Les Glycines - Chambres D'Hotes - Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation
You have your own private
entrance to the house.
We have three comfortable bedrooms (2 double and 1 twin), all of which have ensuite shower rooms (shower, wash-basin and toilet). The rooms are traditionally furnished with plenty of storage, central heating and double glazing.
Each room has a TV and DVD - a library of films is
available on request.
Double Rooms:- The White and Cream Rooms are both doubles, comfortably and charmingly furnished and located on the first floor of the house. Both have built in wardrobes with plenty of hanging and storage space and alarm clocks (if needed!). Fans are provided in the summer.
The Twin Room:- is on the ground floor, with just two small steps from the road to the house entrance, offering easier accessibility for those requiring it. It also has built in wardrobes with plenty of hanging and storage space and alarm clock. Again, a fan is provided in the summer
The Breakfast Room
Located on the ground floor, breakfast is served here but is available for use at any time to relax with a book or browse through the local information available.
You are also welcome to help yourself to tea and coffee at any time with trays to take it to your room if desired.
About the Owners
Paolo and Julie Santoro live in the pretty town of
Huelgoat (pronounced roughly as 'Wellgwat'), located in the Parc Naturel
Regional d'Armorique in the heart of the Monts D'Arree.
Before moving to Brittany in 2007, they lived in Brighton on the south coast of
England, Paolo working as a Passenger Service Agent for Alitalia at Gatwick
Airport and Julie working for the women's magazine, Glamour, in London. Paolo
hails from Bari, on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, where Julie also
worked for three years as Assistant Director of Studies in an English language
school.
Paolo is a keen artist and graduated from the Accademia delle Belle Arti in
Bari, subsequently working with a group of local painters creating reproductions
of old masterpieces (no forgeries!). Both Paolo and Julie are keen countryside
walkers (as are their dogs, Gilbert and Streak) and enjoy exploring the
beautiful forests of the Parc Naturel Regional d'Armorique. Paolo also loves to
fish, particularly sea angling, coarse and predator fishing.
Information about Huelgoat
Huelgoat and its surrounding area is a must for walkers and cyclists. There are many local places of interest to visit, the dramatic rocky northern coastline and the sandy beaches of western and southern Finistere are just 40/45 minutes away. We are easy to reach from the ports of Roscoff (45 minutes), St. Malo (1.5 hours) and Brest airport (1 hour).
Situated in the Parc Naturel Regional d'Armorique, Huelgoat nestles in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town sits on the edge of a 600 hectare forest offering many possibilities for leisurely strolls or a longer hike to discover 'Le Sentier du Clair Ruisseau', Le Circuit des Chevreuils, La Mare aux Sangliers and La Grotte d'Artus. The town also surrounds a large lake which flows into the Riviere d'Argent over huge granite boulders at the 'Chaos du Moulin'. The Moulin houses our local tourist office. The lake is the home of a variety of wildlife and birds and fishing is permitted for carp, pike, perch, roach and tench. Fishing licences available locally.
The town has always been an attraction for artists and writers and can boast past connection with Victor Segalen, Paul Serusier, Maurice Denis and Charles Le Goffic.
Places to visit
La Grotte d'Artus:- (Artus is a derivation from
'Arthur', the King Arthur known for his knights of the Round Table)
La Grotte du Diable:- (the devil's cave)
Le menage de la Vierge:- (the virgin's kitchen - it's a rock
formation)
Le Gouffre:- (the chasm) and the Belvedere (memorial stone to Victor
Segalen)
La Mare aux fees:- (the fairies pond)
Other places to visit in Huelgoat:
La Roche Tremblante:- a 137 tonne rock which, if you can find the
right spot to touch, literally trembles on its axis!
Le Camp d'Artus :- dating from one century BC, this Celtic camp was a
bastion of the Osismes, a Celtic people from Western Armorica. It was used again
during the Roman occupation of Gaule.
L'Arboretum du Poerop: - boasting 3,600 species of trees and shrubs
from all over the world, a herbal garden (medicinal and culinary), a plant
nursery and an exhibition room and a cafe.
Le Jardin de l'Argoat: - botanic gardens evoking the four continents.
Nearby is the fountain of Notre Dame des Cieux.
The old silver lead mines and the mines canal (very pretty walk along the
canal)
The chapel of Notre Dame des Cieux The parochial church of Saint Yves in the town's central square, la place
Aristide Briand
The Surrounding Area
North West Finistere Coast: -A dramatic and rugged coastline. Visit Saint Pol de Leon, Ile de Brehat, Meneham to name but a few fascinating areas to discover.
Morlaix:- A picturesque medieval town on the estuary of the River Morlaix. It has an imposing 19th century viaduct, Jacobean churches and a lively traditional market on Saturdays.
Carhaix:- A small but bustling town, believed to be the site of the Roman city of Vorgium. It is now home to one of the biggest annual pop festivals in France, 'Les Vieilles Charrues', which takes place each July. 20 minutes from Huelgoat, Carhaix also has a golf course and an excellent adventure/assault course (Adrenaline Carhaix), offering all levels for all ages. You can also find ten-pin bowling, karting and an excellent swimming pool.
Quimper:- (Kemper) offers a great day out for those in need of a shopping fix (good for chic boutique shops) with a leisurely lunch in one of its many restaurants or cafes. Quimper sits on two rivers, the Odet and the Steir and has picturesque cobbled streets and interesting architecture. It also boasts the pottery museum and the Musee des Beaux Arts.
Saint-Herbot:- Visit the gothic-style church dating from the 15th/16th century. The saint lived during the 8th century and, after many tribulations became the patron saint of cattle. His feast day is 17 June.
Berrien Visit the standing stone of Kerampeulven and the remains of the medieval village of Goenidou.
Tariffs at Les Glycines
Cream Room
57€ per night
White Room
52€ per night
41€ per night single occupancy
Twin Room
57€ per night
41€ per night single occupancy
Please Note:- All prices quoted are per room per
night and are inclusive of a continental
Breton style breakfast for 2 people.
An additional bed can be installed in the
Cream Room for an extra 13€ per night (breakfast included).
10% discount for a stay of 3 nights or more
September - June
10% discount for a stay of 4 nights or more July and August
Payment:- In Euros or French cheques.
We are not able to accept payment via credit or debit card.
Packed picnic lunches available for 6€ each
For further information please visit our website:- www.lesglycinesbandb.com
Email:- paolo.santoro@orange.fr
