Christina and
Ray welcome you to...
Les
Chaumieres Campagnardes.
French Self Catering and B&B holiday Gites
situated in the Loire Valley with swimming pool, walking, cycling, bird
watching. For
some of the best scenery in France in a traditional cottage you could not find a
better place than Les Chaumiers Campagnardes.
We are situated in a
very quiet hamlet called La Riolais in the commune of St Julien de Vouvantes,
near Chateaubriant,
in the heart of Western Loire. Less
than 45mins from the wine producing region, the Jade Coastline and the chic
resort of La Baule.
Les
Chaumieres Campagnardes consists of 3 cottages (gites) and a farmhouse that has been
sympathetically restored and renovated to afford guests luxurious accommodation
whilst maintaining traditional character. Set in 2 acres of private garden
and orchard with 7.5m x 3.5m solar heated pool with dedicated sum terrace and
shower, sun loungers, children's play area,
table tennis, boules court, badminton, small assault course, quiet area, golf
driving nets, Welcome pack (for a cuppa or something a little stronger upon
arrival !) and restocked fishing etang with free use of fishing
equipment,
We also offer
cheap ferry crossings and, on top of all this, there is a free Reception Drinks
evening where you can meet the neighbours and have your first close encounter to
Ray's off the wall sense of humour.
Finally, for ease of payment, we have set up
a PayPal account to
enable you to pay your Deposit and/or Balance by Credit Card. Sadly, the use of
this service attracts a Credit Card Charge of 4% that, as a small family
business, we cannot absorb. As such, you will need to add this cost to your
rental charge.
The Western Loire stretches along
the Atlantic Ocean, just below Brittany. It is a particularly scenic
region, with some 30 miles of the Jade Coast, plenty of green countryside, and
250 miles of waterways.
Ocean,
rivers, canals - water is the soul of the region. The Loire, classified here as
a World Heritage Site and lined by Renaissance chateaux, passes close to Angers,
the capital of Anjou. You can be tasting the many wines, ciders and gastronomic
delights of the Loire within the
hour !
Saint
Nazaire is a major commercial port and a centre of local WW2 history (HMS
Campbeltown), Nantes, the regional capital, and Angers, Ancenis
& Tours offer visitors a cultural heritage dominated by Gothic art and the
Renaissance.
History
comes alive in the Vieux Mans or during the extravaganza of the Puy du Fou in
the Vendée. The Guérande marshes, Ile de Noirmoutier and La Brière are all
protected nature areas, ideal for walking and are exceptional for bird watching.
The lake at Vay boasts that 95% of all birds visiting the region drop in for a
dip, and in many cases to rear their young (pleasant neighbourhood you
see !) The
local sea food platters are ideal and tasting the wines of Saumur or the famous Muscadet
are not to be missed. For more information please go to the 'Whats On' page.
Also,
we have some of the best scenery in France! From lakes to rivers, forests to
fields and historic/cultural to modern. No matter what you are looking for, we
have it.
So, whether you are looking for a chilled, relaxing break sitting on your own
sun terrace, dipping in the swimming pool, catching fish in our pond or going
out and about tracking down all the hidden treasures our region has to offer.
There is nothing quite like turning down a dirt track and finding a lake,
deserted house, stunning view or just a clearing in the forest knowing that you
are probably the first person to go there in a very, very long time !
Guests
- regardless of age - will find plenty to fill their day!
We guarantee a
fantastic holiday with our commitment to you that we will strive to ensure
you go away happy and chilled. Christina and I work
25/8 to ensure you have a great holiday !
We have built a
photo-gallery with a selection of photo's from the property and the surrounding
area. Also, you will find video tours of all the gites at Les Chaumieres Campagnardes and with
photographs of St Julien de Vouvantes and the
surrounding area. This will give you a clear idea of what we have to offer both
on-site and in the near locality. Because these photographs are quite large and may
slow down the loading of this site we have a dedicated site elsewhere on the
internet. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to link to this gallery.
We look forward to
offering you a warm welcome at Les Chaumieres Campagnardes.
If you find our gites
are full for the period you require then don't despair, we have formed an
association of similar gites that offer a high standard of accommodation within
a 6km radius of us. Contact us for more details.
You can rest assured
that we will only recommend properties that meet the high standards we have here
at Les Chaumeries Campagnardes.
Our association
does not form a comprehensive list of accommodation within the area. For a more
complete list please visit the
tourist office site.
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Fancy a virtual tour of our accommodation and a walkabout in the gardens ? Then
follow the link below.....
Click here for virtual tour
A very special thank you to
Chris Peach for the video images.....he's my hero !
Visit our photo gallery via
the link below for a more comprehensive selection of photographs of the
local area.
click
here for Photo gallery
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Weather forecast
Please click on '6
day weather forecast' for an up-to-date overview of the weather.
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