Magnificent 4 bedroom house surrounded by 40 acres of private woodland

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Coet Sarre Bras - literally in Breton' large wood by the (river) Sarre' has probably existed for several hundred years. The current house, built of dressed granite has 1846 etched over the front door but the nearby 'cave' (cider store) is clearly much older as is a ruin attached to the large barn.

The house itself has been extensively refurbished. It has a beautiful new country kitchen with all modern appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge, fridge freezer and oven. The huge living room is beautifully furnished, matching the original Breton furniture and features an attractive open fireplace. There is an oak breton farmhouse table in the dining area.

The house sleeps up to 8 comfortably in four rooms with 2 double beds a twin room and a single bedroom with z-bed available. It has 3 bathrooms with 2 showers. There are plenty of games, books and maps, and a CD player.

40 acres or so of woodland belonging to the property surrounds the house and the environment is a nature lover's paradise. Deer inhabit the surrounding woods and birds of prey can often be seen circling on the thermals overhead. Everyone who comes to Coet comments on the tranquillity of this rural idyll. Although only 4 km from the pretty village of Melrand it is a haven of peace and quiet. The presence of the manor house next door removes any sense of total isolation.

For many people the peace and quiet in a beautiful house in a stunning environment will be enough but there is plenty to do in the vicinity. Closest to hand are a series of clearly marked hiking trails through the neighbouring woods and countryside. There is a circuit of historic chapels, which host art exhibitions in the summer. The area is renowned for its rivers - the Sarre that runs in the valley behind the house, and the nearby Blavet. The latter has towpaths - perfect for cycling, as well as canoeing and more sedate riverboat excursions from St. Nicholas des Eaux.

The village of Melrand has a number of bars and a very good restaurant "la Tourelle". There are small local shops including a boulangerie/patisserie. Pontivy has a variety of larger shops 15 kms away.

The historic towns of Auray, Vannes, Quimper and Josselin are all within easy reach. There is a nine-hole course in the grounds of a ruined chateau (Rimaison) only 20 minutes away. 40 - 50 minutes away are Val de Queen, Ocean Plomeur and St. Laurent - the latter hosting both a 9 and 18 hole course.

Fishing licences can be obtained from the Maison de la Peche in the town and there is also an ancient chateau to visit. Lake Gueledan 30 minutes away offers bathing, sailing etc. and has a number of good restaurants. The enchanting Gulf of Morbihan with its many islands is about 45 minutes southwest as are the beautiful beaches of Southern Brittany .

Morbihan offers a wealth of activites all within 45 minutes of the cottages. Cycling for all stages from the gentle towpaths beside the Blavet river, through quiet country lanes and villages to the more exacting marked trails. Bicycles are available to hire locally. Walking: there are numerous well-marked paths through forests, along the coast and rivers. Fishing; all types of angling is catered for and daily or weekly permits are available. Golf. There is the 9-hole course at Bieuzy les Eaux and the 18 hole courses nearVannes , Lorient and Auray. Visit the website www.formule-golf.com for more details.

Gokarting in Plumeliau , Auray and Lanester near Lorient. Horse riding stables can be found near Bieuzy les Eaux, Camors, Pontivy A skateboarding park can be found in Hennebont Tree climbing in the adventure forest at Camors is a lot of fun for the fit and energetic. Watersports include canoeing on rivers, water skiing on inland lakes at Guerledan and Ploermel and sailing, surfing,jet sking and windsurfing on the coast.

Historic towns such as Pontivy, Auray Vannes Josselin and Quimper have retained much of their medieval character and are well worth a visit. Markets for fresh produce and local crafts are found each day of the week in local towns. Cottages will have details of specific days. Try also the craft village of La Gacilly and Pont Scorff. The list can go on…

THE BEACHES are too numerous to mention in detail. Safe swimming will be found all around the south coast. Try Kerhillio for seemingly endless stretches of sandy beach and dunes. From the eastern coast of Quiberon, the bay of Plouharnel to Carnac, Trinite and Locmariquer you will find clean beaches and sparkling clear water. The coast is refreshingly unspoiled and uncommercialized, the traditional Breton way of life still prevalent. THE GULF OF MORBIHAN is said to have as many islands as there are days in the year! . Day trips to the islands are frequent and pleasurable.

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