Holiday house near Mirande, Gers, Midi Pyrenees

Holiday Home in Mirande / Marciac, Midi Pyrenees, France

Beautiful Maison de Maitre with Private Pool
Located in Medieval Village in the Heart of the Gers
Sleeps 11/12 (5 Bedrooms)

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La Fontaine
La Fontaine
La Fontaine Gates
La Fontaine Gates


Fantastic value, beautiful 17th century 'Maison de Maitre' located on edge of charming medieval village close to Marciac and Mirande. Fabulous setting with lovely gardens, fantastic pool and terrace, private woods and stunning views to the Pyrenees.



Swimming pool
Swimming pool
La Fontaine hallway
La Fontaine hallway

 

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Prices Currency Conversion
Rental Period Per Night Per Week Per Month Min. Stay (Nights)
1 October 2011 - 31 March 2012 £650 7
1 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 £695 7
1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 £795 7
1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 £895 7
1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £1595 14
1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 £995 7
1 October 2012 - 30 April 2013 £795 7

 

Notes on prices
We are flexible on rates for long winter lets (3 weeks plus) - please contact for further information.

Changeover day
Normally Saturday although we are flexible given notice.

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Bedrooms: Bed 1 - Super Kingsize with en-suite bathroom.
Bed 2 - Double plus single or 3 x single with en-suite bathroom.
Bed 3 - Double with en-suite bathroom.
Bed 4 - Kingsize with en-suite bathroom (Ground floor).
Bed 5 - Double with en-suite shower-room.
Bathrooms: Each bedroom has an en-suite bath/shower room.
Plus there is an additional groundfloor bathroom with bath/shower over, wc and bidet.
Kitchen: Cooker and hob, fridge, large kitchen table, dishwasher. Full complement of cooking equipment, cutlery and crockery. Traditional armoire. Wood burning stove, sofa and armchairs.
Utility Room: Washing machine, dryer, fridge/freezer.
Living Rooms: Ground Floor Salon - 2 sofas and 2 armchairs, DVD player, satellite UK and French TV and radio, wifi and telephone. First floor Salon - 2 sofas, 32" TV with DVD player, UK and French TV and radio, fireplace, selection of books.
Other: Entrance hall, wifi, telephone.
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service:
Bed linen plus bath and pool towels provided. Housekeeper will meet you if required. Cleaning by arrangement. Pool maintained weekly.
Amenities/Facilities: hob/stove   oven   fridge/freezer   fridge   microwave   dishwasher   washing machine   tumble dryer   iron/ironing board   satellite tv   tv   telephone   internet access   central heating   room fans   cot   high chair   barbecue   private pool (for sole use of guests)   pool heating  
Suitability: pets accepted  
Location Type:

 

Notes on accommodation
Children and families are very welcome.

Accessibility
There is one double bedroom on the ground floor.

Outside
Pool (11 x 6 m) for sole use of guests - safety cover and locally maintained. Outside furniture including loungers, parasols, tables and chairs plus table tennis table. Barbecue - charcoal. Maintained gardens. 2 terraces one by pool and the other adjacent to the house.

Coast/Beach
Approx 2 hours drive to Atlantic beaches (Biarritz) or 3 hours to the Mediterranean.

Golf
The Château de Pallanne golf course is an absolutely stunning 18 hole 6341m (6968yds) Par 72 in parkland surrounding the château and is only 6km from the house. In addition golf is available at The Bigorre golf course is a challenging 5893m (6476yds) Par 72 parkland course with spectacular views towards the highest peaks if the Pyrenees, and at Golf de Lourdes, which is a picturesque 5,384m (5916yds) Par 71 golf course set in woodland on the shores of Lac du Lourdes. In addition there are two more local golf courses of equally high standard at Lannemezan and Eauze that can be utilised during your stay.

Travel
Toulouse Airport - 1 hour 30 minutes. Pau Airport - 45 mins. Tarbes/Lourdes Airport - 1 hour. Bordeaux Airport 2 1/2 hours. Carcassone Airport - 2 1/2 hours. Girona (Barcelona) Airport - 4 hours.

Distances
1/2 hour from Auch, 1 hour to Pyrenees, 1/2 hour to Lourdes.

Further details
You can get just about everything you need from the shops in the village - the Casino Supermarket is well-stocked with good quality produce and friendly service. There is also a bank, two bakers, two butchers/charcuterie, a grocer's, pharmacy, off-license, post office, bank, tobacconists, ironmongers, a bar, a cafe and more. Supermarkets - the nearest are the 'Intermarché', 'Lidl' and 'Carrefour' in Mirande. There are also hypermarches in 'Auch' and 'Tarbes'.
Local Markets - Monday is market day in Mirande. This is a large market with many different streets and squares specialising in food, flowers, clothes. There is also a large covered market with excellent meat, fish and cheese. Thursday is market day in Miélan and the market is held in and around the square. It is a small market which varies from week to week but which usually has good quality local vegetables, cheeses, eggs, chicken, fish and charcuterie. The butcher also prepares a delicious 'dish of the day' (Päella/Boeuf Bourguinon etc) to take away which he sells from a huge pan outside his shop!
Miélan is also hosting a 'marché de l'été' or 'summer market' every Sunday throughout July and August. Restaurants – there are plenty of local restaurants that we have tried and liked or which have been recommended to us by friends. Local attractions : waterslides, tennis, horseriding, sailing. Marciac Jazz Festival first two weeks in August. Auch with its beautiful cathedral & wonderful architecture. D’Artagnan museum at Lupiac. Vineyards Madiran, St Mont. Remains of a Gallo-Roman villa at Seviac with excellent mosaics. Country and Western Festival in Mirande mid July. Courses Landaises (acrobatics/gymnastics with a cow that doesn’t die!). Tempo Latino Festival last weekend of July. Golf (6 courses). GR trails of approx. 700km (including 4 pilgrim routes). Canoeing/kayaking. Quad biking. Skiing.

Booking notes
Booking form available with details.

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Property Ref FR5139

Contact Name:
Ashley Scott
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01250870227
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01250874567


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