The Town

Huelgoat is a pretty town with a lovely market square and large lake, and is famous for its giant granite boulders and woodlands. It is situated within the Natural Regional Park D'Amorique. The forest next to the town is said to be where King Arthur's treasure is buried. A pleasant network of trails take walkers past caves, menhirs, unusual geographical formations, including the precariously named Trembling Rock, and past abandoned lead and silver mines. Maps and leaflets are available from the pretty tourist office in the town.

The town offers a range of bars, cr�perie & restaurants, shops (charcuterie, boulangeries, pharmacies, paper & book shops with English papers, supermarkets) and has a market on Thursdays offering a wide range of foods and local specialities. There is also a well known botanic garden, a centre for local honey, a public open air pool Open in July & August, tennis courts. Art exhibitions and equestrian events are also held in the town.

A 5 minute drive, will take you to the town square.

Huelgoat is within easy reach of Morlaix, Quimper and Brest. The coast is within 45 minutes drive with the seaside towns of Carantec, Loquirec, Carnaret, Berndet, Concarneau and Roscoff, and some of the prettiest landscapes, beaches and Islands of Brittany. The wooded lake Guerledan is only a short drive away with windsurfing, rowing, motorboats and a beach. This lake is suitable for swimming and sunbathing. Brest is good for shopping and has one of Europe's finest and largest aquariums 

Nearest shops/villages

HUELGOAT - Local  town with Restaurants, Creperies, Bars. Shop, Post Office and Payphone, Lake. Communal outdoor swimming pool. Supermarket. Outdoor Market every Thursday. There are 3 Notaires for those who are house hunting. Huelgoat is about 5 minutes drive from the cottage. Further photos of Huelgoat can be found by clicking HERE.

POULLAUOEN - Larger village about 15 minutes drive away. Several Bar/Tabacs and shop. For those who are house-hunting, there is a Notaire with a large selection of properties for sale.

CARHAIX - Large town about 20 minutes minutes drive away. Lots of shops, bars, restaurants and street cafes. There is a big 'Leclerc' supermarket open Mon-Sat all day and often until 7pm. Large 'Casino' supermarket in the main square. The newsagent in the main street sells English newspapers, usually a day after publication. Also, there is a pharmacy, launderette, McDonalds(!) and LIDL. Local Hospital (signposted). Petrol station situated at the back of the Leclerc supermarket. There are several large Notaires in the town.

CALLAC - Small town about 30 minutes drive away. Small 'Intermarche' supermarket which is also open on Sunday morning until 12 noon. Several Bar/Tabacs and patisseries. If you love French 'country' house furnishings and accessories, there is a wonderful shop in Callac called 'Le Comptoir de Campagne' which is well worth a visit!!

This is just to give you an idea of the facilities in the area. The cottage is also only about 30 minutes drive from Morlaix, a large thriving Market Town with plenty going on and bigger shops, supermarkets and amenities. There is a huge 'Giant' hypermarket there.