Cap Marine Nr. Le Guilvinec Site no: BS058

At a Glance

Residence Cap Marine lies in a natural, harmonious setting on the seafront with a sandy beach. Situated by the leading French fishing port, Le Guilvinec lives to the rhythm of its fishing activities all year round and a trip to see the animiated fish auctions at the end of each afternoon is well worthwhile. Le Guilvinec is also renowned for its culinary specialsts such as biscuits, crêpes, fish and shellfish, so there’s plenty of reasons to go out and indulge in some local cusine. For any keen surfers this resort is the perfect location, with the beautiful fine sand beaches of the “Champions' Paradise”, the Pointe de la Torche: a major surfing centre only 10km away.

Opening dates

• 09/04/11 - 12/11/11

Number of apartments: 66

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have.

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

For fishing and surfing enthusiasts, this is an area you'll really love. The residence is only a few steps from a sandy beach and you're just 10 minutes away from Guilvinec town centre and its harbour.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
• Outdoor parking available (Free)
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate.)

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance, photocopy and faxing. Closed on Wednesdays in April and October.
• WiFi available
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• All kinds of shops and services can be found in Le Guilvinec: bakery, butcher’s shop, fishmonger’s, minimarket, newspapers, postoffice, bank (cash mashines), medical center, chemist, restaurants, hairdressers, florist.

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

First pool

• For: Family (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.70m to 1.40m
• Size: 110m2

Second pool

• For: Paddling (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 0.30m
• Size: 10m2

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Sports

Table Tennis

• 2 tables

Specialist Activities

• Sailing courses

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: 50meters

Activities

Water sports: Léchiagat Watersports Centre at Treffiagat offers double or single-handed dinghies, catamarans, windsurfing (3.5 km away). Tel: +33 (0)2 98 58 21 58. Odet-Clohars - Fouesnant Golf Club (28 km): 18-hole and compact 9-hole courses, practice range. Tel: +33 (0)2 98 54 87 88. Preferential rates: 10% for Pierre & Vacances guests off the green fees for the 18-hole. Cornouaille golf course, 18 holes (40 km away). Tel: +33 (0)2 98 56 97 09. Preferential rates: 20% for Pierre & Vacances guests off the green fees for the 18-hole. Horse-riding: 'La Joie' riding centre and pony club at Penmarc’h (7 km away). Tel: +33 (0)2 98 58 79 60. Ranch de la Torche: beginner and improver lessons for adults and children, activities and pony circuits. Treks organised on the dunes, beaches and the seafront at Plomeur (6.5 km away). Tel: +33 (0)2 98 58 69 51. Sea fishing with sea and river trips (with 'Soizen'), cruises with an underwater viewing room to explore the sea bed of the Glénan Archipelago. Possibility of visiting an auction and of savouring, buying products of the sea by 'Haliotika' (information to reception). Play areas for children on La Grève Blanche beach and at Le Guilvinec.

Attractions

The resort: Le Guilvinec and its fishing port, the Haliotika Sea Fishing Centre, where you can discover what a fisherman’s life is really like. Places to visit: include St Anne's Church, the Sailor’s Refuge, St Tremeur Chapel, Kergos Manor House, and the lighthouse. The surrounding area: Treffiagat (3.5 km): St Fiacre Chapel, the parish churches, the Château, the Reun menhir stone and the Léhan 'wet' menhir (stone standing in water). Plomeur (6.5 km): the church, Notre Dame de Tréminou Chapel, Beuzec Chapel, St Côme Chapel, the Megalith sites, La Torche beach, etc. Penmarc’h (6 km): the chapels, the Maritime Discovery Centre, the Prehistory Museum, St Guénolé rocks, the Megaliths, the port and its houses, Eckmühl lighthouse. Pont l’Abbé (10 km), capital of the Bigouden region, the Barons’ Château and Museum, the Bigouden Regional Museum, the town centre, the beaches. Quimper (31 km) and the 13th/19th century Cathedral of Saint Corentin, old districts, Breton Regional Museum, Fine Arts Museum, earthenware factories and potteries, Jules Verlinghe earthenware museum, Romanesque Church, Bishop’s Palace gardens, theatre, etc. Douarnenez (40 km): the marina, Boat Museum, churches and chapels, beaches. Concarneau (45 km): the Fishing Museum, Scale Model and Miniature Museum, walled city and its ramparts, fishing port, beaches, Château de Keriolet and the Marinarium (aquarium and marine biology museum). Bénodet (24 km): the beaches, banks of the Odet, marina, churches and chapels etc. Pont-Aven (57 km): the Museum, mills, port, art galleries and artists’ workshops, the old town, the 'galettes' (biscuits) etc. The Islands: Ile de Sein, the Glénan Archipelago, etc.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Quimper Airport: 20km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 440km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 478km
• Roscoff (RSC): 135km
• St Malo (STM): 265km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Quimper, 30km

With pretty villages and rolling countryside, Brittany is often compared to Cornwall for its scenery.