Cherry Tree Cottage

The lounge area

The dining area

The front double bedroom

The shared pool & patio

The heated pool

Mont Saint Michel

Property Location
La Basse Rouerie, 35420 Melle, Ille et Vilaine (Location Map)
Area: Rural but with all attractions within easy reach

Introduction
Cherry Tree is one of four cottages in Brittany that have been restored to provide modern conveniences whilst retaining all the charm of a typical French farmhouse.

Leaving in lots of the original features, like granite walls and exposed oak beams.

A perfect place for all the family to unwind, either by the pool or under a tree with a good book and a glass of wine.

Although we are in a quiet location, we are only 5 mins away from the village centre with its
bar-restaurant-shop. And only 10 mins from Louvigne du Desert with its, shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

Also nearby are attractions like Mont Saint Michel, water and floral parks, walking and cycle tracks,
trout fishing, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, Chateaux, and numerous places of interest.

We are the ideal place for that weekend break,a house-hunting trip, that romantic getaway
or that family holiday, group bookings also available. There really is something for everyone in this lovely part of Brittany.

Cherry Tree Cottage: (sleeps 6)

The ground floor consists of an open plan lounge/ kitchen /dining area, designed so the whole family can join in with the holiday.
It is a bright sunny room with 3 large picture windows, exposed oak beams, it also has a log burner in the lounge area. This is a comfortable, well equipped cottage for 6 people.
On the 1st floor there is a shower room and 3 bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms and a bedroom with bunk beds all have granite walls and exposed oak beams.
There is a separate patio at the side of the gite, with garden furniture, sun canopy and a BBQ, this leads to the shared pool and patio area.

La Basse Rouerie is a traditional Breton farmhouse and Longere that dates back 600 years in parts.
It has two and a half acres of gardens with open views over undulating farmland.

The communal patio area has a brick BBQ, the ideal place for parents to get to know one another, while the kids play. We have had many an enjoyable evening with a BBQ and a few drinks.

The heated above ground pool is made of teak to fit in with the surroundings in the orchard. The pool is open from May - September.

The gardens are the ideal place to either relax by the pool, have a picnic under a tree, or just sit and read a good book while sipping a glass a wine.

There is a badminton net, swings, boules pit, swing ball, football net, and basketball net in the gardens, along with numerous games. In the covered veranda area there is table soccer and a darts board.
The gardens are large and safe enough for children to play.

Just down the lane there is an 18 km Patrimoine walk through lovely countryside.

Amenities

• Washing Machine	• Hi Fi	• Juicer
• Full size gas cooker	• 14ft Trampoline	• Bedding & towels
• Fridge	• Games	• Tea towels
• Microwave	• Coffee maker	• Welcome Pack
• CTV	• toaster	• Heated pool
• DVD player

Included in the price:

- Bedding and towels ( not pool/beach towels)
- Electric and gas
- A Welcome pack

The welcome pack includes essentials such as tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter and cheese plus of course a bottle of wine.

For weekend breaks a bottle of wine.

There is a heating and wood allowance in the cooler months.

For Xmas & New Year bookings the cottages are festively decorated including a real tree.
A log fire welcomes you along with a bottle of bubbly and luxury chocs.

Nearby Attractions
Brittany is one of the most popular areas of France with British holidaymakers and not far from the channel ports. Surrounded on three sides by rocky coastline, Brittany a region famous for its peninsulas harbours and miles unspoilt sandy beaches.

St Malo - An old Corsair Port with a walled town full of seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and pedestrianised ramparts that offer a fantastic views of the port and the miles of sandy beaches.

Cancale - A small picturesque fishing town, famous for its oysters and seafood, plus there are some wonderful walks along rugged coastal paths.

Mont St Michel - The 8th wonder of the world . A magnificent abbey perched on an island joined to the mainland by a causeway. The abbey stands above a village, which is full of shops and restaurants, it is spectacular at night. Tours of the abbey are available in most languages.

Rennes - The capital of Brittany, a university city, which was ravaged by a huge fire in 1720. The beautiful 17th century Palais de Justice and medieval Place des Lices (Jousters Square) are well worth a visit for the half-timbered buildings.

Dinan - A medieval stronghold overlooking the exceptional Vallée de la Rance, Dinan is undeniably one of the most exquisite cities of Brittany. Still entirely surrounded by its ramparts, it has belfries, churches, convents, timbered houses and narrow streets disclosing their secrets as you go along.

Fougeres - Overlooking vast green countryside Fougeres has retained all of the grandeur of it's glorious past. The 12th century Chateau was an outpost of medieval Brittany and one of the biggest and best-preserved fortifications in Europe. Fougeres old town still contains wooden buildings and hosts of shops and restaurants.

Extra Information
Helpful Information:

Rental weeks are from 4 pm Saturday to 10 am Saturday.
Please email for additional info on the area, days out for the family, and directions here.
The cottages are no smoking only outside please.

Payments Accepted
Bank transfer

Deposit, Taxes and Fees
£100

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Prices:

A £100 deposit is required to secure your booking. A Booking Form with Terms and Conditions is available on request. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival along with the £150 security deposit.

A £150 security deposit is required per cottage, this will be refunded to you after you leave
providing it has been left in a reasonable condition and there are no breakages.

If the cottage has not been left in a reasonable condition then £50 will be deducted to cover costs.