This 17th century newly converted barn situated in a small hamlet near Sigournais, in the glorious countryside, is the place to unwind. Local highlights include restaurants, markets, picturesque villages, lakes for swimming, fishing, watersports, forests, horse riding, golf, walking, cycling, châteaux, bird life, and beaches, also only 30 minutes from Puy du Fou. See web for more details.

Accommodation comprises double bedroom, living room (sofabed)/ kitchen/dining area, mezzanine with 2 single beds, large shower room with wc and separate toilet. Kitchen includes oven, hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine, microwave and dishwasher. Central heating and wood burning fire. Dvd, vhs, cd players. Garden furniture, bbq. Bed linen and towels included. Baby items on request.

No smoking or pets.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Farmhouses Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	St Malo 255km

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Kinours for a Truly French Experience'
"Eat with the locals. 9 Euros for 4 or 5 courses with wine at lunch time, no choice but that increases the experience! Amazing value."

'La Cigalle in Nantes'
"This is the most famous brasserie in all of France, a truly wonderful experience. You can dine a la carte or surprisingly they have a 15 or 25 Euro menu!"

Local Area and Activities

'Birds and Wildlife'
"You can see owls, herons, redshanks, green woodpeckers, kingfishers, avocets, terns, lapwings, storks, egrets, hoopoes, buzzards, hawks, curlews, stilts, spoonbills, eagles, otters."

'Chantonnay Market'
"A local market every Saturday morning situated in the square Les Halles in Chantonnay. Fresh produce all locally produced (next to the tourist office)."

'Lac du Rocheraux'
"Five mins from the Barn. The lake has a beach for swimming. The Morliere restaurant where there is a bar or you can dine. You can picnic around the lake, fish for carp or just enjoy the outstanding views and the tranquillity. "

'Places to go'
"Vouvant, Marais Poitevin, La Rochelle, Sable d'Olonne, La Faute, Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, La Tranche, Nantes, Poitier, Ile d'Yeu, Parthenay, Mervent Forest and the zoo."

'Puy du Fou'
"The second most visited tourist attraction in France after the Eiffel Tower. Please look at the website www.puydufou.com - history has never been this fascinating."

'Things to do'
"Ballooning, bird-watching, boating, clubbing, cycling, fishing (carp), golf, go-karting, horse racing, riding, running, shopping, swimming, surfing, walking, watersports and much more."

Markets and Shopping

'For a Day out Shopping'
"Nantes/La Roche/Poitier/La Rochelle"

Rental Rates

17th Century Converted - Sleeps: 4/6, Bedrooms: 2

From £305 to £515

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: LV001977.

Contact:	Vanessa Labern
Telephone:	020 8549 2025
Mobile:	07971 402370
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.vendee-unlimited.co.uk
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Listing last updated:	17 Mar 2008