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Booking Information

Linen is included except personal towels,
The charges for this lovely cottage are:

(Please see availability for season dates)

 

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Please contact us to confirm available dates and the relevant rates for the weeks that you are interested in.

e-mail: Peter@brittanycottages.com

Accommodation

Upatairs there are 2 large double bedrooms and a twin bedroom,with wardrobes, a chest of drawers etc and a family bathroom. Downstairs there is an open plan lounge, with wood burning stove, with a kitchen/diner area leading onto its own patio, where you will find a bar-b-que and garden furniture overlooking beautiful gardens. There is also a swimming pool (available end of May until end of September) for clients own private use with sunloungers, childrens play area and use of tennis court.

The Lodge has a cooker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, television, DVD player and music system, together with a selection of DVDs and CDs which are available on request. Downstairs also has a twin bedroom and shower room.

There are 2 swimming pools (one for each gite, please note that pools available from end of May until end of September outside of these dates at owners discretion), fishing pool, and for the more energetic a tennis court, bikes, table tennis, badmington, boules and plenty of space for football, cricket and rounders. There is also a childrens play area. A good selection of DVDs etc can be supplied, these and all of the above facilities are COMPLIMENTARY! Bedlinen is also included in the price but please bring your own towels. If needed highchairs and cots can be provided at no charge. There is ample car parking for clients cars

The Region

Hunters Retreat is in a small hamlet "Le Claray" 4kms from the picturesque village of St Aubin des Chateaux, which has all the amenities you would want; Mini Market, bar, chemist, post office, bakers, butchers, brocante to browse in, there is also an equestrian centre nearby for the more adventerous. Just 5 minutes from Le Claray is a superb lake - Hourderiere, with a great creperie and bar so that you can sit by the lake with a crepe and a beer and just relax

There is plenty to explore in the historic town of Chateaubriant. The Chateau was built around the 11th century by Lord Brient and many people settled around the foot of the Chateau and eventually became known as the town of Chateaubriant. Chateaubriant took an active part in the French Resistance during the last world war, which took its toll on the local people. Many of the local streets are named after those who were murdered during the occupation. You can find a monument dedicated to the French Resistance on the outskirts of the town.

We have plenty of bicycles for you to use, perhaps cycling down a very quiet road to visit our local creperie which is set at the side of a very large lake, where you could park the bike, walk for an hour or so, and return to the creperie for a wonderful, traditional french crepe

There is plenty to explore in the historic town of Chateaubriant. The Chateau was built around the 11th century by Lord Brient and many people settled around the foot of the Chateau and eventually became known as the town of Chateaubriant. Chateaubriant took an active part in the French Resistance during the last world war, which took its toll on the local people. Many of the local streets are named after those who were murdered during the occupation. You can find a monument dedicated to the French Resistance on the outskirts of the town.

Why not visit the morning street market in Chateaubriant, you can find some wonderful cheeses, or just browse amongst the stalls selling a variety of goods.

At Hunters Retreat you can have both a relaxing holiday, just idle your days away with a gentle swim in the pool (one provided for each gite) or explore locally by bike, or drive into Chateaubriant and explore this historic town. Discover the refined, French gastronomy in lovely surroundings of the Hostellerie de La Ferriere in Chateaubriant, where the menu starts from 20 euros for a wonderful 3 course meal. If you are a keen fisherperson, then Mark is more than willing to accompany you for fishing, perhaps you could too could catch carp in the 50 pound region!

St Aubin des Chateaux is ideally situated to explore nearby lakes with man-made beaches, travel to the coast (about an hour's drive) and visit the ancient market towns, and the numerous wine sellers in the Loire, plus many more attractions for you to visit.

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