Chateaubriant holiday barn rental - French vacation barn in Loire

If you are looking for a really clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped French Holiday Homes you have found it! "Do you know this region with a Brittany heart, less than an hour from Nantes, Rennes, Angers and the Atlantic coast? Just for the day, or a week-end, or even more, the Land of Blue Stone is waiting for you to discover it. Enjoy your visit Welcome to the Chateaubriant District," (Chateaubriant Tourist Office) Set in the beautiful Western Loire only 6Km from the walled historic town of Chateaubriant, Hirondelle Farm nestles in the hamlet of Le Perray surrounded by peaceful fields of corn-on-the-cob and sunflowers. Hirondelle Farm is owned by Dave and Doreen Joyner, formerly of Bournemouth, UK. Dave now runs "Splinters" a complete renovation company. Whilst, Doreen, being an expert on holiday homes and all things French, is a regular guest on Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 programme on the BBC. The village of Saint Aubin des Chateaux, with its picturesque riverside picnic area, is less than a kilometer from the farm. The market town of Chateaubriant is a scenic bicycle ride of about 6 kilometers. The ferry port of Saint Malo is less than a two hour drive through some of the most beautiful parts of Brittany en route to the Western Loire. The lovely towns of Rennes, Angers, Laval, Nantes and St Nazaire are within an hour's drive from the Farm. As are the beaches at La Baule and St Brevin.

Views:The garden

Floor Area:90

Places to go - The History of the Western Loire France La Vieille Ville - the heart of the old city spreads out at the foot of the Brient fortress . Beautiful medieval buildings are a witness of the rich past of this walled city. Le Chateau - the strength of a medieval fortress and the charm of the Renaissance is combined. Le Manoir de la Petite Haie - Built in 15th and 16th centuries in blue schist, it represents perfectly the stately architecture of the District of Chateaubriant. La Tour Saint Clair - A unique castle keep, English stronghold during the Hundred Years' War, repeatedly attacked by Bertrand Duguesclin. Le Chateau de la Motte-Glain - Rebuilt in the 15th century by Pierre de Rohan. Decorated in sculpted tufa stone. Abbey Notre Dame de Melleray - open to visitors since 1142. La Carriere des Fusilles - This area of France was very active in the Resistance and the Liberation of France during World War Two.

Open plan ground floor, 9 metres x 5 metres. Large lounge with comfortable seating for six. Fully fitted kitchen including gas hob, electric fan assisted oven, fridge, dish washer, microwave, toaster, all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. Good sized dining area with a farmhouse table and accommodation for seating for up to 6 people. Two bedrooms ( both 2.85 x 4.5 metres). One with a double bed. One a twin bedded room. Bedside cabinets, dressing tables and hanging space in both bedrooms. A cot, high chair, buggy and changing mat are available if required. Bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and shower. In the lounge there is a woodburning stove, TV, video, music centre, a selection of videos, CDs, books and board games. We have tried to think of everything you may need!

Outside Area:Private, enclosed garden with patio with all garden furniture and a BBQ. Plus space for badminton or volleyball!