Recently renovated, both farmhouse (5 bed, 3 bath) & gite (2 bed, 2 bath) are extremely spacious and offer home comforts throughout. Private pool. Games room. Both have large family kitchens & spacious lounges. Tranquil & secluded location in over an acre of wonderful grounds. Perfect for exploring whole of Brittany. This peaceful retreat is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy the unspoilt, traditional Breton countryside. THE PROPERTIES: Farmhouse and Gite are on the same site, both are detached, completely private, surrounded by lawns, terraces and woodlands. Sole use of the pool, games room and laundry room and are ideal for a large/extended family, families holidaying together or a group of friends. With large rooms, high ceilings and plenty of light, the properties date back to 1850. The ground floors are perfect for socialising with large yet cosy lounges complete with original fireplaces, wood burners, beamed ceilings and exposed stonework. In addition to English TV and DVD players, there are X-box and Wii consoles with games, radio/CD player and WiFi (farmhouse only). Both fitted kitchens are extremely well equipped and have dishwasher and microwave . Both properties also have a bathroom downstairs. On first floor the farmhouse has 2 double bedrooms with king size beds (one with cot), bedroom with bunk beds and family bathroom with bath and shower over. Second floor has double bedroom with king size bed, twin bedroom and further bathroom complete with shower. Upstairs in the gite there is 1 double and 1 twin bedroom with plenty of space in either for cots. A travel cot can be provided upon request. There is also a sizeable contemporary family bathroom with bath and shower over. Both properties are a harmonious blend of modern practicality and traditional features. There is even a separate laundry room attached to the farmhouse with washing machine, drying facilities, iron and ironing board ... if you have the urge to do your laundry whilst away! The grounds are equally spacious and secluded with plenty to do for adults and children alike - all ages! With a private, fully fenced above ground pool, boules pitch, large climbing frame, swings and plenty of lawn for football, badminton or a game of cricket - there's plenty to keep everyone amused. Attached to the farmhouse is a games room with table tennis, pool, air hockey and darts on offer. When you've had enough of the action, there's always the large terrace, outdoor furniture & BBQs to enjoy. Facilities across farmhouse & gite include: . Wi-Fi internet access (farmhouse only) . English TV, DVD player, Radio/CD player . X-box console & selection of games - farmhouse . Wii console & selection of games - gite . Electric oven, gas hob . Microwave, kettle & toaster . Dishwasher . Washing Machine . Iron, ironing board & airers . Large fridge/freezer . Highchair, cot & portable stairgate . Oil fired central heating & wood burner . Bed linen & towels (beach towels not provided) . Hairdryer . Private above ground pool (summer months only) . Games room . Selection of books, DVDs and board games . Outdoor furniture . BBQs . Parking for 6+ cars . Cleaning THE LOCATION: Quiet and peaceful, hamlet is made up of half a dozen houses with beautiful walks along the river and in the woods nearby. However, less than a 2 minute drive away is the quiet yet friendly village of Lanrivain with small grocery store, post office, cafes and restaurant. St Nicolas du Pelem is 10mins away with all its amenities including boulangerie, supermarket, banks, newsagent, pharmacy, restaurants, municipal pool and sports facilities and the traditional Breton towns of Rostrenen and Bourbriac and easily reached within 15mins. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Less than 30mins drive away is the stunning Lake Guerledan with its pedalos, kayaking, boat trips, fishing, horse riding, small beach, cafes and restaurants. Equi-distance heading North is Guingamp with its restaurants, bars, traditional buildings with period facades, whisky distillery and lively festivals in July and August. With numerous quiet lanes in the area and the Nantes-Brest canal nearby, the area is fantastic for cycling and walking. Plenty of beautiful beaches and coves too within reasonable driving distance. The beauty of being centrally located is that nowhere is too far. Most parts of Brittany and their key attractions are easily accessible. With a great, yet generally quiet road network, it's easy to explore the coastal areas and stunning beaches of Northern, Western and Southern Brittany as well as the larger attractions the area has to offer such as aquariums, castles, historic towns (eg. Dinan, Josselin, Vannes), water and adventure parks - each one a perfect day trip.We have plenty of visitor leaflets in the property as well as a comprehensive information pack to get the most out of your stay GETTING THERE: The port of St Malo is the closest and approx. 1hr 30mins away. The crossings to Cherbourg and Caen are quicker but the drive to the property is further (Caen 2hrs 50mins & Cherbourg 3hrs 10mins). The nearest airport is Dinard which is approx 1hr 30mins away. There are also airports in Rennes and Nantes. OTHER USEFUL INFO: We don't live close by so you won't need to worry about us popping around - however, we can be contacted via phone or email and are more than happy to help in any way we can. We also have superb help living locally who can be called upon if you have any issues or need any assistance. Our WiFi supports functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sadly, due to factors beyond our control, occasionally reliability can be affected. Everything in the farmhouse and gite is set up for our visits but also with you in mind. No smoking. No pets. We should also point out that using equipment on site such as the pool, climbing frame, swings and games room is done so at guests' own risk. Please be kind and respectful and leave the properties as you find them. If anything should get broken or damaged, please do let us know so that we can fix/replace for future visits.... or if you think of anything that we could improve, please let us know that too. Guests who book with us can take advantage of a discount with Brittany Ferries. Please ask for details when ready to book your travel arrangements. PLEASE NOTE : Our excellent property managers do everything they can to keep you safe by ensuring that all cleaning protocols are adhered to prior to your arrival.