2 bedroom Cottage in Lichans Sunhar, Nr. Tardets, Pyrenees Atlantiques, France
Detached Pyrenean Cottage Renovation
Located Amidst Rolling Hills with Pool, Internet Access, Skiing 35km
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Character cottage set in working farming village amidst rolling hills, yet only 3km from Tardets, a charming mountain town with lots of facilities, shops, chemist, tourist office, post office, bank and restaurants. Also there is a restaurant closer to the cottage. The cottage itself has its own entrance, a gravel courtyard with outdoor barbecue area with views of the hills. For relaxation after all those outdoor pursuits, there is a salt water pool! It is shared with the friendly owners who live in the house next door. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts; fabulous walks on the door step; short strolls along the riverside and mountain walks if you feel more strenuous. Close by 2 gorges and the GR10 coast to coast, crystal clear rivers for fishing or river sports. Cycles are available. It's not all up hill! In winter there is skiing and walking trails for snow shoes. Further away is Biarritz and the Spanish coast about 1hr 30mins.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| May 2008 | £350 |
| June 2008 | £400 |
| July / August 2008 | £575 |
| September 2008 | £400 |
| October 2008 | £350 |
| Other months | £325 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
The price includes bedlinen and bath towels and electricity. Short lets, eg long weekends etc are available. There are discounts for longer lets.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday with departure at 10am and arrival after 4pm. We will try to be as flexible as possible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 first floor: double bed, fitted wardrobes, dressing table, heater. Bedroom 2 first floor: two adult sized single beds, dressing table, heater, views of the hills. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom first floor: bath, shower and wc. The bathroom is directly accessible from bedroom 1 and bedroom 2. It has a heated towel rail. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has lots of original features; old stone sink and oak beams and it leads directly off the lounge. Dining table to seat 4. There is a cooker with double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and toaster. |
| Living Rooms: | The character living room with oak beams has a woodburning stove and heater, two sofas, standard lamp, satellite TV, CD player and the French doors lead onto the gravel courtyard and barbecue area. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Clean bath towels and bedlinen are provided at the end of the week. The property will be cleaned after each new occupant. |
Notes on accommodation
All the water comes from a mountain spring! In summer we have a portable fan if required.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- internet access,
- barbecue,
- shared pool
Accessibility
Sorry but the accommodation is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
The cottage has its own separate entrance with plenty of space to park two cars. The gardens are mature and there is a beautiful salt water swimming pool (10 x 5m) and sun loungers. In the gravel area adjacent to the cottage there is a private barbecue area with table and chairs and views of the surrounding hills.
Coast/Beach
It takes about 1hr 30 mins to drive to the Atlantic coast and it is certainly worth a trip to see the spectacular coastline. There are plenty of surfing beaches and there is a cosy calm inlet notably at Guethary for swimming, or eating at the beach restaurant or in the village. There are of course the sophisticated resorts of Biarritz and St.Jean-de-Luz. A day trip into Spain is possible either inland or on the coast.
Skiing
The friendly ski resort of La Pierre-St-Martin is 40 minutes drive. It has restaurants, ski hire and a ski school. It is the most westerly downhill ski resort in the Pyrenees at a height of 1600-2200m elevation. It has 20km of cross-country ski slopes in the heart of the Braca forest, walks with snow shoes. There are 18 slopes, 16 ski lifts, an area for beginners. Issarbe (5km) is a Nordic domain with wonderful panorama of the Pic d'Anie massif. It is suitable for walking with snow shoes or cross-country skiing on the signposted and safe slopes.
Travel
We are about 1hr 15 mins from Pau airport and 1hr 30 mins from Biarritz Airport. If you sail to northern Spain we are about 1hr 30 mins from the French/Spanish border.
Distances
The historic city of Oloron is on a beautiful river with views of the Pyrenees (30 mins by car). Aramit (15 mins by car) is a pretty village and it has a Sunday market. The city of Pau is about 1hr with lots of facilities. The nearest town is Tardets (5 mins by car and 10-15 mins by cycle!). Montory, (10 mins by car) a charming village has a good restaurant. A car is essential for your holiday.
Further details
If there's one think you must do, it is to go up 'La Madeleine' and on a clear day there are wonderful panoramic views of the Pyrenees! Wonderful! There is a beautiful river running through Tardets to fish or stroll along or have a picnic on it's banks. There are two dramatic gorges nearby. Larreau is a pretty village high up in the mountains. To the south of Larreau a road meanders over the mountains into Spain. It is one of the many smaller routes once used by the pilgrims going to St. Jacques de Compostelle.
Booking notes
There is a deposit of 20% to secure the booking. The balance to be paid two months before arrival.
Guest comments
We spent 2007 and up to spring 2008 doing the renovation (phew!), so we have only just opened - hence no guests. Any offers for feedback?
House swap
House swap considered in Yorkshire, Beverley area. Sleeps 2.
For booking and further information
Christina Tonn
Tel: (France) + 33 559 285 852
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