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Jane Elizabeth Croome

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  • Quiet, rural area

La Petite Coquais is an 18th Century Barn conversion completed in 2005 and is all on one level making it suitable for persons who are less mobile or elderly and where a warm and friendly welcome is always guaranteed. Our delightful cottage is set in 16 acres of its own fields and woodland with sheep, goats, horses, chickens ,ducks and geese where we welcome our younger guests and children to feed and interact with our animals as well as collect their own eggs for breakfast. Our 3.2 acre lake to the rear of the Gite is available for Carp and coarse fishing @ € 60 per angler per week. We have some superb fish with Grass Carp to 20kg + and Commons and Mirrors to 19 kg + along with Siberian Sturgeon , Diamond Sturgeon ,Crucian Carp ,Tench and Catfish to 19kg, as well many other species of coarse fish including Roach , Pike, Perch and Zander which are exclusive to our guests. Many original features have been retained within the cottage and it is now a contemporary, well equipped, spacious holiday home, with NETFLIX ,WIFI ,GAMING corner with XBOX one S ,Wii ,Pro Table Football ,Boules Pitch ,Table Tennis , Darts , HOT TUB and an above ground pool and with full central heating, making it ideal for families and couples for all year round holidays and fishing vacations.

The property consists of a large airy lounge with vaulted ceiling, tastefully decorated with plush leather seating, bespoke handmade oak furniture, large screen Satellite TV, with Netflix ,Gaming corner with XBox OneS and Wii with a large selection of games and a sideboard full of books and board games suitable for all ages.
The lounge has double doors leading into the fully fitted kitchen with an integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer,5 ring gas hob electric range oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, steamer, slow cooker,2 coffee machines including a Dolce Gusto and Krupps Barrista and a large selection of kitchen wares and utensils, making your stay a real home from home.
The dining area seats 6 people comfortably, and is a very bright and airy space for entertaining with a leather settee and coffee table next to the large double French doors to catch the morning sun with a coffee. The 4 large French doors lead out to the enclosed covered patio area and garden, ideal for alfresco dining anytime of the day or evening.
The outside area boasts a large ,very warm, south facing and private enclosed garden with a canopy covered patio area with garden furniture, sun loungers ,a superb ,covered, brick built BBQ ,a boules pitch to settle family scores on, Intex Spa Jacuzzi ideal for relaxing in after a long day fishing or sightseeing and an above Ground swimming Pool , available typically from June to early September, Table Tennis , Darts and Pro Table Football and a large Bouncy Castle ,also available on request for hire ,fee payable locally per day ,please contact us before your arrival if you wish to book the Bouncy Castle.( Weather dependent )

The property has 3 bedrooms ,a spacious king size room with an outside door leading to the garden area, a second double room and one with twin beds, all are tastefully decorated, with matching furniture and all 3 bedrooms have their own modern en-suite shower rooms ,so no sharing bathrooms,each comprising of Italian glass hand wash basins ,with mirrors and lighting, double shower units with massage jets, towel rails ,toilet and radiators for your comfort in winter and out of season stays.

Facilities

  • Independent
  • No smoking
  • Local contact
  • Safe for small children
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Iron
  • Fenced garden
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Bicycles at the house
  • Hair dryer
  • Jacuzzi
  • With swimming pool
  • Private pool

Availability of 'La Petite Coquais'

Surroundings

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An excellent luxury base,to relax or to fish for Carp on our exclusive private 3.2 acre lake and to explore the local area, the Loire valley and North western France with guests returning year after year,enjoying our delightful Gite with quality fishing , Lazy Spa / Jacuzzi and above ground Swimming Pool, typically June to September ,Ping Pong ,Darts and Boules / Petangue , along with many large Vide Greniers ,mostly on Sundays, which are very popular with our guests.
A short 10 minute drive is the fabulous La Rincerie watersports complex with wake boarding ,paddle boarding,canoeing,sailing,mini golf and lake beach with lifeguard amongst a host of activities available for guests to enjoy.
La Petite Coquais is a perfect base to relax in peace and tranquillity, or explore this beautiful part of France .It is located on the borders of 3 departments and offers a wealth of cultural activities.
Our village of Renaze has superb local amenities with 2 large supermarkets, a DIY store selling fishing tackle ,which is handy for our fishing guests, 3 Boulangerie ,2 banks, 2 Bars,2 restaurants , a Cinema showing English films and Pizza /Kebab takeaway and also a Pharmacie. All are within a short walk or drive from the Gite.
Guests can stay home and relax in the private garden and bubble spa or fish on our 2 exclusive lakes or visit some of the famous Chateaux and vineyards in our region ,wander round the old cities of Nantes, Angers, Rennes and Vitre or spend the day at one of our local coastal resorts of Dinan, Dinard or La Baule, the choice is yours.
Closer to La Petite Coquais are the market towns of Laval, Chateau Gontier, Chateaubriant and La Guerche de Bretagne all less than 30 to 40 minutes away,with superb markets,bars,and restaurants where you can sample the excellent local cuisine and shopping.
There are numerous places of interest close by including La Rincerie, a water sports complex with wake boarding,paddle boarding,sailing,mini golf and a man made beach in the summer with lifeguard . Terrabottanica France's unique Eco theme park is ideal for all ages as well as L'arche de Refuge a wonderful animal sanctuary ,and the new Atoll out of town shopping arena with its many shops and restaurants, these are just a few of our favourites but there are many others that can be recommended.

  • Rural
  • Meadows and woodland
  • In or near a village
  • In or near a town
  • At the farm
  • Near swimming water

Reviews

La Petite Coquais has received 5 reviews over the past 4 years with an average of:

9.6 stars
  • 10 stars

    Heerlijk huis, prachtige privé tuin, fantastische aangrenzend meer waar exclusief gevist kan worden voor de gasten. Wij hebben veel gevist en de vissen die gevangen worden zijn echt de moeite waard! Jane en Philip denken met alles mee om je verblijf zo aangenaam mogelijk te maken. We komen hier zeker terug en onze zoon wilt dan voor twee weken in plaats van één week. Ben ik het volledig mee eens!

  • 10 stars

    We had a lovely week in a perfect house. Very clean and comfortable. I was happy with my books and my husband with his fish ;) Philip and Jane are perfect hosts!

  • 10 stars

    Très belle maison, super bien outillé, avec espace détente. Top top top. Très heureux d'avoir choisi le gite .les hôtes sympathique et généreux

    Comment from Jane Elizabeth Croome

    Merci Ana pour vos commentaires,ce fut un plaisis de vous accueillir avec votre famille et nous sommesravis que vous avez apprecie votre sejour,nous esperons vous revoir a l'avenir Jane et Philip

    Thank you Ana for your comments ,it was a pleasure having you and your family stay with us and we are pleased your enjoyed your stay,we hope to see you again in the future Jane and Philip

Restaurants, food & wine

Within easy reach are a multitude of excellent restaurants ,offering a choice of various cuisine,including Les Marchands in the market town of La Guerche de Bretagne and Quatre Epices in our local town of Craon.Nearby markets sell local specialities and produce,including cheeses, and cider,vine yards and wine tasting are also nearby in Maine et Loire.

Activities

Above ground Swimming Pool and Intex Spa / Jacuzzi , June to early September typically .Bouncy Castle hire is available on site ,fee payable locally, and is weather dependant. French Boules ,Table Tennis and Darts in the Gite garden with Pro Table Football and a gaming corner with XBox One S and Wii.
Close by is the Voie Vert a purpose built trail ,ideal for walking or cycling ,stretching 40 kms to the historic town of Laval .
Exclusive fishing is available for guests on our private 3.2 acre lake which is stocked with Carp, Commons and Mirrors to 18 kg + and Grass carp to 20kg +,Also Catfish to 20kg as well as Siberian and Diamond Sturgeon to 10kg + and many other species of Coarse fish along with Pike ,Perch ,Roach , Zander , Crucian Carp and specimen Tench. Fishing is for a maximum of 3 anglers @ €60 per angler per week ,4th angler possible by prior arrangement, with no permits required.
Scales ,Cradles ,unhooking mats and fishing chairs are available to use free of charge. Bait buckets consisting of a maize ,particle mix and in house 9mm and 15mm Coppens pellet and a range of locally made boilies is available on site, pre order or ask on arrival, payable in euros locally. Bait Boat also available to hire.

  • Bicycle
  • Near hiking trails
  • Near ATB trails
  • Near riding
  • Near theme park
  • Fishing
  • Water sports

Further remarks

Fishing is for a maximum of 3 anglers maximum only @ €60 per angler per week with no permits required ,4th angler possible by arrangement.
In the secluded Gite Garden is a Lazy Spa /Jacuzzi ,above ground Swimming pool ,typically available May to August 31st , Boules / Petanque, Darts and Tennis Tennis (Ping Pong)

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Additional price info and offers

Carp Fishing is available maximum of 3 anglers @ €70 per week per angler, exclusive to our guests , 4th angler by arrangement only upon booking. No Permits or Licences required.
Heating is available, metered charge for usage, fee is payable locally in Euros on departure.

Price includes

Towels, Bed linen

Price exclusive

  • Safety deposit € 200.00
  • Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 30.00

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€1,250

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