Quimper holiday house: Quimper

Charming cottage in the grounds of a chateau with swimming pool

Description House, 90 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, town, garden, internet access, TV, DVD
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€780 - €1,400/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£703 - £1,261/week 
Claire Bernard - Frenchberry
+33 (0)298-552926
+33 (0)633-072285
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of this Quimper holiday house High quality family friendly self catering house in Quimper, near town & beaches

The cottage is the gatehouse to a small private 19th century chateau. Stylishly decorated to a high standard of comfort and charm, good quality furnishings, white cotton bedding and the odd antique create a home away from home in this unique and beautiful location. Surrounded by 15 hectares of magnificent parkland, a maze of footpaths offer walks through woodland alleys, past ancient trees to holy wells. The large groomed lawns and glorious beds of camelias, rhododendrons and azaleas give wonderful ever changing views. Guests also have access to the heated, infinity swimming pool of the chateau. Exclusively located just 3km from the heart of historic Quimper in Southern Finistere, the property enjoys all the amenities of one of France's most beautiful, least known little cities yet is far enough removed to feel cocooned in a haven of verdure. Not far from the sea and a choice of fantastic beaches, it is the ideal base from which to explore this lovely part of Brittany.
Quimper house rental - Gatehouse to the chateau

Gatehouse to the chateau

Quimper house rental - Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Quimper house rental - 37 Acres of Beautiful Parkland

37 Acres of Beautiful Parkland

Quimper house rental - The Prize Winning Infinity Swimming Pool

The Prize Winning Infinity Swimming Pool

Quimper house rental - Twin Bedroom

Twin Bedroom

Quimper house rental - Comfortable Sitting Room

Comfortable Sitting Room

Quimper house rental - Rhododendrons in May

Rhododendrons in May

Quimper house rental - The Park

The Park

Quimper house rental - The Park in Spring

The Park in Spring

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Quimper house rental
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Location: Quimper in France

Nearest Airport: Brest at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Roscoff at 95 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Quimper at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Quimper nord at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 18 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Located just to the north of the centre of Quimper, the gatehouse enjoys a rural location but is just a few minutes from this beautiful medieval city. With its pedestrianised cobbled streets, lively cafes, gourmet restaurants and chic boutiques, Quimper has plenty to offer the visitor. The spectacular coastline of Finistere (15 mins) has everything from big open surfing beaches, sheltered white sand family beaches to craggy hidden coves. One can walk the coastal paths, surf, sail, and windsurf. There are 2 golf courses within 20 minutes drive. For the cyclist there are miles of small touring roads or local mountain bike tracks, the list is endless. Quimper is easy to get to either via the ferry to Roscoff (75 mins) or with a new 'flybe' flight service from Exeter, Southampton and Birmingham to Brest (40 mins).

Availability for this holiday house rental in Quimper, France

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Nov 13, 2009
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Quimper, France

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Minimum Stay
01 May 2010 - 21 May 2010 €780 - - 1 Week
22 May 2010 - 11 June 2010 €850 - - 1 Week
12 June 2010 - 25 June 2010 €900 - - 1 Week
26 June 2010 - 02 July 2010 €1,050 - - 1 Week
03 July 2010 - 03 September 2010 €1,400 - - 1 Week
04 September 2010 - 01 October 2010 €900 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates include linen, towels and all charges. 30% non-refundable deposit to confirm booking, and 150 Euro refundable security deposit upon arrival. Arrival time after 16:00 and departure before 10:00 on the Saturday.
    Discounts available on ferry routes. If the weeks you are interested in are already booked please have a look at our other properties on this site numbers 53081 and 67349.
  • Please enquire for our special winter offer for couples (not including school holidays).
  • For the period 16th - 30th August 2008, I am afraid that we are only able to take reservations for 2 weeks or more.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Quimper, France

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 90 m²

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • town

Theme:
  • luxury
  • family

General:
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
  • sunbed

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
  • fridge
  • hob
  • grill

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom - Shower Enclosure, Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Bedroom - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom - 1 Double Bed
  • 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single, 1 cot
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • DVD
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • parking
  • child's swing
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
  • 2 bicycles

Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • low allergen environment

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • sailing
  • walking
  • tennis
  • diving
  • wind-surfing
  • horse riding
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • surfing

Notes: The gatehouse is situated at the entrance to the property and has its own private garden of 800m2 but guests are free to roam the park of the chateau . There is a play area for children with swings, slides and a large trampoline. For the more energetic a mountain bike track of 2.6km, and a maze of woodland footpaths . Guests can use the beautiful 13 x 4.5m heated infinity swimming pool, the only other users being our family! Finished in 2005, the natural stone and mosaic pool is heated and uses bromine so the water does not smell or sting. It is secured to French safety norms and situated 250m from the gatehouse, next to the chateau in a very sheltered sunny spot full of plants and flowers. Please note that in the gatehouse the single bedroom has a small double bed of 130cm x 190 cm. There is a television but French channels only, a hifi with a selection of music, a DVD player and a large choice of recent DVDs can be loaned on request. We have 2 mountain bikes available.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Quimper, France

The Park: The garden lover will appreciate the park lands of the chateau, the springtime display of azaleas, rhododendrons and camelias will merit a special visit. For the wildlife enthusiast, deer, rabbits, badgers and foxes can often be spotted on the property.

Quimper itself has plenty to offer the visitor. With its' cathedral, interesting variety of museums and art galleries. and lovely river walks, the town is ideally situated to explore this beautiful region. The enclosed fishing port of Concarneau, the galleries of Pont Aven, the seaside town of Benodet and Sainte Marine are all within easy reach. The dramatic Pointe de Raz, and wildlife sanctuary of Cap Sizun and surfers paradise of La Torche are also just a short drive away. To combine this with gourmet restaurants, local creperies, and the various festivities that take place throughout the region in Summer, you have all the ingredients of a fantastic French holiday.

We have made every effort to create what we hope is the benchmark for private holiday rental accommodation. Our aim has been to mix high quality furnishings, with bags of charm, and all the creature comforts. Children are very welcome. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. We are on hand to answer any questions you might have, and are happy to assist in finding a babysitter so you can eat out in one of the many fantastic restaurants that Quimper has to offer. Please have a look at our other properties 53081 and 16778 on this site, or ask us for details of our website. Please note that occasionally we have small organised events at the chateau.

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Reviews for this holiday house rental in Quimper, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook16778 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Thank you for a lovely week in what is the best, highest standard gite that I have stayed in. Colin. It is a lovely place to spend time at and relax and the decor and furniture, as well as the layout of the property were 100%. We have to say that you've got it right and we couldn't have wished for better. Paul. We have stayed in lovely places, but never in one which came anyway near to yours. Gill and David. The accommodation honestly couldn't have been any better, and the beautiful surroundings and peace and tranquility made for a superb holiday. We felt most at home straight away. Claire and family. A really enjoyable holiday, the house is very comfortable especially the beds. Superb gardens and great views. Caroline. An excellent week was had by all, due in no small part to the standard of accommodation offered by the gatehouse. Top Notch. Martin. Kistinic is a truly wonderful, peaceful retreat in magnificent surroundings. Michael.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Piece Of Paradise!

clarise Sheffield, UK
Review Submitted: May 14, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008
We discovered Kistinic in May 2004 on a motorcycling holiday. To say we were impressed with the accomodation of the gatehouse is an understatement - we loved it! As anyone who has travelled by two wheels will appreciate, luggage space is lacking, so to find everything provided was a god send and when I say everything I mean everything from crisp clean bed linens to an egg spatula and fluffy fresh towels to the all importnat corkscrew! The gatehouse was clean and well maintained throughout with a homely feel that made for a relaxing stay. The grounds are just stunning and we spent many an evening wandering around admiring the flowers and trees while sipping on a glass of red! (a very nice touch from the owner was to leave a bottle to greet you on arrival).
The fact that you are free to explore all the grounds (encouraged to really by the owners) is great and you must make the effort to do this to appreciate just how lovely the parc is. The pool is fantastic and a great place to meet the owners and while away a sunny afternoon. Kistinic is surrounded by numerous places to visit, the beaches at Benodet, the cathedral town of Quimper, historic Concarenu and pretty Pont - Aven a few of my personal favourites. For good food, you cant really go wrong in many of the local restaurants (I got quite an appetite for lunch time crepes and cider!) but for something extra special, La Transat seafood restaurant situated on the sea front at Benodet, is a must. Further afield but great for a rainy day is the huge aquarium in Brest - very impressive. The owners supply leaflets and information that we found most useful, also the guest book is a valuable source of information of where to go and what to see and do in the area.
We returned to Kistinic twice in 2006 and on the second visit were accompanied by 20 guests who came to join in our wedding celebrations. To be married in the grounds of such a beautiful place was like a fairytale and I cannot believe that others have not yet done the same! We shall always be so grateful to Claire and Andrew for allowing us to be married in such a special place and for all their help and support in planning our wedding.
If you are looking for a place of beauty, a place to relax and unwind but with the benefit of much to see and do within easy reach, Kistinic is an ideal place for you. If you want the comforts of home with an added touch of class, then give Kistinic a try - you will not be disapointed!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Kistinic Gatehouse

Review Submitted: May 9, 2008 Date of Stay: April 2008
Kistinic Gatehouse is a charming and very comfortable property in lovely grounds. We had a fabulously relaxing time and enjoyed exploring the grounds as much as local area. We were glad to have the car as it's a fair walk/cycle into town and also there are many nice towns/beaches/walks within easy driving distance. I would certainly recommend Kistinic to friends and family.
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