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Peaceful rural retreat

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Dining
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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Saint-Hélen, Bretagne
  • Château de Dinan
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Les Remparts de Dinan
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Dinan Clock Tower
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful rural retreat

A much loved and delightful retreat in the beautiful Brittany countryside. This delightful cottage is full of personal touches and has been enjoyed by couples and families aswell as family and friends. It is within 10 minutes of the medieval town, Dinan and 20 minutes from stunning coast. Relax in the garden late into long, warm summer evenings or get cosy in front of the wood burner after romantic walks. A lovely place to return to.

Property manager

Miranda Janie

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Saint-Helen

Located in Saint-Helen, this cottage is in a rural area. Saint Sauveur Church and Château de Dinan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mont Saint-Michel Bay and Grève de Garel. Travelling with kids? Consider English Garden and Zoological Park & Bourbansais Castle. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Saint-Hélen, Bretagne

What's nearby

  • Château de Dinan - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Les Remparts de Dinan - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Saint Sauveur Church - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dinan Clock Tower - 12 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Samson-sur-Rance La Hisse Station - 8 min drive
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basilique Saint-Sauveur - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Terre-Neuvas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Tomate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ty Coz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar des Vedettes - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful rural retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful rural retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful rural retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful rural retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Port of Dinan, English Garden, and Saint Sauveur Church. Château de Dinan and Les Remparts de Dinan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Giles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schattige cottage in het mooie Bretagne
Wij hebben een heerlijke week gehad in de schattige cottage van Miranda. De cottage is niet zo groot, maar je vindt er alles wat je nodig hebt. Eigenaresse Miranda is zeer gastvrij! Ook de mensen die je tegenkomt in het kleine buurtschapje zijn erg vriendelijk. Een mooie uitvalsbasis om het Noorden van Bretagne te ontdekken. Faciliteiten zoals grote supermarkten zijn erg dichtbij. En de mooie plaats Dinan is echt een aanrader als je hier bent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irina B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keine Leistung von FeWo
Es gab keinen Aufenthalt und FeWo hat nicht im Geringsten versucht, das Problem mit der angeblichen Nichtzahlung in den Griff zu bekommen. Die Vermieterin könnte auch nichts ausrichten
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nadine l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un vrai bonheur
Une charmante maison cosy avec un adorable jardin . Située dans un hameau , un vrai petit paradis.C'est calme .Et la region est tres belle. Nous avions un mariage au chateau de la guerche, ideal comme pied à terre.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maud T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retraite paisible confirmée 😍😍😍
Le gîte est certes petit mais tellement cosy et bien aménagé. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine de vacances avec nos enfants. Le calme du village nous a fait un bien fou. Le panier offert par la propriétaire était excellent. Bref, à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent P., Guipavas, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
Séjour très reposant dans la jolie petite maison de Miranda, pour ces derniers jours de l'année 2023. Endroit très calme, à proximité de Dinan, Dinard... Maison adaptée pour 4 personnes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely picturesque cottage
We had a lovely time between the flowers and fruit trees and in the well equipped cottage! Mira de really thought about everything detail. There are lots of nice places to visit in the area such as Dinan, Dinard and St. Malo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jana B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sehr entgegenkommend
wunderbares kleines verträumtes altes Haus, die gastgebenerin ist sehr kulant
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K., Dortmund

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breton Haven
This cottage is such a quaint place! It's all very thoughtfully arranged. And the garden is also so nicely composed. The smell of the honeysuckle is amazing! We even spotted a hummingbird hawkmoth! All in all, the house is not very spacious but alright for 2 grown-ups and 2 kids. And outside there's a big table to eat outside. The kitchen is totally equipped and there's a washing machine in the cellar, which is very handy. The village is really small and idyllic, albeit a bit remote. That needs to be considered beforehand. We enjoyed the quiet very much. And the busy, bubbly and outstandingly beautiful city of Dinan is just around the corner (a 10 minute drive away!). And many other sights are within reach, like Saint Malo, Mont Saint Michel, beautiful beaches etc. Go visit Whileaway Cottage!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
What a lovely house. If you are keen on having a vacation peaceful and quiet, this is the one. Thanks for having us here. We definately will be back in 2025. Loved it. Annett and Goldi
Stayed 19 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We en Bretagne
Propriétaire aux petits soins et maison très agréable avec salon de jardin sans vis à vis.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivier C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super séjour bel endroit
Super séjour tout était parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour familial
Très agréable séjour dans ce coquet et confortable petit cottage au calme et dans la verdure. Localisation adaptée pour découvrir la région de Saint Malo, Dinan et Dinard. Miranda a été très disponible pour répondre à nos questions et nous aider à prendre nos marques.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petit havre de paix
Charmante petit cottage breton, où nous avons savouré le calme. Nous avons également apprécié la communication fluide avec Miranda.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
satisfaisant
RAS le séjour s'est très bien déroulé un seul regret: pas de TV (pour suivre les infos)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We stayed in this delightful cottage in September, definitely ‘a peaceful rural retreat’. It is full of original features and well equipped with everything that you might need for your stay. Comfy beds, a good kitchen/lounge area, complete with secluded garden for outside dining. We found plenty of places to eat out in nearby Lanvallay but would recommend not travelling into Rennes by car! Visiting the beautiful St Malo is a must.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hermann-Josef B., D-59387 Ascheberg, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbares kleines ruhiges Ferienhaus im Grünen
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Alles, was man für einen Aufenthalt an Ausstattung benötigt, war vorhanden. Ein kleines Idyll mit guter Lage zu den Städten Dinan, Dinard, St. Malo und dem Mt. Saint Michel. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Gute Abwicklung und beste Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay at this lovely cottage
We had a good time at this wonderful little cottage, upstairs for tall Dutch people :) is was minding your head but everything was very neat and proper. The kitchen was fully equipped, not often that everything is available. We were also pleasantly surprised by the treats the host left behind and the beamer to watch movies in the evening. The garden is great with as special highlights for our kids the ping pong table. And although the weather was not always great we had the opportunity to eat outside everyday , plenty of room for that. The bikes were great (you need a little bit of a good condition as the surroundings are hilly). The place is a little bit in the middle of nowhere but with the tips from Miranda and all information available there is plenty to do. In 30 min drive you have wonderful beaches and of course the village of Dinan, Dinand , Saint Malo and Rennes. Overall we have a lovely time !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eva L.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Eva, Deutschland
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Whileaway Cottage sehr genossen - haben jeden Tag in dem schönen, natürlichen Garten gegessen und auch Tischtennis gespielt. Das Haus ist klein und typisch Bretonisch - passt sehr gut in die Gegend! Der Standpunkt war für uns genial: sehr ruhig und erholsam aber gleichzeitig konnten wir von dort aus alle schönen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Gegenden der Bretagne erreichen. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was super
Es war sehr gemütlich Wir haben und sehr gut erholte
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon sejour
Très belle maison correspondant à la description. Nous avons apprécié le calme, le beau jardin et la décoration. Merci à Miranda pour l'accueil.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien
Super
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACKY l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nous avons passé un excellent week-end
nous avons passé un excellent week-end
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et proche
Petite maison agréable pour 4 personnes. A 30’ de St Malo, 50’du Mont Saint Michel. Très bon séjour, le plus pour le poêle avec du bois accessible. Contacts charmants avec l’hôtesse Miranda.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

jean louis r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super vacances en Bretagne
Il ne manquait que le soleil
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Miranda Janie

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English, French
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