Traditional Breton Longere In Southern Brittany » Guegon, Bretagne, France

La Ville au Tady is a detached cottage in over 1 acre of land. It is a traditional Breton long-house, or longère, that has been fully renovated while retaining its charm and character. Located in a small hamlet in Southern Brittany, the local village of Guegon is just a few minutes drive or a pleasant cycle ride through scenic country lanes. Within the village you will find several bars, a general store, restaurant and the essential boulangerie-patisserie for daily fresh bread and croissants. The area is perfect for exploring on foot or cycling, with a designated cycle route passing through the hamlet. The medieval town of Josselin with its famous chateau, 17th Century half-timbered buildings, bars and restaurants is an easy 4 mile drive. Brittany’s largest inland lake is located nearby, with swimming and water sport facilities. Superb beaches are to be found all along the nearby Morbihan coast which is said to have 365 small Islands, one to explore for each day of the year.

Bedrooms: Master Bedroom: Antique double bed in oak beamed room with dormer window overlooking rear garden (plus cot).
Goose Bedroom: Two singles with dormer window and Velux overlooking front garden.
Guest Bedroom: Two singles in the guest end of the cottage.
Bathrooms: Family Bathroom: on first floor with bath, over bath thermostatic shower, toilet and twin basins.
Guest Bathroom: shower room to rear of second lounge with toilet, basin and shower cubicle.
Separate downstairs toilet.
Kitchen: Separate kitchen off the lounge, refitted to modern standards while retaining the exposed beams. Equipment includes a gas hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and everything else you will need for a comfortable stay.
Utility Room: A utility area is provided within the ground floor bathroom, containing a washing machine, iron and ironing board, and hand basin.
Living Rooms: The front door opens into a large oak beamed lounge/dining room. The original inglenook fireplace is centrepiece with a huge granite hearth with wood burning stove and two comfy sofas. A large oak table seats up to eight. TV/DVD and radio/CD/tape player.
Other: The right hand side of the cottage consists of a seperate lounge with sofa, TV/DVD/Sky & mini HiFi. Stairs lead up to the guest bedroom. Accessed at ground floor only, this part of the cottage is ideal for a sharing family, parents or visiting friends.
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: We supply duvets and pillows, but please bring your own bed sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases, towels and tea-towels.
If you are not able to bring your own linen, please contact us to discuss (additional cost). The cottage is cleaned between bookings.

The longere has a lovely large wood burning stove set in an inglenook fireplace, with logs provided. For off season breaks, the longere also has electric thermostatic radiators in all rooms. For the benefit of all guests, we do not allow pets and the cottage is non-smoking. The weekly price is all-inclusive of gas, electric, logs and cleaning. We provide an additional folding single bed to increase flexibility of your sleeping arrangements (but not overall occupany rates) e.g. 3 children may prefer to sleep together in the same bedroom.

The property stands in over one acre of mature fenced garden. There is a small orchard with cherry, plum, apple, pear, walnut and sweet chestnut trees. If holidaying in the autumn, you are welcome to help yourselves to any fruit.
There is parking for two cars on a drive at the front. The rear of the cottage affords pleasant views over the garden and the countryside beyond. A gravel terrace at the rear contains a teak table and six chairs providing an area for eating out and barbecues, a hardwood table and six chairs are also provided in the front garden for alfresco meals. There is also a wrought iron table and 4 chairs under the fruit trees, where you can relax in the dappled sunshine after lunch. A charcoal barbecue and ample garden furniture are provided. A games chest is provided for outdoor games: badmington, beach ball, cricket, football, boules etc. There are two children\\\'s swings, a chair hammock and full sized hammock available for your use.

Low season £275 (Nov, Dec, Jan. Feb)
Mid season £375 (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sept, Oct)
High season £595 (Ju & Aug)
Christams weeks £450

Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Bookings that span two charging seasons will be charged pro-rata. Special rates for short breaks outside main season and late availability can be negotiated. Please contact us for details.

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