Set in southern Brittany, between La Baule and Morbihan Gulf, on the coast, below the Rhuys peninsula. Damgan offers all the pleasures of the beach and watersport activities such as sailing, fishing as well as a number of walks. 30 km south east of the delightful city of Vannes with its marina, narrow cobbled streets and medieval builiding. Damgan offers all the pleasures of the beach and watersport activities such as sailing, fishing as well as a number of walks. It is a popular swimming area and holds a number of cultural and sportive activities (exibitions, artists and festivals).
Environment : Peaceful residential area, in a private cul de sac, with a choice of 3 different beaches within 350m.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Rhuys Peninsula. Between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Altantic ocean, it boasts long sandy beaches, a golf course directly on the Atlantic coast, small fishing ports and the typical weekly markets. A paradise for sailors and watersports enthusiasts.
Gulf of Morbihan. Inland sea dotted with beautiful and picturesque little islands (one for each day of the year !) offering an exceptional panorama that can be enjoyed by boat or during a walk along the coast.
Vannes. 30 km. Delightful and lively city with narrow cobbled streets and medieval buildings crammed around its cathedral. Outside the old walled town, the large colourful port shelters many yachts and is the point of departure for scenic boat trips to the Gulf of Morbihan islands.
Auray. 45 km. Charming little town with beautiful old quarter with delightful 15th and 16th century houses. Nearby Ste Anne d?Auray is Brittany?s most important place of pilgrimage drawing thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world all year round but especially on July 26th for its ?Pardon de Ste Anne? which was attended by Pope John Paul II in 1996.
THINGS TO DO:
Parc de Branféré, Le Guerno. 17 km. Animal park.Very pleasant vast open air animal park with over 120 species and some 1,000 animals from around the world. In a beautiful setting, with the lovely backdrop of Château Branféré.
Château de Suscinio, Sarzeau. 25 km. Impressive 13th century moated fortress and home of various Dukes of Brittany. The castle also houses a museum of the history of Brittany and the Morbihan area.
Golf Rhuys-Kerver, St Gildas de Rhuys. 30 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 5989m. At the heart of Southern Brittany bird reserve, next to herons and egrets, an authentic seaside course. Rolling greens and plenty of water features.
Aquarium du Golfe, Vannes. 30 km. Aquarium. 50 tanks taking you from the Morbihan Gulf to the Red Sea via the Amazon. A refreshing visit for the whole family.
FURTHER AFIELD:
La Baule. 65 km. Fashionable and stylish seaside resort with beautiful sandy beaches, talassotherapy centre and casino.
Josselin. 75 km. Lovely medieval town on the banks of the tranquil River Oust. The town is overlooked by a magnificent castle, still inhabited but open to the public. The castle also hosts an interesting Doll museum.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nantes (90 mns), Rennes (1 hr 45 mns).
Ferries to St Malo (2.5 hrs), Roscoff (3 hrs).
2 Villas 135m² + 120m² / Sleeps 19-20.
5+ 4 Bedrooms - 2 + 2 Bathrooms.
Wifi internet - Table tennis.
Private pool.
3 beaches within 350m.
Style : 2 South facing semi detached properties offering open plan accommodation. Set within enclosed grounds with furnished terraces and pool house. Ideal for 2 families holidaying together. In southern Brittany, 30 km from the beautiful medieval city of Vannes.
Household information :
No phone
Free Wifi access
Cot available
Highchair available
Small pets welcome
Parking: for 2 vehicles within villa grounds
Noise : none, on a dead end with private access only.
Not overlooked
The owner lives in a property next to the villas and speaks fluent English.
General information :
Sea: 300m
Boat excursions : There is the possibility to go out on a boat with the owner (on a Jeanneau Merry Fisher, 7m)
Supermarket: 6 km
Shops: 2.5 km
Doctor: 2.5 km
Town centre: 2.5 km
Tennis: 2.5 km
Hospital: 25 km (Vannes)
Horse riding: 8 km
Golf: Croissac 65 km.
To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 500? cash
Bed linen hire: 12?/double bed, 8?/single bed
Towel hire: 4?/person
Electricity/heating: upon meter reading
Water: upon meter reading
End of stay cleaning: 100?/stay.