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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Plouër-Sur-Rance, Bretagne
  • Place, Port of Dinan
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Dinan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside

LE CHANNAIS.

This lovely holiday home in Plouer sur Rance has been completely renovated and redecorated in 2016.

4km from the village of Plouër sur Rance, La Channais is a quaint hamlet in the heart of the countryside and only a short walk down to the river Rance. This old cottage has the advantage of staying cool in hot weather in summer and warms very well in winter with the wood stove, plus the radiators. It is the perfect place to have a break away from the crowds.

On the ground floor, the living room is decorated with charming objects, furnished with a comfortable sofas and armchairs, a wood stove promises cozy evenings with family or friends in the summer as the winter. The well equipped kitchen opens onto a beautiful garden with a private courtyard for yourselves. Only a virtual fence seperates your garden from the garden of the main house so you can profit from the beautiful views and sense of space. The kitchen is equipped with a large oven, microwave and induction plate, fridge, freezer and a dishwasher. In a side room, you will find the laundry room with washing machine and dryer and coffe machine.

Upstairs, the master bedroom with its bathroom offers a magnificent view of the garden and paddocks A large bed of 160 x 200cm and delightful antique furniture make this room extremely relaxing.

The landing leads to a second bedroom with twin beds of 100 x 200cm also furnished with charming antique furniture. The third bedroom could also be used as an office or dressing room. There is a large shower room for these two bedrooms .

The river Rance runs in a beautiful valley offering many walks, for hikers, on foot, by bike or by car. From the house you can walk down to La Moinerie at the edge of the water in less than 10 minutes.

La Channais is located on the renowned footpath of Bois Rochel (11km).

The most beautiful beaches of northern Brittany, Dinard, St Lunaire, St Enogat, Lancieux are also less than half an hour from this house.

The famous and charming medieval town of Dinan is exceptional in France and is just 8 km away. You must visit Le Mont Saint Michel and it is possible to go for a walk in the bay for the more sporty of you. The corsair town of Saint Malo is 25 kms by the dual carraigeway and there are many lovely shops. The seaside resort of Dinard and its magnificent villas of the 19th century is to see. The coastal path runs along the Rance and on the coast and the views are extraordinary.

We, the owners, live in the same hamlet and are available to help you and answer all your questions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Deux animaux maximum
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Plouer-sur-Rance

Located in Plouer-sur-Rance, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. St. Malo Citadel and Château de Dinan are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include English Garden and Zoological Park & Bourbansais Castle. Aquamalo and Grand Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Plouër-Sur-Rance, Bretagne

What's nearby

  • Port of Dinan - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Saint Sauveur Church - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Château de Dinan - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Dinan Clock Tower - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Samson-sur-Rance La Hisse Station - 3 min drive
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro De La Greve - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Terre-Neuvas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ty Suliau - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ty Coz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside?

As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside on 30 Mar, 2026 start from S$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming recently renovated cottage in the heart of the countryside located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of English Garden, Château de Dinan and Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan. Dinan Clock Tower and Port of Dinan are also within 9 miles (15 km). Saint-Samson-sur-Rance La Hisse Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

schinn1218 C.

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We had a fabulous stay at this lovely house. It was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The quiet surroundings were beautiful, from the river walk, the fields of sunflowers, and the attractive back garden of the home. We also enjoyed the nearby restaurant Les Jardins de la Matz. We'd love to return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JR N.

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Beautiful house!

The house is absolutely gorgeous! The garden is beautiful and large. Everything you need is in the house, and it was very clean. The owner was very kind and helpful. The area is quiet and there are lots of walking trails. We loved it!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ana H.

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Charming peaceful and beautiful place

We fell in love with this property and location. It was peaceful and exactly what we wanted to experience - the house had everything we need and we felt like at home for the 6 days we were there. The host is super nice and communicated very well with us and what we needed. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to visit a beautiful area of France and enjoy the country side. I am still smelling the flowers and how scenic the entire area is.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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Superb Cottage in the countryside

Plouer Sur Rance is the perfect place to stay. So tranquil but only a short drive away from all that Brittany has to offer. Fiona De Wulf was the perfect host. She ensured we had everything we needed and was always there to lend a helping hand! The cottage was peaceful and a great place to relax particularly in front of the log fire and in the cosy sitting room. We will definitely revisit very soon. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marischa B.

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Tres tres bien

Thank you for the beautiful time out in an absolute feel-good atmosphere. The house and the tranquility are dreamlike. The beds are super comfortable and the interior design is very stylish and tasteful. All around successful and we will be happy to come back. Merci beaucoup!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

steve k.

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This is Paradise!

We’ve rented homes through VRBO over the years and have always been pleased. This home in Plouer-sur-Rance was outstanding! We felt as if we were in the owner’s own home. The home was decorated so beautifully and the artwork was so special. The appliances were all top of the line. We felt we were in our own home. The owner, Fiona, was so lovely and responsive. After she found out our likes she made amazing suggestions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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Lovely Home in the Countryside

This was a lovely home located in a small hamlet in the country side but not too remote. The location was strategically perfect for visiting all the beautiful villages and sites in Brittany. You were only about 20 to 30 minutes away from the seaside and very close to local villages around the water ways and necessity shopping. Madam Fiona De Wulf was very gracious in making sure my stay was a pleasant one. Extremely responsive to any request or questions. On top of being a great host she was an engaging and knowledgeable individual to interact with. I highly recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

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Perfect in every way

We had a wonderful week at this gite. We hated to leave and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area. Fiona was a great host. She was responsive during the booking phase and helpful during our stay. The house was perfect. The kitchen was well equipped and the appliances were high end, the standalone shower was roomy with great water pressure and the beds were comfortable. The patio and lawn were lovely for relaxing and dining. The location is perfect for getting to the major sites in the area. The house is located in a small hamlet so it’s peaceful but it’s less than 5 minutes from a main road so it’s easy to get everywhere. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cate B.

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A gem!

My husband and I, along with another couple, spent two wonderful weeks in Fiona and Bruno’s lovely old and so charming cottage, outfitted with modern bathrooms and kitchen, all well-equipped. The highlight however were the expansive and beautiful grounds and gardens that gave way to the neighbour’s paddocks that housed a couple of friendly mares and their fillies. Even though Fiona was away our first week, she responded quickly, within the hour or less, to the few questions that I had. Very friendly and welcoming host! The property is a short drive to Dinan, St-Malo, Mont-St-Michel, Cancale (oyster capital of Bretagne), etc. Lots of restaurants nearby as well. I only wished we had stayed longer and hope to return soon for a more extended visit!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

allister m.

Total serenity

We have just returned from a wonderful week staying in La Channais. The booking process was simple and communication with Fiona was good. The welcome we received was great and having Fiona next door was very helpful for advice on places to visit and restaurants to eat in. The house is more like a home from home and is well equipped and spotlessly clean. There is a great wood burner and Fiona supplies all the wood you will need. It has the feel of a charming French country home with beautiful gardens in a tranquil hamlet. There are lovely walks to enjoy and you are only 2km from the nearest village Plouer-sur-Rance. This is a lovely village with a butcher, bakers, cafes and restaurants. There is a huge supermarket here (Super U) that has everything you will need. A car is essential and will allow you to visit Dinan, St Malo and Dinard or further afield if you wish. We travelled with our 8 year old son and visited an excellent bowling alley in Dinard - a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. There are great local markets every day of the week selling fresh food which we used several times. Thanks Fiona and Bruno - we hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie C.

Charming cottage - ideal location for exploring northern Brittany

This is a lovely terraced house in a quiet hamlet a few km from Plouer sur Rance. We are a family of two adults and two children and stayed here in August 2016. The house is very well furnished with a living room, kitchen, utility and wc downstairs and three very pretty bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. There are very high quality fixtures and fittings throughout and all modern conveniences are provided. The owners live next door and were happy to address our every need. There’s a pretty garden at the back that we found perfect for dining al fresco. The locality is great for country walks by the river. Close to the property are stables for showjumping horses- a bonus for our children who fed apples to the horses in the evenings. The location of the house is ideal for exploring northern Brittany with St Malo and Dinard only 20 minutes away and Dinan just down the road. Just remember though that from here you’ll need the car for any trips to shops, restaurants etc. Some of the highlights of our holiday here were visiting the beach at Pleneuf Val André, taking the ferry from Dinard to St Malo, and hiring bikes at Dinan port to cycle along the banks of the Rance. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely be very happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

lorrette c.

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Maison au calme avec ce qu' il faut a l 'intérieur bonne literie avec l hote a l écoute ou nous avons passé un bon séjour nous reviendrons merci Fiona a très vite
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco H.

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In der Stille liegt die Kraft ( Erholung )

Magische Orte in unmittelbarer Umgebung der Fewo eingebettet in einem Meer von Stille und umrahmt von einem zauberhaften Anwesen.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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Schmuckstück

Sehr schönes Haus, geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet mit zauberhaftem Garten. Ruhige Lage in der Natur und doch nahe zu vielen Zielen in der Umgebung. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und war jederzeit als Ansprechpartner erreichbar.Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

philippe p.

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Superbe hébergement

Maison très calme décorée avec beaucoup de goût et un jardin magnifiquement aménagé. Fiona est très attentionnée. L’emplacement est parfait pour aller à la découverte de Dinan, Dinard, les bords de Rance, Saint-Malo… en plus nous avons eu un temps magnifiques
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrielle V.

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Sejour reposant

Nous avons passé 2 très belles semaines dans une maison avec enormement de charme et de charactère. La propriétaire est tres gentille et accueillante. Ce fut une dechirement de repartir.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna Katharina D.

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Wie Zuhause!

Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Man kann sich direkt wohl fühlen! Neben schönen alten Möbeln sind die Badezimmer wiederum sehr modern - perfekt! An eine wunderschöne, gemütliche Terrasse schließt sich ein kleiner eingezäunter Garten an, was perfekt für unsere Hunde war. Vom Haus aus kann man gut schöne größere und kleinere Runden mit den Hunden gehen. Die Vermieterin war sehr, sehr nett und freundlich. An- und Abreise haben völlig unkompliziert geklappt.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rudi L.

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Heerlijk verblijf in La Chanais

Een authentiek en sfeervol huis, voorzien van alles wat je nodig hebt. We hadden prachtig weer waardoor we tenvolle van de mooie tuin konden genieten. Gastvrouw Fiona is super vriendelijk en je kan letterlijk voor alles bij haar terecht. Ze stelde zelfs voor om op onze hond te passen als we uitstappen wouden doen. Een aanrader!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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Séjour exceptionnel.

Maison absolument charmante ainsi que le jardin. Confort absolu. Tout est de très bonne qualités . Nous avons eu un excellent séjour au calme. Fiona est adorable pour son accueil.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

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Fantastisch verblijf!

Top! Wat een fantastisch huis met geweldige tuin. Fiona is heel gastvrij waardoor je je onmiddellijk welkom voelt. Er is veel te doen in de directe omgeving. We komen heel graag nog een keer terug!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roselyne T.

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Très agréable séjour

Nous avons choisi le bon endroit pour passer des vacances reposantes, une maison tres agreable entourée de nature et proche des lieux que nous souhaitions visiter. Nous ne voulions plus quitter ce lieu calme et reposant. Il faut preciser que le bon accueil de Fiona, la proprietaire, nous a beaucoup touchés, de petites attentions nous attendaient dans la maison très propre et accueillante, nous l'en remercions vivement ! Nous recommandons hautement ce gite !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy J.

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The Genuine Article

If you're looking for a charming maison in the French countryside, la Channais is it. It is a centuries-old structure with all the attendant charm, yet the living space has been meticulously modernized and is very comfortable. The owners are accommodating and undemanding. They obviously want their guests to feel at home. The property is very quiet and surrounded by "horse country." There are many beautiful walking trails, most leading down to the River Rance. La Channais is a very rural experience, yet shopping, local markets and everything required is nearby. (Do NOT miss the bakery in Plouer-sur-Rance.) The small town of Dinan, known as one of the loveliest old towns in all of France, is minutes away. Whether relaxing in the beautiful English garden of la Channais or exploring the Channel coast from a very convenient location, this is a wonderful place to be. Be careful not to bump your head on the range hood.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Grenville W.

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Comfortable Accommodation would

A city but spacious property in a small hamlet convenient for visiting Mont St Michel, Dinard, St Malo etc. Fiona was extremely helpful and always available if needed. Beds were comfortable there was ample seating in the living room & the kitchen well equipped. There is off street parking & a very pretty garden. We would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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La Channais

Very homely and comfy gite with the best shower ever. beautiful garden. Owner very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Grace E.

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A beautiful rural escape

The cottage did not disappoint. We were welcomed by Fiona, who made sure that we had everything we needed and was so considerate in making sure we knew what was available in the local area and didn't miss the best bits. The house was immaculate, and furnished to a very high standard. The lovely garden was a great bonus in the warm weather, and the proximity to the river meant that there were great walks nearby. An excellent way to return to France for a much needed holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Madame Fiona De Wulf

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Although born in England I have lived in France for forty years and have been renting holiday cottages since 2001.
I love to see guests enjoying their holidays and leaving completely relaxed and delighted with their choice of holiday.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect seaside countryside combination - we fell in love with the area on holiday here 15 years ago, we decided to move here permanently and have never regretted our decision. We just love sitting in the garden in the evening listening to nature.

The environment is the centre of interest for all the people who live around here and the wildlife is exceptional, strictly protected and maintained by us all. You can walk from the house down to the river and even swim at high tide.

What makes this property unique

There have been no chemicals used in the gardens now for fifteen years and the birds and insects have thrived.

The cottage has been furnished with aa unique selection of antique furniture, comfortable seating and bedding, modern fittings for the bathrooms and kitchen. The atmosphere is cosy and comfortable.

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