Welcome to Hirondelle Farm, the ultimate in French Holiday Homes, open all year, including Christmas and New Year!

If you are looking for a really clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped French Holiday Homes you have found it!

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.

The Stable has been tastefully renovated and offer very comfortable accommodation. Retaining all the original French character with exposed beams and woodburning stoves. It has a private garden, including patio and BBQ, and parking facilities. We are delighted to welcome families with children but regret we cannot accept animals.

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

We supply a welcome pack to all our guests of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and a bottle of local French wine just in case you arrive late in the day.

This beautifully restored barn is a lovely holiday home. Previously the farm stable, it is a great holiday home providing 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 ( 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. We have tried to think of everything you may need!

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!

Rental rates are per week Saturday to Saturday for the Stable. 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, in our experience the average cost of electricity in France is about 18 ?uros (£12) per week in the summer. 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.