Languedoc Property Management
Ref: LGLRLe Granary Cottage, Plougonver, Cotes d'Armor.Sleeps 4 (2 Children on the Sofa Bed).10 mins From the Historic Town of Callac Brittany . | ||
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Le Granary Cottage - a restored stone Breton cottage' | ||
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The cottage is situated on the edge Kerbellec in Plougonver, which is a small friendly village, Plougonver is rural Brittany at its best and is situated close to many large Towns. Callac, which is the nearest town has a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. A large super market for all your essentials. The surrounding area has an abundance of beautiful forest walks with picturesque waterfalls, lakes and old water mills. There are some remarkable historic churches with spectacular architecture and from the chapel at Menez Bre (one of the highest points in Brittany) on a clear day you can see for approximately 30 miles in all directions. The larger towns have open markets which are well worth a visit. For those who wish to do a little bit more, there are various activities available, including fishing, horse riding, and water sports, there is a theme park close by in Begard, with swimming pool. Sun Sea and Sand worshippers will be able to satisfy their desires on some wonderful beaches and coastlines, within a 40 min drive. Brittany is renowned for its food and drink, amongst other things, its seafood. The choice is whether to try the mouth watering cuisine in a typical French Bistro, or create your own delights, with the array of fresh produce available on the markets and in the shops. The Accommodation: | ||
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First floor:
Garden to the front of the property with table and chairs & Parasol, BBQ and loungers. An ideal place for you to sit and have a drink and relax.
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 'G�ant' hypermarket there.
: Le Prado Del Cadel : 11160 : Rieux Minervois: Languedoc : France :
Tel: 0033 (0)4 34 58 92 27
