 (The name means Summer House in Breton) TI HAÑV, Pontrieux,
Northern Brittany,
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 Ti Hanv is for a romantic break, for a couple - not for children or pets. Buy fresh food locally and eat at home, in doors or al fresco in the garden. The kitchen is very well equipped for preparing meals. Pontrieux has two boulangeries, a boucherie, an epicerie/grocer and a good size Intermarche supermarket. Fresh local seafood is a speciality of the region. On other days, eat out at restaurants in the village, including the Pontrev Hotel, La Sterne, two crêperies, a pizzeria and two places serving ‘Ouvrier’ meals at lunch time for about 10 euros. There are three pubs in the village - the Schooner on the River by the harbour, a bar near the church, and on the outskirts of the village, the Pub à Vapeur, open late with music in the season. Also two Internet cafes. |
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Pontrieux—‘Petite Cite de Charactere’
Pontrieux, in the beautiful Côte d’Armor, is ideally situated to explore the Breton countryside with its villages, towns, castles, dolmens and harbours. It is within 25 minutes drive of large sandy beaches, Côte de Granit Rosé, and miles of stunning coast line.
This ‘Petite Cité de Charactère’, dating from the 15th century, is at the bridging point of the River Trieux. It is famous for its Lavoirs or wash houses (51 in total) and is renowned as a Ville Fleurie (4 stars).
Pontrieux has a market on Monday mornings and there are many organised events held during the summer season: every Friday night free entertainment, in July the Pardon Notre Dame des Fontaines and the Fest Noz (Breton dancing) and in August a ‘live’ painting competition, the Marché d’Antan, and the Fete des Lavoirs (15 August) - with its procession of washer women and sailors and free musical entertainment including fireworks on the river. The village is illuminated at night.
Local attractions include: Château de la Roche Jagu, cathedral town of Tréguier, Lannion with the best market in Brittany (Thursdays), and speciality boutiques and shops in Guingamp and St Brieuc. You can take the steam train from the seaport of Paimpol to Pontrieux, running alongside the river.
Self-Catering 2008 Weekly Tariff
| Dates | € Euros |
|---|---|
| 09/01/2008 - 02/04/2008 | 425 |
| 02/04/2008 - 25/06/2008 | 475 |
| 25/06/2008 - 27/08/2008 | 550 |
| 27/08/2008 - 29/10/2008 | 500 |
| 29/10/2008 - 07/01/2009 | 425 |
Rental is weekly generally from a Saturday. But complete flexibility—ring to discuss. Prices are for the property per week in Euros. There is a 5% discount for a 2 week booking. Prices include water, logs and electricity (for heating and hot water) to a maximum of 100 Kw per week (average summer week). Above 100 Kw there is a charge of 0.2 euro per Kw. Linen and towels are not included
TRAVEL
Roscoff, St Malo and Caen are the nearest ferry ports (approximately 1 hour, 1½ hours and 3 hours respectively by car) served by Brittany Ferries. Dinard and Brest airports are both 1¼ hours away and car hire is good value for money. The TGV train from Paris stops at Guingamp (15 minutes drive away) which is connected by local train to Pontrieux.
Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rent is required at the time of booking. This can be paid in sterling by cheque or bank transfer. The balance has to be paid in Euros on arrival. A refundable security deposit of £100 in cash is required at the start of the holiday, which will be returned after a positive inspection of the property before you leave. Confirmation of the booking will by email on clearance of the deposit. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
To reserve the property, contact:
Kay and John Allan
Tel: + 44 (0) 1494 863584
or
+ 33 (0)2 96 95 16 97
Email: kay.allan@btopenworld.com
and
kay.allan@wanadoo.fr