Spotlight on Accommodation

Hotel La Vinotiêre, Le Conquet

Take a picturesque coastal setting, a 16th-century building and add exquisite decor, contemporary comforts and attentive service: you have La Vinotiere, one of Finistére’s most charming hotels.

Nestling in Le Conquet, this harbour location is perfect to explore Brest and the western coast, and the famous islands of Ouessant and Molene.

La Vinotiere is named after a lighthouse, and the historical theme continues through winding stone staircases, fireplaces and hidden alcoves.

The ten beautifully renovated hotel rooms juxtapose contemporary materials with stonemasonry and timber. All rooms offer flat screen TV, WiFi access, mini-bar, tea and coffee plus hairdryer, while guests on the second floor can also benefit from the jacuzzi. A final surprise is its affordability: family rooms for parents and two children start at just 105€ -incredible value.

If you really can’t fit in an overnight stay this time, at least enjoy the tearoom with homemade cakes and speciality teas. You’ll be sure to return!

TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 89 17 79 WEBSITE : www.lavinotiere.fr

Hotel La Villa Tri Men, Sainte Marine

Selected for Hotels de charme and the Chateaux & Hotels collection, the Villa Tri Men is one of the most gracious, elegant buildings you could hope to stay in. Whether you’re relaxing in one of the subtle and tastefully appointed bedrooms, or sipping a cool drink on the seaview sundeck, you’re sure to unwind at the Villa Tri Men.

The hotel’s renowned restaurant serves classic and innovative dishes that make the most of the fresh local produce and the generous windows ensure you enjoy the panorama of glittering sea and the yachts of Benodet harbour.

With rooms from 115€ to 270€, guest facilities include car-parking, WiFi access, satellite TV a library and even a conference room, not to mention easy access to the sea and splendid gardens. Satisfied guests will testify: it’s a luxurious coastal retreat from everyday life.

TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 51 94 94

WEBSITE: www.trimen.fr

Hotel Gradlon Quimper

Breton legend tells of King GradIon who fled to Quimper after his island Kingdom sank off the western coast. Here, then, is a hotel fit for a king with timeless dedication to quality plus modern bonuses such as free WiFi, flatscreen TVs and room service. Its credits include Hotels de charme et de caractère and Relais du silence.

Nestling in the heart of picturesque Quimper, The Hotel GradIon is walking distance from the train station as well as the Cathedral and historic old quarters yet the bustling city is forgotten amidst the plush surroundings and peaceful inner courtyard.

Rooms are from 79€ to 175€ for a family suite and the decor achieves ‘classic chic’ balancing taste with comfort. A gem in a great, central location.

TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 95 04 39

WEBSITE: http://www.hotel-gradlon.fr/

Hotel Les Sables Blancs, Concarneau

This distinctive hotel has the look of an ocean liner and has understandably been selected for the collections of Hotel de charme et de character, Châteaux et hotels and Les pieds dans l’eau.

It dominates the beach beyond the walled town of Concarneau, one of France’s most captivating old towns.

Guests are impressed by its outstanding location, seaview balconies and restaurant, ‘Le Nautile’. As well as the modern convenience of free WiFi access, lift and mini-bar, the generous rooms of Les Sables Blancs have minimalist decor and are flooded with light from a beach that is so close you can hear the waves when you wake.

With rooms from 105€ to 370€ this is a cut above the norm and it shows: there are few hotels that can boast a better access to the beach or better views. Les Sables Blancs will offer you an unforgettable seaside stay in South Finistere.

TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 50 10 12

WEBSITE: www.hotel-les-sables-blancs.com


Hotel Ar Men Du, Nevez

Here is a hotel in which each room enjoys a seaview. Tucked away in south Finistere’s conservation area but in easy reach of the motorway, Nevez is a coastal delight, dreamy and peaceful with an endless horizon.
The Hotel Ar Men Du is significantly classed as a Hotel de charme plus Relais du Silence: a true retreat. Its panoramic restaurant is duly acclaimed for its top-quality seafood dishes, while the 14 rooms (from 80 to 185€ ) are welcoming, cosy and classy, all enjoying the particular light that comes from wide sea views.

Just 9 km from the artistic town of Pont Aven and the sailing heaven of the southern coast, the Hotel Ar Men Du feels like a paradise you’ve personally discovered, where comfort and tranquillity reign supreme.


TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 79 35 79  WEBSITE: www.men-du.com


Chambres d’hôte Le Manoir de Lesplouênan, Ploukan

Only in France could you opt for bed and breakfast and find yourself in a 16th century manor house with a chapel, fountain and pond. The Manoir de Lesplouenan is perfectly placed for Roscoff and is steeped in architectural features and folk legend.

Each room and en-suite bathroom is individually decorated to a theme, while the family room even has an appealing Mezzanine level. The ancient stonework and timber breakfast table contrast against the modern decor that keeps comfort in mind.

There is a unique charm to this setting; rooms start at 70€ but even the 4-person family suite is just 115€, fantastic value for playing Lord of the Manor!

TEL: 00 33 (0) 298 29 65 26

WEBSITE: www.manoir-lesplouenan.com


Chambres d’hôtes Evel er Ger, Locquirec

If you’re looking for an authentic bed and breakfast, look no further than Monsieur Fleuriot’s Chambres d’hôte.

Well-situated in Evel er Ger near Locquirec, it’s ideal for exploring sandy beaches or sparkling bays and just a quick drive to historic Morlaix.

The detached seaview house offers 5 guestrooms, each with en-suite bathroom facilities, TV DVD player and cable channels, internet access and even a games room for children. But the star attraction is the private pool with sauna, jacuzzi and even a fitness room, so you can feel truly pampered!

Each room is tastefully decorated with views over Locquirec and the surrounding areas, worthy of its high ratings from Chevacances and chambres d’hôtes de charme. Expect a very warm welcome and sumptuous surroundings.

Some more HIGHLIGHTS

If you’re in North Finistere, there are wonderful Chevacances properties including the welcoming guesthouse run by Monsieur and Madame Le Moat in Plouezoc’h and the elegant grandeur of the Manoir Coat Amour, both close to Morlaix. Or, in the southeast corner of Finistere, Nivinen is a stone longere in Arzano offering luxury bedrooms, private pool and relaxation.

For an unforgettable gite, stay at Nid d’Iroise at Lanildut (on the coast west of Brest), which offers granite cottage rooms, wooden cabins and a tree house, or the equally unusual Quille en l’Air and Caloge in Crozon, which includes a gite with a boat-hull roof!

And a mention to...

With such a range of great hotels, it’s hard to choose highlights, but these are certainly worth a mention : L’Albatros in Morlaix has its own spa and pool, Les Tamaris in Roscoff has modern comfort and seaviews while the unique Vent d’Iroise at Plougonvelin is a collection of 24 rooms spread across 7 smaller houses, all with amazing views across cornfields and the coast.

To the south, Hotel le Roi Gradlon in Audierne is a seafront hotel overlooking Ile de Sein, and in Pont-Aven, La Chaumiere de Roz Aven is one of the oldest buildings in this city of painters