9 bedroom house, sleeping 18 adults, with pool

This House was renovated in 2019, mixing modern comforts with the charm of old. This house offers lots of space, enabling families or groups of friends to spend time together in relaxed surroundings. There is a swimming pool located within a large private garden, and shaded spots for alfresco dining. If you can bring yourself to leave this idyllic spot, there are a variety of activities for all interests and ages. The space House with 9 bedroom to accommodate up to 18 adults, or a mix of adults and children. Ideal for multigenerational families, or groups of friends wanting to spend time together. The dining room has a large dining table (seating 16-18 people), and a wood burner. From the dining room, there is a comfortable living room (sofas, armchairs, etc), with access to the garden. The other side of the dining room opens into the kitchen with 5 ring gas hob, large electric oven, standard electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, fridge-freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, etc. The dining room also leads into a second cosy living room (TV) and access to the stairs to the 1st floor. On the 1st floor is a toilet, a bedroom with double (140cm) + single (90cm). Up 2 steps, leads to another landing, with a double (140cm), 2 twin bedrooms each with 2 single (90cm) beds, a family bathroom (shower, double sink, toilet). Up another floor leads to a further 2 bedrooms: double (160cm), and double (140cm) each with their own ensuite (shower, sink, toilet). Back outside to the front of the house, just a few meters away from the dining room door is the west wing which has a ground floor twin bedroom (2 x 120cm beds) and its own wheelchair friendly wet room (shower, toilet, sink). Upstairs are a further 2 bedrooms each with their ensuite (shower, sink, toilet). One bedroom has a double (140cm), and the other a double (140cm) and a child's bed ((70x140cm) The house dates back over 100 years, with thick stone walls enabling it to stay cool during the summer months, as long as windows, door and curtains are kept closed during the day. The large private garden has shaded areas for alfresco dining, relaxing in a lounger with a book or having an afternoon siesta, as well as sunny spots for sunbathing around the pool or elsewhere. A trampoline will keep children busy, as well as a ping pong table and other outdoor games. The grounds are just over 2 hectares. The property is at the end of a long lane, away from the road, surrounded by fields and trees, giving you privacy and calm during your stay. At one end of the property is the Oudon river, which is sufficiently far from the house to deter young children to venture towards it. There is also a former pond which has been taken over by nature. The quiet and tranquility of the area has attracted wild animals such as squirrels, song birds, rabbits, hares, badgers, various species of deer, fixes, pine martins, etc. We have 3 travel cots, 3 high chairs, and 2 baby baths which we can suppy at no extra cost. Guest access You have full access to the house, pool and garden area, as well as to the river bank during your stay. During your stay we will need to clean the pool filtres at least once a day (maybe twice depending on the number of people and temperatures). There are 2 outbuildings within the gounds which are currently undergoing restoration (no works will be going on during your stay), these are out of bounds. We have some hens in an enclosed area (and away from the house), we ask you not to go into the enclosed area. The closest village (2km away) has a baguette dispenser (supplied by a local quality baker) and a tennis court to which you have free access during your stay. For the respect of the village inhabitants, we ask that no loud music is played whist using the tennis court. The better tennis players may want to play on more recently laid courts, you can book courts at the Craon tennis club on the TenUp app The nearest town (Craon 5km away) has a selection of butchers, boulangeries, supermarkets, as well as a typical French village market every Monday morning. Within a short drive there is access to 2 former railway lines which have been converted into 130km of cycle/walk/horse riding tracks. Many looped circuits are available off the railway lines, making for lovely walks and cycles of varying lengths. There is also 80km of gravelled towpath along the banks of the Mayenne river. There are lots of things to visit in the area depending on your interests: museums, medieval villages, chateaux, animal refuges and zoos, as well as river/lake based activities (La Rincerie, Pouancé, Daon). The bustling towns of Angers and Rennes are within a hours drive as well as a selection of Loire valley vineyards. Within a few hours' drive you could also visit the D Day landing beaches and WW2 cemeteries in Normandy or the beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Other things to note Bed linen and house towels are supplied. Beds will be made prior to your arrival, so please confirm if you would like the twin bedrooms made up as doubles (where applicable) or twins. **You will also be charged a contribution towards electricity/water usage/bed linen/house towels: May - September €30 per night ; October - April €35 per night. This contribution will be payable directly to the house owner with the security deposit prior to arrival. Prices quoted for the contribution are applicable for bookings for the 9 bedrooms and up to 19 people (not including babies). ** Final clean: €10 (12STG) per person, this is to be paid at the same time as the contributions and security deposit. For groups of less than 15 people, there is a minimum cleaning fee of €150. **Pool towels are NOT supplied and you will need to bring these with you. House towels are NOT to be used at the pool. **Pets**: 1 medium/large dog is welcome (or 2 small dogs) by prior arrangement. They must be house trained, well behaved and under control at all times. The are not allowed on soft furnishings, upstairs and are to sleep on the ground floor. An extra cleaning charge may apply. ** Pets are NOT allowed in the pool or the pool area. ** Security Deposit: there is a security deposit of STG1200 or €1000 payable by bank transfer directly to the house owner prior to your arrival. Please check with your insurance company that you are covered for accidental damage (this is standard in France). The security deposit will be refunded to a nominated bank account within 2 weeks of departure. ***We ask you not to charge electric vehicules on the electric plugs on the property. There are various designated charging points in Craon town. We expect you to leave the house tidy (bins emptied) and all furniture in its original place. Outside of the summer season, the house will be heated to 19C. Any extra heating will be charged as per usage. We can supply firewood for the woodburner at cost. Cooking and cleaning can be arranged by request (must be booked prior to arrival).