Les Sirènes, character gîte with swimming pool, 20 minutes from the coast

You'll find bicycles, golfing, and more on site at this family-friendly vacation home. Jump into your car and make short work of the 5-minute drive to Haras National de Lamballe or the 4-minute drive to Mathurin Meheut Museum (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 1938-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the internet and TV.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. The kitchenette is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.