This property was brought into the world by two chic nomads who spend most of their time in Asia. Inspired by places they have stayed in on their travels, they have pulled together bits of Bali, Australia, Japan and Scandinavia, with a little help from award-winning architect David Juet. His work is strongly influenced by Japanese aesthetics, as reflected in the name of his Nantes-based studio, Kenenso, which means “in harmony with nature” in Japanese.
The result is a clean and functional, yet strikingly beautiful, space. We were immediately drawn to the exterior of the building with its strong vertical lines and large wooden deck, surrounded in ancient pine trees. But the interior is equally appealing. White walls and bold black-and-white furnishings are sandwiched between wooden floors and ceilings. One of our favorite features is the staircase, a minimalist row of steps which appear suspended by wires. We also love the whitewashed loft spaces – a bedroom and a TV room with gabled ceilings – which provide a cosy contrast to the wide-open living room and kitchen of the ground floor.
There’s plenty of room to sleep up to 8 guests – in the downstairs master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, the bunk room with bathroom, and the first-floor bedroom.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The house has cable TV, a DVD player, a wireless audio system, an iron and table, hairdryer, and a laundry room with washing machine and dryer. It also has a fully-equipped kitchen ideal for food lovers, with an oven, microwave, two sinks, a wine cellar, espresso coffeemaker, and much more. Board games are available.
AROUND
The lodge is located in Pornic, a 19th-century resort in the Loire-Atlantique, southeast Brittany, 50km from Nantes. The town is best-known for the Château de Pornic, a private castle restored in the 19th century and overlooking the waterfront.
There are also some great megaliths in the area, including the Tumulus of Les Mousseaux, the dolmen of Le Prédaire, and the dolmen of La Joselière. Along the coast between the beaches of la Boutinardièe and l’Etang are 50 fishing huts sitting on stilts above the water. Most of them are privately owned, but some are available to rent.
In July and August, there is plenty to do in Pornic, with concerts, street theater and other artistic surprises. Art lovers can also explore the many exhibitions and galleries.
The lodge is in an exclusive residential neighborhood on the edge of the town’s golf course, and is also within walking distance of the beach. Activities nearby include golf, walking trails, a sailing club (summer only), many restaurants and bars, markets, a flea market (summer only), and a spa.
LOCATION
Pornic, France. Nearest airport: Nantes Atlantique (45 min drive).
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