5 bedroom gite in Erbray, Nr. Chateaubriant, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
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 on the edge of Erbray village in rich farming countryside the gite is not isolated and only 8km from the historic market town of Châteaubriant, in the garden of the Loire-Atlantique. 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 sole use and NOT shared with either the owners or any other guests. The pool-room is reached via a stroll through the landscaped garden which features an (unfenced) Koi carp pond, illuminated dining pagoda with BBQ and timber decked sunbathing terrace. Often described as a ‘haven of peace and tranquillity’ the gite and its private facilities will appeal to guests demanding extraordinary rather than ordinary holiday gite accommodation to enjoy and share with either family or friends.
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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 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. W/Screen LCD French and English satellite TV, DVD, Video, iPod Sound-dock and Sony PS2. Huge selection of free videos and board games for all the family. |
| Other: | The separate dining room has a banqueting table that seats up to 10 guests and DVD film library with over 600 French and English titles to rent. |
| 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), very large lounge, country kitchen combined breakfast room, separate dining room and three bath/shower rooms. All the 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 hire.
- 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 alfresco 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 decked sunbathing terrace and entrance to the private indoor swimming pool complex which features a larger than average 10m x 5m heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi and optional sauna. The pool-room is open daily from 9.30am to 9pm (except on Sunday, when it is closed for cleaning, maintenance and balancing). Please note that this is an in-ground 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. It is very popular many Parisians who have 2nd homes there and who enjoy the gourmet restaurants and designer shops. 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 old! If you are more serious about your Golf 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 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 (4 hours). Furthest away are Calais and Bolougne, both about 6 to 7 hours drive. For precise details of how to find us please visit www.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, childrens playground, sports centre, lake (well stocked with carp) Minirmarket, 2 bars, bakers, pharmacy, hairdresser, P/office and most importantly, a family restaurant! The historic market town of Châteaubriant is 10 minutes by car. Erbray is 50 minutes from the Atlantic coast & cultural cities of Nantes, Rennes & Angers. 2 hours from Futuroscope, Puy du Fou & Le Mans & 4-5 hours from Paris & Eurodisney.
Further details
Please accept our apologies, we do not arrange quiz evenings, organised 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 it, should be yours. All we supply are the keys to your ‘home from home’ country gite, in a part of France not as yet spoilt by tourism. If you and your family or friends are looking to re-charge those batteries and want to get "far from the maddening crowds" then this laid back, luxury self catering gite holiday 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 Gites-de-France!
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 you want in 2009 please consider booking now, as demand is very high. You will not miss out or be penalised financially by booking early. We never offer late cut price availability rates, believing that to do so, would be unfair to all our guests.
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, with deductions made for any damage or breakages, at the end of your holiday.
Guest comments
Upon arrival, our latest guests from Bristol stated that "the website & photographs do 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
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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