Dinan Holiday Rental Cottages with Superb Views Over The Rooftops, Brittany, France - Jasmine Reviews

We stayed at the property in the first week of June. We had a fantastic time and were very impressed by the property and the owners/hosts. First, the property is beautiful. Fully modernized, and impeccably outfitted. Despite it's compact size, it featured a fully functional cooktop, microwave, coffee and tea accessories, appropriate dinner/silverware etc. The bedroom has a king bed!. What you cannot see from most of the on-line pictures, and what must be seen to be believed, is the amazingly private garden that is a centerpiece of the property. Our rooms looked out onto this garden and with the windows open you could both see and smell the amazing flowers. When you are sitting on the patio in the garden you feel like you are in a private and secret garden. Relaxation was instantaneous. It truly is a "hidden idyll" within the city proper.

Second, the location is perfect for exploring and enjoying Dinan's historic center. Dinan has an upper town, and a section of the town that is down on the river at the port. The property is about mid-way down Rue de La Petit Fort--the main connecting tissue--between these two parts of the city. Robin and Ross, our hosts were extremely accommodating. Getting into Dinan and finding an address isn't like doing so in Kansas. Streets signs are small and not necessarily optimally placed, and fully understanding that, Robin met us at a "findable" location within the city and hand-led us down to the apartment. She also helped us locate a local grocery, had good suggestions on dining and sites within the area, and helped me figure out how to use the gas pumps to fill up our rental. She's originally a New Zealander so she speaks English.

To note: you should appreciate that the apartment we had, though complete and beautifully appointed was small; almost ship-like in its scale and efficiency. We were fine with it, BUT there is not much room for luggage, and I might try for the larger apartment if I had lots of suitcases. Second, it's a two story, so if you are slightly less physically capable, you might find the upstairs bedroom a bit of a challenge. (You're also going to find walking around Dinan itself to be so as well).

Overall? Would go back in a heartbeat! Really enjoyed our stay. Great property. Great people. Fantastic city to explore. And their dog Molly was the perfect greeter for any and all guests. Made us wish our dog had come along for the vacation too.