The Farmhouse
This comfortable very well appointed farmhouse offers all that is needed from a home away from home. The open plan living area which is large, light and relaxing has been tastefully furnished with comfy sofas and chairs and has a wood burning stove for those chilly winter evenings. There is also a ground floor cloakroom. The fully equipped pine country kitchen area has a large family farmhouse table which overlooks the raised decked terrace with views to the idyllic countryside. The decked terrace comes complete with outside dining furniture overlooking the gardens. Sunloungers, deckchairs,umbrella and a hammock are all readily available in the gardens with tables and chairs back and front of the house to catch the sun all day long.
Malestroit / Les Tregouets Area
The riverside town of Malestroit is very pretty and only a cycle ride away from the farmhouse. Situated on the banks of the River Oust and the Nantes-Brest canal and surrounded by attractive countryside, this medieval town is ideally sited as a base from which to explore the Morbihan area.Malestroit itself is bustling market town with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes, with a free concert in the main square on Friday evenings in summer. The coast is 25 minutes drive away and there is a lake for swimming at the renowned village of Rochefort en Terre, which is just ten minutes away. This region is ideal for walking, cycling, fishing or exploring the attractively preserved towns and villages surrounding the Gulf of Morbihan. There is also a good choice of lovely uncrowded soft sandy beaches as well as castles and chateaux to visit. There is a museum of the resistance at St. Marcel. The Chateau at Tredion has lovely grounds to walk around. At Ploermel, the lac au duc has watersports, golf and other sporting activities.
The Morbihan Region
Morbihan itself has many interesting places to explore, from the pretty villages and towns to the rugged coastline. This coastline not only lends beauty to the region, but also provides the rich variety of seafood that is so abundant. Brittany is celebrated for its shellfish, particularly oysters and mussels.
Following on the theme of food, this area is one of the principle areas of gastronomy in France, with several very reasonably priced Michelin star quality restaurants around (look up "tables et saveurs de Bretagne").
The area also has many pieces of evidence of the medieval inhabitants that settled there centuries ago. Particularly interesting in this regard are the Megaliths at Carnac and the Parc de Préhistoire de Bretagne.
Of the pretty villages and towns, one of the loveliest is the town of Vannes, which was founded by the Romans in the first century AD. This attractive place boasts cobbled streets, markets, sophisticated shops, cafes and restaurants. Not far away are the beaches, ferries and bird watching areas round the Gulf of Morbihan.