Chalet with Large Garden and Wonderful Views
Peacefully Located in a Beautiful Mountain Village
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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The chalet stands above the village at an altitude of 800 metres. There is a large garden with patio area and ample parking. The ground floor is spacious with direct access to the patio and garden through double doors. Upstairs there is a galleried mezzanine landing, with seating area and small library. The area is very popular with cyclists and is home to the most frequently used climbs in the history of the Tour de France, ie Cols D'Aubisque, Tourmalet, Hautacam and Luz Ardiden. In Winter the area provides some of the best skiing and winter sports facilities in the Pyrenees. The chalet is well placed for all mountain activities i.e skiing, cycling, walking at all levels, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, bird watching and fishing. Our pool is not yet in use but there is a lovely open air pool nearby in Arrens (5 mins drive). So, if you are looking for a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all holiday or a challenging activity holiday the Pyrenees has it all - Summer and Winter!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 24 March 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 24 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £650 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday is normally changeover day but this may be flexible.
Period of letting commences on Saturday at 4pm and finishes at 10am on Saturday of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: double bed (ground floor). Bedroom 2: twin beds. Bedroom 3: double bed with balcony. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor bathroom with shower. Separate WC. Upstairs bathroom with shower & WC. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, hob and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge area with two large sofas, satellite (freeview) TV, DVD/video player and CD player (with iPod connection). Information file, books, maps and an excellent little book of walks in the area. Games cupboard and a selection of videos, DVDs and CDs. |
| Other: | Dining area with large table. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
It is the responsibility of the hirer to leave the chalet in a clean and tidy condition on departure. There is a cleaning service available if required. Bed linen and towels are provided but not swimming/beach towels. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric wall and fan heaters.
Gas boiler.
Hairdryer.
Smoking is not permitted within the chalet.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Outside
Large garden with patio area. Table and chairs. Loungers with cushions. Gas barbecue. Electric awning. Ample parking.
Coast/Beach
Biarritz, on the Atlantic coast is a 2 hour drive. Famous for its beaches and surfing.
Skiing
There is some excellent skiing and snowboarding to be done in the Pyrenees. In comparison with the Alps, the Pyrenees is a hidden gem. Enjoyed by the locals and those who have been lucky enough to discover it! There are numerous ski resorts in the area, catering for all abilities. The small family ski resort of Hautacam is the nearest (20 mins drive). Tourmalet (Le Mongie) is the largest (40 mins drive) with 69 runs. Cauterets is a lovely resort (30 mins drive) with 25 runs. Gavarnie and Gourette are other resorts in the area. Most cater for beginners and have ski schools. In the Val d'Azun, the vast Col du Soulor-Couraduque cross country ski network, offers an impressive 110km of marked trails to explore. In addition there are 28km of marked snow shoe trails. Snow shoe trekking is one of the fastest growing winter sports and local guides offer escorted treks, some in the National Park. There are also husky sleigh rides and a children's toboggan area.
Travel
The area is well served by airports:
Lourdes (Tarbes): 30 min drive.
Pau: 45 min drive.
Toulouse: 2.5 hr drive.
Biarritz: 2 hr drive.
Car essential.
By road: St Malo ferry port - Bun. Approx 9 hours drive.
Distances
Nearest town is Argeles Gazost: 10 min drive.
Lourdes: 20 min drive.
Tarbes: 30 min drive.
Bagneres de Bigorre: 40 min drive.
Pau: 45 min drive.
Toulouse: 2.5 hr drive.
Further details
The nearby pretty little town of Argeles Gazost has a selection of shops, bars, restaurants, banks, a post office and a supermarket. There is a Carrefour hypermarket on the outskirts of the town towards Hautacam. Every Tuesday morning there is a market in the town centre. The town also has a lovely park, zoo, thermal spa, swimming pool and casino.
The world famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes is just 20 mins drive and is well worth a visit.
Booking notes
A deposit of £100 is required at the time of booking, the balance being due six weeks prior to arrival.
A security deposit of £200 is required with the final payment. This will be returned, following a satisfactory inspection of the property and return of the key.
Guest comments
June 2009 - Burgess family, Somerset: Wonderful week exploring the area. The challenges of the Cols D'Aubisque, Soulor, Tourmalet, Hautacam & Luz Ardiden ticked all the cycling boxes. Excellent!
July 2009 - Cartledge family, Devon: Marvellous holiday. Comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. We loved the area. Had a great time exploring with some really excellent walks. Thank you so much.
December/January 2010 - Beverley and Andy, Herts: Lovely relaxing week. Chalet in a super location with all the amenities you require. Loved the views & mountains. Enjoyed the snow & skiing in Bareges & Cauterets. Thank you.
April 2010 - Hutton family, France: We had a great week - our first family skiing holiday. It was lovely to come back to the chalet, very comfortable & spacious.
May 2010 - Howarth family, Cheshire: We had a super holiday. The location really suited our cycling passion & we achieved many of the Cols we planned. Great walks. A warm & welcoming chalet.
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