The Gîte des Douches offers a lovely, cosy and comfortable interior with a large living room/kitchen and 2 bedrooms, ideal for 4 people. There is also a private sheltered garden across a small road. The gîte is located in the former working-class district of Port-Brillet, which is currently undergoing change.
Port-Brillet was founded at the end of the 19th century as a result of a major iron foundry. The presence of iron ore, but above all the forest and the lake, were at the origin of this settlement, and today this small town has preserved its beautiful lake, which is used for canoeing, kayaking and fishing in particular. You'll also find a remarkable little heritage: cast-iron pumps and fountains, stained-glass windows in the church... The wooded areas and countryside are ideal for walking.
The gîte is 350 metres from the railway station, on the Paris-Brest line. The town is within easy reach of Rennes, Le Mans and, of course, Laval.
The town has all the local shops and services you need, including a doctor, chemist, bank, mini-market and restaurants.
What's on? Laval, with its castle, independent shops, restaurants, national theatre scene and music festivals (Les 3 éléphants, le Chaînon manquant, les Nuits de la Mayenne...). This is the city of the famous painter, Le Douanier Rousseau, and also the birthplace of Lactalis, the world's leading dairy products company. Discover the Lactopôle, the world's leading dairy museum, which tells the story of dairy production using modern scenography (workshops for adults and children).
Professional stay: the 2 bedrooms can comfortably accommodate 2 people.
All-inclusive price: beds made, bathroom linen, kitchen linen, cleaning, electricity, heating: 1 bag of pellets/2 days (extra charge).
Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm.
Stays of 3 to 7 nights or more: arrival from 4pm - departure at 10am.
The gîte comprises a fully-equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, small electrical appliances) opening onto the living room (internet access, sofa and dining area). A few steps lead up to the shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin, hairdryer and WC. 1st floor: 1 bedroom (9m²) with large wardrobes and 1 double bed (140x190) - 1 bedroom (7m²) with 2 single beds (90x190) - 1 small lounge with TV and sofa (6.3m²). On the mezzanine floor, with no headroom and access via a miller's staircase: 1 single bed 90*190 (extra bed if needed).
North side: a small courtyard with a garage.
Private garden: crossing the narrow street, a lawned area with trees, garden furniture, table, chair and deckchair. Barbecue.
Heating: pellet stove in the living room - electric fluid radiators in the bedrooms (the heat from the stove rises).
Included: beds made on arrival - kitchen linen - towels - electricity - bag of pellets: 1 for 2 days (more to be paid for by bag).
Baby facilities: high chair, cot with mattress, potty.
Pets not allowed.
Parking: available in the courtyard or alongside the house.