Les Lampottes (BON.22)

Les Lampottes is a 4-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 7 (+ baby), in a hamlet on the edge of Plouër-sur-Rance (Côtes-d’Armor), 12km NNE of Dinan, 18km S of St Malo (Michelin map: 512). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1993. Saturday arrival.

This splendid property is a large two-storey detached house built in a slightly elevated, south-east facing position, with extensive views over pleasant rolling and wooded countryside to the Rance estuary and its port de plaisance. Completed in 1992, the property reflects the imaginative taste of the friendly owners, who farm nearby. Superbly fitted, the accommodation is furnished and decorated to a very high modern standard, but with occasional period items adding character. Outside, a terrace (2m50 x 11m – with sun-awning!) and enclosed grassy garden (6m x 25m) with built-in barbecue and swings, dotted with fruit trees, provide plenty of space for outdoor living and enjoying the panoramic views. A real home from home in a peaceful little community, well-placed for visiting historic Dinan, St Malo or le Mont St Michel, and the wonderful bays, beaches and cliffs of the coast only a short drive away. The owners live some 40m away with their friendly dog and cat. They speak some English and will be responsible for the welcome of their visitors.

Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen area, living/dining room (with glazed fireplace), 1 single and 1 double-bedded room, shower room with wc, 2nd wc. First floor: 1 twin and 1 double-bedded room, cot, bathroom, wc.

Activities: Horse riding in Plouër-sur-Rance. Sea and swimming pool (open all year) at St Malo (18km). Heated seawater pool at Dinard (18km). Tennis and port de plaisance at Plouër. Golf (18 holes) at Dinard (18km), Dol de Bretagne (18km) and Le Tronchet (15km).

Services: Supermarket in Plouër. All essential shops and services at Plouër (3km). Market in Dinan on Thursdays, in Dinard on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, in Plouër on Sundays (summer only). Farm produce (eggs, butter, milk, chickens) available from the owners. Parking in garage at the property.

Location
In a hamlet on the edge of Plouër-sur-Rance – 2500 inhabitants (Côtes-d’Armor), 12km NNE of Dinan, 18km S of St Malo. (Michelin map: 512)
 
Activities
Horse riding in Plouër-sur-Rance. Sea and swimming pool (open all year) at St Malo (18km). Heated seawater pool at Dinard (18km). Tennis and port de plaisance at Plouër. Golf (18 holes) at Dinard (18km), Dol de Bretagne (18km) and Le Tronchet (15km).
 
Services
Supermarket in Plouër. All essential shops and services at Plouër (3km). Market in Dinan on Thursdays, in Dinard on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, in Plouër on Sundays (summer only). Farm produce (eggs, butter, milk, chickens) available from the owners. Parking in garage at the property.
 
Description
This splendid property is a large two-storey detached house built in a slightly elevated, south-east facing position, with extensive views over pleasant rolling and wooded countryside to the Rance estuary and its port de plaisance. Completed in 1992, the property reflects the imaginative taste of the friendly owners, who farm nearby. Superbly fitted, the accommodation is furnished and decorated to a very high modern standard, but with occasional period items adding character. Outside, a terrace (2m50 x 11m – with sun-awning!) and enclosed grassy garden (6m x 25m) with built-in barbecue and swings, dotted with fruit trees, provide plenty of space for outdoor living and enjoying the panoramic views. A real home from home in a peaceful little community, well-placed for visiting historic Dinan, St Malo or le Mont St Michel, and the wonderful bays, beaches and cliffs of the coast only a short drive away. The owners live some 40m away with their friendly dog and cat. They speak some English and will be responsible for the welcome of their visitors. Featured by VFB since 1993.
 
Accommodation
Ground floor: access from outside (13 steps up from drive) to hall (2 steps up). Stairs up to first floor and down to basement. Doors to bedroom 1 and wc. Opening to living/dining-room and kitchen area (down 2 steps).
 
·     Kitchen area (4m50 x 3m20) with hob (3 gas rings, 1 electric), electric oven,
microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer (in basement). Tiled floor.
 
·     Open-plan living/dining room (8m20 x 7m40) with grandfather clock, colour
television, glazed fireplace. Tiled floor. French doors to terrace. Opening to inner hall with doors to:
 
·     Bedroom 1 (2m35 x 2m40) with 1 single bed (0m90). Tiled floor.
 
·     Bedroom 2 (3m x 3m80) with 1 double bed (1m40). Tiled floor.
 
·     Shower room with shower cubicle, wc. Tiled floor.
 
·     Separate wc.
 
Door to basement (stone steps down).
 
First floor: landing with doors to:
 
·     Bedroom 3 (4m x 3m75) with 2 single beds (0m90). Coir matting. Doors to sun
terrace (up 1 step).
 
·     Bedroom 4 (3m50 x 3m70) with 1 double bed (1m60). Coir matting.
 
·     Bathroom - down 2 steps - with corner bath with shower attachment. Tiled floor.
 
·     Separate wc.
 
Gas for cooking included – Electricity not included (electric radiator in every room) – Bed linen included, household linen available
 
Where household linen is available, payment should be made direct to the owner (one set will cost 20€ for two people and each additional person staying at the property pays 5€).
 
Breakage Deposit: 100€  Sleeps: 7 + 1 baby (canvas cot available: 1m30 length x 0m60 depth)
Note: In mid and low seasons the property can be reduced in size by closing off 1 single and 1 double-bedded room.
 
Property ref:  BON.22X   Breakage deposit: 100€ Sleeps: 4 + baby
 
Comments
“A week goes by far too quickly in this comfortable gîte. We can’t wait to return.” “Our first, but hopefully not last, visit to this superb house.” “All in all a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage.”
 
Description updated July 2009