Guests say
La Ferme Bretonne is consistently praised for its charm, spaciousness, and comfort. Guests enjoyed the blend of character and modern amenities, the beautiful countryside, and the well-equipped facilities. The property is ideal for family holidays, with plenty of outdoor space and activities. The location offers tranquillity and proximity to local attractions, and the owner's responsiveness adds to a delightful stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is highly appreciated for its tranquillity and rural charm, with beautiful views and proximity to forests, medieval towns, and the Brittany coastline. Guests found the driving distances to local attractions manageable.
Guests found the farmhouse extremely comfortable, with cozy lounges, comfortable beds, and a warm atmosphere enhanced by features like the log burner. The property accommodates various age groups and provides a homely feel.
The property is well-equipped with modern features, a great kitchen, and outdoor spaces for activities. The presence of bikes and a wood-burning stove were particularly appreciated, indicating well-maintained facilities.
While guests express gratitude for the owner's helpfulness and the home's welcoming atmosphere, there is no mention of gifts or special tokens of thoughtfulness that would warrant a score in this category. It should be noted that such gestures, if they occur, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A Brittany farmhouse for all seasons whether snuggled up by the woodburning fire or playing rounders in the garden, La Ferme Bretonne is such a peaceful holiday home close to the Loudéac Forest and only half an hour from the coast. It’s the perfect base for cycling, horse-riding and other rural and beachside adventures as well as pottering around old villages and historic towns.
The owners have created such a welcoming home, having sensitively retained the character of an old Breton farmhouse and furnishing it so warmly with cosy sofas, works of art and personal touches contrasting the exposed wood beams and stone walls. A welcome pack with organic wine, bread and cheese awaits in the traditional French kitchen, such a charming spot for a morning coffee as the light shines through the south-facing windows.
Upstairs you will find five comfortable bedrooms - three doubles and two twins alongside three modern bathrooms (two of them en suite). At the very top of the house beneath the characterful beams, discover another inviting space for relaxing with a glass of wine and music, playing board games and puzzles with family or peeking through the windows to the rural landscapes around you.
Across the three hectares of grounds, where horses graze on the organically managed land, look out for an abundance of wildlife from hares and deer to the occasional wild boar and listen for the nesting owls in the barn. Enjoy a barbecue in the outdoor barn, play table tennis and badminton or have fun with the rugby ball and rounders set. As the night draws in, the stars light up the clear skies above you in this idyllic countryside setting.
Cycle to the local village to pick up your morning bread or venture a little further to an excellent boulangerie, small supermarket and Thursday morning market around 4km away. There’s summer canoeing in another nearby village, not to mention some incredible walking, biking and horse-riding trails across the vast Loudéac Forest so close to La Ferme Bretonne.
Gaze at pretty vistas from a café terrace in medieval Moncontour, only 13km away, and visit the stables, blacksmith’s forge and horses of the National Stud in Lamballe, a beautiful town also famous for its Breton arts and crafts.
Within a 30 to 45-minute drive you could be admiring the beauty of the Brittany coastline with stunning walks, rocky coves and vast sandy beaches such as the much-loved Plage du Val André, perfect for families with its attractive promenade and amenities. Further inland, Lac Guerlédan is offers seasonal watersports, lakeside activities and tree-top adventures in the wonderful surroundings of Brittany’s largest lake.
Just over an hour’s drive from St Malo’s ferry terminal, La Ferme Bretonne is located in rural Brittany on the edge of the beautiful Loudéac Forest, yet within easy reach to historic towns and some fantastic beaches.
Just off a country lane, surrounded by three hectares of grounds where the neighbours’ horses graze, keep an eye out for hares, deer, maybe even wild boar and birds of prey as well as the resident owls nesting in the barn. With only a handful of farms and other houses dotted across the landscape, the lack of light pollution results in starry nights on clear evenings.
This is a great location for keen cyclists who can cycle to local villages or try off-road trails on their mountain bikes across the vast Loudéac Forest, also a wonderful place for horse-riding and walking across its 2500 hectares.
The nearest village is a 5-minute drive away (or follow country paths on foot) where there’s a little bar that also sells bread as well as a historic church and a small lake for fishing, walks and picnics. There is an excellent boulangerie around 4km away in Plessala, alongside a small supermarket, pharmacy, bar, Thursday morning market and an artisan food producer just outside the village that sells French specialities ready to cook at home. Plouguenast (6km) has restaurants, a petrol station, bank and further shops as well as canoeing opportunities in July and August.
Admire the hilltop views from the small medieval town of Moncontour (13km), the setting for many historic battles. Nowadays you can wander around the narrow lanes, discover the remains of its ramparts and head to the 16th century stained glass window in Saint-Mathurin church, followed perhaps by lunch on a pretty café terrace with vistas.
The gorgeous town of Lamballe (29km) is home to the 19th century National Stud – look out for live displays and exhibitions as well as the opportunity to visit some of the stables and the blacksmith’s forge. The town is also known for its Breton arts and crafts which you can appreciate as you come across artisan studios and workshops. The Museum Mathurin Méheut is especially worthy of a visit to view the artwork of this early 20th century painter.
For a brilliant day out, there is a great range of beaches from vast stretches of sand to rocky coves. Find some amazing coastal walks around Hillion and Plage de la Grandville, around 30 minutes by car, whilst Plage du Val André (45km) is a popular spot for families with its sandy shores, summer lifeguard, attractive promenade and nearby cafes and restaurants.
Away from the sea, spend the day at Lake Guerlédan (35km), Brittany’s largest lake with so many seasonal activities such as canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, pedaloes, fishing, lakeside beach picnics and walking as well as mountain biking, horse-riding, hiking and more. Guerlédan Parc Aventure offers tree-top adventure courses for varying abilities.
Accommodation
House Interiors
Ground Floor
- Entrance hallway
- Lounge with sofas and chairs, wood-burning stobe, TV with Freeview and DVD player, Door leads to garden
- Kitchen and walk-in pantry, fully-equipped including range cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle, bean to cup coffee machine, dishwasher, double sink, two under-counter fridges, 3/4 -size freezer, TV with freeview and large table (for up to 12 guests). Doors lead to south-facing terrace
- Utility room
- WC with sink
First Floor
- Main bedroom with double bed, countryside views and separate dressing room
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, sink, WC and heated towel rail
- Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, sink, WC and heated towel rail
- Family bathroom with walk-in shower, spa bath, two sinks, WC and heated towel rail
Top Floor (open-plan loft space, low ceilings/beams, via open-tread stairs)
- 3 x sofas and music system
- Desk with monitor and printer
- Games table and chairs (x8)
- Curtained off area with large mirror and exercise bike
Outside Grounds
- Gas barbecue
- Barn for under cover barbecues
- Table tennis (in barn or outside)
- Badminton (in barn or outside)
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Croquet
- Adult road bikes (x4)
- 3 hectares of land with the neighbours’ grazing horses
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- 2 x TVs with Freeview
- DVD player and DVD library
- Music system (in loft) for radio, CDs and vinyl
- Music library
- Printer and monitor (for connecting to laptop)
- Board games and puzzles
- Outdoor games
- Road bikes (x4)
- Table tennis
- Dog bed
- Washing machine
Reviews (13)
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David
A lovely house, very well equipped with everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable and oodles of space for a family of nine. The information provided was excellent.
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Cliff
A multi-generational family holiday in a beautifully appointed and well-equipped farmhouse. We wanted for nothing and even excellent weather was supplied. We didn't need to venture far though we did spend a couple of days on the beach at Val Andre and explored Vannes. Plessala, Plouguenast and Loudeac were perfect for supplies and the boulangerie at Plessala was a hit for croissants, pain and Patisserie. We made use of the bikes and table tennis and just sitting in the garden
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Roger
If like us you have dreamt of owning a countryside farm house full of all mod-cons,and no noise, well our vacation on Brittany proved the next best thing. Impossible for any review to do this pile any justice, we have benefitted from vacations all over France during the month of June and boy did this one excel in every sense. Great for peace and calm, perfect for stunning villages local streams and cows and then too many great restaurants to mention here (recommendations in the visitor book) but the scenery and walks were simply the best ever. Sunday morning walks to Plessala, where we enjoyed fresh croissants and coffee left us reminiscing to this day. The locals were most welcoming and friendly, and it’s fair to say in our 35 years of enjoying France this visit pretty much comes out tops, go!