# holiday cottage in a peaceful rural setting – near La Roche-aux-Fées and Rennes ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 2 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 5 persons ## Location - **City**: Retiers (35240) - **Department**: Ille-et-Vilaine / Haute Bretagne - **Region**: Bretagne - **Coordinates**: 47.9003459, -1.3843876 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 5 persons - **Bedrooms**: 2 rooms - **Single beds**: 1 single bed - **Double beds**: 2 double beds - **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom - **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen - **Living rooms**: 1 living room - **Pets**: Pets not allowed ## Highlights - **Campaign** - **Private parking** - **hiking** ## Labels and themes - **Business trip**: This property is close to a business park, airport or train station, and has an office and Wi-Fi so that professionals can work with peace of mind. - **Family and friends holidays**: Designed for conviviality, these offers include a baby kit (cot, high chair) and equipment such as a barbecue, raclette grill or plancha... ## The advantages of the accommodation - Free Wi-Fi - Bed linen and towels provided (beds made and towels included) - A ground-floor property (one step to the garden) ## Description Rental on one level, in a detached house of 80m², quiet, in the countryside, for 5 people. It is located very close to the exceptional megalithic site of La Roche aux Fées in Essé. The accommodation is composed on the ground floor: \> a living room with fitted kitchen \> a bedroom with a 140 cm double bed \> a bedroom with a 140 cm double bed and another 120 cm \> a bathroom with shower \> independent toilets Outside, you will enjoy the enclosed garden, not overlooked, with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. A garden furniture, deckchairs and deckchairs are at your disposal. Parking is private in the property's courtyard. Short stays are possible and arrival days adaptable, do not hesitate to inquire. ## Home a personalised welcome from the owner ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 035MS000355 - **Floor**: Garden level - **Surface**: 80 m² - **Equipped for babies**: Yes - **Beds**: 3 (2 x double bed and 1 x single bed) - **WCs**: 1 - **Kitchens**: 1 - **Living rooms**: 1 - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes ## Rooms - **Independent rooms**: Ground floor, 14 m², 140 cm bed with wardrobe, desk and armchair - **Bathroom / shower room**: 5 m² - **Independent rooms**: Ground floor, 16 m², 1 bed (140 cm) + 1 bed (130 cm) with a wardrobe, a desk and an armchair - **Kitchen in the living/dining room**: Ground floor, 17 m² - **Toilets**: Ground floor, 2 m² ## Supplements - **Baby kit**: €0.00 / séjour, Available on request: travel cot, high chair, baby bath - **Barbecue**: €0.00 / séjour, A barbecue is available for your use and on request ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Bols - Bottle opener - Central Heating - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Cover sheet - Custom cabinetry - Cutlery - Desk with lamp - Drying Rack - Duvet - Extractor Hood - Glasses - Heated towel bar - Heating - Iron - Ironing Board - Laptop workspace - Mattress - No Smoking Rooms/Facilities - Pillow protector - Pillows - Raclette machine - Scores - Soup plates - Towels - Washing Machine - Wifi USB Adapter - armchairs - chairs - coffee maker - cooker - cooking hob - desk - dining table - dish rack - double sofa - electric kettle - electric oven - family rooms - fridge - fridge / freezer - fully equipped kitchen - hanger - kettle - kitchen table and chairs - lamp - microwave - mirror - mixer - night tables - oven - pans - plates - radiators - room darkening shades - sofa - stove - table and chairs - toaster - vacuum cleaner - wine glasses - **Outdoor equipment**: - BBQ charcoal - BBQ grill - Courtyard - Garden (Private) - Sun Loungers - garden - outdoor furniture - private entrance - **Accessibility**: - Country or rural view - Courtyard view - Garden View - No parties - **Parking lots**: - Private parking - **Charging station**: - Electric car charging point nearby (less than 15 minutes away) - **High-tech**: - Free Wireless Internet - TV - internet connection - **Baby equipments**: - Baby bath - Baby chair on request - Baby high chair - Cots, High Chairs, Mattress (on request) - **Security**: - Smoke Detectors ## Nearby The holiday cottage is ideally situated for exploring the delights of Ille-et-Vilaine. Nearby, don’t miss: \- La Roche-aux-Fées in Essé, the largest covered dolmen in Brittany 🪨 \- the walking trails of the La Roche-aux-Fées tourist area, 🥾 \- cycling routes through the heart of the Breton countryside 🚴 \- Rennes, the capital of Brittany, just 25 minutes away via the motorway: its historic centre, the Parliament of Brittany, half-timbered houses, markets and numerous restaurants 🏰 \- Enigmaparc theme park in Janzé 🌳 \- the Roche-aux-Fées National Stud Farm and the area’s many bridleways 🏇 🛍️ the shops and market in Retiers (about a 5-minute drive) Retiers has a lively town centre where you’ll find artisan bakeries and patisseries, a butcher’s and delicatessen, a supermarket, a chemist’s, a newsagent’s, a tobacconist’s, banks, a petrol station and an electric vehicle charging point, restaurants, pizzerias and cafés, a GP’s surgery and other local services. 🧺 Retiers Market Every Saturday morning, the market brings Retiers town centre to life. It’s a chance to discover local flavours and meet local producers: 🌿 Markets near the gîte For a change of pace, several renowned markets are held nearby: Janzé: on Wednesday mornings, famous for its traditional market and its renowned Janzé chicken 🐔. La Guerche-de-Bretagne: on Tuesday mornings, one of Brittany’s largest markets, much loved for the diversity of its producers and regional produce. Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique): on Wednesday mornings, a vast market combining fine food, crafts and local specialities. Rennes: the famous Marchés des Lices, every Saturday morning, are among the largest markets in France. Here you’ll discover an incredible selection of Breton produce: oysters, galettes with sausages, ciders, cheeses, vegetables, fish, flowers and local specialities. An unmissable visit during a stay in Ille-et-Vilaine. 🧭 The gîte is also an excellent base for exploring Vitré, Châteaubriant, Fougères or even Mont Saint-Michel, just over an hour’s drive away. La Roche aux Fées Megalithic Site: 4 km Enigmaparc, Janzé: 15 km Vitré, a medieval town: 35 km Rennes: 44 km Redon: 90 km Mont Saint-Michel: 100 km Saint-Malo: 110 km Nantes: 100 km Saint-Nazaire, Guérande, La Baule: 130 km ## Access map The holiday cottage is situated in the countryside, about 2 km from the centre of Retiers. To reach the accommodation, first head for the village of Retiers, then follow the detailed directions provided by the owner for the final few kilometres to the cottage. Parking is available in the property’s courtyard. By car: head to Retiers, then follow the directions provided by the owner to reach the holiday cottage, which is situated in the countryside, about 2 km from the centre. By train: Retiers station is approximately 2 km from the gîte. It is served by the TER Rennes – Janzé – Retiers – Châteaubriant line. By bus or local transport: the BreizhGo network serves the area and complements the rail connections. Routes should be checked in advance depending on the dates of your stay. By plane: Rennes Bretagne Airport is approximately 38 km from Retiers by road. A hire car, a taxi or a combination of transport via Rennes and then Retiers is required to complete the journey. By bike: several mountain bike trails start from Retiers. However, no specifically designated and safe cycle route leading directly to the entrance of the gîte has been verified. ## To discover in the surrounding area - Beach at 10 km - Boutiques at 2 km - Campaign at 0.1 km - Communal pool at 10 km - Downtown at 2 km - Fishing at 10 km - Full nature at 0.1 km - Horseback Riding at 10 km - Monument / historic site at 4 km - Mountain bike tours at 2 km - Sea at 80 km - Seaside / Ocean at 80 km - Train station at 2 km - Waterfront at 6 km - hiking at 2 km ## Services - Bed Linen - bath linens ## Starting rate From €60 / night ## Traveler reviews - **Average rating**: 9.0 - **Number of reviews**: 1 - **Overall impression**: Superb