Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hours on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hours on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hours.
Pets accepted.
Bed linen included. Please note that pillow cases and blankets are provided.
Household linen (towels and tea-towels) available on request.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 200€ is payable uponal arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Electricity (including heating) is not included and is charged at the rate of 0.20€/kW which must be paid for on departure.
Grand Gîte is 3-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 7 (+ baby), in the countryside, 1km from the village of Esquibien (Finistère), 2km from the beach, 3km W of Audierne, 40km W of Quimper (Michelin map: 512). VFB is delighted to feature this property for the first time in 2010. Saturday arrival.
The restoration of this old manor house in this remote and beautiful corner of Brittany has been a real labour of love for the owner. Such was the dilapidated state of this property when it was bought by his grandfather 50 years ago that it was sold to him for the price of the stone alone. Three generations have worked on the restoration of the house, which dates back to the 13th century, none more so than the current owner, who lives in an independent studio in the manoir. He has created four properties of high quality with modern facilities and the renovation shows great attention to detail including, as the owner is proud to tell, many of the doors and wooden surfaces made from wood felled on his own land. Each property has a private garden as well as shared use of a delightful walled garden with a small chapel in the corner, the cobbled courtyard complete with well (now ornamental only) and the wooded grounds. The properties can be rented individually or by taking one or more, even all four together. In the middle of the courtyard buildings, the Grand Gîte has a west-facing garden which enjoys the afternoon sun, with high hedging offering a good deal of privacy. Inside, the downstairs area has a spacious open-plan design with exposed stone walls and wooden beams throughout, comfortable sofa and chairs by the wood burning stove in the large stone fireplace and a dining table for eight, with a well-laid out fitted kitchen at the opposite end to the fireplace. The property has its own garden with terrace and barbecue.
Accommodation: Ground floor: open-plan living/dining room and kitchen area, shower room, wc. First floor: 1 twin-bedded room with cot, 1 double and 1 triple-bedded room, bathroom with wc.
Activities: Nearest beach 2km, indoor swimming pool at Esquibien (1km), bike hire in Pont-Croix (5km), horse riding at Plogoff (5km).
Services: Supermarkets on edge of Esquibien (800m), full range of shops, restaurants and services in Audierne, market day Saturday and Wednesday.
Location
In the countryside, 1km from the village of Esquibien (Finistère), 1600 inhabitants - 2km from the beach, 3km W of Audierne, 40km W of Quimper. Michelin map: 512.
Activities
Nearest beach 2km, indoor swimming pool at Esquibien (1km), bike hire in Pont-Croix (5km), horse riding at Plogoff (5km).
Services
Supermarkets on edge of Esquibien (800m), full range of shops, restaurants and services in Audierne, market day Saturday and Wednesday.
Description
The restoration of this old manor house in this remote and beautiful corner of Brittany has been a real labour of love for the owner. Such was the dilapidated state of this property when it was bought by his grandfather 50 years ago that it was sold to him for the price of the stone alone. Three generations have worked on the restoration of the house, which dates back to the 13th century, none more so than the current owner, who lives in an independent studio in the manoir. He has created four properties of high quality with modern facilities and the renovation shows great attention to detail including, as the owner is proud to tell, many of the doors and wooden surfaces made from wood felled on his own land. Each property has a private garden as well as shared use of a delightful walled garden with a small chapel in the corner, the cobbled courtyard complete with well (now ornamental only) and the wooded grounds. The properties can be rented individually or by taking one or more, even all four together. In the middle of the courtyard buildings, the Grand Gîte has a west-facing garden which enjoys the afternoon sun, with high hedging offering a good deal of privacy. Inside, the downstairs area has a spacious open-plan design with exposed stone walls and wooden beams throughout, comfortable sofa and chairs by the wood burning stove in the large stone fireplace and a dining table for eight, with a well-laid out fitted kitchen at the opposite end to the fireplace. The property has its own garden with terrace and barbecue. Featured by VFB for the first time in 2010.
Accommodation
Ground floor level access from either courtyard or garden patio (via French windows):
· Open-plan living area with wood burner and dining area
· Kitchen area with cooker (4 electric rings), oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer
· Shower room
· Separate wc
Open stairs to first floor landing leading to:
· Bedroom 1 (3.5m x 3.5m) with double bed (1m40). Carpet
· Bedroom 2 (3.5 x 3m) with 2 single beds (0m90) and cot. Carpet
· Bedroom 3 (3.5m x 3.5m) with 3 single beds (0m90). Carpet
· Bathroom with bath with shower attachment and wc
Heating: electric - Extras: electricity - Bedlinen included but household linen available on request.
Breakage deposit: 200€ Sleeps: 7 + baby MAXIMUM (cot available on request)
Description updated February 2011
0800 171 2160
0800 171 2160
