Gite in the beautiful Ariege Pyrenees
Ideally Located for Walking, Climbing, Biking and a range of other activities
6 Bedrooms (Sleeps 12)
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The house comprises 6 bedrooms, two toilets and two bathrooms over two floors. The living area is a spacious kitchen/dining area with a large dining table and comfortable seating. The kitchen was newly fitted in 2009 and features solid oak units and worktops and modern appliances. There are exposed beams and a wood burning stove in the living area. A TV, DVD, hifi system and free wifi access are available. There is a garage for parking and/or storage of outdoor equipment. We are located within easy reach of the nearest town for shopping, restaurants and bars whilst benefiting from a great location for walking, rock climbing, cycling and a range of mountain activities. The village of Bedeilhac boasts its own "Restaurant Gastronomique" as well as a major tourist attraction the "Grotte de Bedeilhac", a tennis court, table tennis and children's play area.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 8 January 2011 - 31 May 2011 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £590 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £500 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Please see our website for an up to date availability calendar and Bed and Breakfast rates. We will consider lets for less than a full week and may offer reduced rates for partial occupancy.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday with arrival after 1600 and departure by 1000. Bed and breakfast bookings operate to the same arrival & departure times. We are happy to consider requests for alternative changeover days and arrival/departure times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Ground floor: Bed 1 - Bunk beds. Bed 2 - 2 singles. Bed 3 - double. First Floor: Bed 4 - 2 singles, space for cot/child's bed. Bed 5 - double. Bed 6 - two singles, space for cot/childs bed. All bedrooms have hanging space and bedside tables. |
| Bathrooms: | Two WCs with hand wash sink, one bathroom with bath, shower, sink, storage and another bathroom contains a shower, sink, bidet, storage. |
| Kitchen: | New fully equipped oak kitchen with modern gas hob, electric fan oven/grill, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and the full range of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans. Large solid wood dining table seating up to 12. |
| Living Rooms: | Two Leather sofas beside wood burning stove, WIFI, TV, DVD, HIFI system with MP3 player input and a range of DVDs, books, games and local area info. Balcony giving views down the valley and out over the local 1000m peak of Le Sedour. |
| Other: | Garage with plenty of space and a second fridge with small freezer. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Cleaning, sheets and towels can be provided for an extra cost. |
Notes on accommodation
The house has oil fired central heating with radiators in all the rooms and well as a wood burning stove in the main living area. The toilets, bathrooms and kitchens have continuous extraction to ensure good ventilation. There is a stair gate at the top of the stairs and doors on all rooms. We have high chairs, cots and plenty of kids toys and games available.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The ground floor of the house can be accessed without steps however the living space is on the 1st floor and as this is a mountainous area there are plenty of hills about.
Outside
There is a patio area with seating, a separate barbecue area, a spacious garden to explore, swings for the kids as well as a few chickens (think fresh eggs for breakfast). The garden is made up of a large grassed area and smaller wooded area.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts are both just over 2 hours away. Narbonne Plage is a popular destination with fabulous sandy beaches.
Golf
The Golf club de l'Ariège is around 25 minutes drive and offers an eighteen hole course in an impressive setting that is both varied and technically demanding. There is also a six hole short course that serves as a pitch and putt, a practice area, an approach green and a putting green next to the clubhouse. A professional is on hand to provide lessons.
Skiing
The biggest downhill ski resort in the Ariège is Ax-Trois-Domains above the village of Ax-les-Thermes. Around a 40 minute drive from us, the resort offers something for all levels, with over 70km of pistes.
There are also a number of smaller resorts dotted around the region; including Goulier Neige in the Vicdessos valley (around 30 minutes drive), providing great places for kids and beginners, or a day's skiing for those with more experience.
Cross country skiing and snow shoeing can be enjoyed at the two neighbouring, yet different environments of Beille and La Chioula; one an immense plateau at 1800m offering panoramic views, the other a welcoming forested landscape. Both around 40 minutes drive.
Special interest holidays
We chose our location to be close to the most popular activities, walking, climbing and cycling. We have a major walking route (GR du Pays du Trois Seigneurs) passing the accommodation. The route is a multi day tour of the region but also gives access to many circular routes that can be completed in a day. We are in the heart of the Bedeilhac Rock climbing area and just a 5 minute walk from one of the most popular crags in the Pyrenees. The village is a regular on the Tour de France and the 2009 tour passed through on route to the Col du Port. Several other well knows 'Cols' are within easy reach and the area is fantastic for road and mountain biking generally. Other popular activities that can be enjoyed locally include: fishing, paragliding, mountaineering, tennis, caving, horse and pony trekking and much much more.
Travel
The closest airports are Toulouse and Carcassonne, both around 1hr 15mins. Easyjet, Flybe, Ryanair and British Airways operate regular flights. Other options include: Pau & Perpignan. Car hire is available at both airports. It is possible to catch a train from Toulouse to Foix/Tarascon-sur Ariege where we can arrange to pick you up and bring you to the accommodation. There is plenty to do on foot from the house, for longer stays and to really explore the area a car is recommended.
Distances
Tarascon-sur-Ariege- (5 minutes drive) is a good sized town with shops, market, tourist attraction and plenty of eating options.
Foix (15 minutes drive)- is the departmental capital with plenty to see and do.
Andorra famous for skiing and tax free shopping is around 1.5 hrs drive.
Barcelona is around 3-4 hrs drive or around 6 hrs on the train (€20).
Our area is famous for its prehistoric caves that have provided some of the finest artwork and artifacts found anywhere in the world.
Booking notes
For Gite Bookings: 25% deposit required to confirm reservation. Balance and security deposit required 8 weeks prior to arrival. For Bed and Breakfast Bookings: 25% deposit may be required to confirm reservation. Balance to be paid on arrival.
Guest comments
Base Calames is a fantastic place to base yourself if you want to sample all the Pyrenees has to offer. We went specifically to ski, and had some great days at Ax le Thermes, just 20 mins down the road. In the summmer it's a great spot for climbing, walking or cycling - the village is right in the middle of Tour de France country. We rented the gite, which was very comfortable especially the big main room with the log burner which was a really cosy place to spend the evenings. We paid extra for breakfast and supper, which was well worth it, especially after a hard day's skiing , and it was lovely to come back to a home-cooked, three course meal.
posted on- tripadvisor.
I stayed here for a few nights recently. Fantastic place, comfy beds and great hosts. Really well situated for climbing on Calames (brilliant single and multi-pitch sun trap with climbing of all grades) and surrounding crags. Posted on ukclimbing.
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