The country has a special charm to English people. We have been closely associated with Brittany for centuries since William was the last person to conquer England. Today a lot of the language is still common. Before him there was King Arthur, his name lives very strong in Paimpont. Here legends abound and there is even a shop called Merlin’s which is a fantastic experience. .
Never more strongly linked than is the bond between Brittany and Cornwall. We, like Wales, share more language and traditions with Brittany than any other areas.
The countryside in both Brittany and the Pyrenees is clean, pollution free and enjoys the quiet French way of life. Yet nearby in Brittany is the hubbub of busy yachting towns like Vannes, Treguer, St Briuec and Lorient.
Feel free to browse the pages and photos and share with us the experience of the less frantic pace of a holiday atmosphere.
Sunmap
The map shows just how sunny this area is. In August 2004 a temperature of 40oc was recorded by the overland pool. A valid reason for anybody to jump right in. This place can be what you want. It is far enough away from other people to seem remote and very peaceful. Yet it is close enough to be near lots of amenities within 10 minutes.
Walking around lakes, in woods, along moors or coasts. All of these are close by and being centrally located no coast is more than one hour’s drive away.
The accommodation is in an old converted longere type building. It is split into two 3 bed roomed houses and a flat at the side and rear. The village of La Mulotiere is a small enclave of some 15 houses and is very quiet. Very little traffic passes and the neighbours are friendly and welcoming.
There is a fishing lake opposite but although it is small, there are many larger ones around. The countryside is rural and fairly flat making it ideal for cycling. You do need a car to get about and a mobile phone in case of emergencies.
La Mulotiere
A restored terrace of three cottages each with three bedrooms. Two of the cottages are fully restored and one is in the process of restoration. A third flat with one bedroom is a tenement at the side and rear of the terrace. This flat has doors and a passage wide enough for wheelchair access.
They all have a futon style settee for those extra guests. This means the combination can cater for up to 20 all with their own bed, crockery and cutlery. Each has a fully fitted kitchen, English kettle, microwave, filter machine for coffee, toaster, cooker and fridge with freezer shelf or freezer and includes all your cutlery and culinary needs for self catering.
Each bedroom has a wardrobe and bedside lights and tables or drawer units. The master room has an alarm clock radio if you have to get up to catch a ferry. There are cots available on request along with linen for which there is an extra charge.
This flat is a very big room in three sections kitchen / diner and lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped for four and includes the usual fridge with freezer section, microwave and halogen cooker. There is cutlery and crockery for four. All the doors are extra wide and can accommodate a wheelchair.
Hepkoat bedroomThe patio and garden is on the side and are not overlooked by the other gardens. The flat can be linked by an internal door to Trebihan.
There is a separate entrance door to the bathroom which those extra guests in the front room access via the passage. In there is a shower in the bath and a vanity unit with hair dryer and space for those towels and wash kits.
Polmor
This house has a wood burning fire in the front room. The open plan stairs are carpeted and lead to the three bedrooms which are all carpeted. There is a futon here so you can cater for up to eight.
The kitchen has a wood burning fire and leads to the front room to one side and the toilet and shower room to the other. Outside this is the patio and barbeque area.
Trebihan
This house has a very large front room with a wood burning fire. It can also be interconnected with the other two via a door in the kitchen to Hepkoat and a door at the foot of the stairs to Polmor. The double French windows lead to the patio for your BBq’s. There is a futon here so you can cater for up to eight.
The kitchen has a washing machine, full size freezer and fridge and a breakfast bar for those quick meals.The upstairs bathroom consists of a toilet, shower and wash basin, there is also a heated towel rail/hair or body dryer on the wall. A small vanity unit contains a hair dryer and is ideal for those towels and washing kits.
NB. There are no phones at La Mulotiere but two public ones in Mohon and we use our mobiles with a roaming but very expensive tariff. It is nice to get away from people but have a mobile for emergencies.