Vacation Rental Description
La glycine (for up to 5), Le chevrefeuille (for up to 4) & Le camelia (for up to 6) provide all creature comforts for a wonderfully relaxed self-catering holiday in a tranquil but not isolated location. Set in a large garden with plenty of grassed area for sunbathing and a huge grassed field for sports and games - we have outdoor table tennis, a boules pitch, children's play house, children's swings, swing seat and lots of outdoor and indoor games and toys. Outside each gite is a paved patio area separated by planted trellis fencing for privacy with a BBQ and a wooden picnic table with parasol. The gites benefit from a large library of DVDs, books and magazines for less clement weather. These are all available for guests free of charge.
The Area
Guemene Penfao is on the river Don and there is something for everyone; wonderful walks through forests, ancient chateaux, chapels and churches to visit, water sports of every kind, Karting, micralights, aqaujets and a lake with a safe beach area in nearby Plesse, 4 riding stables to suit all abilities, and there are over 18 restaurants listed in the local area guide book and plenty more besides. Our gites are about a 3 minute drive from the town centre or easily reached on foot along the lovely river path in about 25 minutes. Or how about spending a day in Paris, under 3 hours away direct from Redon Station which is only a 15 minute drive away. Rennes, Nantes, Vannes are all within easy reach for day trips. A 45 minute drive leads you to the banks of the river Loire, deep in the heart of the wine growing area around Nantes. Kilometres of sign posted scenic drives around the wine growing areas of Muscadet and Anjou, explore the vineyards whose owners extend a friendly welcome and advice whilst inviting you to taste the wine at their local "caves". Discover the sumptuous Châteaux and ornamental gardens, glorious relics of France's regal past, situated in the vicinity of Angers and Saumur.
Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of a holiday permit and enjoy fishing for a variety of species including carp, trout and pike in the well stocked public lakes. Cyclists looking for empty country lanes need look no further. Take to the skies in a Micralight from nearby Plesse and see the region from a birds eye view or take a ride in a horse and cart and have a wonderful guided tour of Guemene Penfao. Go to Nantes and see their fantastic new attraction - a huge mechanical elephant you can ride on and a collection of superb weird and wonderful mechanical underwater creatures Jules Verne would be proud of. The newly restored castle is also a 'must see' and good for a whole day's fascinating entertainment. The huge plus in visiting French cities is that parking is easy, accessible and cheap - go for the underground variety and pay as little as €6 for the whole day - NCP take note! It's not so much a question of 'what shall we do on holiday?' as 'how will we manage to do everything we want to in the time?' - Solution - book 3 weeks and/or come back again next year. You'll still find plenty to do and see.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Each gite contains a spacious living/dining room with a wood burning stove and a kitchen area. Comfortably furnished with a sofas, coffee tables, rugs and TVs with Satellite free to view UK channels, high speed unlimited internet connection, DVD & CD players, dining table and chairs. The kitchens contain electric cookers, toasters, microwaves, electric kettles, fridge/freezers, washing machines, coffee makers and all necessary pots, pans,crockery, cutlery and utensils. The spacious master bedrooms are in the converted lofts (grenier) and have vaulted ceilings with exposed ancient oak beams, bedside tables with lamps, sets of drawers, clothes hanging area or wardrobe and ensuite shower rooms with wc and basins. The twin bedded rooms are downstairs, (except in le camelia where it is upstairs). Cots, stairs gates, changing mats, bottle sterilisers, seat boosters, and other baby/child equipment also available free on demand.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
Take to the skies in a Micralight from nearby Plesse and see the region from a birds eye view or take a ride in a horse and cart and have a wonderful guided tour of Guemene Penfao. Plesse also has a lovely lake with a child safe swimming beach which is supervised in July & August. Just near Redon is another huge lake with windsurfing and sailing facilities. Guemene Penfao's tourist office is the location for canoe trips and hire along the river Don along which great fishing and nature walks can be enjoyed. New this year (2011) we have cycle routes that run just past our drive and take in great local scenery. Guemene Penfao has a lovely indoor swimming pool with a toddler pool and spa and between June & September there are outdoor pools in Guenrouet and Nozay (20 mins drive). Redon boasts a multi screen cinema which regularly shows films in English and there is a small (French only) cinema in Guemene which opens each weekend.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Rennes or Nantes at 60 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Redon at 13 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Guemene Penfao at 1 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Guemene Penfao is midway between Rennes & Nantes Airports with frequent budget flights from the UK and Paris. Nearest port is St Malo although we are within easy reach (3hrs) of Cherbourg, Caen, Roscoff and slightly further away but do-able from Le Havre (4hrs) and Calais (7.5hrs). Our locations is excellent for holiday makers as we have a multitude of diverse and exciting towns, villages and tourist attractions within an hours drive in any direction, you will really be spolied for choice.