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Plum Tree Cottage, Melle, Ille et Vilaine, France

Comfortable family cottage, with pool and safe large gardens

Property ID: 2425
Plum Tree Cottage

Details

Property type:CottageProperty location:Town, Quiet Location, Village, RuralDate renovated:09/06/2003Date decorated:09/05/2009Children welcomeNo smoking on premisesUnsuitable for elderly or infirmWheelchair inaccessible

Armchairs in living room:2Bathrooms with shower:1Bedrooms:2Double bedrooms:1Sleeps:4Sofas in living room:1Twin bedrooms:1

Information

Description of facilities:

Bikes are available to hire by the day or week and are delivered and collected from your cottage.


Description inside property:

Plum Tree is one of four cottages that have been restored to provide
modern conveniences whilst retaining all the charm of a typical French farmhouse.
Leaving in lots of the original features, like granite walls and exposed oak beams.

Plum Tree Cottage - The ground floor consists of an open plan lounge/ kitchen /dining area, so Mum doesn't feel left out of the holiday and stuck in the kitchen.
The comfortable lounge/ dining area has a log burner, some granite walls and exposed oak beams.
The well equipped kitchen area has a door leading to a covered veranda.
The 1st floor has a shower room and 2 bedrooms, a large double bedroom and a bedroom with bunk beds both with granite walls and exposed oak beams.
The cottage is comfortably furnished and well equipped, a real home from home.
A perfect place for all the family to unwind, either by the pool or under a tree with a good book and a glass of wine.

There is a separate patio with garden furniture, sun canopy and a BBQ.


Description outside property:

La Basse Rouerie is a traditional Breton farmhouse and Longere that dates back 600 years in parts.
It has two and a half acres of gardens with open views over undulating farmland.

There is a private patio area but the communal patio area has a brick BBQ, the ideal place for parents to get to know one another, while the kids play. We have had many an enjoyable evening with a BBQ and a few drinks.

The heated above ground pool is made of teak to fit in with the surroundings in the orchard. The pool is open from May - September.

The gardens are the ideal place to either relax by the pool, have a picnic under a tree, or just sit and read a good book while sipping a glass a wine.

There is a badminton net, swings, boules pit, swing ball, football net, and basketball net in the gardens, along with numerous games.
In the covered veranda area there is table tennis, table soccer and a darts board.
The gardens are large and safe enough for children to play.

Just down the lane there is an 18 km Patrimoine walk through lovely countryside.




Description of eco friendly facilities

We have renovated using the original materials from the barns ie wood & granite.
The toilets have low water use and the vegetable waste is used to feed the pigs and composting.

Additional Information

Description of local area and activities:

St Malo - An old Corsair Port with a walled town full of seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and pedestrianised ramparts that offer a fantastic views of the port and the miles of sandy beaches.

Cancale - A small picturesque fishing town, famous for its oysters and seafood, plus there are some wonderful walks along rugged coastal paths.

Mont St Michel - The 8th wonder of the world . A magnificent abbey perched on an island joined to the mainland by a causeway. The abbey stands above a village, which is full of shops and restaurants, it is spectacular at night. Tours of the abbey are available in most languages.

Rennes - The capital of Brittany, a university city, which was ravaged by a huge fire in 1720. The beautiful 17th century Palais de Justice and medieval Place des Lices (Jousters Square) are well worth a visit for the half-timbered buildings.

Dinan - A medieval stronghold overlooking the exceptional Vallée de la Rance, Dinan is undeniably one of the most exquisite cities of Brittany. Still entirely surrounded by its ramparts, it has belfries, churches, convents, timbered houses and narrow streets disclosing their secrets as you go along.

Fougeres - Overlooking vast green countryside Fougeres has retained all of the grandeur of it's glorious past. The 12th century Chateau was an outpost of medieval Brittany and one of the biggest and best-preserved fortifications in Europe. Fougeres old town still contains wooden buildings and hosts of shops and restaurants.

Facilities

General
  • Fire place
  • Bed linen included
  • Seating in dining area: 4
  • Towels included
Kitchen/Utility Room
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Hob gas
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • 4 ring stove
  • Coffee maker
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games for children
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • DVD player
Outside
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Off street parking
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Sand pit
  • Terrace / Veranda
  • Garden chairs: 4

Eco facilitiesEco friendly facilities

  • Eco friendly house products
  • Insulation
  • Low electricity consuming appliances
  • Low energy light bulbs
  • Non toxic gardening
  • Recycling facilities

Leisure activities in the area

  • Amusement park
  • Historical site
  • Museum
  • Cycling
  • Horse riding
  • Walking
  • Local Markets
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Water amusement park

Swimming pool

  • Communal
  • Outdoor
  • Children’s pool
  • Heated

Approximate size of Pool: 6 by 4 Meters

Distance to nearest

Description
  • AirportDinard
  • AirportRennes
  • AirportNantes
  • Beachgenet
  • Ferry portSt Malo
  • Golf courseDol de Bretagne
  • Motorway junctionExit 32, A84
  • Railway stationRennes
Distance
  • 50 mins
  • 50 mins
  • 120 mins
  • 35 mins
  • 50 mins
  • 40 mins
  • 20 mins
  • 50 mins

Rates & Booking

Period
  • 31 October 2009 - 26 March 2010
  • 27 March 2010 - 07 May 2010
  • 08 May 2010 - 09 July 2010
  • 10 July 2010 - 03 September 2010
  • 04 September 2010 - 29 October 2010
  • 30 October 2010 - 25 March 2011
Price
  • € 255 per week
  • € 345 per week
  • € 470 per week
  • € 640 per week
  • € 345 per week
  • € 255 per week
Booking Information
  • Notes:  Booking Conditions:

    A €150 deposit is required to secure your booking. A Booking Form with Terms and
    Conditions is available on request. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival along with the €150 security deposit.

    A €150 security deposit is required per cottage, this will be refunded to you after you leave providing it has been left in a reasonable condition and there are no breakages.
    If the cottage has not been left in a reasonable condition then €75 will be deducted to cover costs.

    Terms and conditions available on request.

    Rental weeks are from 4 pm Saturday to 10 am Saturday.
    Please email for additional info on the area, days out for the family, and directions here.

    Included in the price:

    - Bedding and towels ( not pool/beach towels)
    - Electric and gas
    - A Welcome pack

    The welcome pack includes essentials such as tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter and homemade jam plus of course a bottle of wine.
    For weekend breaks a bottle of wine.
    There is a heating and wood allowance in the cooler months.

    For Xmas & New Year bookings the cottages are festively decorated including
    a real tree.
    A log fire welcomes you along with a bottle of bubbly and luxury chocs.

Contact Information

  • Name: Sandra Moody
  • Telephone: 0033299171192
  • Languages spoken: English, French.
  • If you call this advertiser please mention that you saw their property on Rent Property Direct.
    Please remember the time difference when calling.

Special Offers

Description Offer
27th Feb - 27th Mar 50€ discount a week
11th - 17th April Easter Breaks - Just 250€ 6 nights
 

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