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Fuchsia Cottage
A perfect child friendly holiday cottage in Southern Brittany!
Fuchsia Cottage Summary
Maximum capacity: 6 people
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Fuchsia Cottage, our self catering gite in Southern Brittany near Lorient, provides ideal family accommodation. The holiday cottage is also popular with couples. Fuchsia Cottage can sleep up to 6 people.
There is a large downstairs bedroom with en suite shower room suitable for those less mobile and a further two spacious bedrooms upstairs.
In addition:
- large private garden
- 4 acres of communal grounds and heated pools
- free WiFi internet
- free use of bicycles, golf and tennis equipment
- child friendly features
- delicious catered meals by a local chef (additional charge)
Pets not allowed. Smoking is not permitted in the cottage.
Fuchsia Cottage Living Areas
Lounge
Open plan lounge with classic and comfortable seating for 7 tucked around the large granite fire place with wood burning stove.
Included:
- 40” flat screen TV with satellite, covering English and French terrestrial channels
- DVD player and Radio/CD player
- Adult and childrens games, toys, books and DVDs
- free WiFi internet
- specially designed information pack
- free firewood
In summer, no air-conditioning is necessary – the cottage is the ideal refuge when hot and in winter the warmth of a wood burning fire keeps the cottage warm and cosy.
Dining
The dining table seats 6
Welcome Meals or Special Events
Whilst these are self-catering cottages, there is available for that special event (or merely to have a night off cooking!) the services of local chef Sally of Daisy-Chain catering, who can provide delicious fresh cooked meals direct to the cottages.
Whether it’s on arrival or after a day out, your table will be laid out and your meal ready for you to simply heat up and enjoy.
Sally can also prepare specially tailored buffet menus and cater for special dietary requirements (milk free, gluten free, vegetarian etc).
Kitchen
The well equipped new modern kitchen includes:
- gas hob and oven
- dishwasher
- fridge-freezer
- microwave
- toaster
- kettle
- coffee-machine
- handheld blender and
- cleaning essentials
- raclette grill on request
The washing machine, iron and ironing board are available in the laundry room.
On arrival, the welcome pack provides refreshments to recover from your journey.
To view the video on the kitchen refurbishment, click here.
Fuchsia Cottage Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedrooms
There are three light, spacious bedrooms:
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
Downstairs
- En suite shower and toilet with a grab rail
- Perfect for the elderly or less mobile (not wheelchairs)
- King size bed (160cm x 200cm)
Bedroom 2
Sleeps 2
Upstairs
- Large single bed (120cm x 190cm)
- Double bed (140cm x 190cm)
Bedroom 3
Sleeps 2
Upstairs
- King size bed (160cm x 200cm)
Bedding and linen is included. Cots, bed barriers and other baby equipment on request, subject to availability. Please bring your own cot linen. Towels can be provided at an additional cost.
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
- Family shower room with shower, hand basin and toilet (ground floor)
Bathroom 2
- En-suite shower room with shower, hand basin and toilet with grab rail (ground floor)
Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Laundry facilities (washing machine, iron, ironing board and airers) are available in the shared laundry room
- Baby baths, changing mats, toilet training seats, step stools and potties on request
- Towels can be provided for an additional charge
Outdoors
Private Garden
In your own large south-facing private garden at Fuchsia Cottage there is:
- a large garden table (seats 6)
- parasol
- bench
- BBQ
Communal Garden
There are 4 acres of magnificent shared garden and forest where nature lovers can take advantage of the wonderful wildlife direct on your doorstep and early birds can see the roe deer eating on the lawns. There are fresh herbs to pick throughout the gardens. With ample space to stretch legs, the gardens are perfect for both the active and those wanting a relaxing retreat!
There is parking for 3 cars behind the cottage with additional parking to the top of the premises. There is no disabled access.
In the garden you’ll also find:
- climbing frame, swings & slides, basketball, football & badminton net
- outdoor table tennis
- “Fern” Playhouse
- pine forest providing an imaginary world for little ones
- grassed amphitheater
- boules, bats, balls and other outdoor games
Heated Pools
In the communal garden, there are 2 six meter heated pools, side-by-side, fully decked with security fencing and views of the forest and valley. The water depth is a safe 1.2m throughout. These are open from 1 May to 30 September.
The pools are shared between the two cottages, giving children the opportunity to make new friends if you happen to use the facilities at the same time.
There are ample sun-loungers and we have a collection of pool toys available on site.
Equipment & Sports
We supply free of charge, subject to availability, for guests of both cottages:
- 19 mountain bicycles, 2 baby seats and 1 bike carrier (for 3 bikes)
- 3 excellent quality men’s golf sets
- 2 pushchairs for toddlers
- 4 tennis rackets for use at the local tennis court
- cooler boxes and beach parasols
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In the garden there is:
- climbing frame, swings & slides, basketball
- football net & badminton net
- outdoor table tennis
- boules, bats, balls and other outdoor games
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