Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This beautiful cottage is the latest addition to the Chateau des Barres holiday accommodation in the French Loire Valley. At the turn of the century the Cottages were where the local blacksmith lived and worked. The Blacksmith's Cottage has retained many of its original features, all the rooms have retained their lovely terracotta floors, oak beams and in the salon and the kitchen/dining area the huge original stone fireplaces.
The entrance to this typically French Provincial Farmhouse which has a very cottage feel is through a lovely rustic hall leading to a large kitchen, a dishwasher and washing machine have been provided as well as all the other usual facilities. The rooms are spacious and decorated with antique French country furnishings.
Price reduction may be possible for smaller group bookings. *Special Offer!* - all 2008 prices held for booking reservations for 2009 made before the end of the year+complementary bottle of wine and free towel hire for all bookings made before Christmas.
Christmas and New year offer! - 10 percent off advertised prices with free linen and towel hire and complementary Champagne offer! See owners site for details.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO OUR WEBSITE FOR SPECIAL OFFERS!
Blacksmith's Cottage terraced outdoor 6-seat dining area with children's table and chairs
Bedroom with original oak beam ceilings
French provincial living room with stone log fire
Cozy French country dining nook next to stone log fire
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
The region has become one of the most popular in France because of the many Chateau and vineyards. There are superb restaurants all within easy driving distances. The region is between 80 and 150 kms inland ensuring warm dry weather in the summer.
You will love the warm, sunny climate, which at this point becomes much more continental. The apple orchards come alive in the spring, which normally arrives a good month earlier than in the UK. The summer is generally warm and dry and ablaze with sunflower fields.
Saumur / Vernoil area
The area has many local attractions and is an ideal family location. Only 15 minutes drive from the Chateau is the historic town of Saumur famous for it's fairy tale Chateau, Cadre Noire and The National Riding Academy. The town is built primarily of the local tuffeau stone which gleams bright white in the strong summer sun. The Chateau of Saumur boasts panoramic views along the Loire valley.
The town is an interesting mixture of modern shops, paved walkways, markets and an old town where the streets are surprisingly steep upto the Chateau that sits above the town. It is renown for its sparkling white wines and is the largest producer of mushrooms in France, which are grown in the limestone caves which surround the town. It is also the home of the elite French Cavalry Regiment the Cadre Noire and the L'ecole Nationale the national school of equitation.
The region has become one of the most popular in France. The area also has some superb restaurants all within easy driving distance. There are many activities to suit all tastes, horse riding, cycling, swimming, walking and watersports. The immediate area offers lovely villages, market towns and superb countryside suitable for families with children of all ages. Futuroscope is only an hour and a half away with many theme parks, zoos and natural attractions all within one hours drive.
How to get there
You will find this property located midway between Angers and Tours, 5 miles from the A85 motorway exit at Saumur. Approximately 7 hours easy drive from Calais and 3.5 hours from Caen. Or fly directly to Angers in only one hour.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Tours Airport: 15 km
Railway:
Saumur Train Station: 20 km
Activities near Saumur
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (3), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool, Trampoline
Further details indoors: The rooms are large and spacious with original oak beamed ceilings and the salon also has the luxury of a beautiful original tuffeau stone fireplace (logs provided). In the salon there are two large sofa/beds, tv, video, dvd and stereo an ideal place you can relax after a days sight-seeing or sunbathing.
All the rooms are furnished in antique rustic country French furniture in keeping with the style and age of the cottage. Sleeping 4 to 6 plus cot it comprises of 2 double bedrooms with antique rustic country French furniture.
The master bedroom has a double bed and sofa/bed, the second bedroom has a regular double bed with a small double bed, both rooms are in the eaves of the cottage both having beautiful exposed solid oak beams. There is also a large shower room downstairs with wc and a bathroom with wc on the second floor.
Further details outdoors: There is a large flagged outdoor eating area with BBQ and enclosed garden. Off the flagged outdoor area is a garden room with a french day bed for quiet reading in the shade.
The large gardens have a separate play and camping area with badminton and racket ball and there are skittles, table tennis table, a 18' trampoline and a paddling pool for smaller children.
There is private gravel parking accessed off the Rue de la Mairie through wrought-iron gates.
Further details
The total capacity on the Chateau des Barres grounds is 45 people. There are several gites on the site from one bedroom up to seven bedroom accommodations. For more information, please enquire directly with the home owner.
Linens are required for all rooms. Linen and towel hire available for all rooms (see pricing details under rental rates).
Conditions
* Breakage/damage deposit €150 euros (£100). * 25% deposit on booking. * Balance and damage deposit are due 8 weeks prior to holiday as one single payment.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
***** SPECIAL OFFER: BOOK ANY DATES FOR 2009 BY THE END OF 2008 AND GET YOUR HOLIDAY AT 2008 PRICES! *****
* Christmas and New Year's bookings by negotiation.
* Saturday changeover is fixed during the peak period
* Out of season by arrangement. Heating charge may be applicable.
* Please note linen and towels are not included, but may be hired. Please enquire for price.
* Payment may be in euros (fixed rate), international bankers draft or bank transfer.
Availability notes
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