Property Details

Stay chez nous in the tiny hamlet of La Ruelmain at the edge of the beautiful Vilaine valley with its wide skies and ever changing colours. Our Brittany gite is on a slight rise where water meadows (marais) meet the woodland and farms of the commune of St Dolay. These ancient stone houses date from the 16th century. Our cottage, with 3ft thick walls, few windows, and shutters - typical of this region of hot summers and stormy winters - has been lovingly restored in tune with the beauty and simplicity of their surroundings. It is perfect for couples who want to 'get away from it all' but the house has room for children. On the location map, St Dolay is almost centre screen and La Ruelmain is between there and the Vilaine.

The house has stunning views across the Vilaine. Ten years ago it was a tumbledown farm cottage, with an earth floor; a virtue was made of the need to renovate all the timbers and its beams and gallery now make it an unusual and tranquil place to stay.

It has its own garden looking down to the Vilaine. Downstairs is a spacious living room with tiled floor, with a wood-burning stove in the original fireplace, dining table and chairs, easy chairs, bookshelves and a dresser. There is a modern gas cooker (bottled gas) and electric fridge and washing machine in the well-equipped kitchen area.

The bathroom has shower, WC and handbasin, and a housekeeping cupboard. Water heating is also by bottled gas (included in price). A glass door leads from the living room onto a small terrace where there is garden furniture and a cheap and cheerful barbecue. Accessible from the patio is the garden room. You can use this as you wish, as a children's playroom, cool dining room, or bedroom for a second couple in a party of four.

An enclosed spiral wooden staircase leads to the airy gallery bedroom, which has a sitting area with wide views over the Vilaine. There is a double bed with pillows and single duvets. There are also two single beds, for use here (the room can be divided by a curtain) or downstairs in the garden room.

The patio faces towards the Vilaine, and has the sun morning and evening. In winter during bad weather we watch storms sweep up the Vilaine valley. The summer view of this, the southern part of the Vilaine under sunny skies, is more satisfying.

Local Area Details

Southern Brittany is known for its good climate, interesting coastline, and abundant history. La La Ruelmain is just slightly off the the beaten track, and still quite near the coast. It lies between La Roche ( a sailing centre) and Redon which is where the Nantes-Brest canal crosses the Vilaine river.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	charles marriage
Telephone:	0044 -1730-262132
Alt Telephone:	0033 --299901
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