Make a holiday home, cottage, farmhouse, house or gite in Huelgoat, France your home away from home

The attractive village of Huelgoat is situated within the Finistere department in well-loved Brittany, in the north-west of France. Unique sites and the beautiful surroundings make self catering accommodation in Huelgoat a popular choice with many holidaymakers, and there are a variety of lovely properties available for holiday rental in the area to choose from.

Things to do on holiday in Huelgoat, France

With so much beautiful surrounding countryside to enjoy, self catering accommodation in Huelgoat is the perfect place from which to go for walks, bicycle rides and drives on quiet country roads. Ancient forests can still be found here, forests which once covered much of Brittany, whilst rivers and lakes add to the scenery and provide opportunities for fishing and other water based activities. The coastline is not too far away either, about an hour’s drive takes you to the beaches of Brittany.

The lovely village provides you with the essentials and the Thursday morning market is always popular with guests staying in Huelgoat self catering accommodation. Larger towns and villages are accessible via a short drive where you’ll find many more services and things to do such as the cinema, bowling, golf, go karts and more.

Places to visit on holiday in Huelgoat, France

When you stay in self catering accommodation in Huelgoat you’ll have plenty of opportunity to explore the somewhat quirky attractions of the village and surrounds. Huelgoat is well known for its geological and prehistoric features – interesting rocks such as the huge boulder that is the Trembling Rock which can rock when a person touches it in the right place. There’s also the Mushroom Rock as well as a collection of hundreds of large rocks and boulders that make up the Chaos of Rocks. Other attractions include the fairies’ pool, the hillfort at Arthur’s Camp, and the attractive arboretum that is well know for its maple tree collection.

Attractions are not just limited to the area next to your Huelgoat self catering accommodation as Brittany has plenty more places to visit too. The beautiful town of Brest is about an hour away, or Morlaix about 30 minutes, to name just two.

The weather in Huelgoat, France

There’s a temperate climate in Brittany which means self catering accommodation in Huelgoat can be enjoyed throughout the year. Rainfall should be expected during any season though clear and sunny days are equally as common. Summers get warm to hot, whilst winters remain mild.

Flights to Huelgoat, France

There are several airports in Brittany but the best option for self catering accommodation in Huelgoat is the Brest Bretagne Airport, about an hour’s drive away. This is covered by low cost airlines Ryanair and FlyBe.