B&B / Self Catering House for holiday accommodation in Foix, Ariège, Midi Pyrenees
Lovely House with Pool, Garden and Beautiful Views
Walking Distance to Historic Town of Foix
B&B and 2 Bed Self Catering Apartment
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You’ll really start to feel yourself relax here as you take a leisurely dip in the pool or lie in a hammock in the shade. Perfectly located just a short walk (15 mins) from the heart of Foix, a lively market town in the foothills of the Pyrenees, with its historic medieval chateau, busy market offering the best of local produce, pavement cafes and bars, and a wide choice of restaurants ranging from high-dining to family-friendly. The Pyrenees surrounding Foix are stunning and the Ariege is rich in culture and history, with medieval castles and ruins, prehistoric cave paintings, bustling towns and sleepy French villages. Hiking and mountain bike trails are right on our doorstep, and we’re within easy access of a wealth of sporting activities (see full listing below). If on holiday with a young family, there’s plenty around to keep everyone entertained. So, whether you want to explore, get active in the mountains, or simply relax by the pool we’ll make sure you have a great time.
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| Rental periods | Self-catering | B&B (ensuite) | B&B (shared bathroom) | Extra person sharing |
| May / June | £450 | £45 | £35 | £15 |
| July / August | £500 | £45 | £35 | £15 |
| September / October | £400 | £45 | £35 | £15 |
| November - April | £400 | £45 | £35 | £15 |
Notes on prices
Prices above are per unit/room in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible, however, we ask that you vacate rooms by 10.30am on day of departure.
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B&B (2 Bedroom)
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Upstairs in main house: Bedroom 3 (B&B only): Sleeps 2 (double bed), sunny room with views over the valley, shares large bathroom (shower, double sinks, bath, wc) with bedroom 4. Bedroom 4 (B&B only): Sleeps 2/3 (double bed and single bed), sunny and spacious, shares large bathroom (shower, double sinks, bath, wc) with bedroom 3. Kitchenette: Equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, small oven/grill, kettle, crockery and cutlery. Separate toilet: easy access from the pool. Utility room: washing machine, iron/ironing board - shared with owners. Cleaning/towels/linen: We provide bath and pool towels. |
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Notes on accommodation
Suitable for children, pool is gated and has an alarm. Wide range of baby equipment available. Wi-Fi internet access. Additional services available, such as babysitting, airport/walk drop-offs and pick-up service, packed lunches, BBQs, and on request a diverse array of beautiful home-cooked 3 course meals with wine, served on the poolside deck in the evenings. Pets welcome upon request. All rooms central-heated in colder months and fans available in the summer.
Accessibility
No steps leading to bedrooms 1 and 2, however, bedrooms 3 and 4 are upstairs. Pool also accessed by stairs.
Outside
We have a lovely 8m x 4m swimming pool (unheated) surrounded by wooden decking, open from May - September (weather permitting), overlooking terraced garden and the surrounding countryside. We have plenty of garden furniture, including hammocks and loungers so that you can find a spot to relax with a book in peace and quiet. There’s also a BBQ for your use. Ample parking beside house.
Coast/Beach
There are sandy beaches at nearby lakes offering water sports (and lifeguards) in summer months. The coast is a 2 hour drive away.
Golf
The best and most challenging local golf course is Golfe d'Ariege which is 15 minutes drive away and set in stunning surroundings - a full up and down 18 hole golf course with the Pyrenees as backdrop; Par 71, 6,000m, slope 130 with putting green, pitching green, training bunkers and a practice course of 6 holes. Reasonable green fees. Cart, caddy and material rental available from ProShop. There are another half a dozen golf courses within 60kms, four on the outskirts of Toulouse and an 18 hole course in the grounds of the Domaine d'Auriac hotel on the outskirts of Carcassonne.
Skiing
Extensive alpine and cross county skiing available within a 1 hour drive.
La Tour Lafont, Cross country skiing, snowshoe hiking - 15 minutes.
Mont d'Olmes, Alpine skiing, 23 pistes, 13 lifts - 35 minutes. Ax les Thermes, Bonascre,1400m-2400m, 75 km pistes, many lifts - 45 minutes.
Andorra, Grandvalira, 300 km pistes - 90 minutes.
Special interest holidays
Corinne is a qualified Hatha yoga teacher and we have our own studio overlooking the garden, where you can try out a class adapted to your level. We also run yoga holidays, please contact us for further information.
Andy is an enthusiastic mountain biker, and we have a range of high-end mountain bikes for hire with safety helmets, route information and maps provided. As well as local and cross country rides, in the summer you can take bikes up on ski-lifts for some superb downhill runs.
Travel
Foix is easily accessed from the UK and Paris by excellent air, rail and road links.
By Air: Toulouse Airport (1hr) Easyjet, Carcassonne (1hr) Ryanair, Perpignan (2hr – along a wine route!) Baby BMI and Ryanair.
By train: Eurostar to Paris, TGV Paris-Toulose (6hr) and then Toulouse-Foix (1hr). Pick-ups available on request. Car hire recommended (and available at all airports) but not essential.
By Road: Driving time from Channel ports is approximately 10 hours.
Distances
Foix 1km. Riviere Labouiche - Longest navigable underground river in Europe, 10kms. Grotte de Niaux - cave with prehistoric rock paintings, 30 kms. St Lizier - WHO 'listed' village, 40kms. Montsegur - Famous Cathar ruin, 40 kms. Mirepoix - medieval town, market, 40 kms. Ax les Thermes - thermal spas, 45 kms. Carcassonne - medieval castle, 80kms. Andorra - tax free shopping and hiking trails, 85kms. Toulouse - culture, shopping, including big Sunday market by river, nightlife, 95kms.
Further details
Walking, climbing, rafting, canoeing, horse-riding, fishing, golf and paragliding are some of the many hugely popular activities close by. There’s also plenty for kids including a prehistoric park, miniature railway, wolf farm, animal safari park with over 400 animals, lakes with sandy beaches for swimming and donkey trekking to name a few.
Foix (1km), regional capital: all services, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, banks, post office, pharmacy, doctors, fuel, car rental, tourist office, castle, churches and regular local markets. Please contact owners for any help or advice on the region.
Booking notes
We require 25% deposit (non-refundable) on confirmation of booking and full payment 4 weeks prior to arrival. A breakages deposit is also required for the self-contained unit (fully refundable).
Guest comments
'What a beautiful place, intended to investigate surrounding area but had such a relaxing enjoyable time sitting round the pool that we spent a great deal of time here. Thanks for your warm hospitality, we'll definitely be back again!' - The Askew Family, Wales.
'Many thanks for a wonderful stay, it was all great!' - Karen and Geoff, UK.
'We have had a great time here, don't want to go home at all!' - Alex (aged 10), UK.
For booking and further information
Corinne and Andy Ridehalgh
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)5 61 64 29 71
Mob: (France) + 33 (0)6 73 74 52 94
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