Ty Louisette. Luxury canalside Gite in Brittany.
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| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Sleeps | 7 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
| Suitable for Elderly |
| Wheelchair Accessible |
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| 7 reviews |
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| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
| Bedrooms | 4 Total |
| Bathrooms | 2 Total |
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleYes |
| Theme | Golf, Historic, Away from it all, River, Rural |
Description from the owner
Ty Louisette is a luxury Gite situated in the small hamlet of Kergouet, ten minutes drive from the historic town of Pontivy in the centre of Brittany. There are direct routes from the ports of St.Malo and Roscoff and the airports at Rennes, Dinard and Lorient.
Sleeps 7 (+cot)
Four Bedrooms. The master, double bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with sink, shower and WC then there are two further twin rooms and one single. All the rooms have bedside cabinets and ample wardrobe space.
The main bathroom has a bath and large separate shower. Separate WC.
Living room has a wood burning stove, ample seating for se...Read more
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Location
Ty Louisette. Luxury canalside Gite in Brittany.
Pontivy, Brittany, France
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Additional Location Information
Pontivy is an historic urban area in the centre of Brittany. It is made up of two towns wrapped around each other. There is the medieval old town with it's narrow winding streets and half-timbered buildings and the geometric Napoleonic town complete with imposing Hotel de Ville, courthouse and old barrack buildings arranged around the market square which fronts onto the River Blavet.
Twice in it's history Pontivy has been known as Napoleonville (the town of Napoleon). It was intended as his base of operations and was heavily garrisoned. The town is situated in a rural part of Brittany known as the valley of the Blavet and this river runs though the town meeting the Nantes-Brest canal by the Ile des Recollets.
The town boasts the magnificent 15th century Chateau de Rohan as its centrepiece, built by the powerful Ducs de Rohan. Guided tours are available within and art exhibitions are occasionally staged.
Pontivy is home to a number of restaurants and bars such as the "Plaza Café" which serves fantastic coffees, cocktails and beers and "Le Rivoli" complete with a stylish art nouveau inspired interior and delicious lunchtime menu. There are also numerous shops, boutiques and several small supermarkets and the town has plenty of free parking. The weekly market is held on Mondays in the central plaza. You can walk or cycle the 12 km directly to Pontivy from the gite via the canal towpath.
The surrounding countryside is replete with small villages boasting innumerable chapels of architectural and historic interest. There are well laid out walks and cycle paths for you to discover the treasures of central Brittany.
The impressive Lac de Guerledan is 20 minutes drive from Kergouet. Here you can laze on the popular south facing beach, swim, canoe, walk or enjoy a meal in one of the several restaurants on the shore. Treat yourself to a voyage and enjoy a meal on board the lake cruisers as you take in the scenery. Boat owners can fish, sail or water-ski. Built to provide hydroelectric power and clean water, it interrupted the course of the Nantes-Brest canal - the lock gates are still in place under many metres of water.
The partially restored Abbaye de Bon Repos is situated at the western end of the lake and has walks, forests a shop and a restaurant. There is an excellent Sunday market here throughout the summer. Every year it plays host to a spectacular Son et Lumiere (Pays de Conomor) event with drama, fireworks and light-shows to take the breath away.
There are many forests in central Brittany, perfect for long walks or watching the wildlife.
In Pontivy there are facilities for ten-pin bowling and a cinema. A brand new indoor pool with leisure pool, lanes, currents and two long flumes opens in Pontivy just 6 km away on 2nd June 2013. The nearby town of Loudeac also has an excellent leisure pool boasting rapid currents and a flume. Horse riding is available at nearby stables.
Large towns within an hour to an hour and a half include Rennes, Lorient, Quimper and Vannes. All have excellent shopping and great character and Lorient boasts the immensely popular Interceltique festival every summer Take the opportunity to visit Pont-Aven, it is mainly known because of the group of artists who flocked round Émile Bernard and Paul Gauguin, and who were joined in 1888 by Paul Sérusier. Enjoy exploring the galleries, craft shops and riverside walks the town has to offer.
Smaller towns worth visiting are all around. Auray is facinating, clustered around a steep sided harbour, Carnac is a real seaside resort with outstanding beaches and lots of fun shops and restaurants. It also boasts the extraordinary standing stones aligned in straight stretches, many kilometres long.
Ancient churches all around Pontivy host the annual Art dans les Chapelles exhibition of contemporary art and sculpture. Several circuits are organised for those who wish to enjoy both the art and the heritage
Large towns within an hour to an hour and a half include Rennes, Lorient, Quimper and Vannes. All have excellent shopping and great character and Lorient boasts the immensely popular Interceltique festival every summer. Take the opportunity to visit Pont-Aven, it is mainly known because of the group of artists who flocked round Émile Bernard and Paul Gauguin, and who were joined in 1888 by Paul Sérusier. Enjoy exploring the galleries, craft shops and riverside walks the town has to offer.
Smaller towns worth visiting are all around. Auray is facinating, clustered around a steep sided harbour, Carnac is a real seaside resort with outstanding beaches and lots of fun shops and restaurants. It also boasts the extraordinary standing stones aligned in straight stretches, many kilometres long.
Ancient churches all around Pontivy host the annual Art dans les Chapelles exhibition of contemporary art and sculpture. Several circuits are organised for those who wish to enjoy both the art and the heritage.
Beaches to the south are reached in around 50 minutes and have lovely sand and shallow pools. The coast to the north is more rugged but equally beautiful. Allow and hour and a quarter for the drive.
If you fancy an adventure, the world famous Mont Saint-Michel is reachable for a daytrip. A number of our guests have taken the opportunity to visit the walled island town, exploring it's narrow streets, breathtaking views and learning about it's heritage.
Canal...
The Nantes-Brest Canal, 364km in length, was built on the orders of Napoleon to link the two ports. This was at a time of great tension between Britain and France and Napoleon wished to secure access to the sea in case of a blockade. Construction began in 1811 and was finally inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1858. In it's heyday it was used to transport coal, slate and fertilizer. The building of the dam which created the reservoir at Lac de Guerledan in the 1920's cut the canal in two and made the journey from Nantes to Brest via the waterway impossible. Although a boat lift was promised when the reservoir was being constructed it was never built.
The canal passes within a few metres of Ty Louisette and the towpath that accompanies it can be followed for many kilometres on foot or on bicycles. Fishing is available subject to a permit which can be bought locally for various durations. The cost is reasonable and covers fishing in the whole department of Morbihan. You can upgrade to a Brittany wide permit if you wish which would allow you to fish in Lac de Guerledan.
Whichever direction you take from Kergouet you will come across lock gates or écluses. Each gate has a large reservoir pool beside it and these attract interesting birdlife. Kingfishers, white egrets, moorhens, mallards, herons and grebes are all regularly seen within a kilometre of the Gite. In addition the many oak trees in the region make it an excellent habitat for jays and woodpeckers. Owls are heard most nights in the summer and autumn and large birds of prey can be seen circling in the warm air. In the autumn bagfuls of sweet chestnuts can be collected for roasting and eating.
Location Type Away from it all, River, Rural
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in EUR) (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $94 - $162 | $94 - $162 | $563 - $1,139 | $0 | 3 nights |
| Feb. 7 2013 - Mar. 29 2013 Low |
$94 | $94 | $563 | - | 3 nights |
| Mar. 30 2013 - Jun. 7 2013 Mid |
$118 | $118 | $710 | - | 3 nights |
| Jun. 8 2013 - Jul. 12 2013 Upper |
$138 | $138 | $965 | - | 7 nights |
| Jul. 13 2013 - Aug. 30 2013 High |
$162 | $162 | $1,139 | - | 7 nights |
| Aug. 31 2013 - Sep. 27 2013 Upper |
$138 | $138 | $965 | - | 3 nights |
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| Sep. 28 2013 - Oct. 25 2013 Mid |
$118 | $118 | $710 | - | 3 nights |
| Oct. 26 2013 - Dec. 31 2013 Low |
$94 | $94 | $563 | - | 3 nights |
| All Other Dates | $158 | $158 | $1,112 | - | 7 nights |
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Additional notes from owner
Electricity and cleaning are included.
Please contact us to discuss rates for longer or shorter stays. There is a 10% discount offered for stays of two weeks and 15% off stays of three weeks or longer.
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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Famille BRETEL
Saint NazaireMagnifique gite pour une magnifique région
Left on 05/09/2013 for a stay in April 2013
Nos sommes venus en avril 2013 pour un weekend.
Le gite est vraiment très agréable, très bien équipé et très joliment décoré. Et que dire de l'hospitalité de mme Mcc Cann ... Vraiment une très belle découverte que nous recommandons vivement pour tous ceux qui veulent visiter cette belle région de Bretagne ou tout simplement, comme nous, passer un super weekend entre amis.
A découvrir absolument !! -
The White family
RipleyAbsolutely perfect
Left on 09/24/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Lovely gite and very well equipped. Decorated and furnished to a high standard with 2 terraces and a pretty, private garden. It was perfect for my disabled husband having no internal steps and the thoughtful owners placed portable grab rails in the shower and toilet. A raised bed was offered and this all added to a stress free week.
The gite is perfectly placed for walks along the Nantes-Brest canal and we were pleased to find the towpath wheelchair accessible and flat and smooth enough for my husband to do short walks. There is so much to see in the area and, whether able bodied or disabled, Ty Louisette is ideal for a relaxing holiday in the lovely Brittany countryside. Thanks to the McCann family for providing the perfect gite.
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Simone Eckley
HerefordA beautiful, private gite in Central Brittany
Left on 08/14/2012 for a stay in July 2012
We spent two weeks in Ty Louisette in July/August 2012 with our 4 children aged between 4 and 14 years.
The Gite was everything we could have hoped for and more- very clean, modern and well equipped. We appreciated the extra little touches such as toys and games for the children, fresh flowers, milk and wine on arrival. The McCann's were attentive hosts helping us with our bikes and providing us with plenty of information on the local area.
The Gite is in a very quiet location, ideal to let children play on their bikes with very little passing traffic.
We had a very active holiday- cycle rides up and down the canal to nearby villages. We cycled into Pontivy to the lido pool for a swim and visited the indoor pool in Loudeac on a wet day-both worth a visit. We went kayaking at the outdoor sports centre also near Loudeac and did a high ropes course 'Poisson Volant' near Lorient- this was ideal for all ages and worked a 'pay as you complete' course so you could do as much or as little as you like. We also enjoyed the beaches at Carnac, Guidel and Pouldu- all a good hours drive away but well worth it( be prepared to do quite a bit of driving to get the most out of the area).
All in all a splendid holiday location and we would hope to return. -
L Peasnall
Manchester, EnglandFantastic first family holiday
Left on 07/07/2012 for a stay in June 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at Ty Louisette. The gite was exactly as described / as the pictures show. Very modern, well looked after, and well equipped. We have an 18 month old, so loved the fact it was all on one level because we didn't have to worry about our daughter climbing up any stairs. She was free to roam throughout the place, and loved playing with the toys that were provided, as well as playing on the swing set in the back garden. The travel cot and high chair were handy, as it meant we didn't have to bring our own. The beds were comfy, the whole place was very clean, and the owners were very helpful both prior to our visit and whilst we were there. The personal touches provided by the McCann family also made our stay extra special - fresh flowers on the table when we arrived, milk in the fridge, and a folder full of brochures about things to do in the local area. We made great use of that, both when deciding where to eat & buy groceries, and when deciding how to spend our time each day. Based on what was in the folder, we chose to visit a zoo, an aquarium and a local swimming pool, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. Our daughter particularly liked our walks down by the canal, and throwing stones off the bridge into the water below. A word of caution on the BBQ if you're in a larger group - it is on the small side, so you may need to be prepared to cook several rounds/courses (it was perfectly adequate for the three of us). We would also recommend bringing your own towels if you are like us and like big towels to use after a bath/shower. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and couldn't have asked for a better first family holiday. We would definitely recommend Ty Louisette for families or a group of friends travelling together, and hope to return again ourselves in the future.
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Carrasco Nignol
Eaubonne FranceLe calme et le charme de la Bretagne au bord du canal
Left on 06/10/2012 for a stay in April 2012
Nous avons passe un agréable séjour à T'y Louisette.
Le calme et l'agencement très confortable du gîte nous ont permis de bien profiter du charme de ce coin paisible. Les veillees au coin du feu ont ete fort appreciees. De plus, la proximité du canal nous a offert de belles balades voire des parties de pêche mémorables.
Enfin, que dire de l'accueil courtois et chaleureux de Shirley Mc Cann et de ses enfants.
Nous reviendrons.
Famille Nignol/Carrasco -
Malcolm
Wexford, IrelandGreat house for young family
Left on 06/07/2012 for a stay in July 2011
We stayed for the first 2 weeks of July 2011. House was very clean, modern, well furnished, nice garden, quiet location perfect for our young family. Kitchen had all the necessary equipment and more. The television had all the UK channels. The McCanns were great hosts and could not have been more helpful. We had an emergency with our daughter and had to go to the local hospital. The McCanns drove us to the hospital and even gave us a dictionary! They provide lots of information on where to go and what to do. I have no hesitation in recommending this Gite.
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Peter
St. HelensBeautiful 5* holiday home in central Brittany - Loved every minu
Left on 06/07/2012 for a stay in September 2010
We stayed here for a week in September 2010 and it was a fantastic, well equipped place to stay in Brittany near to Pontivy for your supermarket needs etc. - central for all locations and a beautiful, top notch property that gave us everything we needed in a quiet secluded and idyllic location, even greeted with a bottle of wine by the owner, very impressed recommended for those who like a little luxury in their lives.
