La Maison Medievale, Dinan

Description

Fifteenth century half timbered house standing a little way up from the port of Dinan in the Rue Du Petit Fort, a most picturesque steep cobbled street linking the attractive port area to the preserved historic centre of Dinan.

Entry hall with granite and oak floor, on the ground floor at the front is a twin bedded room and at the back a double. Bathroom has a bath with shower over, washbasin and w.c. Back door to attractive courtyard area with outside dining table and chairs.

Open tread stairs lead up to a large sitting room with oak floorboards, large Persian rugs and granite fireplace. Comfortable seating, satellite television with English free-to-view channels. At one end is a long refectory table, the walls are of exposed stone with tapestries and hangings in rich medieval colours.The adjoining kitchen is well equipped with oak fitted units, dishwasher, washing machine, separate oven and hob and a microwave.

Another oak staircase leads up to a large family bedroom with a double bed and one single bed. The characterful bathroom area has a lovely rolltop bath and washstand. There is also another w.c. in the corner of the room. A stable door leads out to the charming sunny garden planted with traditional cottage garden flowers. A barbeque and garden furniture are also provided.

Central heating makes this a comfortable base at any time of year.

Facilities

General Facilities: Central heating, TV with SKY, DVD player
Kitchen Facilities: Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster
Bed Linen and Towels: Available upon request, £15 per person
Cot/High Chair/Baby Bath: Available upon request, twenty pounds per week
Parking Arrangements: Parking is available a short walk away from the house on the port, you can drive up to the house to unload luggage/shopping
End of Stay Clean: We can arrange this if required for £35

Rental Details

Normal usage of electricity/gas is included within the rent between May to August. Between September and April, electricity/gas is recharged at the end of your stay, this ranges between 20 and 50 euros depending on consumption.

Location

The house is located on the cobbled Rue Du Petit Fort, which grew up in the medieval era to link the port area with the town overlooking the river. The street is lined with well preserved examples of timber framed houses dating from this period, many of which are now used by artists and artisans to display their work. A few yards away is the attractive port area, with a good baker, a selection of popular restaurants, bistros and cafes. You can hire boats and canoes here, or follow the riverside paths into the peaceful countryside.

Following the hill up from the house, passing under the 13th Century Jerzual gate, you arrive at Dinan's historic centre, again with a wealth of beautifully preserved buildings, as well as the Castle and impressive Ramparts. 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.

Guest Comments

'We really enjoyed our stay in Dinan, made all the better by staying in such a beautiful house in such a great location' SC September 2008

'Jeremy, just to say how much we enjoyed our stay in your lovely house. Haven't had such a relaxing holiday in a while. We really loved the house and were impressed how well equipped it was. This is not always the case with holiday homes. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Thanks for a lovely stay ' C. and family May 2008

'Hi Jeremy, I just wanted to thank you so much for the amazing week we had in Dinan. La Maison Medievale is a fantastic house and we thoroughly enjoyed walking around Dinan and enjoying the architecture. Everywhere we looked we were stunned by the beautiful buildings and scenery.' SM May 2008