Apartments Nr. St Jean Pied de Port, Pyrenees Atlantiques, Aquitaine
12th Century Manor House with Mountain View
Pyrenean Foothills, 30 mins Biarritz/Bayonne
Apartment, Studio & Cottage (Sleeps 4/6, 2 & 2/4)
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Authentically renovated Basque manor house with a spacious 2 bed apartment on the 2nd floor (Teilatupean), 2 bed apartment on 1st floor (Ohantzea) and cottage adjoining the main house (Sutegigaraya). Situated in the heart of the Basque country in the Pyrenean foothills. Terraced gardens overlooking Mt Baigorra (paragliding with Transport to summit) with barbecues and picnic tables. 40 mins Biarritz beaches (best European surf). 15 mins River Nive - rafting canoeing, swimming up to 6 M diving spots. Numerous beautiful walks including GR10 (crossing pyrenees) and GR65 (Pilgrim route to Compostella). Caves of Oxocelhaya (10 min) with prehistoric cave paintings. Bayonne 30 min, St Jean Pied de Port 30 min, Pamplona 2hr, San Sebastian 1 hr. The village square is surrounded by bars and restaurants but being slightly off the main tourist route is very peaceful (except during the Fete). Local fetes in surrounding villages from June to September for those who like to party the night away!
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| Rental periods | Sutegigaraya 2/4 persons |
Teilatupean 4/7 persons |
Ohantzea 4 people |
All 3 Apartments 10-15 people |
| May / June | 375 euros | 450 euros | 450 euros | 1100 euros |
| July | 450 euros | 600 euros | 600 euros | 1420 euros |
| August | 495 euros | 660 euros | 660 euros | 1560 euros |
| September / October | 375 euros | 450 euros | 450 euros | 1100 euros |
| November - April | 300 euros | 350 euros | 350 euros | 865 euros |
| Xmas, Easter | 400 euros | 540 euros | 540 euros | 1275 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are per property per week in Euros.
Lettings less than 6 nights are charged at one fifth of the weekly rate per night.
Long winter lets at substantial discount on request.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible
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Teilatupean (2 bed Apartment)
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| Newly refurbished 2nd floor apartment. 20sqm Dining room with west facing windows over Mt Baigorra, dining table and chairs, Basque dresser; kitchen 8sqm fridge -freezer, gas cooker, microwave, toaster,kettle coffee machine mountain view. 1 leads off Passage from dining room leading to 10sqm Bedroom with double bed, built in wardrobe.Also to bathroom with tiled shower cubicle, toilet, sink, bidet. Staircase leading to mezzanine living room with bed settee, TV, Sky light. Bedroom 2 off mezzanine 15sqm double bed and single bed, fitted cupboard. Toilet and wash basin cubicle off mezzanine. | |
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Ohantzea (2 bed Apartment)
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1st floor apartment with 4M2 entrance hall leading to Dining/Kitchen area with fitted Kitchen, dining table and chairs, gas cooker, fridge freezer, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, microwave on request. Lounge area with settee and cofee table. Spacious bathroom (10M2) Toilet, sink, large tiled shower; French windows overlooking Mt Baigura. Stairs from lounge area to bedrooms. 1- 12 1/2 MSq, double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, sink. 2 - 10MSq, 1 single bed,1 double bed, wardrobe, View over Baigura; Toilet and sink off hallway between bedrooms. Private Terrace 15MSq half covered, plenty of shade, view over gardens and Baigura. |
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Notes on accommodation
Central heating radiators in Teilatupean and Ohantzea. Underfloor heating in Sutegigaraya. Solid Stone walls up to 1sqm thick keep the main house luxuriously cool in the hottest weather. The house is a paradise for children of all ages, numerous games and activities available. Basketball net, Table Tennis, Pelota Wall at end of drive.
Magnificent Evening Room with large open fire for communal use of all residents.
Accessibility
No wheelchair access to apartments at present; the main staircase however is very gentle.
Outside
1 acre terraced gardens with picnic tables, sun loungers, barbecues, swings, hammocks; badminton, volley ball, pelota court opposite, several large shady trees (walnut and cherry). Stunning views. Courtyard with table tennis, basketball hoop. Organic vegetable garden and fruit trees, seasonal produce available.
Coast/Beach
30 mins- 1 hour drive to most beaches on Côte Basque (life guards June - September). Biarritz, Anglet - excellent Surf, beautiful sandy Beaches. St Jean De Luz, Hendaye - Calm Bays, Sandy beaches.
Golf
Renowned area for golf. Nearest course 20 mins. Superb coastal course at Biarritz.
Skiing
Cross country ski trails at Irati 45mins. Downhill Ski resort at La Pierre St Martin 90 mins. Gourette 2 hrs.
Special interest holidays
Egongela a 35sqm room on the 2nd Floor is available as a workshop /classroom space for special interest groups. Anyone interested in organizing groups should contact us directly. Eg: painting, yoga, cultural visits, alternative health, nature observation, September to June is ideal walking weather locally, all the winter months can have glorious sunny days with clear skies and magnificent views of the snow capped mountains and the Basque coast. Birds of Prey abound. Red Kites fly over Santa Maria during the winter months when they come down from the high Pyrenees. Gryphon Vultures circle over the hills all year. Migrating flocks of Crane, geese, palombe and occasionally Storks pass overhead.
Travel
Biarritz Airport-30 min drive, Ryan Air -Stanstead, ,Shannon ;Easy Jet : Bristol, Birmingham, Gatwick. Bordeaux Airport - 2 hr drive, Be My Baby-Manchester, Bristol. Other airports - Toulouse 3 hr, Pau 1hr30, Lourdes 2hr30, Bilbao 2hr30. Ferry : Portsmouth - St Malo 8am arrival 7 hr drive. Portsmouth - Bilbao 8am arrival 2hr30 drive (Frequent sighting of whales blowing and dolphins leaping on this trip!)
Train : Bayonne 30 mins drive;
Car recommended.
Distances
St Jean Pied de Port 30 mins drive. Helette Centre 100m. Hasparren 15 mins drive. Bayonne30 mins drive. Cambo 20 mins drive. Pamplona 2 hrs. San Sebastian 1hr30. Bilbao 2hr30. Baigorra activity centre 3km. Caves at Isturitz 15 mins drive. Caves at Sare 30 mins drive. Dancheria Spanish Border town (Tax free Ventas) 30 min drive. Bidarray River Nive - 15 mins. Forest of Irati 40 mins.
Further details
Helette village - boulangerie, tabac, post office, restaurants, bars. Attractive peaceful village square surrounded by bar/cafes. Baigorra Activity Centre - paragliding centre (school and initiation flights). "Petit Train" (tractor) to summit. Also Mountain descent by scooter or mountain bike. Harness trampolines bar restaurant. Hasparren - supermarkets, medical centre, banks, outdoor swimming pool, cinema, horse riding. The Basque country is a fantastically beautiful region ideal for walking and cycling . Numerous marked walks in and around Helette Including GR10 coast to coast through Pyrenees. The River Nive is a centre for White water rafting, several companies offer rafts, canoes, hot dogs etc. The owners living in part of the house will be happy to advise.
Booking notes
To secure your booking please send Deposit 25%.The balance is due 8 weeks prior to start date.
Guest comments
We've had a great time- the flat (Teilatupean) is lovely; Wonderful location-hills, valleys, woods, birds. Used the table tennis to the full.
Thanks for the warmth of your welcome and your hospitality. Julie (Producer of the Archers)
For booking and further information
Anthony Tucker
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