Welcome to Kerhotten - Pontivy, 56
Kerhotten is situated right in the heart of rural Brittany within 3 acres of land on the edge of the picturesque lake "LAC DU DORDU". A 300 year old commune of 4 superb detached self catering holiday cottages for rent comprising of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms set at the end of a leafy country lane with no passing traffic.
The holiday cottages are self catering accommodation that have there own private gardens including garden furniture, parasol and BBQ and share a 30`x 20`solar heated swimming pool, with surrounding patio and sun loungers. The extensive grounds afford the opportunity for quiet relaxation and contemplation. The gardens are well stocked and attractive with a added attraction of an original Breton Bread Oven. Guests can enjoy a quiet game of boules; explore the surrounding countryside on our cycles or on foot.
The lake is accessible directly from our grounds and includes a small beach, lakeside bar, children’s play area and assault course. The lake has some large common carp, large Pike, tench, perch and trout, fresh stock was added in May 2009 so why not try your luck at fishing.
Driving in Brittany is a real pleasure: wonderfully quiet country roads which wind through beautiful tree lined valleys, picturesque towns and sleepy villages, giving the perfect opportunity to “explore” this fantastic area.
For those with an interest in history, central Brittany has an abundance of historical and archaeological sites to satisfy the enthusiast. Why not take to the network of rural footpaths to discover the more hidden gems of Brittany's heritage and landscape? The incredible volume and diversity of wildlife and flora also provide the naturalist with lots to see.
For the more energetic, the wealth of lakes and rivers provide water activities such as fishing, sailing, canoeing, skiing, rowing, cruises and much more. There are superb golf courses, horse riding stables catering for beginners and experienced riders, and many other sports activities.
With coasts on three sides, the choice of seaside locations to visit in Brittany is immense: St-Malo, St-Brieux and Roscoff in the north, Brest and Quimper to the west, and Lorient and Vannes on the south coast, plus much beauty and variety of scenery to enjoy en route. Holidaying in Central Brittany gives you a great range of places to visit and the tranquil setting of the Breton countryside to return to at the end of the day.
Walking, Cycling, Horse Riding
Rambling is a very popular activity in Brittany with its 2500 km of pathways. These thousands of kilometers of marked pathways allow exploring the diversity of the Breton landscape: natural history sites, forests, chateaux and typical small towns, etc. By following the markers on the customs officers paths along the coast and the towpaths and rural tracks of the interior, walkers, cyclists and horse riders can appreciate these preserved areas.
Brittany has 1300 kilometers of coastal paths. These footpaths, suitable for both energetic hiking and gentle strolls, cover almost the entire perimeter of the coast, from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Nazaire. The customs officers pathways were created during the French Revolution by the customs authorities for surveillance of the coast and to combat smuggling and the pillaging of shipwrecks.
The Breton coast, on account of its rugged terrain with thousands of inlets and its sheer length was a favorite site for illegal landings of a vast range of smuggled goods. Thus until the start of the XXth century, hundreds of customs officers walked the coastal paths, day and night in all weathers, seeking to intercept any illegal landing of goods. Today, the pathways once used by the customs officers are protected sites, developed for walkers and hikers.
Crossing inland Brittany from east to west, a 360 kilometer pathway along the Nantes to Brest canal. Initiated by Napoleon, this project to unite Nantes and Brest by an inland waterway was completed in 1842. The towpath was created so that barges could be towed along by horses. Now it can be used by ramblers.
Whether you are a touring cyclist or a mountain biker, all the roads of Brittany are accessible to cyclists. There are several cycling paths or mountain bike routes crossing forests, woods or along lakesides. Many of the Brittany islands, where cars are banned, are havens for cyclists.
These are conservation sites for observing the local flora and fauna. In towns, cycle tracks allow investigating the streets and alleyways and appreciating their historic heritage. Several Breton towns, such as Rennes, Brest, Lorient or Quimper are seeking to facilitate the use of bicycles in urban traffic zones.
We are some 8kms north of Guemene-sur-Scorff, Guemene is a pretty, old town in the heart of South Brittany in the department of Morbihan. It hosts some fine mediaeval houses, the ruins of an old castle, and is reputed for its prize-winning sausages - ideal for the BBQ.
Pontivy is 7kms, an old medieval town with its pedestrian streets and open squares, Pontivy is pleasant to wander around and has some interesting shops and restaurants as well as a weekly market in the main street.
The local village on Langoelan offers a bar, pizzeria, bar restaurant and a boulangerie and is accessed via a beautiful lake side stroll of 20 min's or 2 min's in the car, there is also a lake side bar cafe.
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The following are our contact details, please feel free to get in contact with us, whether you are ready to book or, just considering it. If we're not in, please leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Address - Garry and Jackie Batty, Kerhotten, 56160 Langoelan, Brittany, France
Phone - (0033) 297 39 30 24
Email - kerhotten@aliceadsl.fr
Website - www.kerhotten-cottages.co.uk
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