Les Trauchandières de Saint Malo

St Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)2 99 81 38 30
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Per night
€100 - €140
Bedroom

5 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

Per night
€100 - €140

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€100 - €140 per night

The Experience

This handsome manoir in big peaceful gardens has been lovingly restored by Claude, who speaks six languages, and equally well-travelled Agnès; both are charming and friendly – to you and your dog. Theirs is a fascinating house built in 1714 with French windows opening to a south-facing terrace and a salon lined with oak panelling; relax by the blazing fire.

Bedrooms, comfortable, traditional and upstairs, are dominated by dark ships’ timbers; the port of St Malo is close, so are golden sand beaches – perfect for woofy walks. Breakfast is served beneath the chandelier – delicious, generous and imaginative in front of the fire in winter.

Wander through the mini-park surrounding you, visit the permanent art exhibition and find lots of quiet places to sit peacefully with a book, or hop on a bike and head to St Malo – about 25 minutes of (mostly flat) pedalling.

Les Trauchandières de Saint Malo - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The generosity and warmth of the owners
  • The big rooms and handsome features of the house
  • Walking, cycling, heading to the coast
Les Trauchandières de Saint Malo - Gallery

You should know

  • You will need a car or a bike for outings

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • 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
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • 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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €100
Surcharges
Extra bed €15.
4 Twin/doubles
From €100
1 Suite for 4
From €120

Information

Booking information

Check in
5pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Dogs welcome, €10 each (please ask on booking)
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Hosted dinner with wine, €35. Restaurants in St Méloir, 5-minute drive.

Reviews

The great front door swung open to reveal a colourfully dressed Agnès with a beaming smile. It was the sort of heart-warming welcome I have come to expect from Sawday hosts. The magic was felt immediately, reinforced by tea and cake at a wrought-iron table on the gravelled space between the house and the mini-parkland beyond.
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Mo, Bridgnorth

A perfect place to enjoy a final French 🇫🇷 moment before heading for the ferry. Agnes and Claude were very welcoming as was the cup of tea we enjoyed with them on arrival. A manoir with an interesting history which Claude happily regailed us with. Breakfast was convivial, shared in the dining room with other guests with lovely fruit yoghurt etc and perfectly cooked eggs. This is an ancient property with amazing timbers and each room is unique; choose one that suits your requirements.


Dianne, Cheshire

Lovely comfortable house with charming owners who served a very welcome cup of proper English tea with biscuits on our arrival. Claude is an interesting man with some interesting views and it was fun to sit and chat with him over tea. His recommendations for local restaurants was excellent and we enjoyed a delicious meal in a local restaurant less than two miles away. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed a hearty breakfast sat by a roaring log fire and chatted away with Claude and Agnes. A very convenient stop over for the Ferry, we will definitely be going back


Felicity, Marlborough

Staying with Claude and Agnes was a perfect end to our holiday - beautiful house, delicious breakfast, very welcome tea and cake when we arrived after a long journey - comfortable bed in stylish bedroom and bathroom - lovely chats with Agnes and Lily - great location for exploring the area and then catching ferry home...thank you and a bientot!


Sheila, London

We had three very enjoyable days staying with Claude and Agnes, who were especially warm and welcoming. We had long, lazy breakfasts with them both, with plenty of sea and sand to explore in the afternoons. Dinners at a small local restaurant in St Meloir were a delight. Our room was large and very comfortable, with a short, discreetly-lit stair to the ensuite bathroom. We felt we had met friends, and would happily return in the future.


Location

The neighbourhood

You're deep in the countryside here but just 10-minutes by car from St Malo for shopping, a good choice of restaurants and the sea. It's walled and charming and there's a beautiful 18th-century cathedral to explore. Mont St Michel is nearby - a UNESCO heritage site - and well worth the climb to the top of the Abbey for long views. Dinard and Dinan are a must to visit - an easy day out.

Local points of interest from Agnès & Claude François

  • Saint Malo - only 10 minutes away - enjoy fabulous food & shopping & a breathtaking view of the sea! A beautiful 18th century cathedral can be reached via winding streets twisting this way & that - wandering around this enchanting walled city is a must!
  • Dinard - only 15 minutes away - was THE fashionable hideout favoured by English gentry in the 1900's. After you've enjoyed imagining what living in some of the exquisite homes would be like, step into any one of many restaurants for a fabulous meal.
  • Dinan is only a bit further afield. Founded almost a THOUSAND years ago it features an amazing mix of ancient, old & up to date. Walk the cobblestone streets, admire century old buildings. For images of this medieval city look at the video on our site.
  • In every direction, there are many activities you can choose from - exceptional bike trails, walking paths, golf courses, ancient monuments, great shopping, unforgettable food. We've lived here for years & will enjoy helping you plan a memorable visit.
  • Mont St Michel "Wonder of the Western World" is very close by. See why UNESCO classes this tiny island as a World Heritage Site, climb up to the glorious Abbey & look out over the shifting sands & rolling sea. Watch out for St Michel in the stairway...
  • Most of our home was built in 1710 by Guillaume des Trauchandieres but part of it is even older. Built in the 16th century for Jacques Cartier's sister, it's now our gite! Find out more by watching this video: https://youtu.be/cFBqQnbMYrY