Picked this property mainly because it is not far from where my mother lives and it turned out much better than the description. It is last in a line of houses leading down to a jetty where various boats are moored, and as such is very secluded, with a great view of the Vilaine river and the bridges crossing to La Roche Bernard (from the river bank you can also see one that is just the remaining pillars after the retreating Germans blew it up). The garden backs onto woodland. From the front door there is a small but well equipped kitchen to the right and to the left 5 steps up to a toilet, walk-in cupboard, double bedroom with balcony and en-suite bath and shower, then an open staircase leading to 2 further bedrooms and another toilet and sink. The main part of the house is a large open plan dining and sitting area with patio doors to the deck, garden and heated pool. Tucked away off to the right is another double bedroom with ensuite shower and separate toilet (its a French thing). There's not a lot in Nivillac itself - a small supermarket, butcher, bakery and restaurant, but it is only a 2 minute drive. About 10+ minutes away is a decent size Carrefour that also has fast charger units at the adjoining Brico (we drove down in an electric car). As with all properties that are/were a family home it has various quirks and personal charm, but we really couldn't fault anything and would be very happy to return.

A very nice house with plenty of space. Perfect safe garden for dogs and an excellent heated pool with cover. Location close to the river and a short drive to local village. Only disappointment was that we were expecting there to be bicycles and a canoe as described in the amenities but these were not available at the house which was a pity as there were many cycle paths from the house and easy access to the river. Other than this everything else was perfect.

The house is spacious and very comfortable with beautiful views of the river Villaine and its road bridges. We were a party of seven, four adults and three children who spent most of the time in the pool. A walk through the woods to the foot of the bridge is lovely (we saw a deer). Thank you for a truly wonderful stay, from all the family.

Our group of six people - two young children with parents and grandparents - spent two weeks staying here in the high season, and we loved it thanks to the very friendly and accommodating hosts.The house is spacious, with an interesting layout over three levels. Two bedrooms upstairs, perfect for children. And two en-suite double bedrooms. The garden is spacious and quite private, except where it is exposed to the wonderful view of the river. The pool is lovely, with a cover both for safety and to allow swimming in poor weather.La Roche-Bernard is a beautiful little town with lots going on, especially with the sizeable marina and various water-based activities. The closer village - Nivillac - doesnt have so much, but it does have a bakery and small supermarket.