The Area

The Titchmouse is cute isn't she? Don't worry - you will not find her or her friends living inside any of our properties!  She prefers being outside in the countryside. 

This area, on the border of the Côte d’Armor and Côte d’Emeraude, is extremely picturesque with many small fishing ports and beautiful golden beaches, the nearest being at St. Jacut de la Mer – just a ten-minute drive from Titchmouse Farmhouse.    Here there are eleven sandy beaches and coves, totally unspoilt and un-commercialised and out of high season can be deserted.   If the tides are right you can walk out to the Ebihens Island where the coves left by the receding tide are out of this world. 

Just a few miles beyond St. Jacut are more sandy beaches at St. Cast le Guildo and Lancieux.

For the more energetic, there are many coastal footpaths along this beautiful coastline, ideal for an evening stroll. Golf, sailing, fishing and horse riding facilities can all be found locally.

The area has many good restaurants, most serving superb fresh locally caught seafood. The seafood platter is unsurpassed and extremely good value.  Even more inexpensive is a large dish of mussels which can be ordered in nearly all restaurants - accompanied by the Breton cider this is a must.     Brittany is also famous for its delicious crepes and galettes.

Apart from the beautiful beaches, St. Jacut is an attractive village with narrow streets, convenient for basic shopping requirements having a supermarket, butcher, bakers and fresh fruit and vegetable stall.   Market day is Friday with stalls not only selling good local produce but also crafts, pottery, leather goods etc.   The Information/Tourist Office and Post Office can be found in the centre of town.    

Créhen  is the nearest village, approximately two miles away.   Although much smaller than St. Jacut it does have a general store, a butcher, baker and bar.

Place of Interest a Little Farther Afield  

ST.MALO 

Well worth a day’s visit wandering around the ramparts and through the narrow streets with many restaurants, shops and bars.   St Malo was initially a pirate port and centre of commerce in the 16th Century and now has a wonderful marina full of beautiful yachts and pleasure boats.  The city suffered extensive damage during the Second World War, but has been painstakingly rebuilt in the original style.

DINAN 

A well preserved medieval walled city standing high above the estuary of the Rance river, with it’s picturesque cobbled streets, interesting architecture and good restaurants. A pleasant stroll around the city wall which encircles the old town is highly recommended.  From the main town, a steep lane leads down to the port with quayside cafes and restaurants and where you can hire a motor boat for a trip along the river or stroll along its banks.

DINARD 

Once named “The Nice of the North” Dinard has been a popular seaside resort since the mid-19thCentury when many palatial villas were built along the cliffs.  Although more commercialised, there are attractive beaches with distinctive blue and white beach tents and a unique walkway/causeway winding around the headland to the port.  Dinard also boasts a Casino.

Details of other local places of interest are available in each cottage together with local maps.