Chateau De Brabant France
Holiday Home Rental Description
The very spacious 19th century Chateau De Brabant and Lodge is set in its 300 acre estate with private pool, tennis court, forest and lake offers a unique setting for a family get together, reunion or celebration. The Chateau provides all the features of an elegant bourgeois abode, large fire places, elegant salons, wood panelled dining room.
The Lodge provides additional accommodation in close proximity. Both buildings while full of character and original features also provide the luxury of modern living. Chateau De Brabant allows for a large group to get together with plenty of space for everyone both inside and out, making it an ideal location for spending time with family and friends, with plenty to do on site or nearby for everyone.Chateau De Brabant is located in South Brittany. It is a 45min drive from Rennes and 90 mins from Nantes: both rennes and Nantes gave regular flights from the UK with Easy Jet , Ryan Air (also goes to Dinard) and Flybe: The nearest town (13km) is REDON linked to Paris by the TGV.
The Chateau is located on the outskirts of a small village- Saint Just, famous for its megalithic site and typical inland Brittany countryside. The property boarders a protected parkland area with marked walks and information points. The village of Saint Just comprises of, a village shop with bar, post office with tourist information, baker (morning delivery of croissants, bread possible), restaurant.
The nearest super market is found in the next village Pipriac (15 min drive). Is open everyday , all day Monday to Saturday and sunday morning. Here you can find everything for the household and a good supply of fresh foods. the closely village of La Gacilly – home of Yves Rocher founder of the french equivalent to body shop. The picturesque village has a museum, many restaurants and possibility to hire motor boats on the river. A little further is the larger medieval village Rochefort-en-terre, classed as one of Frances most beautiful villages.
The walled town of Guerande is a good spot for shopping and can be combined with a trip to La Baule- the famous coastal resort. Long sandy beaches can also be found at Penetin and smaller coves at Kervoyal. boats regularly go from Vannes to the small islands in the Morbihan bay providing a nice day out.
Chateau De Brabant can organise activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, donkey rides. The golf course of La Bretesche at Missilac is one of the most beautiful courses in the area, it is a 40 min drive but really worth the trip.Included in the price of the Chateau is a live in house keeper to help clear after breakfast and keep the Chateau tidy and help you find your way around the property! The house keeper is also on hand to give extra help in the evenings. The Chateau is offered on a self catering basis but by prior arrangement elegant dinners or simple buffet and BBQ’s can be organised.