Le Courtil du Moulin - Detached Rural Retreat
Situated between the historic towns of Dinan and Combourg, it takes 25 minutes to reach the house from St Malo ferry port or between 1½ and 2 hrs from Caen or Cherbourg. Rennes and Dinard airports are both 30 minutes drive.
The house is situated in Le Bas Tertrais, a small hamlet of 10 houses and stands in its own ½ an acre
of beautiful south facing gardens and orchard, with plenty of space for BBQs and outdoor games
- football, badminton etc??or just relax to the sound of the neighbouring water mill which is fed
by the small lake on the north side of the property.
It is approached off a back lane which runs between the villages of Chappelle aux Filtzmeens - and Pleugueneuc. Both are 3 km and an easy cycle ride ? 2 bikes provided.
C aux F has a Boulangerie/Patissiere, Tabac, 2 Bars and a restaurant Pleugueneuc also has a Boulangerie, excellent butcher, wine merchants, small supermarket, garage, 2 bars, hairdressers and the local town hall. It?s also the home of Chateau de Bourbansais, which houses a zoo, falconry centre, hunting display pack, walking and picnic areas.
Le Courtil can sleep 6 in 3 bedrooms; 2 doubles, and a single with bunk beds. The bathroom has bath, shower over bath, basin, electric towel rail and loo. There is ample hot water. The fitted kitchen is equipped with oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave (washing machine in outhouse) plenty of cupboards and a large table and chairs. The living room is a double aspect, large L shaped room with woodburning stove, CD, radio and cassette player, plenty of reading material, maps, games and a file of local attractions, Satellite TV and video.
All the floors throughout the house are of wood. The house is amply heated by electric, thermostatically controlled room heaters. The kitchen has a full complement of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils and duvets and pillows are supplied.
Bed linen can be provided (beds made up) at a cost of £10 per bed but please bring your own towels.
The English caretaker will prepare the house for your arrival ? clean, hot water, a welcome food pack ? and she is available to sort any problems during your stay.
The nearest large supermarkets are in Combourg.
The property is 3 minutes from the main N137 from St Malo to Rennes.
PRICES and TERMS 2005
LOW SEASON 3rd Jan ? 30th April £170 per week
MID SEASON + EASTER 1st May ? 18th June £250 per week
HIGH SEASON 19th June ? 16th July £295 per week
PEAK SEASON 17th July to 3rd Sept £350 per week
HIGH SEASON 4th Sept ? 1st October £295 per week
MID SEASON 2nd ? 29th October £250 per week
LOW SEASON 30th Oct ? 18th Dec £170 per week
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR £295 per week
All prices include the services of a caretaker to prepare the house for your arrival
and a welcome food pack.
25% booking deposit required to secure booking. Balance due 8 weeks before holiday.
£100 breakages deposit due with balance.
To be returned within 2 weeks of end of holiday subject to no breakages.
Full terms and conditions will be sent with booking form
Optional extras
Bed Linen: £10 per bed
Pets: Dogs and Cats £10 per week (to cover extra cleaning costs)
Winter fuel supplement.: In Low Season (including Christmas and New Year) the first 40 units
of electricity are included in the price. Extra units are charged at cost.
CHANGE OVER DAYS
Bookings run from Saturday to Saturday in High and Peak Seasons
Flexible changeover days Mid and Low Seasons + Christmas and New Year
For booking form or further information please contact:
Susan Mahony
tel: 01494 564497
mobile: 07818 064045
email susanmahony@aol.com
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