LISTING PHOTOS Click photo to enlarge Page Views: 510 Date Added: 25/01/2006 Last Updated: 25/01/2006 Price: £275 - £350 Description: Available from June 2006, Coeur de Chene is a detached cottage in an acre of land, with a large patio area leading into the garden containing a bench seat, picnic table, BBQ, an ornamental well and washing line. The garden is not fully enclosed so children would need to be supervised.  Living area has a wood burning fire, two 2 seater sofas, TV (receives satellite free 2 view BBC channels plus some others),  Video, CD player, selection of books, Videos and CDs.  The kitchen is fully fitted with modern units, electric hob, fan assisted oven, extractor fan, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, toaster, cutlery, crockery and utensils. Table and chairs to seat 4/5.  Ground floor bedroom has twin beds, set of drawers, clothes hanging space and an adjoining family bathroom with washing machine, iron and ironing board.  First floor 'spacious' bedroom - double bed, vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams, wardrobes and chest of drawers, period chair to enjoy the views from and an en-suite shower room with basin and WC.  There is also a lovely small separate sitting room with views over the garden, and contains a new single folding bed.  Chateaubriant has a small but historic château and grounds dating from the 12th century which are open to the public. Throughout the summer months the château and bandstand within the grounds are host to numerous open air concerts and theatrical productions, many of which are free.  The more modern parts of the town are represented by the "theatre de verre" (the glass theatre), a bowling alley, a cinema and the Olympic sized swimming pool.  There are a variety of restaurants and street cafés which suit all palettes and pockets. You can  sample the world famous "Chateaubriant" steak and don't forget to try the "Galette de Ble Noir" (a pancake made with buckwheat flour) served with a bowl of cider.  The night life consists of local bars and discotheques. The local tourist board publish a booklet every summer containing ideas and information about all the events taking place in the area. Activities include 18 hole swin golf, croquet, archery, waterskiing, karting, paint-balling, paragliding, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and boating. It is also an ideal place for trecking, and horse riding. There are 4 riding centres within reach. Chateaubriant also has a racetrack where trotting races are held, a bit different but just as exciting as regular horse racing.  The region also offers beautiful lakes, rivers, markets, fetes and the famous Foire de Bere (country show) which has been held in Chateaubriant since 1050 is from 9th to 11th September and not to be missed. City: Soulvache County:   Loire Atlantique Country:   France Contact person:   Teresa Sorokin Phone: 0033 240518167 Web-site: http://www.LabourofLoveGites.com View Map: Click Here to view E-mail: Reply to Ad

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