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La Chouette

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Owners Web site:  www.lapruneraie.co.uk

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Main features

• This well renovated cottage on the Normandy/Brittany border sleeps 6 and is situated in beautiful countryside with uninterrupted views

• An indoor games room suitable for all the family

Description

This charming, well renovated and equipped stone-built cottage sleeps 6 + cot. It is in a small hamlet of just five dwellings, situated in the heart of the French countryside about 30 minutes south of Avranches and about 40 minutes north of Rennes.

It is in a tranquil cul-de-sac - ideal for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing holiday - or as a base for exploring Brittany and Normandy. The village of St Ouen la Rouërie is within walking distance (about 20 minutes) and has a bar, post office, bakery, hairdressers, restaurant and general grocer's.

Location

This is a fantastic area to explore and has a very interesting historic heritage, including sites from the Second World War. The rolling landscape is beautiful and unspoiled, with a rich variety of flora and fauna. There are many picturesque towns in the area, not to mention the numerous châteaux, cathedrals and churches worth visiting.

Local sporting activities include golf, walking, kayaking, horse riding, tennis and cycling. There is a cycle route close by, and the countryside roads are fantastic for cycling. There are lovely walks around the lake and through the woods of the nearby Forêt de Villecartier, as well as an assault course and boating. During July and August, artists hold exhibitions of their work in Bazouges la Pérouse. Sandy, safe beaches are just a short drive away. You can also take a boat trip from Granville to Chausey, an archipelago of unspoiled islands to the south of Jersey.

Nearby Mont St Michel (just 20 minutes away) is not to be missed, but you will also enjoy visiting the towns of Fougères, Ducey, Avranches, Villedieu les Poêles (for its copperwork), Mortain (for its panoramic views and waterfalls), Dol de Bretagne, Dinan (a beautiful inland river port), St Malo (particularly the old walled town and port), Vitré, etc. There is a copy of the Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy in the cottage, which will give you loads more ideas.

Accommodation

The ground floor is open plan with oak-beamed ceiling and log-burning stove. The entrance area opens onto lounge/dining room, which is comfortably furnished with two settees (one of them a double-bed settee), coffee tables, DVD player and large dining table (seats 8). There is also a child’s high chair. Under the stairs are boxes of games and puzzles. The fully-fitted oak kitchen has a cooker and extractor fan, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee-maker, and all the crockery, tableware and cutlery you will need. There is also a separate WC and wash-hand basin off the entrance area.

Upstairs there is a child safety gate, a shower room with WC and wash-hand basin and 3 bedrooms: one with a king-size bed and cot; one double bedroom; one twin bedroom.

The cottage is heated with electric radiators and a log-burning stove

Adjacent is a utility area with a washing machine. Here you will also find DVDs and bicycles for your use.

Above the utility area is a well-equipped games room which offers darts, table tennis, snooker, table football, skittles as well as carpeted toddlers’ play area with tricycle and toys, There is also indoor picnic table and chairs in the games room.

Outside there is a large lawn and trees, patio and garden furniture, rotary washing line, barbecue, swings and slide. The garden is south-facing and has wonderful views over open countryside.
Bed linen and towels are provided. During peak periods, rentals run from Saturday to Saturday. The cottage will be ready for you after 3.00 pm and we ask you to vacate by 11.00 am on the day you leave. At other times, we can arrange days and hours to suit. Well behaved pets are welcome.

La Chouette is all about relaxation and having a good holiday.

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