Welcome to La Hulotte, your refuge in the heart of the Brocéliande forest. Nestled on the edge of the legendary Brocéliande forest in Ille-et-Vilaine, La Hulotte is an authentic Breton longhouse, carefully renovated, combining the charm of local stone with modern comforts. Here, time slows down, nature reclaims its space, and each stay becomes a truly rejuvenating escape. Ideally located near the Marette pond and hiking trails, this exceptional group accommodation welcomes up to 15 people in a calm, unspoiled, and intimate setting on a 3-hectare wooded and hilly estate. The place: La Hulotte is, above all, a soul. This traditional farmhouse, renovated into an eco-friendly home using natural materials and renewable energy, exudes authenticity and respect for the environment. Every detail has been carefully considered to make you feel instantly at home, far from the noise and bustle of everyday life. The 3-hectare estate offers vast, peaceful, and secluded outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxing, strolling, or simply contemplating the Breton countryside in all its splendor. The bedrooms: The gîte has 8 comfortable bedrooms, all equipped with single beds, for a total capacity of 15 people: 2 single rooms (1 single bed) 5 twin rooms (2 single beds), including 1 accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM) 1 triple room (3 beds) (simple) PGJyPg PGJyPg 6 bedrooms have a private shower room. 2 bedrooms share a bathroom (with a door). PGJyPg PGJyPg The practice room: One of La Hulotte's major assets is its magnificent 60 m² practice room, bright and entirely dedicated to wellness activities. Featuring wooden floors and bathed in natural light, it opens onto the surrounding nature and offers an ideal setting for yoga, meditation, Pilates, bodywork workshops, or seminars. The practice room is available as an option, depending on your needs and the nature of your stay. Equipment is provided for the entire group: 15 yoga mats and 15 meditation cushions are at your disposal. The dining room: Meals are shared in a large, welcoming dining room, equipped with a large wooden table that comfortably seats 15 people. Two large bay windows flood the room with light and offer a soothing view of the surrounding greenery. In the warmer months, the terrace naturally extends this space for al fresco dining, accompanied by the sounds of Breton nature. The restaurant: La Hulotte offers on-site dining, provided by a passionate local caterer who creates menus using fresh, local, and seasonal produce. It adapts to the needs and preferences of each group: vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary requirements, with several possible options: American plan or half board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for groups of 8 or more. Self-catering kitchen, fully equipped to institutional standards. Activities: On-site and nearby, there are many possibilities to enrich your stay: On-site: Yoga, meditation, and wellness workshops in the practice room or outdoors. Vegetarian cooking workshops and Vegan PGJyPg Drawing and painting workshops PGJyPg Nature baths and forest therapy PGJyPg Horseback riding PGJyPg PGJyPg Nearby: PGJyPg Walks and hikes in the Brocéliande forest (GR37, hiking and mountain biking trails) PGJyPg Walk around the Marette pond PGJyPg Visit to legendary sites (Merlin's Tomb, Fountain of Youth, Valley of No Return, Comper Castle) PGJyPg Tree climbing, canoeing, pedal boats, fishing PGJyPg Visit to the Forges and the Abbey of Paimpont
Discovering the Monteneuf Menhirs
Access:
The gîte is accessible from two train stations:
Montfort-sur-Meu (TER station) — approximately 20 minutes by car
Rennes (TGV station) — approximately 45 minutes by car, with direct connections from Paris (1 hour 30 minutes), Nantes and Bordeaux
A large private parking lot is available on site for participants arriving by car.
La Hulotte is an invitation to put down your luggage, breathe deeply and to reconnect with the essentials — for a weekend, a week or a tailor-made stay, in the heart of the magic of Brocéliande.