louise, our French holiday home

A word from the Management...

Many thanks for perusing our cottage in Brittany. This page includes details of how to contact us, should you be interested in booking a holiday at our home in France.

If you decide you would like to spend a week or more at ‘Elouise’, just give us a ring and we will pencil in the dates on our calendar. We will then hold the booking for up to three working days, pending receipt of the deposit. As there are lots of ports and ferry companies to choose from, whatever part of the country you live in, you should have no problem arranging the sea crossing, but we do advise that you book this immediately. We, personally, use Brittany Ferries and cross from Plymouth to Roscoff because it’s the most convenient port for us, both here and in France.

Please call Mrs. Maureen Bignell, on +44 (01460) 220505 to make a provisional booking. We will send you a brochure and booking form which should be returned with your deposit (see tariff). A confirmation of booking will then be sent directly to you, showing when the final payment is due. Upon receipt of final payment, directions as to how to find the property, and any other information required will be sent to you.

It may be possible to get cheaper cottages in France than ours, but the standard and comfort will probably be much lower. Ours is very comfortable indeed, extremely well equipped and very good value for money. A very real home from home!

We hope to hear from you again.

With regards, Maureen Bignell

escription of Property

The accommodation comprises the following: on the ground floor is a spacious, extremely comfortable beamed lounge, leading into a dining room and kitchen in pine. There are two wood-burning stoves.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, one with double bed, one with three single beds and the third with double bunks and a cot. There is also a folding bed suitable for a small child.

The bathroom has a bath, separate shower cubicle, toilet and handbasin.

There is a large garden and an area of orchard, and garden furniture and a barbecue are supplied.

Central heating and logs are provided in the mornings and evenings from October to the end of April in the rental price.

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ocation of 'Elouise'

‘Elouise’ is situated in a rural hamlet, but less than 10 minutes drive from the pretty market town of Callac, which has a couple of supermarkets and a lovely lake nearby. The cottage is just half an hours drive from the nearest coastline and there are many interesting parks, lakes and old medieval towns within easy driving distance. The property is located near the following towns :

word from Elliott...

I've just bought another gîte in Brittany with my parents, which we are currently renovating. It will eventually comprise a two-bedroom cottage with a conservatory and extensive garden, plus a substantial barn. The land occupies about four-and-a-half acres, including a large lake and some woodland. Obviously, no-one on a normal income could afford to aspire to such a home in England, but the property prices in France are a different matter altogether. We bought the place through Vivre en France, the Brittany agents for whom are friends of ours, Colin and Jenny Traite. If you're interested in seeing the proerties they have available, hit the link!

eekly 1998 Tariff for ‘Elouise’

The Cottage sleeps 7 adults, and there is a folding bed suitable for a young child plus a cot.

Returnable Security Deposit of £100 : The additional security deposit of £100 (payable with the balance monies 8 weeks prior to departure) will be returned to you within two weeks of your vacating the cottage, provided that no extra cleaning costs are incurred by us and that the amount of water, electricity and gas consumed during your stay is average for the time of year. (The meters will be read between guests). However, should an excess amount of any of these commodities have been consumed during your visit, we reserve the right to deduct the relevant excess amount from the security deposit. (So far, we have never found it necessary to take this action!)

Obviously, if there are any breakages, we would expect the items to be replaced before the end of your stay at the cottage or we reserve the right to replace such items from the security deposit.

The weekly rental prices include electricity, hot water and cooking gas. Central heating is inclusive in the mornings and evenings during Low and Mid seasons only.

The balance monies (plus the security deposit) are due 8 weeks prior to departure, when location details will be sent to you. We have caretakers locally who will arrange for the key to be available, and they can be contacted in case of any problems. They will also check the cottage between guests to see that it has been left clean and tidy. However, guests are expected to leave the cottage clean and tidy.

Linen is not provided and you will, therefore, need to take sheets, pillowcases, towels, tea towels and any cot bedding you may require.

The cottage is extremely well equipped with everything you should need to enable you to have a very comfortable holiday. There are also plenty of books, puzzles, games and toys provided for your enjoyment. Well-behaved children are very welcome but, as ‘Elouise’ is our French home, we do expect them to treat the cottage with respect.

The cottage must be vacated by 10.00 a.m. on the day of departure, and arrival should be after 2.30 p.m. on the Saturday you arrive, unless otherwise advised prior to your departure.