| Set in the beautiful Western Loire only 6Km from | | | | very comfortable accommodation. It has retained |
| the walled historic town of Chateaubriant, | | | | all the original French character with exposed |
| Hirondelle Farm nestles in the hamlet of Le Perray | | | | beams and woodburning stoves. Private garden, |
| surrounded by peaceful fields of corn-on-the-cob | | | | including patio and BBQ, and parking facilities and |
| and sunflowers. Hirondelle Farm is owned by Dave | | | | an integrated above ground pool surrounded by |
| and Doreen Joyner, formerly of Bournemouth, | | | | timber decking, a children's play area with two |
| UK. | | | | swings and a see-saw. Free bicycle loan to all |
| The village of Saint Aubin des Chateaux, with its | | | | guests. |
| picturesque riverside picnic area, is less than a | | | | It offers a lounge and dining area, kitchen, 3 |
| kilometer from the farm. The market town of | | | | bedrooms (carpeted) and two bathrooms. |
| Chateaubriant is a scenic bicycle ride of about 6 | | | | All ceilings in the FarmHouse downstairs are original |
| kilometers. The ferry port of Saint Malo is less | | | | French oak, upstairs there are vaulted ceilings with |
| than a two hour drive through some of the most | | | | exposed French oak beams. |
| beautiful parts of Brittany en route to the | | | | Large lounge, 6 metres by 6 metres with comfy |
| Western Loire. | | | | sofas. A woodburner in the original French |
| The area is famous for the fishing available in local | | | | fireplace. Good sized family dining area with a |
| lakes, rivers and canals. Carp, Roach, Pike and | | | | French farmhouse table and chairs. |
| Mullet are the most popular catches. | | | | Beautiful fully fitted, custom built, family kitchen |
| The lovely towns of Rennes, Angers, Laval, | | | | with breakfast bar, gas hob, electric oven, fridge, |
| Nantes and St Nazaire are within an hour's drive | | | | freezer, dish washer, microwave, toaster, coffee |
| from the Farm. As are the beaches at La Baule | | | | maker, all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. |
| and St Brevin. | | | | A downstairs twin bedroom, bedside cabinet, |
| Living on site, Dave & Doreen will welcome | | | | dressing table and wardrobe. |
| you when you arrive and can always be on hand | | | | Two good sized bedrooms, one en suite. Plus the |
| to recommend a restaurant, or the best shopping | | | | main bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and |
| centres, but will respect your privacy at all times. | | | | shower. |
| A welcome pack is supplied to all guests of tea, | | | | The triple room, one double bed and one single |
| coffee, sugar, milk, and a bottle of local French | | | | bed, is a good sized family room. Bedside |
| wine just in case you arrive late in the day | | | | cabinets, dressing tables and built in wardrobe. |
| There are two holiday available, the Stable for up | | | | The double room, bedside cabinets, a dressing |
| to 5 guests and the FarmHouse, with a pool, for | | | | table and built in wardrobe. An en suite bathroom |
| up to 7 guests. | | | | with toilet, fitted vanity unit and shower. |
| The Stable: | | | | A cot + high chair are available for the |
| This beautifully restored barn is a lovely holiday | | | | FarmHouse. |
| home. Previously the farm stable provids | | | | A large private, enclosed garden, with patio, |
| accommodation for up to five. This is a wonderful | | | | garden furniture and a French BBQ. An above |
| area of France to enjoy a relaxing break! | | | | ground 5.5 metre pool, surrounded by timber |
| Open plan ground floor, 9 metres x 5 metres. | | | | decking, for the sole use of guests in the |
| Large lounge with comfortable seating for six. | | | | FarmHouse. Two swings for the children, plus free |
| Fully fitted kitchen including gas hob, electric fan | | | | bicycle loan - no need to rent - if you are feeling |
| assisted oven, fridge, dish washer, microwave, | | | | energetic! |
| toaster, all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. | | | | Rental rates are per week Sunday to Sunday for |
| Good sized dining area with a farmhouse table and | | | | the FarmHouse. Rental prices include all linen |
| accommodation for seating for up to 6 people. | | | | (English pillows are provided), crisp cotton sheets, |
| Two bedrooms, carpeted ( both 2.85 x 4.5 | | | | fluffy hand and bath towels, gas for cooking, and |
| metres), one with a double bed and a single bed. | | | | water for basic domestic use. Electricity will be |
| One a twin bedded room. Bedside cabinets, | | | | charged at the rate of 20 cents per unit. Some |
| dressing tables and hanging space in both | | | | electrical points are UK, no need to bring an |
| bedrooms. | | | | adaptor! |
| A cot and high chair are available if required. | | | | A 25% non-returnable deposit is required at the |
| Bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and | | | | time of booking, the remainder to be paid 6 |
| shower. | | | | weeks prior to arrival. A 200 Euro cash deposit is |
| In the lounge there is a woodburning stove, TV, | | | | payable on arrival to cover any damage. This will |
| video, music centre, a selection of videos, CDs, | | | | be returned on departure minus any necessary |
| books and board games. | | | | deductions. Guests are asked to arrive no earlier |
| Private, enclosed garden with patio with all garden | | | | than 1.00pm and to leave by 10.00 am on |
| furniture and a BBQ. Plus space for badminton or | | | | departure day, although sometimes arrangements |
| volleyball and free bicycle loan if you are feeling | | | | can be made for an earlier arrival. Please note the |
| energetic! | | | | rental rates quoted are for the gites, NOT per |
| The FarmHouse | | | | person. |
| This has been tastefully renovated and offers | | | | |