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Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing

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TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing

Spacious three bedroom cottage adjoining Manor house with high walled garden and access directly onto the riverbank. The cottage has one bedroom on the ground floor with a double bed a single bed, a lounge, bathroom and newly refurbished kitchen. Upstairs there are two bedrooms one with double bed and cot, one with double bed and bunk beds plus another bathroom. The cottage has satellite TV, washing machine, dishwasher, barbecue, bed linen is provided. The location is perfect - peaceful on the edge of Josselin beside the river, yet within 5 minutes walk of the centre of town, the boulangerie and the shops bars and restaurants. The imposing Chateau is just a stroll along the river and from there is easy access to the timber framed medieval centre with historic Basicila. Tours (in English) are available for both. Ten minutes away at the Lac au Duc you can find water sports and a 9 hole golf course. Horse riding and cycling and boat hire are all available nearby. It is also great for walks.

Property manager

Joyce Clarke

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking in the cottage is strictly forbidden

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1722 sq ft (160 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Josselin, Bretagne

What's nearby

  • Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Roncier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tourism Office of the Ploërmel Community: Josselin Site - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musée de Poupees - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Josselin Château - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Musée du Poète Ferrailleur - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Ploërmel Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Guethenoc - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Le Pere Golven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Café-Crêperie de la Marine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Sarrazine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Au Relais de l'Oust - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Roncier, Tourism Office of the Ploërmel Community: Josselin Site, and Musée de Poupees. Josselin Château is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Riverside cottage in Medieval Josselin, great for sightseeing or relaxing Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable gite, with nice gardens, and coveniently placed.
Very comfortable, lovely host, beautiful 10 minute walk along the riverside to the centre of Josselin, which is a pretty town, with plenty of historical interest and a choice of restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax in Josselin
Quiet and relaxing with easy walking along the Brest Canal, lots of benches to sit on and watch the world go by, before walking up to the chateau and restaurants. Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie therese R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour
Nous sommes venus pour une réunion de famille. Hébergement confortable et spacieux Propriétaire discrète mais présente en cas de besoin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie therese R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour
Nous sommes venus pour une réunion de famille
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Martine L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Josselin
Location qui aurait besoin d'être relooké et d'un bon nettoyage, sinon le cadre est magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jean C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Ras
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilles G., Région Toulousaine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bon emplacement
La location est tres bien situee a 10 mns du centre de Josselin et a proximite du canal de l'Oust. Joyce est tres accueillante et nous a permis de passer un tres bon sejour.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Huguette B., ANGERS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ce serait parfait , si ...
Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans la maison de Joyce, qui est une hôtesse agréable, discrète mais attentive. Il est très agréable de rejoindre la ville en longeant le canal et le jardin est plaisant. La cuisine est bien aménagée, la maison a été repeinte et retapissée. Mais cela ne suffit pas à gommer l'odeur de moisi dû à l'humidité, la maison n'a aucune étanchéité et les huisseries ont beaucoup vieilli. Heureusement, il a fait beau et chaud, et nous avons beaucoup été dehors. La literie est de qualité inégale et il manque des stores occultants aux fenêtres de toit. Enfin, vilaine surprise à notre retour en découvrant le relevé de notre compte bancaire; le paiement a été transformé en monnaie anglaise, nous avons donc dû payer les frais de change. Nous aurions aimé en être avertis à l'avance .
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Karen H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Außen etwas hui, innen...
Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett, allerdings ist die Unterkunft ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen, nicht wirklich sauber und sehr kalt!! Einzig der Elektroofen in der Küche sorgte für etwas Wärme. Im Sommer ist der Garten eine Möglichkeit, sich aufzuwärmen. Insgesamt leider nicht zu empfehlen 🤷‍♀️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D., Donegal Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in lovely area.
Stayed for nine days at this property. It’s a lovely house attached to the owners house, the location is perfect, just a short walk, along the most picturesque canal, takes you into the town. The large garden at the house is lovely and peaceful. The owner is a lovely lady, she is very welcoming and always happy to help with any enquiries you might have, she is very knowledgeable of the area, and she is very happy to share her knowledge. We definitely plan to go back next year. Jackie
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

danielle d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
magnifique
authentique bien située et agréable notre hote est chaleureuse et disponible on a reçu un bon acceuil
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K., Lisbon, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location
We loved the house and the location, by the river and within a beautiful walking distance from lovely Josselin. The garden was wonderful. The house is like your grandmother's house, full of character, but it does need a little bit of refreshing and a good scrub. Great communication with Joyce.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

serge t., Le beausset, 83330 france

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien placé
Logement très grand avec jardin. Très bien pour les vacances
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

clemence m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre très agréable
Maison parfaitement située pour un séjour au calme et près de la nature avec possibilité d'aller à pieds en ville facilement. La cuisine très bien équipée. Très grand jardin, ballades au bord de l'eau. L'hôte est très charmante.

10/10 Excellent

isabelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idéalement placé près du château de Josselin
Très belle maison, accueil chaleureux, prestation de qualité
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rhianna F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location
Lovely walk to medieval town, the cottage is very quirky and old but homely. Joyce is a lovely and welcoming lady Due to my husbands disability he was unable to use either of the bathrooms so If the downstairs bath was changed to a shower we would love to come again

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable cottage
Une demeure tout à fait agréable où chacun peut avoir de l'espace. Le lieu est confortable même si la literie est un peu rustique. Grande cuisine très pratique pour cuisiner et un barbecue pour les grillades. Le jardin est grand et beau et permet de se poser à l'ombre ou au soleil. Et la proximité de Josselin permet de s'y balader facilement, en empruntant, si l'on veut, les cayaks du lieu. Les hôtes sont très sympathiques et permettent qu'on se sentent très à l'aise chez eux. Un cottage à recommander sans hésiter !

10/10 Excellent

diane w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing medieval town
We had a lovely week. The owner was delightful. The garden was large and beautiful and backed on to the river. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marc D., Antwerpen

Gezellige woning in Josseline met hartelijke gastvrouw
Mooi huisje met gezellige tuin. Een vakantie op zijn Frans is de omschrijving die het van ons meekrijgt. Het huis is goed uitgerust, alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. Hartelijk onthaal en de nodige info. We hebben een heel goed en rustig verblijf gehad. Joyce helpt je indien je vragen hebt en staat steeds voor je klaar. Wel voor mensen die van dieren houden. Er zijn 2 honden en enkele katten aanwezig, deze dringen zich echter niet op. Ze gaven onze vakantie een extra warm entourage. Er is veel te zien en te doen in de omgeving, een auto is wel nodig. We waren er 14 dagen en hebben ons geen moment verveeld.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gordon c., East Yorkshire

perfect location
a very serene large garden, so quiet and restful, outside gate to Canal, very pleasant walk to Josselin, not far. This gite is attached to a grand house, Joyce is really lovely lady and helpful, if needed, otherwise leaves you in peace. The gite is roomy, homely and has everything you need. Very hot weather , so was outside till late. Four of us had a wonderful restful week, the location and area is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jill L.

The house was ideal for us with a great location and lovely atmosphere.
Joyce was very welcoming and we throroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barry H.

Josselin cottage with access to towpath to town
The cottage was quirky, homely and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. We were very lucky with the weather and enjoyed the large garden, with direct access to the towpath into Josselin with its many restaurants and good weekly market. There is a good supermarket within five minutes easy drive for stocking up the large Miele fridge freezer. Joyce is a very nice lady who, whilst being on hand to help with any info required, did not intrude on our privacy at all. Her three large, but friendly dozy dogs and three cats were, as we are animal lovers, a pleasure to have around. The dogs were confined to the front of the house and could hardly be bothered to get up to greet us, and the cats though friendly, were easily deterred. None of the animals ever came into the cottage. We would comment on the one very adverse previous review that it was unduly harsh and unfair in our opinion.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa E.

Vanessa. Wales
Great Gite, the photos definitely don't do this Gite justice. The rooms we're clean and comfortable, and the cottage kitchen is a delight with everything you could need and there was always hot water.The walled garden is a delight, in fact we spent most of our time here, as the weather was fantastic. The host Joyce was very friendly and her knowledge of the area was invaluable.. The walk into Josselin along the canal path was pleasure. Infact with the 3 beautiful cats it was almost home from home. We will be going back, sooner rather than later.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Excellent location, spacious,comfortable cottage
The cottage was perfectly situated for enjoying Josselin and the surrounding area-a few minutes stroll into the beautiful town centre with its shops, restaurants and bars and yet in a stunning peaceful spot. My husband loved being able to get straight onto the riverbank from the garden to do a little fishing in the evenings. The walled garden is lovely and very private-we appreciated the badminton net and racquets! The cottage itself is really spacious, with big bedrooms and a good sized kitchen and lounge. We found the cottage clean and the beds were comfortable. If you're looking for designer furnishings, wet rooms and a pool, etc., this is probably not the place for you. If you're looking for a clean comfortable cottage in a lovely location, you can't go far wrong. The owner was very helpful, providing useful information on weather, local attractions etc. Josselin itself is a lovely town. We hired bikes for a couple of days and there are plenty of planned and graded routes to follow. We really enjoyed seeing the countryside and pretty villages in this way. Carnac beach was a hit with the boys, as was Etel where they jumped about in the impressive waves. There is loads to do/see in the area and the cottage itself makes an excellent base for seeing this part of France. We'd have no hesitation in recommending this to our friends/family and hope to visit again one day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

402820 Josselin Brittany.
For the 3rd year running a friend and i stayed at the self catering Riverside Cottage known as Belle Rive but we have never reviewed it and this year felt that we should. The accommodation has a home from home atmosphere. Our bedrooms were extremely spacious and clean, well furnished and the beds very comfortable. The shower can be a little "quirky" but the landlady, who lives on site is most helpful and you only have to ask if there is a problem. The sitting room is extremely cosy. Guests have full use of the garden which is well provided with furniture and is a relaxing way to recover from a day's sightseeing! The cottage is thoroughly recommended for friends travelling together, for families and for respite when on a longer, more exacting journey. There is room for privacy when en famille. A beautiful cottage in a charming location with a lovely garden, maybe you will get the sunshine too. The prices are very reasonable for a three bedroomed gite in a fantastic location. In conclusion the cottage is a delight and we fully intend to stay again in 2013. Thoroughly recommended and pleasant hosts as well."