Beautifully restored cottage with swimming pool and hot tub with magnificent views | Maison dans Josselin

The stunning river L’Oust (or Nantes to Brest Canal) and Josselin castle views await you!
Recently refurbished and fully modernized character cottage with swimming pool and hot tub set in a wonderful location overlooking the river and castle in the historic and charming town of Josselin.
Located just 5 mins walk from the centre of Josselin with an abundance of great local bars, fantastic restaurants, shops, amenities, and the historical sights of Josselin.
The house is situated on 3 floors. The lounge/open plan dining area and separate small kitchen and utility room are all located on the ground floor with access to the high-level terrace area at the rear of the garden enjoying stunning views of the river L’Oust and Josselin Castle.
THE ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:
Open plan living room/dining area
1 x large open plan living/dining room with extra drawer storage, coat hooks and shoe store.
1 x Log burner and oil filled radiator (which are both only ever used in the colder months). (Small amount of logs included).
2 x brand new comfy sofa chairs for up to 3 people each.
Dining area with table and chairs for 6 people.
1 x TV and DVD player includes 80 French freeview channels, many other international channels, English freeview and 100’s of UK channels on a fire stick.
Also includes YouTube and various other smart TV streaming facilities.
Utility room
1 x washing machine and 2 x clothes horses which can be used inside or outside for drying clothes.
Small Kitchen
- 1 x small kitchen (please be aware the kitchen is relatively small compared to the rest of the house but is completely functional, modern and has everything you need for a self-catering holiday).
Includes Fridge/freezer, oven, grill, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, crockery, pans, and plenty of utensils and storage.
The house comfortably sleeps 8 guests as follows:
1st Floor:
Bedroom 1, King size bed.
Modern shower room with shower cabinet, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 2, sleeps four in total, bunk beds and two single beds.
1 x Xbox 360 gaming console, lots of games and 2 x controllers in bunk bed room including small tv.
2nd floor:
Bedroom 3, King size bed (views of the chateau)
Modern shower room with shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.
Both staircases to first and second floor are spiral. Please be aware of these if anyone in your group has impaired mobility.
OUTSIDE AREA:
Rear walled garden:
Pool Area
- 1 x Above ground swimming pool with manually operated solar cover. Seasonal opening. 01/05/2023 - 30/09/2023.
- 1 x Hot tub located inside fully enclosed gazebo (very private setting) Hot tub has LED coloured lights and low-level gazebo lights for atmosphere and safety.
Pool and hot tub located onto patio area with artificial grass added for comfort and safety.
- 1 x Sun lounger, table and chairs for relaxation.
Includes solar lighting for evening enjoyment.
Small lawned garden
Nicely laid out lawned garden area with solar lighting.
Large patio area
- 1 x Patio areas with rattan furniture for relaxing.
- 1 x gas BBQ and charcoal/wood fire pit.
Wooden decked area
- 1 x High level wooden decked terrace area with stunning views to the river and chateau including dining table for 6 people, rattan furniture, manual awning and electric awning heater with auto timer.
All of the rear garden has lovely views of the river and castle.
Front garden
Lovingly designed front garden with table and chairs for 2 people.
Solar lighting adds to its night time ambience and security.
This is also south facing and is a real sun trap at all times of the year, even during the colder months.
LOCAL AREA:
Located 35 mins from Vannes, 10 mins from Ploermel, 1 hour to Carnac and 1 hour to Rennes, the house is located in the perfect position for touring Southern Brittany. With its lovely rural and coastal towns, it’s beautifully clean, blue flag beaches and it’s varied, and interesting coastline all add to a wonderful holiday experience for people of all ages.
Riverside Cottage is set in an enviable location and is literally 10 yards from the river L’Oust with views at the rear to the castle which is lights up at night and is just magical. The view never gets old! You can also relax on the high-level decking area which is accessed straight from the kitchen area and have your morning coffee and breakfast in the sun, watching the river boats mooring up. Such a lovely relaxing way to start the day..
Things to do:
- Josselin (Petite Cite de Caractere) The majestic castle towers are reflected in the Oust. Owned by the Rohans, one of the oldest families in Brittany, the castle is the symbol of this pretty town. Plan half a day to explore the charming little streets of this Small Town of Character and visit its basilica (the castle and its gardens, the quirky doll museum and its basilica are all worth a visit), The market in Josselin is held every Saturday morning and is great for your meat, sea food, fruit and veg and many other various high quality produce including other things on sale.
- The local river is renowned for fishing, cycling and walking. There is also kayaking, electric boat rentals and bicycles for hire just a few minutes’ walk from the house. Horse riding. Golf, water skiing at Lac au Duc only 10 mins away.
Guided tours also available.
Golfe de Morbihan – 45 mins away by car
Rochefort-en-Terre (a favorite French village), Malestroit.
- The Brocéliande forest in Paimpont are only 30 minutes away (walks, fishing, discovery of mythical sites and legends of the fairy Morgane, Merlin the Wizard etc.)
- Lac au Duc and its leisure center in Taupont 15 minutes away (games for children, 9-hole golf course, equipped beach, water activities, picnic tables, inflatable structures)
- Bowling in Ploërmel 12 minutes away,
- Cinema in Ploërmel,
- Museum of the scrap metal poet and insectarium in Lizio 10 minutes away,
- The Branféré zoo 40 minutes away,
- The Kingoland amusement park in Locminé 20 minutes away.
- The closest beach is only 35 mins away in Vannes and Arzon and its stunning beaches are only 50 mins away on mostly quiet country roads.
La Baule is great for a beach day out too and well worth a visit in our opinion.
Airports used are Rennes (1 hour away) or Nantes (1 hour 40 mins away).
St Malo is often used for ferry crossings too and is 1 hour 30 mins away.
PLEASE NOTE PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED!

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