Manoir Du Hilguy

Brittany

The extreme western coast of Brittany is France's equivalent to Lands End. It is surrounded on three sides by sea, with sandy coves, rocky headlands and undulating hills. Geographically, its coastline is very much like that of Cornwall, though more southerly and enjoying better weather. Le Manoir du Hilguy stands at the bend of a small valley, near the village of Plogastel St.Germain - one of the most picturesque corners of this area. As far back as the Middle Ages this was the site of the Castle of Hilguy. In less egalitarian times than today the feudal lords of Hilguy had the right to exercise high justice - the power of life and death.

Accommodation

This magnificent 18th century "chateau" offers accommodation and the promise of a very special holiday

Property No - 23 | Changeover Day - Wednesday | Pont Aven - Cottage on 2 floors - Sleeps 6 (not ideal for 6 adults) - 1st floor - Double & twins both en-suite bathrooms - Ground floor - Shower room - open plan living area with terrace - Double sofa bed - Limited space for cot - NO PETS

Leisure Facilities

The sports and leisure complex offers, free of charge: a heated indoor swimming pool, an adjoining children's splash-pool, sauna and gymnasium with exercise equipment. There is also table tennis and snooker, a pool table and a children’s room. In the grounds there is a further outdoor 'summer' swimming pool and three all-weather-surface tennis courts. Informal croquet and badminton can be played on the lawn. Separated from the gardens by a high stone wall, is a private copse which has been landscaped to provide a further recreational amenity. “Le Bistro du Manoir” on site, provides excellent French style cuisine whilst the adjoining bar provides aperitif and/or digestif. The small village of Plogastel St Germain is 1½ mile’s from Manoir and has one supermarket, a bakery, a post office, a garage, 2 doctors and 3 cafes.

Local Attractions

Brittany has ten 18-hole golf courses and six 9-hole courses. Watersports are very popular along the coast, especially scuba diving; sailing; surfing; windsurfing; water-skiing and angling. Riding stables can be found 7 miles away. Bénodet is an attractive seaside village with white sandy beaches. This is a good centre for sea and land excursions, cycling and walking. South-west of Quimper, Pont l'Abbé has a superb shopping centre, a fascinating market and many fine castles, museums and churches.