5 bedroom farmhouse in Villenave pres Marsac, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees
Character Farmhouse with Private Pool and Lovely Gardens
In a Quiet Village, Close to the Mountains and Just South of the Vineyards
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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You will be warmly welcomed at 'La Maison Rose', situated in a small village just north of the spectacular Pyrénéan mountain chain, just south of the Madiran and St Mont vineyards, and a day trip out to the Atlantic beaches or Spain. This attractive house easily sleeps 10, but its layout is such that a couple would not feel it too big as it is a 'house of two halves', with two staircases to the first floor either end of the house, the upstairs being divided in effect by one of the bathrooms. It is set in lovely gardens, with lots of shade trees, a 10m x 5m pool with roman steps and removable security cover, a barbeque area, and a large space for ball games, plus a huge trampoline and other outdoor games to entertain you. It is close to the top ski resorts in the French Pyrénées, La Mongie/Tourmalet, and in an area abounding with great shopping, restaurants, wine tastings - try the Madiran, with its health giving qualities, or the St Mont as a lighter table wine - come and enjoy!
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| Rental periods | |
| 14 June - 12 July 2008 | £825 |
| 12 July - 30 August 2008 | £1475 |
| 30 August - 4 October 2008 | £825 |
| 4 October - 1 November 2008 | £600 |
| 1 November - 20 December 2008 | £400 |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £600 |
| 3 January - 7 March 2009 | £400 |
| 7 March - 25 April 2009 | £450 |
| 25 April - 30 May 2009 | £600 |
| 30 May - 11 July 2009 | £825 |
| 11 July - 29 August 2009 | £1475 |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | £825 |
| 26 September - 31 October 2009 | £600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
We reserve the right to charge extra for parties larger than 6 to cover additional cleaning and laundry costs
House hunters and sabbaticals - ask for prices for short breaks and lower rates for longer lets in the mid and low seasons
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, although in off peak periods this may be flexible, especially for short or longer lets.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | All the bedrooms are light and airy: Bedroom 1 with double bed and en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with twin beds. Bedroom 5 with double bed. 2 cots and baby paraphanalia available on request. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath/shower over, wc, wash basin. Shower room mid first floor. Separate wc on first floor. Large shower cubicle in utility room on ground floor. Separate wc on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle and coffee machine. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room/dining room with refectory table and oak benches, fall into the squishy sofas, set around an open wood fire, TV, DVD. French doors open to the gardens to the south and north. Quietly peruse brochures in the cane seating in the library. |
| Other: | The huge games room houses a full size table tennis table, and offers further seating with double French windows opening on to the southern terrace and gardens. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are provided, and beds made up on your arrival. The property is cleaned between lets, and fresh linen provided once a week for longer lets. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
All the bedrooms are on the first floor, however it would be possible to set up a bed on the ground floor for people with limited access. There is a large shower cubicle on the ground floor, and separate wc.
Outside
You enter through the wooden double gates onto the gravelled parking area. A raised wooden deck is the ideal place to sit and enjoy the best of outdoor dining, under mature shade trees, and close to the pool area. A wine and cheese fridge is conveniently at hand, and the pool area is furnished with loungers and umbrellas for your comfort.
The cover over the 10m x 5m pool can be raised to one side for further privacy, or removed totally. The terraced surround is the ideal place to lie and soak up the sun and have a lazy time, and the pool area is enclosed on three sides.
Beyond the dining area is a large expanse of green, and various outdoor games are provided - football nets, badminton, boules, a large trampoline......
Coast/Beach
La Maison Rose is just 90 minutes by car from Biarritz and the Atlantic beach resorts of Capbreton, Hossegor, St Jean de Luz, for surfing and sunning!
A 3 hour journey the other way takes you to such Mediterranean resorts as Cap d'Agde.
Golf
The nearest 18 hole golf course is just over 15 minutes away, at Tarbes. There are others at Lourdes (35 mins), Bagneres (35 mins) and the oldest course in Europe at Pau (50 mins), apparently founded by two British officers after Waterloo!
Skiing
Your owners bought this house in order to be close the the ski slopes at La Mongie, Bareges, Tourmalet. Bareges is an easy drive - an hour and you are on the slopes! La Mongie is a little bit longer to get to, but still a good morning or afternoon skiiing with not a huge journey home.
Travel
Car is essential to get the best out of the area, taxis are few and far between.
Airports:
Pau Pyrenees - 45 mins (Ryanair to Stansted and Bristol, Transavia, Air France).
Biarritz - 90 mins (Ryanair to Stansted)
Toulouse - 1 hr 45 mins (Easyjet to Gatwick, Flybe to Bristol, Aer Lingus, other major airlines)
Bergerac, Bordeaux - 2.5 hours - Ryanair and others
Driving:
Nearest ports - Bibao, Santander - 4 - 5 hours drive
Other ports - all ports Calais and south, drive from 8 -12 hours.
Distances
Bakers in the next village - 5 minutes walk.
Tarbes - 15 minutes drive.
Pau - 45 minutes.
Madiran, St Mont vineyards and caves - 25 minutes.
Lourdes - 35 mins.
Bagneres de Bigorre - 35 mins.
Pyrénées - 50 mins.
Argeles Gazost - 1 hour.
Further details
Activity activities:
Tennis courts at Chis, 10 minutes drive.
Hiking, skiing, white water rafting in the Pyrénées, upward of 50 mins drive.
Horse riding - stables abound in the area, and the quality of the horses and the trekking is always high. Stables are within a 10 minute drive, but our favourite is in the hills north of Vic, 25 minutes drive!
Grottes (spectacular underground caves, with stalagmites and tites) within 45 minutes drive, Bettheram is wonderful!
Aerial tree walks, and other such activities all within 45 minutes drive.
Parc Walibi (theme park with scary rides, a smaller Disneyland without the queues) at Agen, with shaded picnic area, just under 2 hours drive.
Shopping:
Big supermarket 10 mins drive, loads of others in the area. Huge complex (clothes, electrical, massive supermarket) 20 mins drive
Tarbes has many nice shops, and a fantastic Thursday market (15 mins)
Markets - at least one for every day of the week, including a tiny one on Sunday, also watch out for the night markets, flea markets, and (very high quality) car boot sales.
Restaurants:
The Gascony area is a gourmands delight, with a wide variety of dishes on offer, and international restaurants in Tarbes.
Try the local soup 'Garbure' - delicious! Eat duck in all its forms, local free range veal, seafood platters, a massive range of charcuterie and cheeses.
Restaurants range from 11 euros menus - four or five courses plus all the wine you can drink! through middle priced - 30 - 40 euros for two, to high gourmandise.
Others:
Banks and petrol at Vic en Bigorre (10 minute drive), Orleix for supermarket with hole in wall and good priced petrol (10 minutes).
Booking notes
Contact via email or phone to confirm availability
On receipt of rental agreement transfer confirmation deposit of 20% of total cost to account specified in agreement
Balance payable 10 weeks in advance of the start date of the booking.
For booking and further information
Carla Morris
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)962 556 670
Mob: (France) + 33 (0)671 149 135
Email: Click here
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