Morlaix
restored by friends at Morlaix, Brittany, France
Guests: 7
Wifi: available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 1 dog), fee applies
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Priced for 2 staying, sleeps 7. Restored by friends Michael and Mary (and Michael's nephew Tom), we're delighted to be the only cottage agency representing this apartment in a 17th century listed building in the historic town of Morlaix, Brittany.
If you've always fancied a holiday on the Breton coast, and enjoy beautiful historic timber-frame architecture, then we have just the place for you. This beautiful townhouse on one of the oldest squares in Morlaix has been restored over many years by our friend Michael (a UK Cathedral stone conservator) and his nephew Tom who is a remarkable craftsman in timber. Michael was responsible for 'our' timber-frame homes in the Limousin (now back as family homes) and spent years renovating and dressing this charming 'colombage' home as he wanted somewhere near to the pristine beaches of North Brittany.
This Morlaix townhouse is full of quirks and charms, and a mixture of antique French furniture and twentieth-century pop art that somehow (oddly) works. You're on a pleasant square near to cafes, and good wine (you are in fact above a boutique wine merchants shop, and you've a small rear terrace that you can open a bottle on), and there's enough beautiful beaches and ancient towns nearby to choose a different one every day. If arriving by ferry then Roscoff is only half an hour up the coast. Neil, the friendly local manager will assist with any query.
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Interesting property - steam punk meets the 17th century! Faithfully renovated using old wood in new ways. Definitely a labour of love. The apartment could sleep 8 people ,but maybe the bathroom fac...
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good to know
- arrival at
- 15:00
- depart by
- 10:00
- guests
- 7
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 1 dog)
- bed layout
- Master Double, Double, Single, Single, Single
facilities at Morlaix
map - location
travel info
The easiest way to reach the apartment is by taking the Plymouth–Roscoff Brittany Ferry, followed by a 30-40 minute drive to Morlaix.
Another option is to take a ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo, with a journey time of just over two hours from there.
in detail
Wifi and heating included
The property is accessed via a private direct doorway from the street (not via the wine merchant's shop on the ground floor). The rental occupies all of the building's 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Ground floor
Entrance lobby with coat hooks and hall table.
Stairs with rails on both sides leading to
First floor
Large landing area with stairs leading up
Sitting room: Large windows, TV, sofa and chairs, pellet stove, storage cupboards. Single bed in an alcove behind mirrored doors.
Kitchen: Double sink with draining board, cooker with gas and electric hobs, combi microwave, dishwasher, kettle. Dining table with 2 carver chairs and 2 benches, Large cast iron radiator with clothes drying rack above
Second floor
Landing area with large chest and stairs up
Vestibule with large wardrobe
Main bedroom:
2 large windows, large double bed, chest, curtained alcove with single bed
2nd vestibule with wardrobe
Bathroom:
Bath, WC, Sink
Bedroom 2: Double bed, chest of drawers
Door to small balcony with washing machine
Third floor
Vestibule with chest for clothes
Bedroom 3:
Single bed with chair
Attic:
Large space with an uneven floor and lots of things to do!
Door from attic along the fenced path to steep steps to fenced patio garden, with chairs and tables.
local area
- Spend time at the Bay of Morlaix
- Visit the imposing Château du Taureau that was built to keep out the English
- Take a boat trip out to the 7 tiny islets which are an ornithology reserve and home to 60,000 puffins and terns in the winter
- Wander across to the charming Île Callot at low tide and enjoy the pretty coves and beaches scattered along its shore
- Discover the mystical Cairn of Barnenez, Europe's oldest and largest megalithic mausoleum
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