La Maison du Canal offers high standard accommodation overlooking the Nantes Brest Canal in Central Britttany.Offering Accommodation for up to 15 guests, Recently refurbished, this former Hotel is spacious and modern with everything provided for comfortable overnight stays or longer holidays. Situated 3km from the market town of Rostrenen, central for visiting the beautiful coastal areas, on route to all major towns and tourist spots and nestled in a listed area of natural beauty.

"A warm welcome awaits and continues throughout your stay every visit year after year"

The rooms are accessed by a private entrance lobby where you can find tourist information and brochures about the local and surrounding areas.

• Power jet showers, fully tiled en suite facilities in all the rooms.
• Fresh towels and toiletries are provided
• All rooms have been recently refurbished with new furnishings,    black out blinds and heating.

Fishing, cycling, kayaking, bird-watching, walks for all levels, fauna and flora all only a few strides from the doorstep, whilst boating lakes, beaches , rugged coastlines and water sports are only a few of the numerous tourist attractions within a short drive away.

• Stunning views of the canal and of the beautiful countryside from    the bedrooms.
• Tea and Coffee is available on arrival
• Order a delicious Welcome Platter.
• Free Wifi.
• Secure Parking.
• Storage for bikes and kayaks welcome.
• Breakfasts included in the price.

Brittany is one of the most famous touristic regions in France offering a wealth of culture , charm and warm hospitality.

These handy, spiral-bound guides provides an invaluable reference source for both long-distance walkers and cyclists, and those who simply enjoy ambling by water. It covers the full 365km towpath route across Brittany. A full introduction traces the history of the canal from its origins in Napoleonic times and construction early in the 19th century, through a brief economic heyday and tragic decline, to today’s role as an outstanding leisure resource. The main part of the book gives a section by section analysis of the canal, indicating the towpath route, locks, road junctions and towns and villages on the way. Useful and interesting information about the canal and all its attributes is interspersed throughout the text. Practicalities to assist visitors in planning their trip include details of accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, hostels, camping, etc.) and sources of refreshments and provisions close to the canal, as well as details of places of interest to visit in the vicinity.

River fishing in Brittany is very good with catches of Pike , Rudd ,Zander , and Perch . The absence of motorized craft make this section of the Nantes Brest Canal an attraction for this sport with many zander over 6 kilos caught from the locks of the canal last season. The River Blavet joins the Canal at Lac Guerledan, a short distance away where you can fish for salmon, bream, carp, roach and perch. Licenses are priced at around 80 Euros a year in the whole of Brittany. 28 Euros for a two week holiday license and approx 10 Euros for a day license. These licenses cover you to fish for white fish , Bream, Rudd, Chub, Carp etc. and game fish ,Pike, Sander or Pike-Perch, Perch, Trout). Salmon fishing needs an additional stamp for around 15 Euros. You are allowed to fish with up to four rods from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Certain stretches of rivers and some lakes allow night fishing for Carp. The Nantes Brest Canal can be fished all year round for white fish and May to January for game fish.