Maison Riolo Summary A beautiful 300 year old traditional oak beamed Breton family farmhouse situated in the heart of Brittany. Description Maison Riolo is just under one hour s drive from St Malo ferry port and the airports of Dinard and Rennes. Located in the peaceful, rural hamlet of Le Riolo, the property is surrounded by medieval towns and is just minutes from one of the largest lakes in Brittany. Lac au Duc offers waterskiing, windsurfing, pedalos and safe bathing. Superb sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean warmed by the Gulf Stream are an easy 50 minute drive south, whilst the medieval town of Josselin with its magnificent chateau set on the Nantes Brest canal is less than 15 minutes away by car. With private gardens at both the front and rear of the property it s the perfect setting to relax whilst the children play safely. The local village of Guilliers is just a few minutes drive or a pleasant cycle ride through scenic country lanes. There you will find several bars, restaurants, a general store and the all important boulangerie. For early or late season guests there are electrical radiators and a wood burner. We do not allow pets. Smoking is not permitted in the house. Outside: A very large private garden surrounded by mature oak trees awaits you to relax and soak up the peace and tranquillity of the countryside or entertain the children in. A terrace area, with an 8 seater teak table and chairs plus barbeque will ensure you enjoy the long summer evenings. The garden boasts an abundant array of wildlife including a family of red squirrels. The garden has a mature walnut tree overhanging it, please help yourself! In the surrounding fields there are blackberries bushes and plum trees, ideal for fruit picking trips. Parking for 2 cars. Property is cleaned before each stay. A compulsory fee for end of stay clean is charged at 40.
Linen charges are 10 per person. Fresh towels and linen can be arranged on a weekly basis for a fee. Please contact owners. Sun terrace and barbeque outside, along with tree swing for young children and boules area. Solid outside teak dining table with seating for 8. Kitchen and dining Good size farmhouse kitchen with large table to comfortably seat eight. Oven with hob and refrigerator and freezer. The washing machine is housed in a separate area in the corner of the kitchen. Plenty of dishes and utensils are provided. Living rooms The cozy living room has a wood burner for cooler months. Comfortable seating is provided. There is a DVD player. Bedrooms Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2 have large double beds. Bedroom three is large enough for four single beds. Bathrooms The shower room is downstairs. There is a separate toilet. Heating Electric heaters are provided and a woodburning stove. Entertainment Wi-fi Garden and outside The large attractive garden offers lots of space for outdoor games. A brick built BBQ is available and also a large dining table and chairs. Parking and garages There is parking for 2 cars outside the house. Visitor suitability The property is not suitable for guests with impaired mobility. All bedrooms are on the first floor. Children are particularly welcome with plenty of outdoor space for them to expend their energy! Dogs are not permitted. There are many lovely places to visit nearby including: The beautiful medieval town of Josselin is about a half hour drive from Le Riolo. The chateau, overlooking the stunning Nantes-Brest canal, is still lived in by the Duke and Duchess of Rohan. The rooms on ground floor level can be visited and there are regular guided tours in both English and French. The gardens are very pretty. There is also a Doll Museum in the town. A market is held each Saturday where plenty of local produce is for sale. The pretty cobbled square has numerous eating places where "al fresco" dining can be enjoyed. Rochefort-en-Terre In 2015 this pretty village was voted the most "beautiful village in France". Visitors come from far and wide to visit its shops and restaurants. La Gacilly Yet another picturesque Breton town. On the banks of the Nantes-Brest canal La Gacilly hosts a photographic exhibition every summer. the pictures can be found all around the town and are impressive in both size and quality. The town is also home to Yves Rocher beauty products. The shop and spa are located here as is the restaurant. The restaurant is vegetarian - unusual for France! Beaches of southern Brittany The coastline of Brittany is varied. the nearest beaches to Le Riolo are Damgan and Larmor Plage. Both being about a 1 hour drive. Here there are plenty of rock pools to explore and lots of golden sand. Seafood is the order of the
day for restaurants on the coast and mussels and oysters are favourites! Map Address: Maison Riolo, Le Riolo, 56490, Guilliers, France Zip/Postal Code: 56490 Latitude / Longitude: 48.0427897 / -2.4044790000000376 Nearest airport Rennes St Jacques 71 km Nearest bar / pub Guilliers 5 km Nearest beach Ploermel 13 km Nearest boulangerie Guilliers 5 km Nearest canal Nantes Brest 16 km Nearest doctor Ploermel 13 km Nearest ferry port St Malo 94 km Nearest market Josselin 16 km Nearest restaurant Guilliers 5 km Nearest river Blavet, Pontivy 30 km Nearest supermarket Nearest train station Ploermel Vannes 13 km 67 km Accommodation, facilities, utilities
Farmhouse Board: Self catering Bedroom(s): 3 ( 7 Sleeps ) Double bedrooms: 2, Twin bedrooms: 1 Bathroom(s): 1 Showers: 1, Toilets: 1, Wash basins: 1 Suitability Long term rentals: No Pets: No Smoking: No smoking Children: Yes, great for kids Wheelchair: No Elderly or infirm: Not suitable Holiday type Activity holidays, Family holidays, Romantic holidays, Rural holidays, Rustic holidays View Countryside views General facilities Garden, Garden furniture, Parking, WiFi Indoor facilities Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Fireplace, Fridge, Iron and Board, Microwave, Washing machine, Wood burner Outdoor facilities BBQ, Patio Services Cleaning extra, Linen inclusive, Towels inclusive Access Off-road parking Activities Local activities: Boating, Boule, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Swimming, Walking
Rates - Week Nightly rate Weekend Weekly Monthly Min. Stay Changeover Rate summary 55-80 375-550 - 3 Nights - 28-Apr-2018-25-May-2018 Spring 26-May-2018-08-Jun-2018 Late spring 09-Jun-2018-06-Jul-2018 Early summer 07-Jul-2018-31-Aug-2018 High Season 01-Sep-2018-19-Oct-2018 Autumn/Winter 2017 55 55 375-3 Nights Sat 65-450 - 3 Nights Sat 60-400 - 3 Nights Sat 80-550 - 7 Nights Sat - Sat 60-400 - 3 Nights Sat Policies Check in: 16:00, Check out: 10:00