Description
Coeur de Chene:
The lovely newly extended detached cottage stands in an acre of land, with a large patio area leading into the garden. The light and spacious 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, DVD player, CD player, large selection of books, Video, DVDs 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 available on 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, a period chair to enjoy the views from and an en-suite shower room with basin and WC. There is also a lovely small separate single bedroom with views over the garden, with clothes storage. The large private garden contains a bench seat, 2 picnic tables, BBQ, an ornamental well and washing line. As it's not fully enclosed, children would need to be supervised. We also have an off road drive which has ample room for 2 cars. Great place for touring or simply chilling out and recharging batteries whilst listening to the birds singing and sipping a superb Loire wine.
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. Local 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 has a racetrack where trotting races are held and 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. Further afield but still 'a day out' are the historic cities of Rennes with a wonderful medieval area and Nantes to 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! A 30 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.
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.
Jan - April & October - Dec: £200 (€250), May - June & September: £275 (€350), July - August: £375 (€475).
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.
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