Holiday farmhouse and gites in Ariege, Midi Pyrenees, France
Renovated Farm between Toulouse and the Pyrenees
We Invite you to Visit France's Undiscovered Treasure
Two and 4 Bedroom Gites (Sleeps up to 15)
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Converted farm into 2 gites sleeping up to 5 and 10 adults/children resp. Imaginatively renovated to produce traditional, high quality, luxury, well equipped, self catering accommodation. Extraordinarily peaceful and beautiful location. Gites, garden, terraces and 13x6m saltwater swimming pool all have unrivalled views of rolling countryside and the Pyrenees. 2 acre garden and lots of open space. Local amenities and shops less than 5 minutes away, as well as a variety of traditional french markets. Extensive variety of things to do/places to visit and activities both locally and a little further afield, including Cathar castles, huge limestone caves and outdoor pursuits in the Pyrenees - picnics, hiking, canoeing, tree-top adventure, cycling etc (see website for much more detail). Perfect location for large family / group holidays and celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries etc), specialist courses or anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with a gentle pace of life.
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| Rental periods | L'Ecurie & La Grange Per Person Per Night (except July / Aug) |
L'Ecurie Accm for up to 5 people |
La Grange Accm for up to 10 people |
| Christmas and New Year | £22 pppn | Up to £620 | Up to £1385 |
| January - March | £20 pppn | Up to £560 | Up to £1260 |
| April - June | £22 pppn | Up to £620 | Up to £1385 |
| July / August | N/A | £650 | £1475 |
| September / October | £22 pppn | Up to £620 | Up to £1385 |
| November / December | £20 pppn | Up to £560 | Up to £1260 |
Notes on prices
During July and August, the gites are only rented on a weekly basis with changeover day on Saturday.
At all other times of the year, the gites are rented on a per person per night basis with flexible start dates and flexible length of stay within the following parameters:
L'Ecurie: Min number of people - 2 with Min stay of 3 nights.
La Grange: Min number of people - 4 with Min stay of 3 nights.
Prices for the property are in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
During July and August, changeover day is on Saturday. At all other times of the year, length of stay (min of 3 nights) and changeover day is flexible. Arrival time : after 4pm Departure time before 10am.
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La Grange (Sleeps 8/10. 4 Bedrooms)
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La Grange has three bedrooms and a dormitory and can sleep up to 7 adults or 9/10 adults and children. There are two double/twin bedrooms, on the ground floor and on the 1st floor. Each has its own bathroom, shower, loo and basin and have extensive views of the surrounding hills and fields. The 2nd floor has an additional dormitory room ideal for young children. However, this can be transformed into a twin room for adults. There is a further single bedroom and a separate bathroom including bath, loo and basin. The spacious open plan kitchen and dining room has double doors leading onto a covered terrace overlooking the garden with space for a large table and chairs for eating out in the shade. The kitchen is fitted with brand new modern amenities including; dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas oven and a washing machine. On the 1st floor there is a spacious and light sitting room with a south-facing terrace and spectacular views. |
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Notes on accommodation
Both the gites are heated with environmentally friendly wood burning stoves and electric radiators. The gites come equipped with CD players, TV/DVD and a selection of games and books. Please bring CDs and DVDs. By 2009, both gites will have broadband internet access. Stair gates make these gites suitable for children of all ages together with a selection of children’s toys and games.
Outside
The 2 acre garden with stunning views across beautiful countryside to the Pyrenees provides ample space for everyone to find some peace and quiet or to let off some steam and energy! There is a 13m x 6m saltwater swimming pool with over 200m2 of terracing (enclosed by wall and fence for safety) for use by all our guests. There is a wide selection of pool furniture and again, magnificent views to the Pyrenees. We plan to install solar heating panels for the pool this winter to extend the swimming season from April to October.
There are four terraced areas with tables, benches, umbrellas and bar-b-qs in different secluded parts of the garden for eating out, but at the same time spaces big enough for big groups to eat together. Other benches and chairs are located in different places to relax and enjoy the view with a drink. There is plenty of room to run around, play all sorts of sports or children can play on the Tp swings and slide or in the sandpit with other outdoor toys.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches on the Mediterranean coast are about 2 hours away by car.
Golf
About 40 minutes drive away is an excellent 18 hole championship golf course plus 9 hole short course, driving range, putting green and excellent club house/bar/restaurant.
Skiing
Manzac d'en Bas is about 1.5 hours from skiing in the French Pyrenean skiing resorts and 2 hours from Andorra.
Special interest holidays
We have started to use Manzac as a ideal place for specialist courses, including painting, cooking, writing, yoga retreat, walking holidays etc. The mix of accommodation together with the space and tranquillity make Manzac an ideal location for these courses. If you would like to use Manzac d'en bas for courses, please contact us for further details.
Travel
The nearest airports to Manzac d'en Bas are Toulouse (50 minutes) and Carcassonne (1.5 hours). By car, Calais is approx 650 miles (10 hour drive) and Dieppe is approx 560 miles (9 hour drive). Another popular way of getting to Manzac is via the Eurostar and TVG train to Toulouse changing at Lille or Paris. For full details of how to get to Manzac d'en Bas, please click on our website below.
Distances
Daumazan (nearest village) 3km. Bordes sur Arize (nearest supermarket) 11km. Toulouse 70km. Foix 40km.Carcassonne 115km.
Further details
Our nearest village, Daumazan is 2 miles away and has most of the necessary shops and amenities; baker, butcher, mini supermarket, post office, bank and pharmacy. Larger supermarkets are just 10 minutes away. Every day, except Monday there is a traditional french market somewhere within 30 minutes of Manzac. All are different in character and produce sold and well worth visiting. There is also a good selection of good quality and good value restaurants within 30 minutes of Manzac. Manzac d'en Bas is ideally located to explore and discover this unspoilt, undiscovered and relatively tourist-free part of France. There is something to suit everyone; spectacular Cathar castles and history, huge dramatic limestone caves, prehistoric history, great wildlife, modern space exploration (Cite de l'Espace theme park near Toulouse) beautiful picnic locations and walks, horse riding and golf. For the more energetic, the huge mountainous playground which is the Pyrenees is just an hour away with hiking, camping, canoeing, canyoning, cross country biking, rock climbing, tree top adventure parks and skiing etc. Alternatively you could just relax by the pool at Manzac! For much more detail on all this, please click on our website below.
Booking notes
25% deposit required with booking. Balance due 8 weeks prior to the holiday plus damages deposit of £150, refundable within 1 week of the end of your holiday.
Guest comments
We have had the most idyllic week at Manzac d'en Bas - you have the perfect sanctuary here; unforgettable vistas, spacious interiors and great outdoor areas for our large group to spread themselves around. It has been so refreshing to discover an interesting yet tourist-free area of France and sample a peaceful way of life in harmony with the teeming nature around us. We leave comfortably relaxed (and well fed!) Merci et a bientot, we hope. T Batstone - Spain.
What an absolutely beautiful setting and gite. Thank you so much for your hospitality. You have done a fabulous job fixing up this home and building the pool. M Holm - Colorado, USA.
A perfect gite - spacious, light with all that one needed and the warming woodburning stove epitomised the warmth, friendliness and hospitality of Giles and Louise. S Webster - Hampshire.
For booking and further information
Giles and Louise Nevill
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)561 607 117
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Owners Website: Click here
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