Luxury Family Gîte with Large Private Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna
The First Gìte in the Loire-Atlantique to have been awarded "4 Stars" by Gites-de-France
Sleeps up to ten guests in five spacious Bedrooms
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Luxury gite with large private indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. Situated within walking distance of Erbray village the gite is not isolated and only 8km from the historic market town of Châteaubriant. Originally an old milking parlour, the property has been lovingly converted to accommodate up to ten guests in '4 star' comfort. The indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and optional Sauna are for your private use and NOT shared with either the owners or any other guests for the duration of your stay. The pool-room is reached via a stroll through the landscaped garden which features an (unfenced) Koi carp pond, Games area, illuminated dining pagoda with BBQ and timber decked sunbathing terrace. The gite and it's private facilities will more than satisfy the demands of guests looking for that little bit "extra" from their self catering holiday gite accommodation. The perfect rural retreat for families or friends looking to relax and get 'far from the maddening crowd'.
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| Rental periods | Per week (exc) | |
| Low Season | From £495 pw (exc) | (Swimming Pool Closed) |
| Mid Season | From £995 pw (exc) | Please email your required dates |
| High Season | From £1495 pw (exc) | Please email your required dates |
| Christmas / New Year Weeks | Please enquire | Early booking essential |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted are for rental of the property per week in UK Pounds and include accommodation for up to ten guests (including babies & children) and exclusive use of the private indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and "pay as you use" Sauna. Special rates for long lets, please enquire for details.
Changeover day
In the high seasons, all bookings are Saturday to Saturday. Arrival time strictly after 4.30pm - Departure time latest 10am. For the comfort of all of our guests we ask that you please adhere strictly to these arrival and departure times. Thank you.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master Bedroom (1) En-suite, King size double plus 1 single bed. Bedroom (2) Double bed with vanity sink unit. Bedroom (3) Children's Bedroom: Triple bunk bed (single bed above) & cot. Bedroom (4) Single bed. Bedroom (5) Ground floor-twin single beds. |
| Bathrooms: | 1) Downstairs: Bathroom with sink unit, bath and WC. 2) Upstairs: Master bathroom with large shower, twin vanity sink units and WC. 3) En-suite Bathroom to Master bedroom with shower, sink unit & WC. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted country kitchen and breakfast room. Miele washing machine, Bosch dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave, 2nd colour TV, cappuccino/espresso/senseo coffee machines, Raclette etc - We think we have thought of everything! |
| Utility Room: | All garden furniture including deckchairs and cushions for up to ten guests, one giant hammock, childrens and adult games, sports/leisure equipment & BBQ supplied free of charge. There are also 2 mountain bikes and a set of golf clubs available for hire. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with wood-burner. Three 3-seater sofas and armchair. HD Panasonic French and English digital satellite TV(Freesat HD), DVD, Video, iPod Sound-dock and Sony PS2. Excellent selection of free videos and board games to suit all tastes. |
| Other: | Separate dining room with banqueting table comfortably seating up to 10 guests. DVD film library with over 600 French and English film and television titles to rent and enjoy on the sophisticated entertainment system. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
This is a self catering holiday. If you do not wish to bring your own bed linen and towels we can supply both upon request. To maintain the highest of customer standards there is a compulsory 60 Euro end of holiday departure day cleaning charge. |
Notes on accommodation
The gite is fully centrally heated, making it suitable for year round availability. It boasts 5 bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to ten guests (including children), three bath/shower rooms, very spacious lounge, fully fitted country kitchen/breakfast room and dining room that easily seats up to ten guests. All rooms are of a good size and have been tastefully decorated, combining both original features and essential modern day creature comforts. Oscillating fans are provided free of charge in every room and portable air conditioning units are available to rent should the heat become excessive!
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Accessibility
For guests who may have difficulty in negotiating stairs, there is a ground floor twin single bedroom with adjacant bathroom and WC. Please note that there is a step leading down from the dining room into the lounge. We remind parents with young children that there are 2 unfenced ponds within the grounds of the property and that the gite is surrounded by a gravel drive, which can be difficult to negotiate by wheelchair users.
Outside
The gîte is situated in its own grounds adjacent to the owner’s house. The garden features an unfenced koi carp pond, an illuminated and covered al-fresco dining pagoda with brick built BBQ and wooden garden furniture. For children and the ‘young at heart’ there is a full size table tennis table, basketball net, badminton/volleyball green and games area. A 10 metre stroll through the garden leads to the timber decked sunbathing terrace and entrance to your own private indoor swimming pool complex, consisting of a large 10m x 5m heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and optional sauna. The pool-room is open daily from 09.30am to 21.00pm (except Sunday's when it is closed in the mornings for maintenance and balancing). Please note that this is an in-ground covered swimming pool set in a purpose built pool-room and not an above ground pool under a barn roof! The pool is heated free of charge from Easter to October and can be heated outside of these dates by request, please ask for costs.
Coast/Beach
The longest beach in Europe (13km long) at the chic seaside resort of La Baule is an hour by car. Great for designer shopping and gourmet restaurants, it's regarded by many as the St. Tropez of Brittany. Just 15 minutes from the Gite is one of the largest inland lakes in the region. It offers a sandy man-made beach with supervised (in July/August) bathing, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports. All equipment is available for hire during the high season.
Golf
For the golfing enthusiast there is a 9 hole 21 acre Golf Course with equipment hire just 15 mins away by car. Fun for all the family can be had at the 18 hole Mini Crazy Golf in Chateaubriant. If you are looking for a whole new golfing experience try Swin Golf - Golf with a twist played and enjoyed in a beautiful setting with a single very unusual three headed golf club, great fun for both young and the young at heart. If you are more serious about your Golf, why not spend the day at the International Golf course at La Baule, just an hour away by car.
Special interest holidays
We have a full time ‘in-house’ qualified and experienced French language teacher available. French lessons and tuition by the hour or week, taught to all levels and standards. Intensive residential courses available throughout the year. Please enquire for further details. Learning to swim? Many of our guests have enjoyed teaching their children, friends and family to learn to swim in the privacy of the indoor heated swimming pool.
Travel
Thinking of travelling by plane? no problem! Nantes, Rennes and Angers airports are all less than an hour away and we offer an airport taxi service. The closest Ferry port is St. Malo, (hour and a half). Caen and Cherbourg (3 hours) and Dieppe (Four hours). Furthest away are Calais and Boulogne, both about 6 to 7 hours drive. For precise details of how to find us please visit multimap.com
(Our GPS coordinates are: LAT: 47:39:43N - LON: 1:19:41W).
Distances
We are only 5 minutes walk from the delightful village of Erbray, which has a Park, Children's Playground, Sports Centre, Lake (well stocked with carp!) Supermarket, 2 Bars, Bakers, Pharmacy, Hairdresser, P/office and most importantly, a family lunchtime Restaurant! The historic market town of Châteaubriant is 10 minutes by car. Erbray is 50 minutes from the Atlantic coast & cities of Nantes, Rennes & Angers. 2 hours from Futuroscope, Puy du Fou & Le Mans. 4-5 hours from Eurodisney & Paris.
Further details
Please accept our apologies, we do not arrange or organise quiz evenings, games, BBQs, keep fit classes or any other such activities. We believe that the decision on what you wish to do on your holiday and with whom you wish to spend time, should be yours. Our only involvement is to provide you with the keys to your ‘home from home’ country gite, in a region of France not as yet spoilt by tourism. If you and your family or friends are looking to enjoy a holiday in peace and tranquillity, and want to "re-charge those batteries" then this laid back, luxury self catering holiday gite accommodation, may be exactly what the doctor ordered! Come and discover for yourself what makes this property stand out from the rest and why this is the first Gite in the Loire-Atlantique to have been awarded ‘4 Stars’ by the Prefecture of the Loire-Atlantique. No matter what the weather, the indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and optional Sauna will enable you to relax and unwind - come rain or shine.
We fully appreciate that many of our guests can only take their holidays during the high season. If you wish to be sure of getting the dates that suit you best, please consider booking now, as demand for the mid and high season weeks is always very high.
Late and last minute availability offers: We do not believe it to be ethical to reduce the cost of holidays to guests looking for last minute bargains. Our guests can relax in the knowledge that by booking early they not only secure the date that suits them best, but can also relax in the knowledge that they have not been penalised and that everyone that chooses to stay at TheFrenchGranary has paid the same amount - No matter when the booking was made!
Please do consider booking now for either later this year or 2010 as we have already had bookings confirmed for next year.
Booking notes
Important - Please make sure that you take out travel insurance to cover not only your journey but also holiday cancellation and adequate cover for accidental damage.
A fully refundable security deposit of £350 is payable upon arrival. All deposits returned in full on morning of departure. Mutually agreed deductions will be made for any damage or breakages that may have occurred during your stay.
Guest comments
Upon arrival, our latest guests from Bristol stated that "the website & photographs did not do justice to the property"
Thanks for a wonderful holiday! The gite was everything we hoped it would be, and all the facilities were fantastic. We all had a great time - Thanks. Andrew, Gillian, Sarah & Hannah Douglas from Perth, Scotland
Wonderful Gite, wonderful area ideal for touring and exploring regardless of weather -The indoor pool kept us all amused. Emma, David, Helen and Adam from Yateley, Hants.
On behalf of us all what an absolutely beautiful place, just what the doctor ordered! Simon, Claire, Laura & Gabi Bennet from London
Ann and George, well batted on creating such a perfect and tranquil holiday environment, enjoyed equally by the children as much as the adults. Spot on in all departments - we may well return and shall certainly recommend you to all and sundry in Nth London!
A big thank you to all our past guests for their kind comments, they are much appreciated.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR1390
Ann & George Perry
Tel: (France) + 33 02 28 50 47 88
Fax: (France) + 33 02 28 50 47 88
Skype: TheFrenchGranary
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