La Maison Verte is a large traditional Breton house located in the quiet village of Porcaro near Ploermel in Southern Brittany.

This spacious detached property with its secluded garden has spectacular views across unspoilt rolling countryside and is superbly located for those wanting both the idyllic tranquility of rural France together with the option of getting out and about to visit the nearby towns, restaurants and sandy beaches. Sleeps six in three bedrooms plus cot & highchair. The entire house was completely renovated over the 2007/8 winter and is now brand new from top to bottom with all new furniture, fittings and appliances throughout.

The village of Porcaro has about 100 houses, a small general store (including fresh baguettes and cakes), a depot vente (Brocante) and two bars, one of which will serve meals on request. The nearest large towns are Guer and Ploermel; about five minutes away. Here you will find banks, supermarkets and restaurants. For more info see the Local Towns link on the Things to Do page.

The house is situated in the heart of the village and the `C` road it is on only sees a few cars an hour. The locality is excellent for walking and cycling with dozens of lanes, paths and tracks running throughout the countryside (we're also told it’s a great spot for bird watchers -hawks, buzzards and eagles are all to be seen). A couple of hundred yards from the house is the River Oyon where you can take a stroll along the forest paths .......lookout for the magnificent chateau which overlooks the river..

Ground floor
The ground floor consists of a large, airy kitchen, a big open plan lounge/ dining room and a spacious bath and shower room.

The built in kitchen has extensive work surfaces and all the appliances you`d expect. There is a full size fridge freezer, a cooker, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and toaster. The room has a bright holiday feel to it as its four windows allow the sun to flood in. There`s a table and chairs in the centre for snacks on the hoof. The room has a front door as well as a back door which leads directly into the garden.

There is a TV, and DVD player. UK TV is installed. It includes BBC1, BBC2, ITV1, ITV2&3, NEWS 24, CBBC, CBeebies, Men & Motors Golf channel, loads more and lots of English radio stations, (BBC1,2,3,4,5 Virgin etc).

At the other end of the room is the dining area with a traditional pine table and chairs.

The whole of the house is fully heated with radiators in each room, although these are normally only needed in some parts of the low season (see booking info).

From the lounge you enter the hall where there is a second back door leading to the garden. In the corner is the wooden sculpture `Music Man` (see below left photo) The right hand photo shows the upstairs hall.

The main bathroom is accessed via the downstairs hall and contains a large bath, walk in shower, WC and sink. There are three (frosted, curtained) windows in this room.

First floor
The upstairs, which has a parquet floor, comprises of four rooms and the hall. There is a main bedroom with double bed, bedside tables, double wardrobe, chest of drawers etc and includes a hairdryer/ chair.

There is a separate room with WC and sink.

Oak beams emerge from the walls and ceilings in two of the bedrooms and the hall to add to the traditional feel. The house is well decorated and hung with a selection of new quality prints & original oil paintings.

Private, secluded off road private parking is to the side of the house.

Please note as this house has only just been renovated (Jan 08) all the photos have been taken in midwinter.

Internet connection
As we live within a few miles of each of the houses you are can come and use our PC to collect your E Mails. We have a separate office in front of our house and you can access the web to pick up your messages there. If you prefer to go to an internet café then there is one in Ploermel which is less than 10 minutes drive away.