Walnut Tree Gîte

Walnut Tree Gîte, Brittany

Walnut Tree Gîte is a charming stone-built four-bedroom cottage for up to six people, in peaceful private landscaped gardens with its own heated swimming pool. It sits in the heart of the village of Kersulan, in the Morbihan countryside of South Brittany, and suits couples, families and friends looking for a calm, relaxing break with all the small touches that make a house a home.

Inside

The spacious, fully equipped kitchen is the focal point for family meals and has its own wood burner. The dining room has a large pine table and chairs, and the separate, airy living room has another wood burner, DVDs, books and family board games.

Stairs from the living room lead up to a mezzanine bedroom with a king size bed. Stairs from the kitchen lead to a further bedroom with a king size bed and en suite bathroom. There are two further single bedrooms and a family bathroom, and on the ground floor an additional toilet and a laundry room.

Garden and pool

The private garden looks out onto open countryside. The heated swimming pool was totally renovated in 2021, warms to around 28 degrees and is fully enclosed for peace of mind with children. You will find an alfresco dining area with a gas BBQ, and a games hangar with an array of outdoor games.

There is parking for two cars, and a facility to charge an electric vehicle (details on request).

A welcome from the owners

On arrival you will find a welcome pack of homemade cake, red and white wine, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, bread, butter, cheese and homemade conserve, plus a kitchen starter kit. Hotel quality bed linen and towels are provided, with pool towels. A "Pack and Go" cleaning option is available for €50.

The area

Kersulan is nestled in the Morbihan region of South Brittany, with rivers, forests, golden shorelines and picturesque villages on the doorstep. Horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing on the river Blavet, cycling and walking routes are all nearby, and there is a golf course at Rimaison. Favourite days out suggested by the owners include Larmor-Plage (45 minutes), Josselin with its 11th century château, Carnac and its standing stones (about 1 hour), the Quiberon peninsula, and Auray-Saint-Goustan (50 minutes), as well as Lorient, Vannes, Lac de Guerlédan, Kerguéhennec, Quimper, Concarneau, Pont-Aven, Dinan and Brest.

The gîte is in a rural location and a car is essential.