Rural Farmhouse with Private Pool and Stunning Views
Easy Drive to Biarritz & Coast, Peaceful Location
Sleeps 17 (7 Bedrooms)
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This stunning converted Farmhouse set in the countryside near the Pyrenees with easy access to the coast and beaches of Biarritz and the South West Coast provides comfort and enjoyment for everyone. Ideal for large groups the farmhouse has a beautiful galleried hall and revolving wood burner, with a spacious family kitchen. The property has a private swimming pool and barbeque area within its grounds with plenty of space for children to play in a safe environment. There are 7 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms ensuring plenty of space for everyone, with no queuing for a bathroom! One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and is set in a self-contained apartment with lounge and kitchen area. This apartment can be rented completely separately from the rest of the house if required. There are many activities that can be undertaken in the area such as horse riding, sailing, water sports, fishing, golf and trekking.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 21 March 2011 - 2 July 2011 | £2000 | 7 | ||
| 3 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £2500 | 7 | ||
| 4 September 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £2000 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £2500 | 7 | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £2000 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Please contact the owner if you have a smaller group that would not require all 7 bedrooms - smaller lets are considered throughout the year subject to availability.
We do offer discounts during the winter months.
The gite (bedroom 7) can be rented as a separate unit - price on application.
Changeover day
Our preferred changeover day is Saturday, however we are very flexible so please email us with your details.
Arrival from 4pm.
Departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with double bed Bedroom 4 with double bed Bedroom 5 with double sleigh bed Bedroom 6 with twin beds Bedroom 7 with double bed - on ground floor |
| Bathrooms: | Separate bathroom for bedroom 1 with bath/shower En-suite bathroom to bedroom 2 with bath/shower En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with shower En-suite bathroom to bedroom 4 with bath/shower En-suite bathroom to bedroom 5 and 6 with shower Bathroom 6 |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster, Kettle |
| Utility Room: | Washing Machine, Iron/Ironing Board, Hoover, Double sink, Highchair, Travel Cot |
| Living Rooms: | Extremely large galleried hall with mezzanine. Within the hall is a large dining area to seat up to 20 people. There are also comfy sofas (of which two are double sofa beds) surrounding a revolving wood burner. TV, DVD and Hi-Fi available. |
| Other: | The ground floor has its own selfcontained kitchen attached to bedroom 7. This is wheelchair accessible. There is a downstairs toilet. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and Linen are supplied. If staying more than one week these will be replaced at the end of the first week. If any further linen or towels required please contact the housekeeper at the end of the week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The property has shutters on all the windows so the building remains cool even in mid Summer. In the winter the heating system is extremely effective. There are many facilities for babies and young children e.g. travel cots, highchairs, pushchair. The swimming pool has a secure cover which must be in place when not in use.
Accessibility
The ground floor is suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility problems - there are hand rails at relevant places for ease of access. Bedroom 7 can be booked as a separate apartment to the rest of the house for anyone who requires privacy and has a kitchen area with cooker, microwave and fridge as well as a shower room and separate toilet. There are french doors out to the garden and swimming pool.
Outside
Private swimming pool (13m x 6m) with patio area and barbeque. Plenty of chairs and sun loungers around the pool and in the garden. Lawned areas for ball games.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are found along the Southwest coast and include Biarritz. Biarritz is 28 miles away and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach. Also nearby are surfing beaches. The River Oloron is very close by for swimming and fishing.
Travel
Biarritz Airport - 25.5 miles
Pau Airport - 30.5 miles
Car essential - car hire available at both airports.
Distances
Salies de Bearn 7km
St Palais
Orthez
Bayonne
Lourdes
St Jean de Luz
Further details
Nearest boulangerie - Labastide Villefranche
Supermarket - Salies de Bearn
Booking notes
We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Full payment is required 8 weeks prior to arrival, or if the booking is made within this period full payment is required at the time of booking. A refundable deposit is also required for breakages and repairs. This will be transferred back to you once the property has been checked after your departure.
Payment should be made in pounds sterling.
Owner profile
About the owner
We bought La Maisounabe 4 years ago when it was in a very bad state of disrepair - after a huge amount of work through various building disasters and weather conditions varying from hurricanes to heatwaves we now have a fantastic 7 bedroom property. You will find some photos of the original building in the kitchen to see how much blood, sweat and tears have gone in to the conversion of farmhouse and cowbarn.
As a family we have had some wonderful holidays here already and are enjoying exploring the area each time we stay. Within walking distance there is a wonderful river to dip in to, and next to it a fantastic restaurant with a very good value menu du jour!
The swimming pool entertains the children all day and we even have Cbeebies for emergencies!
Enjoy your holiday!
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
La Maisounabe was discovered on a cycling holiday in France - spotted in an estate agent's window and it was love at first sight!
The countryside of the surrounding area and the small village of Labastide-Villefranche with its truly great French character first attracted us to this part of France. With Salies de Bearn nearby and a fairly short journey from Biarritz or Pau Airport it is an ideal location for 'getting away from it all'. Within 5 hours door to door if flying from Gatwick and living in the South East you can escape the rat race and join the wonderful slow pace of Southern France - the benefits are instantaneous.
Unique benefits of the property
The great thing about La Maisounabe is the size and the layout of the rooms. So even if there is a large group of you, you are not all on top of each other - there are no queues for the bathrooms - as there are a total of 6 bathrooms to the 7 bedrooms as well as separate toilets.
While the children can have tea in the kitchen, the grandeur of the Hall is ideal for large gatherings for lunch or dinner. Alternatively you can have a barbecue every evening and there is even a hostess trolley to get all your dishes out to the barbecue area!
Make sure you nominate one of your party to head for the bakery in Labastide-Villefranche at about 7am to ensure you can buy your freshly baked croissants and pain au chocolat. There is a very handy general food store as well for emergency supplies.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5202
Lucinda Milner
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1892 684519
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1435 882409
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7747 825295
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