A Playful Character Le Tronchet, Brittany

Holiday Rental Description

Even though this large home sits in the middle of a golf course in rural Brittany, there's plenty to keep guests occupied even if they're not keen followers of the sport.

Take the wonderful wellness space, for example. Surrounded by large windows that look out to the peaceful grounds, there's both a heated swimming pool and a Jacuzzi to recline in once you've done a length or two. If that sounds a little too sedate, there's a huge range of games, from foosball and ping-pong to a petanque court and an arcade machine on which you'll find over 1500 video games. We're not saying you'll be praying for rainy days, but they won't be the catastrophe they might be at other addresses.

At the same time, the huge garden offers lots of space and equipment for enjoying spells of sunny weather. You can embrace a French tradition on the petanque court, bounce about on the trampoline or do nothing more strenuous than read on the terrace – perhaps with dinner cooking away on the barbecue in the background.

We should also mention that the home – once a farmhouse in a former life – is a pleasing mix of rustic and contemporary aspects, with wooden ceiling beams and a few patches of exposed stonework sitting quite happily alongside stark white walls, bold artwork and a super-sleek minimalist kitchen.

When it comes to seeing a little more of this corner of France, there's a good selection of spots that are a short drive away. The seaside towns of Saint-Malo and Dinard are a quarter of an hour away by car for instance, while both Rennes and Mont Saint Michel take around forty minutes to reach.

Home truths:
*The home is spread across two levels and all of the bedrooms are on the first floor, accessible only by stairs.
*The pool is heated to between 24 and 28 degrees all year-round, while the Jacuzzi can be heated to 34 and 38 degrees.
*A robot lawn mower circulates throughout the garden all day and night.
*All three of the king-size beds can be arranged as twin singles if preferred.
*The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery, so it might not be the best choice if you're planning family meals in.
*Toiletries and kitchen cleaning supplies aren't provided, so you'll need to bring your own.
*You'll likely need some extra pool towels here.