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Hunters Retreat Lodge

huntersretreat The Lodge

Type: Cottage
Sleeps: 7 (4 Bedrooms)
Nearest Beach: la Baule (60 km)
Change Over Day: None set, please contact owner
Access: Car Advised

Long term lets considered
Non smoking only
suitable for children
suitable for the elderly
Winter lets available
Pets not allowed

There are 2 swimming pools (one for each gite, please note that pools available from end of May until end of September outside of these dates at owners discretion), New for 2012 The Lodge has exclusivity carp fishing pool with carp over 20lb plus The Croft exclusivity coarse fishing pool, for the energetic a tennis court,full size pool table, bikes, table tennis, badmington, boules and plenty of space for football, cricket and rounders. There is also a childrens play area with trampoline. A good selection of DVDs etc can be supplied, these and all of the above facilities are COMPLIMENTARY! Bedlinen is also included in the price but please bring your own towels. If needed highchairs and cots ,and stairgates can be provided at no charge.

Hunters Retreat is in a small hamlet "Le Claray" 4kms from the picturesque village of St Aubin des Chateaux, which has all the amenities you would want; Mini Market, bar, chemist, post office, bakers, butchers, brocante to browse in, there is also an equestrian centre nearby for the more adventerous. Just 5 minutes from Le Claray is a superb lake - Hunaudiere, with a great creperie and bar so that you can sit by the lake with a crepe and a beer and just relax.

The historic town of Chateaubriant is just 12 kms away, Nantes, Redon are approximately 45mins drive away. The coast - La Baule etc, is approximately 1 hour away.

THE LODGE
Downstairs there is an open plan lounge, with wood burning stove, with a kitchen/diner area leading onto its own under cover patio where you can have all your meals regardles of the weather a bar-b-que and garden furniture overlooking swimming pool with plenty of sunlungers and beautiful gardens. (available end of May until end of September) Theres plenty of things to do tennis,badminton,pitch and putt, childrens play area, football , cricket table tennis etc.

The Lodge has a cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, excellent selection of china and utensils, Engilsh television, DVD player and music system, together with a selection of DVDs and CDs which are available on request. Downstairs also has a large twin bedroom and shower room. theres everything you need for a perfect holiday
Upstairs theres 2 large double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, a bathroom with overhead shower

New for 2010 the Croft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms sleeps 6/7
large lounge,with 3 sofas, English television,DVD player, (with an excellent selection of DVD`s for you to use)
I pod stand for your own music,Large kitchen Diner with sloid fuel Rayburn for central heating (for winter lets) dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, everything you need for a perfect holiday, the french doors lead out on to your own patio with BBQ,table and chairs,and garden,You have your own private swimming pool (approx 30ft x 15 ft) with plenty of sunloungers
you have use of all the facilities with the Lodge,Fishing, tennis court , pool table, badmington,table tennis,childrens playarea with trampoline,( look forward to seeing you at huntersretreat 2010)

There is ample car parking for clients cars.

Images of Hunters Retreat Lodge

kitchen /diner lounge open plan

large double bedroom

tennis court

part of the garden

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The Loire Valley Region

At Hunters Retreat you can have both a relaxing holiday, just idle your days away with a gentle swim in the pool (one provided for each gite) or explore locally by bike, or drive into Chateaubriant and explore this historic town. Discover the refined, French gastronomy in lovely surroundings of the Hostellerie de La Ferriere in Chateaubriant, where the menu starts from 20 euros for a wonderful 3 course meal. If you are a keen fisherperson, then Mark is more than willing to accompany you for fishing,

St Aubin des Chateaux is ideally situated to explore nearby lakes with man-made beaches, travel to the coast (about an hour's drive) and visit the ancient market towns, and the numerous wine sellers in the Loire, plus many more attractions for you to visit.

For 2009 Mark will have his own private fishing lake consisting of 5 acres situated about 2Kms from Hunters Retreat. This will be available for rental for the more adventerous carp angler in small groups. A separate web page (huntersretreat.net) is available with all details.personal best for 2009 44lb carp

St Aubin des Chateaux Area

Hunters Retreat and surrounding areas
Hunters Retreat consists of a small hamlet in the village of St Aubin des Chateaux, some 10 mins drive from Chateaubriant, set in over 17 acres of private grounds consisting of beautiful gardens, and our own private fishing pool.

We have plenty of bicycles for you to use, perhaps cycling down a very quiet road to visit our local creperie which is set at the side of a very large lake, where you could park the bike, walk for an hour or so, and return to the creperie for a wonderful, traditional french crepe!

There is plenty to explore in the historic town of Chateaubriant. The Chateaux was built around the 11th century by Lord Brient and many people settled around the foot of the Chateau and eventually became known as the town of Chateaubriant. Chateaubriant took an active part in the French Resistance during the last world war, which took its toll on the local people. Many of the local streets are named after those who were murdered during the occupation. You can find a monument dedicated to the French Resistance on the outskirts of the town.

Each year at the beginning of September, a 4 day Foire de Bere is held in Chateaubriant, with a live agricultural show, many stands offering wine tastings of regionally produced wines to tempt you to buy some to take back home, plenty of food and drink stands and for those who are not faint hearted; some superb rides at the funfair! Why not visit the morning street market in Chateaubriant, you can find some wonderful cheeses, or just browse amongst the stalls selling a variety of goods.

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Getting There

Fly from dublin to Rennes or Nantes with ryanair
ferries avaiable from cork

Nearest Travel Links

Airport: Nantes (55 km)
Ferry: St Malo (120 km)
Railway: chateaubrint (10 km)

Suitable types of Holiday St Aubin des Chateaux

Fishing
Golf Course
Horse riding
Tennis courts
Swimming
Walking

Exterior Facilities in Hunters Retreat Lodge

Balcony/Terrace
BBQ
Bicycles available
Parking space
Private garden
Private outdoor swimming pool
Shared garden
Shared Tennis court
Children's playground

Rental Details

swimming pools are open from may to Sept ( other dates are upto owners discretion)

Facilities in Hunters Retreat Lodge

CD player
Central heating
Clothes dryer
Cooker
Dish washer
DVD player
Freezer
Fridge
Hairdryer
Highchair
Iron
Kettle
Linen provided
Log fire
Microwave
Television
Toaster
Video
Washing machine

New for 2010 the Croft 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms sleeps 7
large lounge,with 3 sofas, English television,DVD player, (with an excellent selection of DVD`s for you to use)
music system,Large kitchen Diner with sloid fuel Rayburn for central heating (for winter lets) dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, everything you need for a perfect holiday, the french doors lead out on to your own patio with BBQ,table and chairs,and garden,You have your own private swimming pool (approx 30ft x 15 ft) with plenty of sunloungers
you have use of all the facilities with the Lodge,Fishing, tennis court , pool table, badmington,table tennis,childrens playarea with trampoline,( look forward to seeing you at huntersretreat 2010)

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

Bedrooms (4)
Bathrooms (1)
Ensuite (1)
Showers (1)
WCs (2)

Sleeps a Maximum of 7 people:

Single Beds (4)
Double Beds (2)
Cots (1)

Furniture

Dining Seats (8)
Lounge Seats (8)

Tarriffs - Currency Conversion

Note: Huntersretreat runs from sat to sat
arrival time 4,oclock p.m/Departure time 10,oclock a.m
SPECIAL OFFER FOR COUPLES £175 PER PERSON PER WK (excludes June, June ,Aug, Sept, Xmas and new yr)