Villa Haute Guais

Rooms

The five rooms and suites are spread across the two upper floors of the villa. Each one features a king-size bed, plush furnishings, and views of the sea or garden.

The smaller rooms, like the Deluxe Room Elisabeth and Prestige Room Victoria, are perfect for a romantic escape or for new parents with a baby. The Junior Suites are ideal for families with one or two little ones, especially Diana, which has an extra room with twin beds. For honeymooners, the Prestige Room Henrietta is the belle of the ball, with a sweeping balcony overlooking the bay.

All of the rooms have shower ensuites; a couple also have deep bathtubs. If you rent out the Whole Villa, you get to spread out in all these rooms, plus two salons, a dining room, the winter garden room and the gardens and terraces looking out towards the sea.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Central heating
• Hairdryer
• Safe box
• Slippers
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is served around the family-sized table in the sunlit dining room, and includes a scrumptious spread of bread, pastries, cakes and homemade delicacies along with cereals, dairy products, cheeses, local jams, butter, fresh fruit, tea and coffee. You can also request a full English or Irish breakfast.

For dinner, pull up a chair at their table d'hôtes, where Chef Rémi Ledauphin serves up refined French cuisine from Tuesday to Saturday evenings. Here, each dish is a testament to Brittany’s terroir, pulling the delicate flavours from the nearby sea and fresh vegetables and herbs from their kitchen garden.

You'll have to pop out for all your lunches and dinners Sun-Mon. But with Dinard on your doorstep, and Saint-Malo a short drive away, you won't struggle to find good restaurants nearby. Just a short stroll along the coast there's Le Carthagène, a casual seaside spot serving up incredibly fresh seafood and wine right on the water. In Dinard, Restaurant La Passerelle looks delicious for slightly more refined seafood with sea views, and there are several bistro options in town like Ombelle and Restaurant le Boulevard.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Dinner by arrangement
• Honesty bar
• Restaurants nearby
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Take a stroll through the gardens, have a drink on the terrace, and stop to see what’s growing in their kitchen garden
  
• Relax on Dinard’s beautiful beaches like Plage de l'Écluse and Plage du Prieuré
  
• Walk the scenic Promenade du Clair de Lune along the coast
  
• Try your luck at the Dinard Casino
  
• Admire the Belle Époque villas and their gardens around town
  
• Visit the lively local market for fresh produce and crafts
  
• Hike or bike coastal trails such as the Sentier des Douaniers
  
• Take a day trip to the historic walled city of Saint-Malo
  
• Enjoy water sports like kayaking or paddleboarding
  
• Explore the Emerald Coast on a boat tour
  
• Take in local history and art at the Musée de Dinard
  
• Play a round of golf at the seaside Dinard Golf Club
  
• Discover nearby medieval towns like Dinan and Cancale
  
• Savour traditional Breton cuisine, including crêpes and fresh seafood
  
• Attend the Dinard Film Festival if visiting in October
  

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Museums / galleries
• Sailing
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Walking

Kids

Villa Haute Guais doesn't cater specifically toward children, but they are more than welcome and well taken care of by the friendly staff. There's plenty of space to run and play across the sprawling grounds, and sandy beaches are just a stroll away. This is also a great option when renting out the whole villa for multi-generational trips or special celebrations.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

All of the rooms can accommodate a baby cot, and the Junior Suites have extra beds. Junior Suite Diana has an extra room with two twin beds, perfect for a family with one or two little ones. Junior Suite Charlotte has a sofa bed, so it's perhaps better for families with one older child, or two who don't mind sharing.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 1 hour
• Shops: 5 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Villa Haute Guais is located on the outskirts of Dinard, looking across the bay towards Saint-Malo, which is just a 20-minute drive away.

By Air:
Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo (5.8km away) is the closest airport, although Rennes Saint-Jacques (78.5km away) is also within easy reach. Both are served by flights from the UK, Paris and elsewhere in Europe - click on the links below for a list of airlines.

From the Airport
You can take a taxi, but we’d recommend hiring a car (see below). The drive from Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo takes around 10 minutes; from Rennes it’s around an hour.

By Ferry from the UK:
The ferry port at Saint-Malo is only 7.5km from the Villa and has regular services from Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth.

By Train:
If you'd prefer to travel overland, take the Eurostar from London to Paris. Saint-Malo is the nearest train station to Dinard, and there are direct trains available from Paris. The journey typically takes around 2-3 hours. From Saint-Malo, you can catch a bus or ferry to Dinard.

By Car:
It’s possible to stay here without a car, as there are numerous beaches and restaurants within walking distance, but we’d recommend having your own transport so that you can make the most of the wider area. For car hire, please see our car rental recommendations.