Fleur de Lys

Description

Located on the banks of the River Rance, in the heart of Dinan's historic port area, Fleur de Lys is a comfortable and stylish first floor apartment with beautiful river views.

The apartment is ideal for families of up to five people. A spacious living room overlooks the river with well equipped kitchen, and there are two bedrooms each with a double bed. A bed settee in the lounge provides further sleeping for one or two. Bathroom and separate WC.

On the ground floor of the building is the apartment Millefleurs - this can be rented at the same time as Fleur de Lys for larger parties. The apartments are part of a historic stone house dating from the early 18th century, now converted into holiday accomodation. Access is from a quiet side street, to a communal hall area leading to the apartments, with a separate entrance to each apartment.

A short walk across the old stone bridge brings you to Dinan's historic port area, and a number of good restaurants, bistros, cafes and a tempting bakery. From the apartment, you can follow the riverside path into the tranquil Breton countryside, to the beautiful village of Léhon with its ancient abbey and cobbled streets. Crossing the old bridge, a short walk up the steep Jerzual hill brings you into the perfectly preserved centre of medieval Dinan.

Facilities

General Facilities: Satellite Freeview TV, DVD player, free WiFi, dishwasher, washing machine, modern electric radiators
Kitchen Facilities: Oven, hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster, coffee maker
Bed Linen and Towels: We can supply these at £15 per person per week
Cot/High Chair/Baby Bath: We can supply these for £20
Parking Arrangements: Parking is available just outside the apartment or a short walk away
End of Stay Clean: We can arrange this if required for £35

Rental Details

Electricity and Other Charges: Normal usage of electricity is included in the rent from May to August. Between September and April, electricity is recharged at the end of your stay - this ranges between 15 and 40 euros depending on consumption.

Location

Fleur de Lys is located on the banks of the River Rance, a few steps away from the old stone bridge which links the port of Dinan to Lanvallay. A few steps away is the attractive historic port area of Dinan, where there is a good baker and a selection of popular restaurants, bistros and cafes.

On the port you can hire bikes and join the tow path to explore the river and countryside, or hire a boat or canoe and see the river from a different viewpoint.

The historic town centre of Dinan can be reached easily by either walking up the (steep!) hill or taking a bus. Dinan is a well preserved example of a medieval town, with a wealth of original half timbered buildings, ancient castle and impressive stone ramparts. Every two years, the town plays host to a weekend long Medieval Festival celebrating the life and culture at the time the town was built – an unforgettable experience.

The pretty village of Léhon is about a 20 minute walk from the house along the riverside path, there is an ancient Abbey here, a  ruined 12th century castle and a beautiful assembly of stone cottages and cobbled streets. Another reason for visiting Léhon is the heated open air pool, available to use at all times of the year.

The North Brittany coast with it's series of superb sandy beaches is about a 35 minutes drive away , St Malo and Mont St Michel are also a short drive away and well worth the journey.

Guest Comments

Jeremy -  thank you for having us at the apartments in Dinan/Lanvallay last week. We all very much enjoyed our stay. We were very impressed by the attention to detail and taste in the furnishings and decoration of the apartments, which really did justice to the wonderful building, and the location could not have been better! The information you provided was most helpful as was your advice at the beginning of our stay.'   PGW, August 2010