Digital detox on a Brittany farm

Rental description

A haven of peace and tranquility. Welcome to Karin’s eco-labelled guesthouse in an old farmhouse nestled in the heart of the Breton countryside. A holiday here is meant to disconnect from a hectic work routine and reconnect with nature. Relax in her large garden and prepare meals in her outdoor summer kitchen or on the barbecue. There’s a rainwater hot tub in the garden which is heated by a woodfire.
Guests can book a wellness massage upon reservation if availability permits.

There are two room options:.
« APPENTIS », double room (24m²) with a view of the meadow. It has an independent entrance and a small terrace facing west, a double bed (140 × 200 cm) and a bathroom containing a shower, sink and dry toilets.
« SUITE », a large double room (42m²), also with its own entrance. Facilities include a double bed (160 × 200 cm), bathroom (shower, washbasin, dry toilets), wood stove and a “cinema corner” with a DVD player and screen.
A kettle as well as tea, herbal tea and coffee kits are available in both rooms.

The rooms are suitable for electro-sensitive persons. For their well-being, no WiFi and only a very weak phone reception is available. Detailed measures are mentioned under “Sustainability criteria”.

Sustainability criteria

The farmhouse was renovated using ecological materials (lime / hemp insulation for the walls, some are straw constructs coated with clay or limestone….) and the furniture has been restored or built on site. Regional, 100% renewable wood is used for the wood heater.

The waste water is cleaned by a reed & gravel cleaning system, rainwater is recovered and electricity consumption (electricity 100% from renewable sources) is reduced by LED lamps and low-consumption household appliances.
The garden is maintained without any chemicals, and the cleaning done using only ecological products.

Karin whips up a healthy, tasty cuisine that she prepares with respect for the environment and animals. All produce is vegetarian and stems from organic farming, if not from her organic vegetable garden. She even incorporates wildplants in some.
The waste is sorted or composted and the toilets are dry toilets.

The guest rooms are well suited for electro-sensitive persons due to low exposure to electromagnetic fields and waves.
For the well-being, mobile phones should be kindly switched off at night (22h – 8h). In addition, there is no WIFI, no fixed wireless telephone (DECT) and no other connected devices. Power lines are far away. The nearest mobile base station is three kilometers away and phone reception is very poor. Electricity in the Room “Appentis” can be switched off upon request.