La glycine is in a restored and renovated longere providing all creature comforts for a wonderfully relaxed self-catering holiday in a tranquil but not isolated location.  Set in a large garden with plenty of grassed area for sunbathing and a huge grassed field for sports and games.  Outside there is a paved patio area separated by planted trellis fencing for privacy with a BBQ and a wooden picnic table with parasol. The gite benefits from a large library of DVDs, books and indoor games for less clement weather as well as outdoor games.  These are all available for guests free of charge.   La glycine sleeps up to 5 and contains a spacious living/dining room with a wood burning stove and a kitchen area. Comfortably furnished with a large sofa, bouncy armchair, coffee table, rug and TV (DVD player only), CD player, dining table and chairs.  The kitchen contains an electric cooker, toaster, microwave, electric kettle, fridge/freezer, washing machine and all necessary pots, pans,crockery, cutlery and utensils.  The spacious master bedroom is on a mezzanine floor in the converted loft (grenier) and has a vaulted ceiling with exposed ancient oak beams, bedside tables with lamps, a set of drawers, clothes hanging area and, an ensuite shower room with wc and basin.   The twin bedded room is downstairs, accessed by a couple of steps down from the living room. It has a set of drawers with bedside lamps, a wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom with shower, wc, basin and bidet. We also have a folding bed, cot and booster/high chair available for the younger member of the family.  The AreaGuemene Penfao is on the river Don and there is something for everyone; wonderful walks through forests, ancient chateaux, chapels and churches to visit, water sports of every kind, Karting, micralights, aqaujets and a lake with a safe beach area in nearby Plesse, 4 riding stables to suit all abilities, and there are over 18 restaurants listed in the local area guide book and plenty more besides.  Les quatre cles is about a 3 minute drive from the town centre or easily reached on foot in about 15 minutes.   Or how about spending a day in Paris, under 3 hours away direct from Redon Station which is only a 15 minute drive away.  Rennes, Nantes, Vannes are all within easy reach for day trips.  A 45 minute drive leads you to the banks of the river Loire, deep in the heart of the wine growing area around Nantes. Kilometres of sign posted scenic drives around the wine growing areas of Muscadet and Anjou, explore the vineyards whose owners extend a friendly welcome and advice whilst inviting you to taste the wine at their local "caves". Discover the sumptuous Châteaux and ornamental gardens, glorious relics of France's regal past, situated in the vicinity of Angers and Saumur. 

Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of a holiday permit and enjoy fishing for a variety of species including carp, trout and pike in the well stocked public lakes.  Cyclists looking for empty country lanes need look no further. 

 

Take to the skies in a Micralight from nearby Plesse and see the region from a birds eye view or take a ride in a horse and cart and have a wonderful guided tour of Guemene Penfao.  Go to Nantes and see their fantastic new attraction - a huge mechanical elephant you can ride on and a collection of superb weird and wonderful mechanical underwater creatures Jules Verne would be proud of.   The newly restored castle is also a 'must see' and good for a whole day's fastinating entertainment.  The huge plus in visiting French cities is that parking is easy, accessible and cheap - go for the underground variety and pay as little as €6 for the whole day - NCP take note!  It's not so much a question of 'what shall we do on holiday?' as 'how will we manage to do everything we want to in the time?'  - Solution - book 3 weeks and/or come back again next year.  You'll still find plenty to do and see. 

  Food 

We have several varied restaurants in the vicinity, catering for most tastes and pockets, St. Amable is traditional French food, very very good and at the top end of the market although still very reasonable by UK prices.  The Chalet is a hotel restaurant which makes up for its lack of atmosphere by providing incredibly good value and excellent quality dishes.  Intermezzo is a family run restaurant specialising in pizzas and pasta dishes although they have recently extended their range and variety of food. P'tit Joseph also do Italian cuisine and is very popular with the locals and Le Bilig Breizh is a traditional creperie specialising in galletts (savory buckwheat pancakes)and sweet pancakes.  There is also the Creperie du Moulin de Juzet a little way out of town in a disused mill on the river Don and overlooked by a lovely little chateau (some Parisian family's pied a terre).  There are also several other small cafes and bars serving food, and at lunchtime all have wonderful cheap and plentiful menus.  For up to €10 you can enjoy a 3 course quality meal.  

 

Our Rates are fully inclusive of all utilities, bedding, linen, towels (if requested) tea towels and a comprehensive supply of cleaning and other sundry goods such as loo rolls, bin bags, kitchen towels, detergent & fabric softner, washing up liquid as well as cooking & olive oils and condiments.  Basically we try to provide everything other than food, drink & personal toiletries so that there is no need for our guests to stock up on things they won't be able to use up in the space of a holiday.  

A 25% deposit secures booking, £100 refundable security deposit is required prior to commencement of holiday. 

Short and long break available of peak season, please contact us for details.  Peak season changeover is Sat but flexible otherwise..     

New for 2009: Le Camélia will be available for rent from April, sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms  - contact us for more details. 

Availability: Check Availability
Price: GBP £225 - 375pw
Price: EUR €270 - 450
Property Type: Gites
Department: 44 Loire-Atlantique
Sleeps: 5
Facilities:

• Linen
• Towels
• Kitchen
• Washing Machine
• Bath
• Shower
• Fireplace
• Pets

Near:

• Fishing
• Restaurants
• Shops

Extras:

• Barbeque
• Television
• DVD Player
• Music Centre

Website: http://www.labouroflovegites.com
Rental Conditions: Payment by cheque or bank transfer, 25% deposit secures booking, complete payment due 6 weeks prior to vacation. £100 refundable security deposit required before start of vacation. Short & Long off season lets available.

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