Title: At the gateway to the ocean Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6140130&destination=Penmarch%2C+Finist%C3%A8re%2C+France&selected=71039807&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # At the gateway to the ocean ## Photo gallery for At the gateway to the ocean ![Beach nearby - At the gateway to the ocean (Penmarch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71040000/71039900/71039807/8fccdb68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - At the gateway to the ocean (Penmarch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71040000/71039900/71039807/926f501b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - At the gateway to the ocean (Penmarch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71040000/71039900/71039807/88f0754b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - At the gateway to the ocean (Penmarch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71040000/71039900/71039807/7b200a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - At the gateway to the ocean (Penmarch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71040000/71039900/71039807/d7f372e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At the gateway to the ocean provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### At the gateway to the ocean This holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a bath, bidets and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Fumer à l’extérieur autorisé ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34070000/34069600/34069559/a03cb674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment quiet, rural setting not far from the sandy beaches Plonéour-Lanvern - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=34069559&PinnedHotelID=34069559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33473300/33473298/e7e0b77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pretty, well-equipped house, close to the sea and fishing port, ideal for children. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2029382 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Penmarch Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Penmarch ## About the area Located in Penmarch, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Plage du Ster, while Musée de la Préhistoire and Musée de L'amiral are cultural highlights. Haliotika and Parc Botanique de Cornouaille are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Penmarch travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penmarch.dx6140130) [View more Holiday homes in Penmarch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penmarch-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6140130-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.79800%2C-4.37011&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lrzPPnjZeeGeS11TRNmmm5UlwvU=) Penmarch, Finistère ### What's nearby - ![Beg Meil in the bay of Concarneau in french cornwall, Brittany, France ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622501293060/efe53ecb-9f68-4584-9403-ed5b9248b7a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cap Coz Beach 43 min drive \- 26.5 miles - Phare d'Eckmühl 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Plage du Ster 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Point de la Torche 8 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Pointe de Mousterlin 40 min drive \- 24.8 miles ### Getting around - Quimper (UIP-Quimper - Cornouaille) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Rayon Vert 10 min drive - Creperie Melen 12 min drive - chez Marie-Cath 5 min drive - Poisson D'avril 12 min drive - La Glaciere 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is At the gateway to the ocean pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at At the gateway to the ocean ? ### What time is check-in at At the gateway to the ocean ? ### What time is check-out at At the gateway to the ocean ? ### Where is At the gateway to the ocean located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## At the gateway to the ocean Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thorsten S. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir waren als Paar zwei Wochen im Haus und es hat alles gepasst. Gute Ausstattung, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, große, ruhige Terrasse und, wer es denn braucht, deutsche Fernsehsender. Zentrale Lage, direkt am Leuchtturm.Gerne wieder, wenn wir eine Reise in die Bretagne planen sollten. ##### Thorsten S. Stayed 14 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### hélène D. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Penmarc'h Tres bon séjour, acceuil très agréable et chaleureux, l'annonce correspond parfaitement à la description. ##### hélène D. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helmut M. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schönes Haus. Wir waren zum zweiten Mal dort. Gut. ##### Helmut M. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christoph M. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Haus Das Haus ist wunderschön, ruhig gelegen und sehr gut ausgestattet. Der Vermieter ist super nett und bei Fragen erreichbar. ##### Christoph M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LABARDIN C. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjour Très bien situé pour de nombreuses activités sportives et culturelles dans une région calme et agréable. ##### LABARDIN C. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### carole N. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances en mai Super séjour, au pied du phare !! Encore Merci a Gilles pour ce séjour ##### carole N. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hartmut H. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Allgemeine Beurteilung das Haus, die Einrichtung, die Sauberkeit und der Vermieter sind PERFEKT! die Reisegesellschaft dagegen schlecht. Die notwendigen Infos wurden sehr, sehr spät zugesandt. ##### Hartmut H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yves S. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances à Penmarc'h Très bon séjour dans une belle location qui correspondait à nos attentes et fidèle à la description de l'annonce.Et en plus,une météo estivale ##### Yves S. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### T Tres jolie sejour. ##### Peter S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rémi S. 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super bien Très bien maison proche de l océan belles balades très calme très reposant ##### Rémi S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joern W. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderbare Bretagne-Woche in schönem Haus Wir hatten eine wunderbare Woche in Penmarch Saint Pierre und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr gut ausgestattet. Es fehlt an nichts (u.a. Föhn, Waschmaschine, Grill, deutschsprachige TV-Sender)! Der Vermieter ist immer ansprechbar und reagiert sofort, die Kommunikation war sehr freundlich (wir sprechen Französisch). ##### Joern W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### stéphane p. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Je recommande cette location Très bien belle maison bon accueil ##### stéphane p. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### olivier p. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait !! Merci Gilles et son épouse pour cette semaine !!! Une maison magnifique !!! Calme...reposante ..a 30 mètres de l océan.. ##### olivier p. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean-aubin g. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beau gîte très bien placé Très bel intérieur. Gîte très bien placé proche phare, mer et commerces. Propriétaire sympathique et disponible. ##### jean-aubin g. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain D. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maison à Penmarc'h Nous avons été très satisfaits de notre séjour à Penmarc'h. Tout était parfait, très bon accueil et disponibilité du propriétaire, emplacement, propreté des locaux, belle terrasse, tout le confort y était. Ce qui nous donne envie d'y revenir à des prochaines vacances. ##### Alain D. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ---