Maison Chataigne

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Maison Châtaigne is a charming house full of true Breton character and history, entered by a carved granite arched doorway, which was once the entrance to the dwelling area of a 16th Century single barn ‘fermette’. Whilst renovating this building the original barn entrance was discovered, which had been partially blocked up for at least 70 years to form a small window. This old doorway, complete with ‘eyebrow’ oak lintel and its original well-worn slate step, is now a lovely oak framed, full length double-glazed window in the Dining area. Maison Châtaigne overlooks the courtyard to the front and the gardens and woods to the rear.

The Lounge is a spacious yet warm and cosy room , with the original high-mantled oak and slate fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. A glazed door leads directly onto the sheltered terrace and garden at the back of the house, from which you can enjoy a view towards our small private woods. The window to the front and the partly glazed arched front door overlook the Courtyard, filling this room with sunshine for most of the day. As with all our properties, the Lounge has a good quality CD player, a selection of novels and other books, and a games cupboard with a range of indoor and outdoor games suitable for all ages.

The Kitchen/Dining area is separate from the Lounge, and enjoys views to both the rear and the front of the property. The whole of the ground floor has varnished wooden floorboards giving a warm appearance as well as being comfortable underfoot, and the oak and chestnut lintels are all from reclaimed timbers. The modern kitchen is equipped to a high standard, allowing you to fully explore the wonderful fresh foods readily available in Brittany, and the table comfortably seats six. A gas cooker with oven, washing machine, fridge, microwave and coffee machine are provided for your convenience.

Upstairs, Maison Châtaigne has two really good sized Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The second Bedroom can sleep 3 adults, all in full size single beds, and a baby’s cot can also be provided upon request. Like all of our properties the upstairs rooms have beautiful exposed oak beams, but in this house we believe them to be the original 400 year old A-frames, once the supports for a thatched roof. The colourfully tiled Bathroom is fitted with a powerful shower, WC and hand basin. There is also an electric razor point in the Bathroom for the gentlemen who feel obliged to shave when on holiday!

For your comfort and convenience we have provided modern fittings and appliances, but have furnished our properties with traditional Breton-style furnishings to retain the character of the houses. Outside the front of the house is the original Well. For your safety this is kept covered, but delightfully clear and fresh water can still be drawn from it.