Set in the beautiful Western Loire only 6Km from the walled historic town of Chateaubriant, Hirondelle Farm nestles in the hamlet of Le Perray surrounded by peaceful fields of corn-on-the-cob and sunflowers. Hirondelle Farm is owned by Dave and Doreen Joyner, formerly of Bournemouth, UK.

The village of Saint Aubin des Chateaux, with its picturesque riverside picnic area, is less than a kilometer from the farm. The market town of Chateaubriant is a scenic bicycle ride of about 6 kilometers. The ferry port of Saint Malo is less than a two hour drive through some of the most beautiful parts of Brittany en route to the Western Loire.

The area is famous for the fishing available in local lakes, rivers and canals. Carp, Roach, Pike and Mullet are the most popular catches.

The lovely towns of Rennes, Angers, Laval, Nantes and St Nazaire are within an hour's drive from the Farm. As are the beaches at La Baule and St Brevin.

Living on site, Dave & Doreen will welcome you when you arrive and can always be on hand to recommend a restaurant, or the best shopping centres, but will respect your privacy at all times.

A welcome pack is supplied to all guests of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and a bottle of local French wine just in case you arrive late in the day

There are two holiday available, the Stable for up to 5 guests and the FarmHouse, with a pool, for up to 7 guests.

The Stable:

This beautifully restored barn is a lovely holiday home. Previously the farm stable provids accommodation for up to five. This is a wonderful area of France to enjoy a relaxing break!

Open plan ground floor, 9 metres x 5 metres. Large lounge with comfortable seating for six. Fully fitted kitchen including gas hob, electric fan assisted oven, fridge, dish washer, microwave, toaster, all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. Good sized dining area with a farmhouse table and accommodation for seating for up to 6 people.

Two bedrooms, carpeted ( both 2.85 x 4.5 metres), one with a double bed and a single bed.

One a twin bedded room. Bedside cabinets, dressing tables and hanging space in both bedrooms. A cot and high chair are available if required. Bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and shower.

In the lounge there is a woodburning stove, TV, video, music centre, a selection of videos, CDs, books and board games.

Private, enclosed garden with patio with all garden furniture and a BBQ. Plus space for badminton or volleyball and free bicycle loan if you are feeling energetic!

The FarmHouse

This has been tastefully renovated and offers very comfortable accommodation. It has retained all the original French character with exposed beams and woodburning stoves. Private garden, including patio and BBQ, and parking facilities and an integrated above ground pool surrounded by timber decking, a children's play area with two swings and a see-saw. Free bicycle loan to all guests.

It offers a lounge and dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (carpeted) and two bathrooms.

All ceilings in the FarmHouse downstairs are original French oak, upstairs there are vaulted ceilings with exposed French oak beams.

Large lounge, 6 metres by 6 metres with comfy sofas. A woodburner in the original French fireplace. Good sized family dining area with a French farmhouse table and chairs. Beautiful fully fitted, custom built, family kitchen with breakfast bar, gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, dish washer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils.

A downstairs twin bedroom, bedside cabinet, dressing table and wardrobe.

Two good sized bedrooms, one en suite. Plus the main bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and shower.

The triple room, one double bed and one single bed, is a good sized family room. Bedside cabinets, dressing tables and built in wardrobe.

The double room, bedside cabinets, a dressing table and built in wardrobe. An en suite bathroom with toilet, fitted vanity unit and shower.

A cot + high chair are available for the FarmHouse.

A large private, enclosed garden, with patio, garden furniture and a French BBQ. An above ground 5.5 metre pool, surrounded by timber decking, for the sole use of guests in the FarmHouse. Two swings for the children, plus free bicycle loan - no need to rent - if you are feeling energetic!

Rental rates are per week Sunday to Sunday for the FarmHouse. Rental prices include all linen (English pillows are provided), crisp cotton sheets, fluffy hand and bath towels, gas for cooking, and water for basic domestic use. Electricity will be charged at the rate of 20 cents per unit. Some electrical points are UK, no need to bring an adaptor!

A 25% non-returnable deposit is required at the time of booking, the remainder to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival. A 200 Euro cash deposit is payable on arrival to cover any damage. This will be returned on departure minus any necessary deductions. Guests are asked to arrive no earlier than 1.00pm and to leave by 10.00 am on departure day, although sometimes arrangements can be made for an earlier arrival. Please note the rental rates quoted are for the gites, NOT per person.