Les Volets Verts - Brittany/Cotes-D/Armor - France

Les Volets Verts

Dinan
Brittany/Cotes-D/Armor

Contact: Jeremy and Julia Stark
Tel No: 0033296871146 or 0033676574576
Sleeps: 4

The house is situated in the heart of the historic centre of medieval Dinan on a pretty cobbled street lined with old stone and half timbered houses. The town's main attractions are all within easy walking distance as are some excellent restaurants and bistros The house has been renovated to a high standard and retains many original features such as old beams and doors. A modern kitchen and two quality en suite shower rooms make this a comfortable, as well as a characterful, base to explore the well preserved town of Dinan.

The house is arranged on three levels, on the ground floor, there is a spacious living room with kitchen and dining area. There is seating for four around the dining table and there is a small TV receiving SKY free to view channels. Original wooden staircase leads up to the bedrooms. On the first floor there is a double bedroom with en suite shower room. On the second floor, there is a further bedroom with exposed roof beams, with two single beds, again with en suite shower room. There are electric radiators throughout the house and heated towel rails in the shower rooms.

Dinan is perhaps the place where Medieval Brittany seems most alive and most real. Behind the ramparts the old centre of town vibrates with life. The sagging, cantilevered timber fronted dwellings leaning crazily on each other, still house merchants, though their trades may have changed. Rue Du Jerzual and Rue Du Petit Fort lead through one of the ancient town gates down to the Port, winding between two perfect rows of restored and protected artisans' houses. On the Port you can sit and watch the world go by from one of the riverside cafes and restaurants, take a boat trip to the old citadel port of St. Malo or hire a self drive boat and explore the delightful river Rance. The more energetic may prefer to walk or cycle up or down the towpath. Ten minutes upstream is the picturesque village of Lehon with its own castle, twelfth century abbey and open air heated swimming pool complex. There is a good number of excellent golf courses a short drive away from the house, including Dinard (founded in 1887), St Malo, Pen Guen (St Cast) and Sables D'Or at Cap Frehel. Perhaps the best course is located at Pléneuf Val André, which should be on every golfers 'must play' list. As the language can sometimes be a barrier , we can liaise with the course on your behalf and book tee times for you so your golf is all arranged before you arrive.

Brittany is an area of breathtaking natural beauty. The long coastline is a seemingly endless succession of rocky headlands, wild cliffs, island studded bays and beautiful sandy beaches. Inland is equally attractive. Fairytale castles, historic towns and ancient megaliths are sprinkled through the gentle hilly countryside. A wide variety of interests are well catered for, including golf, fishing, all sorts of watersports, hiking and cycling.

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