Special interest holidays:
Fishing, sailing, open air swimming, all for hire at Jugon Les Lacs - 3 miles.
Horse riding at Plelan Le Petit - 3 miles - lessons readily available.
Wind-surfing, kite-surfing, sand yachting, diving, you name it at St Jacut de la Mer - 11 miles.
Coast/Beach:
Beautiful Coast with sandy beaches, 25 minute drive. Plenty of beaches to choose from. Called the emerald coast for good reason the beaches and scenery are stunning, there are many small fishing villages also with small sea front restaurants.
Cancale is famous for its oysters and seafood restaurants and you can watch them being brought ashore. Le Mont St Michel is about 40 minutes drive and well worth a visit.
Travel:
St Malo ferry port 35 minutes. Dinard Airport 30 minute. Caan 2hrs. Le Havre 2½ hrs. Calais 5 hrs. Car Hire / use of car essential.
Distances:
Jugon les Lacs 3 miles with lake, sailing, fishing, outdoor swimming pool, kayaking, beautiful walks, market day, bank, restaurants.
Plelan le Petit 5 miles Horse riding, Large supermarket, bank, butchers, bakery, petrol station.
Dinan 15 minutes Historic town with buildings dating back to medieval times, Ramparts with walk, Inland port area on the River Rance with boat trips and hire, Lots of shops and many outstanding restaurants.
Further Details:
Bank at Plelan Le Petit - 5 miles.
Hyper Market at Plancoet - 10 miles.
La Blanche Hermine - best affordable restaurant at Plelan Le Petit.
Le Crouzil - Plancoet - nearest affordable Michelin starred restaurant.
Also good:
Le Gare at Ploubalay.
Le Canterbury in Dinan.
Places to visit:
Dinan really is a must, large market on Thursdays, walk les remparts, visit the medieval centre...
Jugon Les Lac 3 miles from gite has a water sports centre where you can hire equipment and lessons or simply go native - has some of the best fishing in Brittany.
Jugon is also the nearest place for local croissants and restaurants.
Great visits include:
St Cast Le Guildo - great beaches and cafe culture.
Hunadaye.
Cap D'Erquy - site of special natural interest, long walks on the dunes many lovely beaches.
St Malo - Intramuros and St Servan.
Dinard and Plenuef Val Andre for chic shopping, resort style beach and great golf.
Ile De Renote - bizarre rock formations, hard to find (near Tregastel) wonderful to see.
Ile De Brehat (2 hour drive but worth it).
Chateau de La Roche Jagu (2 hour drive but worth it).