden laid mainly to lawn where you can follow the sun around from dawn to dusk. A gate then directly opens onto the tow path and canal from where you can walk in minutes to the village,over the canal, past the grand manor and into the heart of the village. A real advantage is that the loverly village of Gouarec can cater for most of your requirements all within easy walking distance , without going further afield. Exploring near- by you can take a walk or bike ride [which can be hired locally] along the canal to enjoy the countryside and other villages along the way. Apart from exploring the beautiful waterway, the canal offers canoeing and fishing right on your doorstep. The pretty little village of Gouarec is just a very short stride away across the bridge or lock. It sits where the River Blavet runs through it to converge with the canal close to the cottage. The canal is no longer a working waterway but occasionally small boats and canoeists glide pass . It's popular for fishing and with occasional horse riders, cyclists and walkers using the tow-path, its a great spot for just watching and relaxing over aperitifs .Built of old Bretton stone the village offers traditional bars, a pizzeria, creparie, patisserie and antique shop. Recently built is a municipal indoor swimming pool, again within walking distance. This pretty little village offers everything you need without ever needing to travel and retains a pace of life that is there to be enjoyed. But for anyone wanting to seriously explore Briittany the cottage is the perfect location. Right in the centre of Brittany, midway between Rostrennen and Mur-de- Brettagne just off the N164 the cottage is ideally situated. Apart from the canal and amazing countryside , just 10 mins away by car is the beautiful lac De Guerleden ,Brittany’s largest lake , its the perfect spot for swimming and water sports but the area also offers extensive trails for walking and cycling. . .South of the lake is the forest of Quénécan, an area known as ‘Swiss Brittany’, which covers about 11 square miles. The Quénécan forest and Abbaye de Bon Repos are not to be missed.Wherever you go , near or far almost anywhere is within 2 hours drive time, for instance to Renne in the West, Brest in the east, Roscoff in the North and Quimper in the South and everywhere in between! Located in the beautiful Cotes d'amour the cottage is also virtually on the border with the Department of Morbihan with its vast gulf, beaches and sea foods, within an easy day trip to the south of Gouarec.You won't be short of things to do and places to go. Beaches north and south, beautiful countryside to explore and wonderful walks or cycle rides .. Whether you like to relax and forget the car ,'take it easy' or prefer a more action packed holiday, this little cottage offers it all , where you can really experience' true' Brittany.
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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About the area
Plelauff
Located in Plelauff, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Forges des Salles and Musée de l'École de Bothoa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos and Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié. Plijadour and Father Nicolas' Walk are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Plélauff, Bretagne
What's nearby
- L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Bon Repos - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
- Lake Guerlédan - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- Forges des Salles - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
- Quenecan Forest - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pitié - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Snack De Guerledan - 15 min drive
- Le Kost Ar C'hoat - 3 min walk
- Crêperie Robin - 11 min drive
- Ki Ka Faim Guerlédan - 6 min drive
- Ty Mane Gwen - 10 min drive
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Reviews
9.0
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom O.
13 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a wonderful little house in a perfect location at the channel Nantes a Brest. Very picturesque.
Tom O.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanna J.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little gite right on canal
Suzanna J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Michael R.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for biking along canal
Michael R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
22 October 2018
Cozy cottage in ideal location
Paul K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Philip B.
26 June 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
we made the stay enjoyable in spite of the property.
Philip B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul N.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for an enjoyable holiday.
Paul N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
John C.
21 August 2018
Peaceful idyllic setting
John C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
David M.
11 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Holiday
David M.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda D.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brittany cosy cottage
Linda D.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernd K.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Für zwei Personen völlig ausreichend
Bernd K.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sébastien H.
1 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un écrin
Sébastien H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ruth D.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gut
Ruth D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick B.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Très bon séjour
Patrick B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabine B.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bezaubernd und top stationiert
Sabine B.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Gilles A.
20 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une maison trop petite / a too small house
Gilles A.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dominique L.
19 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe maison au bord du canal
Dominique L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Frank J.
24 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hübsches Haus am Kanal in einem netten Dorf
Frank J.
10/10 Excellent
Etienne F.
16 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good holidays
Etienne F.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bettina K.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charmantes kleines Haus am Kanal
Bettina K.
10/10 Excellent
Tina O.
16 May 2019
As advertised, the property is compact, but that suited us fine.
Tina O.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
6/10 Okay
Brian L.
9 September 2018
Peaceful cottage by the canal
Brian L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Alan R.
9 August 2018
Fantastic Relaxing Holiday!
Alan R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Seanne G.
5 July 2018
A lovely little cottage situated beside the Nantes-Brest Canal and on the very edge of Gouraec
Seanne G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
susan s.
14 October 2017
Comfy and convenient
susan s.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
About the host
Hosted by chris and dianne hyder
We have as a family taken most of our holidays in France for over 40 years. About 20 years ago we purchased a house in Normandy to renovate which we held for ten years.
Today in retirement we decided again to seek out a property for ourselves and discovered our little cottage on the canal .
Our cottage is also our home which means that we spend the summer ‘letting’ months with our family in England and the spring ,autumn and winter months in France where we try and settle into the French way of life .
Today in retirement we decided again to seek out a property for ourselves and discovered our little cottage on the canal .
Our cottage is also our home which means that we spend the summer ‘letting’ months with our family in England and the spring ,autumn and winter months in France where we try and settle into the French way of life .
Why they chose this property
Because, in the uk we live on the coast, being not too far from the beach or ‘water’ was an important factor so we consider ourselves fortunate to be 'on'a canal, with beautiful Lac de Guerladen close by and wonderful beaches in easy reach for a great day out when we need it .
Brittany has always been a great place for us, offering lots of variety, friendly people, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches , so to find a cottage in such a special position was an opportunity not to be missed: beautifully located on the canal, close to a lovely old village with lots of character and centrally situated we are also within easy reach of most of Brittany. It's a place where we can be close to the French lifestyle in a rural community, peaceful and relaxing but not isolated!
What the cottage lacks in size is more than made up for in character and charm , small but perfectly formed .
Brittany has always been a great place for us, offering lots of variety, friendly people, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches , so to find a cottage in such a special position was an opportunity not to be missed: beautifully located on the canal, close to a lovely old village with lots of character and centrally situated we are also within easy reach of most of Brittany. It's a place where we can be close to the French lifestyle in a rural community, peaceful and relaxing but not isolated!
What the cottage lacks in size is more than made up for in character and charm , small but perfectly formed .
What makes this property unique
We believe our 'petit'cottage is quite unique , located on the famous and historic Nantes /Brest canal it was built at the same time as the canal around 1840 and was probably used by canal workers.
Today the canal is for pleasure and leisure only and is used for boating, canoeing, fishing and and the towpath is easy for walkng , horse riding ,cycling and above all else ,relaxation.
Virtually in the centre of Brittany it combines charm, quaintness and convenience ,all within an historic environment that is away from the hustle and bustle.for instance to Renne in the West, Brest in the east, Roscoff in the North and Quimper in the South and every where in between! Located in the beautiful Cotes d'amour the cottage is also virtually on the border with Morbihan with its vast gulf, beaches and sea foods, within an easy day trip to the south of Gouarec.
Without leaving our 'idyl' through the seasons we can watch the canal change its colour, observe wildlife,chat to walkers,walk or cycle the towpath , explore nearby woods and walks.Or if we want to go further afield we can head to the beaches and coastal towns north or south.
Although we are unable to enjoy the pleasure of the area all year round we are delighted to be able to share the unique benefits with our guests when we are away in the uk.
Because we are able to spend long periods in our cottage we have furnished it as a comfortable home not just a "holiday home" so that guests can relax and enjoy their stay whatever their 'mood' and whatever the weather .
Today the canal is for pleasure and leisure only and is used for boating, canoeing, fishing and and the towpath is easy for walkng , horse riding ,cycling and above all else ,relaxation.
Virtually in the centre of Brittany it combines charm, quaintness and convenience ,all within an historic environment that is away from the hustle and bustle.for instance to Renne in the West, Brest in the east, Roscoff in the North and Quimper in the South and every where in between! Located in the beautiful Cotes d'amour the cottage is also virtually on the border with Morbihan with its vast gulf, beaches and sea foods, within an easy day trip to the south of Gouarec.
Without leaving our 'idyl' through the seasons we can watch the canal change its colour, observe wildlife,chat to walkers,walk or cycle the towpath , explore nearby woods and walks.Or if we want to go further afield we can head to the beaches and coastal towns north or south.
Although we are unable to enjoy the pleasure of the area all year round we are delighted to be able to share the unique benefits with our guests when we are away in the uk.
Because we are able to spend long periods in our cottage we have furnished it as a comfortable home not just a "holiday home" so that guests can relax and enjoy their stay whatever their 'mood' and whatever the weather .
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