LES LANDES is a beautiful renovated

LES LANDES is a beautiful property, for Sleeps 12+ - bed linen included. with ‘Heated Swimming Pool’ The 5 BEDROOMS 2 shower rooms, with WC, and washbasin. The house stands in it’s own 3½ acre grounds, Garden furniture and BBQ facilities THE FARMHOUSE ‘live in’ KITCHEN with feature built in wood burner, 5 gas ring cooker with oven & electric grill. The general facilities include a sink, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, crockery and cutlery, dining table and chairs. LOUNGE with tall wood burner for the winter months, TV, Settees and chairs. The floors are tiled and the ceilings oak beamed. GAMES ROOM with pool table, football game, bar area. LARGE ENTRANCE HALL with staircase leading to first floor and bedrooms. The 5 BEDROOMS 2 shower rooms, with WC, and washbasin. Comprising 2 master bedrooms one at either end of the housewith double and single beds, with the remaining 3 situated between them, 1 double, 2 twin. and one off them with a extra WC and washbasin When you arrive, your beds are already made. Use of the ‘Heated’ Swimming Pool 10 x 6m with roman steps lighting and security cover. with bad weather the swimming pool is not heated please ask us if it is heated in the periode when you arive Garden furniture and BBQ facilities are provided. Small Lake on the land for fishing. Selection of fishing lakes in area. The house stands in it’s own 3½ acre grounds, The house is heated on wood which you can buy from us or at the supermarket Prices are includes gas, electric & bedding. THE FARMHOUSE with the private pool The GAMES ROOM with pool table, football game, bar area. We live in a house on the other site off the property and we Always there to help you and to inform you in case off need The Anjou region is renown for the Chateaux, waterways and of course, wine. Besides these there are plenty of other things to see and do nearby, including a fine selection of golf courses. We are only 2 hours drive from the coast or in the opposite direction, Futuroscope. You will find various tourist leaflets in the house giving fuller details. However, you should not miss out on a visit to ANGERS, with the castle and Apocalypse tapestry (largest in the world). Also, this is the only place in the world where Cointreau is made. Visits to the distillery can be made, with tasting, of course. The region is very famous for its waterways, there being the Rivers, Oudon, Mayenne, Maine, Loir and of course the mighty Loire There are various activities available on the rivers including day cruises where you can see the many Chateaux from the comfort of a boat. Some have areas for swimming and other water activities. Of course if Chateaux are your “thing” then you could not be in a much better area, there are loads for you to visit within the area, too many for us to try to name. Anjou’s history is closely tied with the history of England. It was in the early 11th century that the region really began to take shape. It was during that period that the count of Anjou, known as Geoffrey the Fair, founded the Plantagenet dynasty. He married Matilda, daughter of the King of England, and their grandson, Richard the Lionheart is buried in the Fontevraud Abbey alongside his parents, Henry 2nd and Eleanor of Aquitaine. In fact 15 princes and princesses of this family are buried here. This abbey is very impressive and well worth a visit. Our local Chateau, CHATEAU DE CHALLAIN LA POTHERIE: A jewel of neo-Gothic architecture built by architect Rene Hode, the high roofs of this imposingly large chateau rise above the heart of a romantic 30 ha (72 acre) park. The interior decoration testifies to the aristocratic taste of 19th century. Domaine de la Petite Couere is rather unique in France. A natural park of 80 hectares, in which over 300 animals are on view, most of which are free to roam as they want. Many of which are quite unusual, like their mascot a very large headed “donkey” called Le baudet du Poitou, a rare survivor of an endangered species. In the grounds is also a reconstructed village of the early 19th century with a school, church, house and shops - a real step-back in time. In addition, there is on view means of transport and household machines through the ages, a vast collection of Dinky toys and much more. There are plenty of picnic areas available both in the open and under cover (get out of the sun) so take a picnic and enjoy a full day, with or without the children! A real treat for the children is the park L’Arche. This has a cowboy town, mini golf, swimming pool with water chutes plus much more for a really fun day. Again there are picnic areas available for you to use. For a real taste of France “La Guinguette” is a must. An open air restaurant between Feneu and Montreuil Juigne on the banks of the river Mayenne. Meals are served both at midday and the evening, often accompanied by music and singing. Fancy a day out on the beach for the children but do not want to drive to the coast? Just go towards Angers and before you reach the town turn off to Lac de Maine where you will find a swimming area with a beach and pedalos. This also has picnic areas and even places for you to do a BBQ – take your own charcoal though. Saumur has much to offer, besides it grand Chateau, troglodyte caves, the mushroom caves, the first underground miniature town in the world sculpted from limestone and of course the famous Cadre Noir horses. It is said that the stone for the construction of St. Paul’s Cathedral came from here.The zoo of Doue La Fontaine is based around the underground caves typical of the area. A lush tropical enviro You will find the entrance to “Les Landes” if you turn off the D775 (Pouance to Angers road) at the first left turning onto the D182 the property is situated 500 metres on the right. (N171 then onto D775 then D182) nearest airport is Nantes. Nearest station chateaubriand and Angers There are many things to do at and around the house but also in the region the region has not a lot of tourists , despite very many tourist attractions