Family Reunion In Brittany

My other half and I stayed at the Gite for a couple of weeks in May and had a wonderful relaxing holiday. We have stayed in the area before but this is the first time in this accomodation. Booking was very straightforward, the information provided for the journey (if using Sat Nav the co-ordinates provided are spot on) was excellent and arrival was organised just as stated by the owner. The Gite is very well equipped and provides everything you need. Our only negative comment is that the couch is uncomfortable and would be a problem if you had to sit on it for long. However our weather was good and we spent most of our evenings after dinner out in the beautiful gardens. Definitely a place to put on the "will return" list.

My family rented La Grange and The Farmhouse during the first week in August. Our party ranged in age from 1.5yrs to 80 yrs. We found the properties to be perfect for our needs, allowing plently of space for 8 children to run around both inside and out in safety, and for the adults to find their own space as well. La Grange has been renovated to a very high standard, and this became the family's main meeting and eating area. The Farmhouse proved to be adequate, but possibly in need of some further renovation to match La Grange. The area is absolutely superb, and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring the local towns, and beaches. Such a stunning coastline!
Sean and Nigel have been really helpful and very kind in our quite complicated booking - I would recommend both them and their property to anyone.
Don't bother to take your own adult bikes - the selection there is brilliant. As to the ratings, I would rate La Grange as 'excellent' and The Farmhouse as 'good' in their present condition, but as a package for us, the value for money and accommodation was fantastic. If we get the opportunity, we would definately go back again. We even had our own glow-worm outside the front door every evening!
We self catered every evening (taking cooking in turns), and both kitchens are really well stocked with utensils. Needlesstosay, the dishwashers proved invaluable! The local supermarket in Dinan is massive, and has everything you could want, and the local bakery in Megrit served us well for croissant and sticks.
We were only there for a week, but Pehe quickly became home, and everyone in our party really enjoyed the holiday.

We had a really wonderful time in this extremely pictuesque, comfortable location. We travelled with another family, and there were three younger teenagers between us, who all had a ball. They especially enjoyed the freedom to explore, the lovely beaches, and my daughter got a chance to ride horseback in the village, which she loved, despite speaking no French!
We loved the countryside around, the coast, and especially the proximity to Mount St Michel and the Normandy beaches, which are great day trips.
The house itself is very comfortable and well-appointed, with beautiful views of the lake; we have wonderful memories of meals taken al fresco, on the outside patio. We also had fun eating marvellous seafood at some of the wonderful restaurants in the area.
The property was wonderfully maintained, with bikes and games, and the owners are accessible and very helpful.
We plan to return as soon as possible!

Our third stay at La Grange this year was our best yet. This is a character farmhouse which is very well kitted out to a high standard. The vaulted kitchen area, with its imposing fireplace, is a real feature and the bedrooms are a good size and comfortable. Outside, the very spacious garden provides a very scenic backdrop for eating al fresco, or reading a book to the evening sounds of birdsong. It would be quite easy spend the whole day there without leaving the grounds.

However, there is much to explore in around the area – we loved cycling around the local lanes using the bikes provided. The nearest village Megrit is very quiet, whereas Jugon Les Lacs is busier with more local shops, café and restaurant. However we haven’t eaten there so can’t vouch for it.

Further afield, the beaches are 30-40 minutes away – our favourite is St Cast Le Guildo, which has a great seafood restaurant overlooking the long promenade beach. Higher up the hill, there are a few smaller beaches in secluded bays – La Pissotte again a favourite, along with others at the spectacular Cap Frehel, Quatre Vaux, and Port Hue north of St Briac. Towns worth visiting include: St Malo and Cancale on the coast, historic Dinan inland, and the Breton capital of Rennes.

Shopping – dead easy, there are Super U stores in nearby Broons, as well as Plancoet and Matignon which you have to pass through if you’re heading for the sea.

The owners – Nigel and Sean – are extremely helpful. We’d definitely recommend La Grange.

The cottages are nicely situated in a hamlet , the nearest village being 5 mins away. It can be an ideal base to see northern brittany , a trip to the coast , if i recall takes 50 minutes .

Well maintained and very very spacious property. Nice kitchen (which is important in a self catering holiday) . The lack of DVD /Telly maybe a problem , but that can be easily overcome. There is a games room to sharpen up the table tennis skills

The front of the cottages have a patio area which looks over a large grass field , both of which catch the late afternoon sun.

All in all I would recommend especially if a large crowd were going over and you could take over all three buildings.

A lovely break in peaceful surroundings but with so much to see on the doorstep.
La Grange did not disappoint. Although most days were spent on the more local beaches it was a must to light the fire in the evenings - who could resist such a corker!
The welcome pack was a nice touch and all info provided was straightforward and accurate.
The property is very well equipped and comfortable, however at least one wardrobe would be a welcome addition.
Although we were 4 adults, I would very much see this as a family holiday location and as such would not book during school breaks as little outside privacy is offered. A fantastic location for children to play and explore - heaps of bikes available and indoor games for all the family.
I would pass on the local pizza bar - worst pizzas ever and very pricey for France.
Do not miss Restaurant L'Atelier Gourmand, le port de Dinan. Book or arrive early as it was the only restaurant doing business during our visit.