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Kermaria

Pont Aven, Finistère
Self-catering
+33 (0)2 98 55 29 26
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From
€110 - €170
per night

From
€750 - €950
per week

A lovely old 'pension de famille' and two apartments on the third floor overlooking the river Aven with high ceilings and exposed beams

2 places

Each sleep 2

The Experience

You enter the apartments via a free public car park so there are no stairs to bother with. The feel is bright, smooth and uncluttered and there’s a good deal of space in both with muted colours, upcycled furniture and comfortable seating. Open-plan galley kitchens are sleek and well geared up for proper cooking with plenty of prepping space and basics to get you started.

Light floods in, the views over the river are stunning (especially in winter when the trees are not in leaf) and you have a shared outdoor terrace for morning tea or evening drinks listening to the river rushing past. Bedrooms have beautifully dressed beds and spoiling en suite shower rooms with windows and natural stone flooring. From the terrace you can take a footpath along the river through the Bois d’Amour woods.

Come with another couple and take both spaces, stroll into town for dinner, visit markets and bring delicious fresh food home. It’s peaceful.

We think you'll love

Walking to some great restaurants in town, including the Michelin-starred Moulin de Rosmadec
Wandering along the river through dappled woodland, listening to birdsong
Taking a book to the comfy sofas with the sun flooding in through the many windows

You should know

Sorry, no dogs
It's not geared up for children, more of a grown up sort of place

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €110
Weekly price: from €750

2 Apartments for 2: From €1102 beds1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 3pm
Check out: By 10.30am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights. The two apartments are interconnected and can be booked together.
Closed: Christmas & New Year
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Such a wonderful place to relax and the enjoy the care that goes into making this quite the loveliest of apartments to stay… live in! We had a week of rain and of joy - Claire your tips and trucs were wonderful and we so enjoyed walking in the Bois in the rain, and Les 3 Buis and La Part des Anges. It’s amazing to be up here, out of the centre, but just to be so close. A haven of peace, great views, great insider knowledge, and great decor. Chapeau! On reviendra.

Paul and Ruth, Winchester Jul 2024

Every time we stay here we love it more! Stylish, sophisticated and charming apartment with wonderful restaurants on the doorstep and superb beaches a short drive away - an unbeatable spot for a holiday. Thank you Claire and John for all your warm and generous hospitality - until next year!

Jane and Roger, Hampshire, UK Jun 2024

This is a beautiful, comfortable space on the heights of Pont-Aven. Settle into the cosy sofa, stretch your legs and gaze at the blue skies overhead, or open the windows to hear the river below. Once you're refreshed, take a stroll to the town centre and explore the winding alleyways and woodland walks, gaze into the windows of the art galleries and enjoy dinner at one of the excellent restaurants.

Annaliza, Sawday's Inspector Mar 2024

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's easy to ditch the car once you're here with just a five-minute walk to the historic town renowned for artists and the Musée des Beaux-Arts with many interesting exhibitions. Explore shops, galleries, boutiques, and a riverside walk leading to the coast and Port Manech (12km). You can also take boat trips from town, kayak on the river or ride a horse through the quiet countryside.

Local points of interest from Claire Bernard

Kermaria is a former 'pension de famille' on the banks of the River Aven. Paul Gauguin painted the view of the neighbouring Moulin David from the opposite side of the river.
There are plenty of walks on your doorstep. You can walk from Kermaria along the river and into the woods of the Bois D'Amour. Or you can take the GR34 footpaths downstream and wind past huge boulders and beautiful views all the way to the sea.
There is an amazing selection of restaurants a few hundred metres from Kermaria. From traditional creperies, excellent French Bistrots, to the Michelin starred Moulin de Rosmadec.
The unspoiled coastline and beautiful white sand beaches are a short drive or pretty cycle ride down small green lanes. It is not hard to find a quiet spot even in the height of summer.
If you want to get out on the water, you can hire a kayak, or a sailing dinghy, take an electric boat tour, or a sailing trip or ferry ride to one of the outlying islands.
Pont Aven is an artist town. You can visit the Musee de Pont Aven which is connected to the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and has interesting exhibitions. Or visit on of the many artist galleries in town, and maybe take a pottery or an art class.

Introducing

Claire Bernard

Claire lives on the other two floors of the house. She can meet and greet or you can let yourselves in and be completely independent. She has run self-catering properties in France for many years and is passionate about interior design, travelling and finding lovely places to stay that are an experience, not just a bed in a room. Her spaces always have lots of elegance, comfort and character.

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Kermaria

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Essentials

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Reviews

The neighbourhood

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