La Maison Vercken (VER.29)

La Maison Vercken is a 4-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 6 + 2 under 14 (+ baby), on the outskirts of the village of Fouesnant (Finistère), 15km S of Quimper, 8km W of Concarneau (Michelin map: 512). VFB is delighted to be featuring this property for the first time in 2010. Saturday arrival.

This building was constructed in 1920 by a doctor and bought by the current owners' great-grandparents. Formerly known as La Villa des Pommiers (the Apple Tree Villa), it has been entirely renovated and decorated in an imaginative and elegant style by the current owners. This large, stone-built property displays plenty of character and is comfortably furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard. Bathrooms and kitchen are completely new, and the whole house has been designed to suit the needs of a young family. Outside in the large, grassy garden is a shower - particularly useful after a walk to the nearby beach - and the outbuilding houses a wc, as well as laundry facilities. Children will enjoy the swings and slide in this fully-enclosed garden, bordered mostly by hedges, with a high degree of privacy, while adults may simply relax outside. The nearest neighbour is a small gîte, tucked into the front left-hand corner of the garden, which is not let through VFB and has its own separate garden and access. Within easy reach: the main village facilities, including restaurants and cider-tasting; the mediaeval walled town of  nearby Concarneau, one of France's biggest fishing ports; boat trips along the coast and to the Glénan archipelago; the regional capital, Quimper, an ancient settlement with a 13th-century cathedral, museums and festivals of Breton language and traditions.

Accommodation: Ground floor: 2 living rooms, dining room and kitchen. First floor: 1 double bedroom with en suite shower, 2 twin-bedded rooms, 1 bunk-bedded room, bathroom with shower attachment, wc. Garden: shower, outbuilding with wc. This property is particularly suited to indoor and out-of-season living, due to a higher than average level of comfort.

Activities: Beach at 800m. Swimming pool at Fouesnant (4km). Tennis at 900m. Golf at Bénodet (6km).

Services: Grocer and baker at 200m, pancake restaurant at 250m. Supermarket and restaurants at Fouesnant. Market at Fouesnant on Fridays. Markets (in summer season only) Tuesdays in Cap-Coz (7.5km) and Wednesdays in Beg-Meil (6.5km); evening markets in Fouesnant on Wednesdays in July and August.

Location
On the outskirts of the village of Fouesnant (Finistère) with 10,000 inhabitants – 15km S of Quimper, 8km W of Concarneau. Michelin map: 512

Activities
Beach at 800m. Swimming pool at Fouesnant (4km). Tennis at 900m. Golf at Bénodet (6km).

Services
Grocer and baker at 200m, restaurant at 200m. Supermarket and restaurants at Fouesnant. Market at Fouesnant on Fridays. Markets (in summer season only) Tuesdays in Cap-Coz (7.5km) and Wednesdays in Beg-Meil (6.5km); evening markets in Fouesnant on Wednesdays in July and August.

Description
This building was constructed in 1920 by a doctor and bought by the current owners' great-grandparents. Formerly known as La Villa des Pommiers (the Apple Tree Villa), it has been entirely renovated and decorated in an imaginative and elegant style by the current owners. This large, stone-built property displays plenty of character and is comfortably furnished and equipped to an extremely high standard. Bathrooms and kitchen are completely new, and the whole house has been designed to suit the needs of a young family. Outside in the large, grassy garden is a shower - particularly useful after a walk to the nearby beach - and the outbuilding houses a wc, as well as laundry facilities. Children will enjoy the swings, sandpit and slide in this fully-enclosed garden, bordered mostly by hedges, with a high degree of privacy, while adults may simply relax outside. The nearest neighbour is a small gîte, tucked into the front left-hand corner of the garden, which is not let through VFB and has its own separate garden and access. Within easy reach: the main village facilities, including restaurants and cider-tasting; the mediaeval walled town of  nearby Concarneau, one of France's biggest fishing ports; boat trips along the coast and to the Glénan archipelago; the regional capital, Quimper, an ancient settlement with a 13th-century cathedral, museums and festivals of Breton language and traditions. Featured by VFB for the first time in 2010.

Accommodation
Ground floor: access from hall to under stair boiler cupboard and

·    Kitchen with halogen hob (4 rings), separate electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, table and chairs. Tiled floor. Doors to dining room and terrace/front drive.
·    Dining room with table and chairs. Doors to living room, garden and kitchen. Tiled floor.
·    Main living room. Tiled floor. French windows to terrace and garden, doors to dining room, small living room and hall.
·    Small living room with television and DVD player. Tiled floor.

Staircase to

First floor: carpeted landing - one step up to the left to

·    Bedroom 1 with 1 kingsize bed (1m60). Carpeted floor. One step up to en-suite shower room with washbasin. Tiled floor.
·    Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds (0m90). Carpeted floor.
·    Bathroom with bath with shower attachment, two washbasins, wc. Tiled floor.

On landing turn right to

·    Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds (0m90). Carpeted floor.
·    Bedroom 4 with 2 bunk beds. Carpeted floor.
·    Separate wc. Tiled floor.

Outbuilding:

·    Washing machine, dryer, wc and washbasin.
 
Gas for cooking included – Electricity included (electric radiators) – Bed linen not available, household linen available.
 
Breakage Deposit: 500€   Sleeps: 6 adults + 2 under 14 + 1 baby MAXIMUM (Cot available on request)
 
Description updated October 2009