La Garenne - Brittany

Languidic

Chocolate box cottages with shared heated pool, idyllically positioned in southern Brittany

Units 4
Sleeps 2 - 7
Bedrooms 2 - 3
Pets
Mobility

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

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These four characterful gites are nestled into the most picturesque setting on the banks of the River Blavet. With four acres of gardens to explore, an outdoor play area and a heated swimming pool, plus the river on your doorstep, there’s plenty to do in this idyllic little spot in France. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling, and just 20 minutes away are the unspoilt beaches of the Atlantic coast.

About this place

Best bits

The meticulously restored gites retain plenty of their original features, and are nothing short of gorgeous.
Relax on sun loungers around the heated pool while the kids swim and splash - it’s also alarmed for peace of mind.
Lots to do on site from boules to badminton, cycling to cricket, and playing on the swings.

Top tips

Pre-arrange cycle hire - and the bikes can be delivered to your cottage.
Two of the cottages - La Grange and La Chaumiere - can be booked together and with an interconnecting door are perfect for larger groups.
The swimming pool is open from mid-May until mid-September.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Wifi

Rooms

The four thatched gites have been beautifully and sympathetically renovated from 200 year old barns and retain exposed thick stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings. Each cottage has both electric heating and a huge wood burning stove for wonderfully cosy evenings.

Books and games for all ages are found in each of the cottages. Some gites have their own washing machine but there is also an additional laundry room for all to use.

Three of the cottages are perfect retreats for families of 4-5. The largest cottage is La Grange which can sleep up to 7, and comes complete with a ‘lit-close’ - a traditional bed for farmers to stay close to their livestock in winter. Don’t worry though- the animals have long gone and it just acts as a perfect hideaway for toddlers and children!

Eat

Kitchens are well equipped for family meals, and BBQs are available for cooking outside in the gloriously long Breton evenings. Brittany is a foodie heaven, famous for seafood, wine, crepes and galettes. Head to one of the many local markets to sample some of the best local cuisine

There are also some wonderful restaurants nearby, from rustic pizzerias to the Michelin starred Chateau de Locguenole. You’ll also find cafes dotted along the river towpath for easy lunches on days out.

Activities

The star of the show for many will be the wonderful heated pool. You can easily while away many sunny hours lounging on the terrace, watching the children or having a swim yourself. There is loads of space in the grounds for family ball games such as football, cricket and boules.

Table tennis will delight the older children, and younger ones will happily play around on the swings.

Step through the gate and onto the river towpath for some easy cycling, or kayak straight from the banks at La Garenne. Or simply wander the beautifully tended gardens or surrounding country lanes for some gentle outdoor adventures.

Accessibility

Each of the cottages have been restored from original barns and cottages. Bedrooms are on the first floor with access via stairs.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Hennebont is the closest large town at just 20 minutes drive from La Garenne. Rennes is around 1.5 hours away.

By Air

Brest and Rennes airports are both just over an hour from La Garenne.

By Rail

Gare de Branderion is a 20 minute drive from La Garenne.

By Sea

St Malo and Roscoff are the closest ports at around 2 hours' drive.

About the owners

Greg

Greg and the team have been offering luxury accommodation for over 30 years now and have enjoyed many a happy memory and family holiday at La Garenne and its beautiful surrounds. They are a family run business and take an enormous amount of pride in helping each of their guests experience Brittany at its finest!

Owner recommendations

There are lots of sandy beaches within a 30 minute drive including Guidel to the west and the ever popular Carnac to the south.
Cycle hire is highly recommended throughout your stay to make the most of the wonderful towpath and countryside trails.
West Wake Aquatic Park is just 3 minutes away and has some great slides and an obstacle course, as well as wakeboarding and waterskiing for the over 8s.
The country town of Vannes is a must-see with its pretty cobbled streets, well preserved medieval houses as well as great shops, restaurants and bars.
Hire canoes or kayaks for a few hours of fun on the river itself.