Book your wonderful holiday in this delightfully restored and extended cottage and save 20% with Brittany Ferries.  Perfect for touring or relaxing - chill out in the large garden with a glass of wine and listen to the birds giving a free concert, tuck into crusty fresh French bread and delicious butter with  the aromas wafting over from the BBQ - that's what holidays here are about.   Hire a bike from Rouge and have a leisurely ride along the new green way to Chateabriant.  Have glorious days out along the Loire Valley or to any of the lovely small towns and villages.   Come home to Coeur de Chene and if you are taking a holiday off season, relax in front of our log burners and feel right at home.   

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 are all included in the rental rate.  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.

The cottage is detached and stands in an acre of land, there is a large patio area leading into the garden and it contains a bench seat, picnic table, BBQ, an ornamental well and washing line. As the garden is not fully enclosed, children would need to be supervised.  The new living room has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams, is triple aspect with patio doors leading to the garden.  There is a wood burning fire, two 2 seater sofas, TV (receives satellite free 2 view BBC channels plus some others),  Video, CD player, selection of books, Videos and CDs.  The kitchen is fully fitted with modern units with electric hob, fan assisted oven, extractor fan, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery and utensils. The dining area has a log burner, and a table and chairs to seat 6, a child booster seat or high chair is also availableon request.   The ground floor twin bedroom has an adjoining family bathroom with washing machine, iron and ironing board.  First floor's romantic and spacious master bedroom has  a vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams, wardrobes and chest of drawers, period chair to enjoy the views from and an en-suite shower room with basin and WC.  There is also a lovely small separate sing bedroom with views over the garden, with clothes storage.

 

Chateaubriant  and the surounding area is full of interesting historical places to visit, throughout the summer months the château and bandstand within the grounds are host to numerous open air concerts and theatrical productions, many of which are free.  There are a variety of restaurants and street cafés which suit all palettes and pockets. You can  sample the world famous "Chateaubriant" steak and don't forget to try the "Galette de Ble Noir" (a pancake made with buckwheat flour) served with a bowl of cider Activities include 18 hole swin golf, croquet, archery, waterskiing, karting, paint-balling, paragliding, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and boating. It is also an ideal place for trecking, and horse riding. There are 4 riding centres within reach. Chateaubriant also has a racetrack where trotting races are held, The regions also offers beautiful lakes, rivers, markets, fetes and the famous Foire de Bere (country show) which has been held in Chateaubriant since 1050 is in September and not to be missed.

 

Also from April 09, we have a new gite available for rent in Guémené Penfao - Le Camélia sleeps 5 in a master bedroom, a twin bedroom with folding bed or cot, two separate shower rooms and large airy open plan livingroom with kitchen area.  Contact us for more details.

Disponibilités: Check Availability
Prix: GBP £250 - 400
Prix: EUR €300 - 500
Type de propriété: Cottages
Département: 44 Loire-Atlantique
Sleeps: 6
Facilities:

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

Proche de:

• Airport
• Fishing
• Golf
• Railway Station
• Restaurants
• Shops

Suppléments:

• Barbeque
• Television
• Video Player
• DVD Player
• Music Centre

Site web: http;//www.labouroflovegites.com
Telephone: 0033 240518167
Conditions de location: 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. Long and short off season lets also available.