L'ancienne poste

Delightful stone breton house situated in the charming sleepy village of  La Ville Es Nonais on the edge of the Rance Estuary in North Brittany.

The house is just 10 minutes drive from the Emerald Coast and it's famous towns and monuments in a calm and peaceful setting, where you can relax in the courtyard for a family barbecue or a freshly baked croissant from the village bakery.

L'ancienne poste has been tastefully renovated and provides comfortable accomodation for up to 8 people, retaining it's original charm and features.

Sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms with two bathrooms, this renovated post office is the perfect base for a family holiday.

On entering the house you will find a large living room with 3 large sofas around an original fireplace with log burner. On the ground floor you will also find a well equipped kitchen with a table and four chairs and  a dining room with a large table seating 12. From the dining room stairs lead up to the mezzanine twin bedroom.

From the lounge the original wooden staircase leads up to the first floor. First you will come to the children's twin bedroom with a bunkbed. Next is the spacious and light master bedroom with king size Louis 15th style bed. There is also a bathroom on this floor with WC, sink and bath with shower fitting.

On the second floor is a light attic bedroom with double bed and ensuite WC, sink and shower.

Outside there is a completely enclosed courtyard, with a dining table and barbecue.

Facilities

General Facilities: electric radiators, log burner, hifi, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, barbecue
Kitchen Facilities: Dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, coffee maker toaster
Bed Linen and towels: we can supply bed linen and towels for 17.50 euros per person per week
Cot/High Chair: Can be found in the house
Parking Arrangements: on street parking for several cars is just next to the house
End of Stay Clean: we can arrange this if required for 45 euros

Rental Details

Electricity and Other Charges: Included in the rental

Location

La Ville-ès-Nonais is located in North Brittany between St Malo, Dinard and Dinan: the three must-see towns of the area.

Dinard is one of the oldest seaside resorts in France. It offers elegant architecture, fine restaurants and a casino. A coastal path connects the three beaches around wooded headlands topped with turreted Victorian villas. The main beach, Plage de L'Ecluse, is sandy and ideal for swimming with blue-striped sentry-box tents erected in the high season.

To best explore the medieval town of Dinan, we recommend you start at the old port. Once bustling with merchants and sailors, it now houses several good restaurants, bars and bistros overlooking the river Rance.You can hire boats and canoes here, or follow the riverside paths into the peaceful countryside.

Following the street linking the port with the historic centre you will discover a wealth of beautifully preserved half timbered houses, many of which still house merchants, artists and artisans. In the heart of the town you will discover Dinan's famous castle, ramparts and cobbled streets. Every two years, Dinan plays host to a weekend long Medieval Festival celebrating the life and culture at the time the town was built – an unforgettable experience.

half timbered street in Dinan

St Malo, with it's granite ramparts and castle, was once described by Flaubert as a "stone crown over the waves". From the town's ramparts you can indeed enjoy stunning views out to sea while savouring an ice-cream from one of the ice-cream parlours and restaurants of the town. The same views shared years ago by St Malo's most famous residents "les corsaires" who, for centuries, used St Malo as a pirate's den. St Malo also boasts several sandy beaches and water sport centres.

If you prefer not to take the car, the charming village of St Sulliac and it's estuary are just two minutes walk away down a pleasant countryside lane. St Sulliac has been voted one of France's 148 finest villages("les plus beaux villages de la France") which are chosen for their exquisite setting, attractive architecture and delightful surroundings. Along this estuary and the surronding coast are some fantastic walks along the coastal foothpaths and some spectacular views out to sea, which really capture the wild beauty of Brittany's Emerald Coast.

Whether you're staying near the house for the day exploring the estuary, or taking the car to explore further afield, North Brittany's beautiful coastal scenery is only a small distance away, just waiting to be discovered.

one of the many coastal footpaths of the area