Le Cocon was conceived by its creative and talented owner with a vision in mind: to create a romantic hideaway cottage in Brittany for couples to escape to and enjoy each other’s company in a charming and unique setting full of inspiration and personal touches.
This quirky cottage is like a glamorous little jewellery box filled with delights for the eyes and senses… an attractive array of vintage, antique and modern pieces, all individually selected and choreographed by the owner.
But Le Cocon is not only a feast for the eye. It is also very comfortable and newly renovated. A romantic bedroom with free standing copper bath, good quality mattress and crisp hand-dyed vintage bed linen is under the eaves upstairs and oozes character. Downstairs there is a small, well-equipped kitchen and living-dining room with fireplace and sofa, perfect for lounging on whilst watching a movie. There is also a marbled wet-room with shower and loo.
Outside the pretty garden has sun loungers, table and chairs, barbecue and a double hammock for relaxing ‘à deux’.
Le Cocon is situated in the small village of Langourla in the heart of Brittany and the Cotes d’Armor region. Just a 5-minute walk away are the two local village bars and grocery store. Guests can also enjoy a beautiful restaurant just a 5-minute drive away and many more amenities in Merdrignac, just twelve kilometers away. There are plenty of local markets and medieval towns to explore, like Dinan and Moncontour.
Also within walking distance is a very beautiful lake with an Amphitheatre which hosts a famous Jazz festival in the summer as well as classical music festivals and other events throughout the year. The lake has a beach area, but the coast is only one hour away for guests who prefer the region’s wild beaches, family beaches or rugged coastline of the Emerald coast. There is also a large local forested area of 2,200 hectares where hiking, horse-riding, fishing or hunting excursions are possible.
Le Cocon is the perfect romantic bolthole for a unique and memorable stay in Brittany at any time of the year.
Features:
Cottage Interior
Ground Floor
- Well-equipped kitchen (oven, hob, fridge, freezer, coffee machine) with access to terrace
- Open plan living/dining room with sofa and fireplace with access to terrace
- Wet-room with open shower, washbasin, toilet and washing machine
First Floor
- Double bedroom (146 × 200cm) with roll-top bathtub
Outside Grounds
- Garden
- Sunbeds
- Table and chairs
- Barbecue
- Double hammock
- Off-street parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Free Satellite TV
- DVD player with small DVD selection
- Music docking station
- Projector
- Books
- Washing machine
- 2 Bikes
Little Sustainability Gems About the Property
Everything in le Cocon is vintage, meaning that all the pieces throughout the property has had another life. Each piece of furniture has been sourced by the owner from vide greniers and brocantes, even the linen on the bed is all vintage.
Location:
Le Cocon sits in a marvellous spot in the heart of the charming Cotes D’Armor area of the Brittany region. Located within walking distance to the picturesque village of Langourla, the cottage is perfectly situated as a springboard for days out: everything you could possibly want is within an hour’s drive. For those who fancy some relaxation by the sea, there are beautiful beaches such as Dinard, Erquy and Binic. Moreover, there are many walking paths along the Emerald coast as well as plenty of sight-seeing opportunities due to the abundance of historical villages and towns.
Less than a 5-minute drive away is Saint Launeuc, which boasts three restaurants (one offering a la carte menu with seasonal, locally sourced produce and an excellent wine list!), a creperie and a small bistro. This village is surrounded by large forested area of 2,200 hectares where one can do horse riding, biking, fishing or hunting excursions all of which can be booked through a fantastic local hotel mixing modern and traditional style. Alternatively, the owner would be delighted to make the enquiries and bookings on your behalf.
The nearest large town is Merdrignac (12km) where you will find a large supermarket, petrol station, restaurants, bars and a traditional market every Wednesday morning. There are many other lively local markets on every week such as Broons (12km, Wednesday morning) and Dinan (33km, Thursdays). This is an interesting medieval city where you can easily pass a full day admiring its beautiful cobble streets, the stunning port and enjoy several bars and restaurants.
Le Cocon also has several train links to the French capital, including the following options:
Broons (15-minute drive with free parking), fast train reaches Paris in 2.5 hoursLamballe (20-minute drive with free parking), train reaches Paris in 3 hoursRennes (45-minute drive or a 30-minute train from Broons), train reaches Paris in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Futher places which are also well worth a visit include the historical town of Moncontour which will host the “Fete Medievale” in August 2017, a sight to see.
Finally, vintage shopping and flea market lovers will be spoilt for choice: feel free to ask for recommendations to the lovely owner, who will also be happy to take you on a tour of her favourite hidden gems!
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
£500 charged to clients’ credit card prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.
Departure time?
10.00 a.m.
Linen & towels included?
Yes.
Energy costs included?
Yes.
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Heating costs included?
Not included. Fire logs are provided free of charge.
Changeover day?
Saturday from mid-June to mid-September. Flexible during all other periods.
Minimum stay?
7 nights from mid-June to mid-September. 3 nights during all other periods.
Pets welcome?
Not allowed.
Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.
Other Ts and Cs?
Please note that children and infants are not permitted at Le Cocon.
