Location: Josselin, Brittany, France, Europe (5 min village, 10 min Josselin, 40 min Vannes, 1hr Rennes.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
La Ville au Tady stands in over 1 acre of gardens. It is a traditional Breton longère, or long-house, built 1868. It 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 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 buildings, bars and restaurants is an easy 10 minute 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 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).
The cottage stands in over one acre of fenced garden. There are several fruit trees and a sweet chestnut to provide welcome shade in the summer months. If vacationing 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 wonderful views over the garden. A patio at the rear provides an informal seating area for barbecues. A mown path through the grass provides views over surrounding fields and rolling countryside. A charcoal barbecue and garden furniture are provided.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Automatic washing machine located in utility area. Washing powder provided.
- Linens Provided: Linen may be available for rent, at additional cost, by arrangement. Please enquire.
- Off Street Parking: Drive way for two cars plus further off-road parking available.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Plenty of space on either the grass verge to the front of the cottage, or on a grassed area.
- Wood Stove: Large wood burning stove. Logs provided.
- Beds
- Double Bed: French antique Luois XV style walnut bed in master bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 4 single beds provided, two in each bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: Fold-up single guest bed provided to allow greater flexibility of sleeping arrangements.
- Crib: Cot provided in master bedroom. Mattress provided. Please bring own bedding.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Sky satellite TV with UK free to air TV channels and radio (BBC1, ITV, C4, News24, R1, R2, etc).
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Portable LCD TV/DVD unit provided, can receive terrestrial French TV if required.
- DVD (2)
- Video Library: A variety of films to suit adult and child tastes provided.
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Small selection of Celtic/Breton music CDs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fitted kitchen with all equipment required for a comfortable stay. Breakfast table & 4 chairs.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Quality Le Creuset cast iron pans provided together with all utensils you will require.
- Refrigerator: Fridge and seperate freezer.
- Dishwasher: Dishwasher tablets provided.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Please supply your own charcoal, which is readily available from supermarkets and garages.
- Deck/Patio: Rear gravel patio with plastic table & chairs for 6 persons. Hardwood table and 6 chairs provided for front garden.
- Communications
- Telephone: French telephone provided. Calls charged at cost according to France Telecom rates.
- Computer: Modern lap-top computer provided with free access to broadband internet via WiFi, for web surfing and email.
- Broadband Internet: Always on broadband connection with free unlimited download traffic.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Always on WiFi available at no additional cost.
- Other Amenities
- 3 adult mountain bikes, child's mountain bike, childs tow-a-long bike and child seat available for your use. There are many opportunities for local cycling - see our web site for further details.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Children welcome. Child's cutlery/plates provided. Baby bath. Fire guard. Window locks to low level dormer windows. Childrens indoor and oudoor games provided.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age for renters is 21 years.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Living Museum at Poul Fetan, a preserved Breton village describing traditional French rural farming life.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
Jan-Feb .................. £275/week
Mar-Jun .................. £375/week
Jul-Aug .................. £595/week
Sep-Oct .................. £375/week
Nov-Dec .................. £275/week
Christmas and New Years .. £450/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
La Ville au Tady is owned by Martin, Esther, Bethan & Megan. We live in the UK where Esther is a teacher, and Beth & Meg are both at school. After many happy summer holidays in Brittany, we decided to buy our own holiday cottage. After many months of property hunting, we discovered a traditional longère in the countryside and fell in love with it.
We feel very lucky to own such a beautiful old house, and invite you to share it when we are not holidaying there ourselves.
We believe there is an ethical dimension to owning a second home, so we price our weeks reasonably and aim to have the cottage occupied for as much of the year as possible. In this way we can help contribute to the local economy by employing our cleaner and gardener, and help generate income for local businesses. We encourage you to use the local boulangerie when possible. We would prefer to reduce our prices for late availability rather than remain empty.
Why the Owner Chose Josselin
The cottage is located in a quiet rural hamlet of three properties, and yet is just five minutes from the local village with boulangerie, village store, and bars. We are ten minutes from Josselin, one of the characterful towns in Brittany. Josselin is one of the best preserved medieval town s in Brittany, and is awarded 'Petite cité de caractère' status. Besides the miraculously well preserved medieval buildings, there is the river/canal, a great selection of restaurants, and the magnificent chateau. There are a number of events throughout the year, and weekly open air music concerts in summer.
Both the north and south coasts are within a one hour drive. We spend our Easter and summer holidays at La Ville au Tady each year. There is so much to do in the area, we have only just scratched the surface, and we look forward to many more happy family holidays at La Ville au Tady.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The exterior of the longère is much the same as when it was built in 1868. It is a traditional farm house of the region, and the internal renovations have preserved the character with exposed beams and fireplace hearth consisting of a massive granite stone.
When we holiday at La Ville au Tady we love doing so many different things! These are some of our favourites: long countryside walks; swimming in the nearby open air pool; cycling along the country lanes; shopping for fresh local produce in the street market; picnic lunches in the garden; exploring local towns and villages; meals out at one of the many good restaurants in Josselin; trips to the beach on the southern coast; or else just relaxing with a glass of wine or local cider in the garden.
Property Photos
- Sunny south facing front of cottage - Brittany, France Vacation Cottage
- comfortable oak beamed lounge with log burning stove - Brittany, France Vacation Cottage
- Master bedroom with antique Louis XV style bed - Brittany, France Vacation Cottage
- Rear of cottage from shade of fruit trees
- Nearby Chateau Josselin on the banks of the Nantes-Brest Canal
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The cottage was beautiful; a very quiet location; lovely garden well equipped for children’s enjoyment. The cottage was very clean, well presented and well furnished. Thoughtfully equipped with the whole family considered. A lovely atmosphere, a happy home obviously well loved. We would DEFINITELY recommend it.
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Your place is lovely - we couldn't want for more and we will get a real feel for living here in France as your place is probably what we would like ourselves. Thanks again for thinking of everything that makes it home from home.
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We have had a very enjoyable time with Brittany being voted the highlight of our European trip. We truly loved your cottage. You are very fortunate to have such a place.
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Just to let you know we had a wonderful time at La Ville Au Tady. We had the whole place to ourselves so just kicked back and relaxed. Will definitely keep you in mind for any future trips we may make, and definitely recommend you to family and friends.
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The cottage was not over renovated, very traditional décor – very French. It was a home-from home. Tres bon!
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The cottage exceeded our expectations, it was excellent. We liked the layout, setting, décor, attention to detail, provision of basics (to an excellent standard), comfort, garden, everything!
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A beautiful, cosy, well equipped cottage. Wonderful garden. Lovely location. To be fair, these statements do not do justice to the fabulous cottage! It was just so wonderful! The cottage was very well equipped but also lots of nice ‘homely’ touches e.g. candles, placemats, DVDs, loads of local info. Fabulous garden – children really enjoyed the swings, the space and the lizards!! The location was peaceful and beautiful.
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The cottage exceeded our expectations. We thought that it was very beautiful and peaceful outside, homely and relaxing inside – just what we like! We really loved staying in the house and appreciated all the personal touches, especially the information, books, maps etc. The countryside was perfect for walking, and cycling was excellent even if hard work up hills. Thanks for providing such a happy holiday home.
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A wonderful stay at your lovely cottage. All the carefully prepared instructions & information about the area were very welcome. We particularly enjoyed visiting Lizio by bike and the other beautiful local villages, as well as the local walks by the canal & nearby rivers. The antiques shop in Josselin turned up some surprising finds as did the estate agents! And it was great to come back to a roaring fire each night. Thank you for such a comfortable base from which to explore this beautiful area.
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The cottage was clean, well equipped with traditional features. It is well cared for, with wonderful attention to detail for the comfort of guests. We liked its homeliness, location, extensive garden, the information pack and maps, the well equipped kitchen. We all loved it, and can’t think of anything to improve the holiday experience.