On the edge of the beautiful village of Rochefort en Terre, one of 19 'Petites Cités de Caractère’. The picture postcard village has cobbled streets, a château (open to the public, photo below) and many 16th and 17th century buildings. The village has restaurants, crêperies, café/bars, bakery, artist studios, Breton biscuit makers and antique shops.
Within walking distance of the gîte is the 50 acre Etang de Moulin Neuf lake with boating, fishing and a café bar. You can drive and there is a large car park there.
On the lake there is a small man-made sandy beach and woods with shaded picnic tables. Also there is Aventure Moulin Neuf and here you can hire various water craft (canoes, pedal boats, etc.) and quad bikes for 4 (or for 2 or for 1). There are high level walk-ways in the trees at the side of the lake where there is also (for the brave!) a zip wire to take you across the lake and then back again operated by experienced wardens.
The Atlantic coast with sandy beaches and coves is 20 miles to the south.
The plot is a quarter of an acre with country views to the rear. It includes a patio with recliners, table and chairs shaded by a substantial pergola (like a gazebo but with solid translucent roof) for “al fresco” dining and a BBQ.
It is fully furnished with two leather sofas, dining room suite, mini-stereo system, large TV with UK ‘free to air’ programmes via Sky and French programmes via Orange. Internet/wifi is also provided by Orange. There is a fridge/freezer, oven, ceramic 4-burner hob, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, hairdryer, iron and vacuum cleaner.
For your safety, there are smoke alarms in each bedroom and in the lounge, plus a fire extinguisher and fire blanket on the wall in the garage.