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Peaceful rural retreat

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A stone building with a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a bread loaf, a toaster, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden staircase, and a red sofa.
A stone staircase leading to a window with blue shutters, a potted plant with flowers, and green foliage.
A harbor filled with boats during sunset.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage includes a bicycle for your outdoor adventures. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. Enjoy activities like fishing, birdwatching, and mountain biking nearby. Explore attractions such as the Port of Dinan and the English Garden.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Saint-Hélen, Bretagne
  • Place, Zoological Park & Bourbansais Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Dinan
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Sauveur Church
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful rural retreat

A much loved and delightful retreat in the beautiful Brittany countryside. This delightful cottage is full of personal touches and has been enjoyed by couples and families aswell as family and friends. It is within 10 minutes of the medieval town, Dinan and 20 minutes from stunning coast. Relax in the garden late into long, warm summer evenings or get cosy in front of the wood burner after romantic walks. A lovely place to return to.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 848121
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saint-Helen

Located in Saint-Helen, this cottage is in a rural area. Saint Sauveur Church and Château de Dinan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grève de Garel and Port-Breton Park. Travelling with kids? Consider English Garden and Corsaire Labyrinthe. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Saint-Hélen, Bretagne

What's nearby

  • Zoological Park & Bourbansais Castle - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Port of Dinan - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • English Garden - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Saint Sauveur Church - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Dinan Clock Tower - 13 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Samson-sur-Rance La Hisse Station - 8 min drive
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atypic - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Terre-Neuvas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Nez Rouge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Les Rossignols - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hotel du Theatre - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful rural retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful rural retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful rural retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful rural retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful rural retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Port of Dinan, English Garden, and Corsaire Labyrinthe. Saint Sauveur Church and Château de Dinan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful little place. Fantastic location to get away from it all and to explore Dinan. Miranda couldn't have been more helpful with our booking and making sure our stay was perfect. Thank you. Will be sure to recommend and hopefully stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely picturesque cottage

We had a lovely time between the flowers and fruit trees and in the well equipped cottage! Mira de really thought about everything detail. There are lots of nice places to visit in the area such as Dinan, Dinard and St. Malo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

What a lovely house. If you are keen on having a vacation peaceful and quiet, this is the one. Thanks for having us here. We definately will be back in 2025. Loved it. Annett and Goldi
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The owner of the holiday flat was not on site at any point during our stay. There was no key box. The owner contacted us unsolicited via WhatsApp – and therefore outside the travel portal’s official communication platform – to say that the key could be found in a jam jar under the barbecue.The flat itself is tiny and certainly not suitable for five people. There were three of us staying there and we had to live out of our suitcases, as there was nowhere to store our clothes in the flat. The flat had only been cleaned superficially. The oven was completely caked over, and the baking trays inside were covered in dust. The flat was cluttered with old junk; for example, an old, dusty electric piano had been left in front of the fireplace. The barbecue was overgrown with plants, and the bicycles were dirty and in a dreadful state of repair. Worst of all, however, was that the shower had suffered water damage. Water was dripping from the first floor, where the bathroom was located, into the kitchen-diner below. There were two ceiling lights right next to it. Fearing an electric shock, we didn’t use the shower after that. According to the owner, she couldn’t find a plumber; instead, she wanted to send her neighbour, a certain Nicolas, round to us. No repairs were carried out during our stay. We’ve never had a more creepy holiday flat!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
SO sorry that the shower leaked and my lovely old house was tired at the end of the season. All has been spruced up, fixed and improved since then. All the best, Miranda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breton Haven

This cottage is such a quaint place! It's all very thoughtfully arranged. And the garden is also so nicely composed. The smell of the honeysuckle is amazing! We even spotted a hummingbird hawkmoth! All in all, the house is not very spacious but alright for 2 grown-ups and 2 kids. And outside there's a big table to eat outside. The kitchen is totally equipped and there's a washing machine in the cellar, which is very handy. The village is really small and idyllic, albeit a bit remote. That needs to be considered beforehand. We enjoyed the quiet very much. And the busy, bubbly and outstandingly beautiful city of Dinan is just around the corner (a 10 minute drive away!). And many other sights are within reach, like Saint Malo, Mont Saint Michel, beautiful beaches etc. Go visit Whileaway Cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus liegt wunderbar ruhig in einem kleinen Dorf und ist perfekt und sehr persönlich ausgestattet. Es hat hat einen schönen Garten mit Sitzmöglichkeiten und einer Tischtennisplatte, an der wir viel Spaß hatten. Dinan, Dinard, St Malo und diverse herrliche Strände sind gut mit dem Auto erreichbar. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich, großzügig und hilfsbereit.Toll war auch, dass wir die Fahrräder nutzen konnten.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schattige cottage in het mooie Bretagne

Wij hebben een heerlijke week gehad in de schattige cottage van Miranda. De cottage is niet zo groot, maar je vindt er alles wat je nodig hebt. Eigenaresse Miranda is zeer gastvrij! Ook de mensen die je tegenkomt in het kleine buurtschapje zijn erg vriendelijk. Een mooie uitvalsbasis om het Noorden van Bretagne te ontdekken. Faciliteiten zoals grote supermarkten zijn erg dichtbij. En de mooie plaats Dinan is echt een aanrader als je hier bent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Keine Leistung von FeWo

Es gab keinen Aufenthalt und FeWo hat nicht im Geringsten versucht, das Problem mit der angeblichen Nichtzahlung in den Griff zu bekommen. Die Vermieterin könnte auch nichts ausrichten
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
This guest did not actually stay at my property sadly and her grievance and mine at the time is with VRBO, not me. All the best, Miranda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un vrai bonheur

Une charmante maison cosy avec un adorable jardin . Située dans un hameau , un vrai petit paradis.C'est calme .Et la region est tres belle. Nous avions un mariage au chateau de la guerche, ideal comme pied à terre.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retraite paisible confirmée 😍😍😍

Le gîte est certes petit mais tellement cosy et bien aménagé. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine de vacances avec nos enfants. Le calme du village nous a fait un bien fou. Le panier offert par la propriétaire était excellent. Bref, à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agréable séjour

Séjour très reposant dans la jolie petite maison de Miranda, pour ces derniers jours de l'année 2023. Endroit très calme, à proximité de Dinan, Dinard... Maison adaptée pour 4 personnes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sehr entgegenkommend

wunderbares kleines verträumtes altes Haus, die gastgebenerin ist sehr kulant
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We en Bretagne

Propriétaire aux petits soins et maison très agréable avec salon de jardin sans vis à vis.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour bel endroit

Super séjour tout était parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour familial

Très agréable séjour dans ce coquet et confortable petit cottage au calme et dans la verdure. Localisation adaptée pour découvrir la région de Saint Malo, Dinan et Dinard. Miranda a été très disponible pour répondre à nos questions et nous aider à prendre nos marques.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Petit havre de paix

Charmante petit cottage breton, où nous avons savouré le calme. Nous avons également apprécié la communication fluide avec Miranda.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

satisfaisant

RAS le séjour s'est très bien déroulé un seul regret: pas de TV (pour suivre les infos)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We stayed in this delightful cottage in September, definitely ‘a peaceful rural retreat’. It is full of original features and well equipped with everything that you might need for your stay. Comfy beds, a good kitchen/lounge area, complete with secluded garden for outside dining. We found plenty of places to eat out in nearby Lanvallay but would recommend not travelling into Rennes by car! Visiting the beautiful St Malo is a must.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbares kleines ruhiges Ferienhaus im Grünen

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Alles, was man für einen Aufenthalt an Ausstattung benötigt, war vorhanden. Ein kleines Idyll mit guter Lage zu den Städten Dinan, Dinard, St. Malo und dem Mt. Saint Michel. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Gute Abwicklung und beste Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay at this lovely cottage

We had a good time at this wonderful little cottage, upstairs for tall Dutch people :) is was minding your head but everything was very neat and proper. The kitchen was fully equipped, not often that everything is available. We were also pleasantly surprised by the treats the host left behind and the beamer to watch movies in the evening. The garden is great with as special highlights for our kids the ping pong table. And although the weather was not always great we had the opportunity to eat outside everyday , plenty of room for that. The bikes were great (you need a little bit of a good condition as the surroundings are hilly). The place is a little bit in the middle of nowhere but with the tips from Miranda and all information available there is plenty to do. In 30 min drive you have wonderful beaches and of course the village of Dinan, Dinand , Saint Malo and Rennes. Overall we have a lovely time !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Eva, Deutschland

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Whileaway Cottage sehr genossen - haben jeden Tag in dem schönen, natürlichen Garten gegessen und auch Tischtennis gespielt. Das Haus ist klein und typisch Bretonisch - passt sehr gut in die Gegend! Der Standpunkt war für uns genial: sehr ruhig und erholsam aber gleichzeitig konnten wir von dort aus alle schönen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Gegenden der Bretagne erreichen. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was super

Es war sehr gemütlich Wir haben und sehr gut erholte
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon sejour

Très belle maison correspondant à la description. Nous avons apprécié le calme, le beau jardin et la décoration. Merci à Miranda pour l'accueil.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bien

Super
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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