Holiday Cottage in Ploerdut, Brittany

There is a large, scenic inland lake within 10 minutes drive with a safe sandy beach for bathing, sailing and boat hire with a cafe on the shoreline. Walking, cycling, horse riding and golf are popular activities easily available. Brittany is full of attractive historical and cultural sites and many are close at hand. The cosmopolitan beaches of the south coast are within 45 minutes easy drive. Breton culture remains strong and fans of Celtic music, dance and folk lore will find much to discover in the summer months. The sun shines for 2200 hours a year and even in winter, a sunny day is never far away.

Kermel cottage	Relaxing living/dining room
Twin bedroom	BBQ area

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Kermel was built in 1869 and was once part of a farming community of about 80 people. Where animals and farm folk once shared has now been fully renovated and consists of seven rooms on two floors under a traditional tiled roof. The spacious oak beamed living/dining room has a typical stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. It is is a comfortable space to relax after a hard day's hiking or dozing on the beach. With electric heating, the cottage is very cosy in winter and cool in summer. The kitchen is very bright and up to date with electric cooker, micro wave, coffee maker, washing machine, fridge and freezer, iron and ironing board. It has ample space to seat six for breakfast. Also downstairs is a small bunk room for two with en suite WC and washbasin. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a double and twin, and the main bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasin. Everywhere is well furnished and pleasantly presented.
Outside there are extensive private gardens and a large lawn with excellent views over farmland and forests. There is a BBQ area with outdoor furniture provided for relaxing in hot weather. The house is set about 50 metres from a quiet road and is very safe for children to run around and play. There is a child security gate available to prevent access to the staircase and a cot can be provided at a small extra cost. Quilts and pillows are provided but sheets and pillow cases also incur a small extra charge. The house will be fully cleaned in time for your visit and our English speaking neighbour will be on hand to give you the keys and show you round.

The cottage is furnished in keeping with it's history without sacrificing any home comforts. The wood burning stove makes winter bookings very comfortable indeed. Sitting round it in the evenings with a book or DVD and a glass of wine is a real pleasure.

The property is available all year round. It represents good value for money, especially in the winter months and off-season. Substantial discounts are available for longer lets during low season. Discounts are also available during peak seasons for early and last minute bookings. Please contact the owners for details.

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Kermel is available all year round from £190 per week. Please contact the owner for full details.

2011
Jan 8 / April 8 £190
April 9 / April 29 £270
April 30 /May 27 £225
May 28/June 3 £315
June 4/ July 22 £360
July 23/Sept 2 £450
Sept 3/Sept 30 £280
Oct 1/Oct 21 £190
Oct 22/Oct 28 £230
Oct 29/Dec 16 £190
Dec 18/Jan 7 £275

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From Ireland:
Cork - Roscoff via Brittany Ferries. Roscoff to Kermel is about 90 minutes by car.
Dublin - Stanstead- Dinard via Ryanair. Dinard is about 100 minutes to Kermel by car.
From the UK:
Dover to Calais by Eurotunnel of ferry then a seven hour drive to Kermel.
Portsmouth to St Malo via Brittany Ferries then 100 minute drive or Plymouth to Roscoff.
British Airways flies to Nantes then two hours drive.
Trains from Paris take four hours to L'Orient then 40 minutes by car.

Rural Brittany is not a clubbers' paradise. It's really for families or adults wanting a bit of peace and quiet. Sight seeing or sitting on the beach followed by eating and drinking are what most people do. For lovers of home cooking there are endless markets selling the freshest produce. Otherwise there are many restaurants specialising in seafood, crepes and steak frites at reasonable prices. French people like to sit with a coffee in a pavement cafe and watch the world go by and then retire to a bar for wine or pastis. Bretons are friendly people and you will be welcome wherever you go, especially if you try a bit of French. Lunch deals at about €10 for four courses including free wine can be found everywhere under the 'menu ouvrir' signs. The best in our neighbourhood is at The Three Merchants in Guemene sur Scorff. Eat, drink and be merry!.

There is plenty to do. A good starting point is the Tourist Information Office in Guemene sur Scorff. Otherwise, there's walking, swimming (sea, lake or pool in Pontivy) , cycling (bike hire available), horse riding, golf, fishing, water sports, museums, galleries, local culture including the many Fest Noz with eating, drinking and dancing and Church Pardons in the Summer - outdoor religious services followed inevitably by a big communal meal.

Fairs, festivals, Carnac, the south coast and trips out to Belle Isle, Vannes, Josselin, Pontivy, Rennes, St Malo, Finistere, the north coast.........the list is endless. See DK Guides to Brittany for more.

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