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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) that have been sympathetically restored and renovated to afford guests a high standard of accommodation whilst maintaining their traditional character. Set in 2 acres of private garden and orchard with a 7.5m x 3.5m solar heated pool that is totally child secure and with a dedicated sun terrace and shower. In the garden you will find sun loungers, reclining chairs, hammock, chillin' chair (under the shade of a 200 year old oak tree !), children's play area, a real wooden play house and small garden with table & chairs, table tennis, boules court, badminton, quiet area and summer house.
We also have a small fishing lake (Mare ) that has carp, tench, roach and rudd waiting for someone to daggle a tasty morsel with-in biting distance ! The mare has some very fine fish just waiting to have their photo's taken ! In 2009 we added some Goldfish to make it easier for the little ones to see the fish. There is fishing equipment & bait on site and there is no charge for their use. Also, new for 2010 is the 'Billy Goat Gruff' bridge that now allows guests to fish on both sides of the mare. More importantly just by sitting by the mare, looking out over the fields, you will feel your worries and stress' being sucked out of you.
There is much to enjoy in the local area or, if you want an adventure, you can go into the massive forest at the rear of Les Chaumieres Campagnardes on one of our bikes. There is no charge for the use of the bikes although we do not provide any safety equipment. We do provide local maps that highlight all local roads, paths, tracks (farm & forest) and points of local interest and again, free of charge.
When you arrive you will find a small Welcome pack (for a cuppa or something a little stronger !) and a few odds 'n' sods to get you going. If you want us to do some shopping prior to arrival then please give us at least 7 days notice.
We have an associate company that can find cheap or good deals on most ferry crossing with most carriers. Contact details will be provided during the booking process.
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 and the Savage Coast, plenty of green countryside, and 250 miles of rivers, canals and lakes. Ocean, rivers, canals - water is the soul of the region. The Loire, classified here as a World Heritage Site and lined by many Renaissance chateaux, vineyards, and passes close to Angers, the capital of Anjou. You can be tasting the many wines, ciders and gastronomic delights of the Loire within a few minutes drive of us.
Saint Nazaire is a major commercial port and a centre of local WW2 history (HMS Campbeltown), Nantes, the regional capital, and Angers, Saumur, Ancenis & Tours offer visitors a cultural heritage dominated by Gothic art and the Renaissance. Also, the local area was a hot-bed of the Marque (French Resistance) during WW2 and as such have many monuments and museums commemorating these brave men and women.
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 'What's 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 much for you to do.
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 !
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 virtual tour 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 with similar gites that offer a high standard of accommodation within a 6km radius of us. Contact us for more details. Our association does not form a comprehensive list of accommodation within the area. For a more complete list please visit the tourist office site. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fancy a virtual tour of our accommodation and a 360 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please click on '6 day weather forecast' for an up-to-date overview of the weather. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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