Cotes d'Armor is Brittany's rough North coast, with sheer cliffs and small medieval towns. The region is bordered by Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan and Finistere. If your ideal spot to relax includes magnificent sailing, beaches, coastal walks, striking granite scenery with slate houses and friendly locals, then a holiday cottage or gite in Cotes d'Armor is going to suit you down to the ground.

From a charmingly traditional and typically French gite to a luxuriously appointed, modern apartment, in Brittany, holiday accommodation really can be found to cater for all preferences, so whether you love contemporary styling or original features, you'll find just what you're looking for from the fantastic selection of holiday rentals in Cotes D'Armor. Bed and breakfast is something worth considering if you fancy a change from your usual choice of self catering apartment or villa in Brittany - bed and breakfast accommodation in Cotes D'Armor providing you with the ideal opportunity for a completely stress-free break away from the domestic duties and the chance to discover a region renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and wealth of cultural heritage. Choose to rent a holiday gite or cottage in Cotes D'Armor and you'll never be too far away from miles of unspoilt, sun-drenched coastline - many holiday villas and apartments in Cotes D'Armor being within walking distance of the nearest blissful beach where you can enjoy any number of watersports or even a game of golf on a championship links course. But wherever your holiday rental accommodation in Cotes D'Armor is situated, you'll be rewarded with a destination bursting with possibilities for sport, leisure, entertainment or just total relaxation.

Dinan is a spectacular ancient river port. The old ramparts, castle and cobbled streets give the town a great atmosphere, with self catering accommodation and gites huddled close inside the walls. The town must be explored on foot or on the Petit Train which runs through the town. It is not a particularly lively town, and for bars and nightlife, head towards Guincamp, home of the basilica of Notre Dame de Bon Secours.

Perros Guirec has some of the best beaches to be found from a self catering holiday cottage in Brittany. It is situated on the pretty Pink Granite Coast, harbouring many small bay beaches, endless water sports, a casino and a number of health spas.

The music festival at St Brieuc in September is essential for anyone interested in Breton music. St Brieuc is the capitol of the region, and also the cultural centre, meaning that it enjoys many exhibitions and festivals throughout the year.

There is some magnificent walking and cycling to be enjoyed from any Cotes d'Armor holiday cottage. The ‘customs officer's path' from Trestraou is a great cliff walk, taking you past the picturesque chapel of Notre Dame de la Clarte.

The rivers, lakes and seas of the Cotes d'Armor offer some magnificent fishing. For details, check the tourist information offices in St Brieuc or most other towns on the Cotes d'Armor.

Brittany has a mild maritime climate, winters are not harsh and summer temperatures do not become stifling in the height of summer. Average temperatures in summer reach an extremely pleasant 25°C, often with a slight sea breeze. Cotes d'Armor is served by Brittany's main airport, Rennes (ZFJ). The Brittany self catering holiday cottages in Cotes d'Armor are only an hour from the UK, and Brittany Ferries and Condor Ferries offer quick car services from the South coast of England.

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