Bearnaise Farmhouse in the Foothills of the Pyrenees
Wonderful Rural Environment, 5 minutes Walk to Local Amenities
Sleeps 9 (4 Bedrooms)
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"Les Trois Anes" is a beautifully restored 300 year old Beanaise farmhouse, which has been recently renovated with exposed beams and stonework to keep its traditional character. It is situated in the quiet and relaxing village of Susmiou, just outside the old bastide town of Navarrenx, nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The farmhouse offers high quality, self catering holiday accommodation or B&B for both summer and winter breaks. It is a wonderful environment in which to sit back, relax and unwind while exploring this diverse region with its fascinating history and outstanding natural beauty. In the summer it is not uncommon to see wild deer roaming freely and magnificent vultures soaring overhead whilst enjoying a glass of wine in the garden. For children, teenagers and those young at heart, there is a wealth of summer activities. During the winter months, there are several ski resorts, which offer skiing, snow boarding and even igloo building!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £450 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £625 | 5 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £450 | 1 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £800 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £450 | 1 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in pounds sterling. Electric is included during the summer months. Surplus electric and logs are payable from September to June.
We offer monthly rentals at £800 per month for long term lets from November to April (based on 2 people). For larger groups please contact us for prices.
Changeover day
During summer months the preferred changeover day is Saturday. During the remainder of the year changeover days are flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedrooms 1 & 2 with double beds. Attic bedrooms 3 & 4 with 2 single beds in each All four bedrooms are furnished to a high standard with exposed beams and wooden floor. A cot and an occasional single bed are available upon request. |
| Bathrooms: | The main bathroom is spacious with bath, separate shower, wc, and wash hand basin. There are two doors giving access from the corridor and/or as an en-suite from bedroom 2. Bedroom 1 has an en-suite bathroom with shower, wc and hand wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | There is an open plan kitchen with fitted cupboards, a gas oven and hob, extractor, large sink, microwave, coffee machine and everything you would expect to cater for 9 people. There is a large wooden table to seat 8 people and a high chair. |
| Utility Room: | The utility room adjoins the kitchen and you will find here the washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, extra storage space along with an iron/ironing board and all cleaning utensils. You could also store any additional large equipment here. |
| Living Rooms: | Large living room with beautiful traditional fireplace and log burning stove for those winter months. Two comfy sofas and armchairs to comfortably seat 8 people. Stereo, television with video/DVD player and a large range of available films. Stereo. |
| Other: | Separate, secure barn for bike/ski storage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
There is an extra charge of £7.50 per person for the rental of bath towels and bed linen. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv room fans cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
There is a large wood burning stove in the living room and electric heating in all rooms for the winter months. Each bedroom is equipped with a fan in case of very hot weather. The property is ideal for families with young children as the on-site owners can provide almost anything required to make life easier! A babysitting service is also available upon request, at an extra charge.
Outside
The private lawned garden is totally secure with a stone barbecue and garden furniture for alfresco dining.
Coast/Beach
The spectacular beaches of Biarritz, Bayonne and Anglet on the Atlantic coast are all about an hours drive from here.
Golf
Pau Golf Course (40 minutes drive) is the oldest golf course in Europe, outside of Great Britain. There are several golf courses in the beautiful city of Biarritz (60 minutes drive) but nearer ones in Salies de Béarn (20 minutes drive).
Skiing
We are 60 minutes drive from several ski resorts in the Pyrenées where you can enjoy alpine skiing, cross country skiing and sledging with the children.
Travel
Pau Pyrénées airport is 40km away and Biarritz about an hour (60km) from here. Both are served by Ryanair from the UK and Ireland.
Distances
The house is equidistant between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenées mountains (60 minutes drive). We are a 15 minute walk from Navarrenx and on the 'Chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle' pilgrim walk from northern Spain.
Further details
The nearest supermarket and boulangerie are a 5 minute walk from here. All other amenities are to be found in Navarrenx including banks, restaurants, bars, local shops, an art gallery, office de tourisme, rafting and canoeing etc. There is a horse riding centre about 3 km away, also a paragliding and flying base.
Booking notes
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required on booking with the balance due 6 weeks prior to the holiday start date. If you book within 6 weeks of your holiday the full amount is payable then. A damage deposit of 150 euros (refundable within 5 working days) is also required. All prices quoted are for the entire house per week.
Guest comments
We had an absolutely brilliant week at les Troisanes - the gite was in a brilliant position, peaceful and private but at the edge of a very pretty village and within easy walking distance of the supermarket and boulangerie - perfect.
We took 2 trips up to the Pyrenees which were absolute highlights and made all the easier with Ken and Shona's unstintingly generous help in suggesting and booking excursions for us. The nearby town of Navarenx was completely charming and we had some great evenings out here. The gite itself was cosy and well appointed and the donkeys next door were an enormous hit with our boys! Thank you!" Rachel and Martin (August 2011)
"A week is just not long enough! Thanks for a great stay and all the assistance arranging our days out. Hopefully see you soon!" Lucie Richardson and family (July 2010)
"Thanks for a great stay - a very well equipped house." Jerry, Clare and Sophie Hamilton (August 2010)
Owner profile
Our daughters sledging at the local ski resort
About the owner
Shona and Ken moved to this beautiful area of South West France in 2007 with their young family after enjoying numerous holidays in the Pyrenees. Ken has spent the last few years renovating our 300 year old Bearnaise farmhouse which now offers high quality, holiday accommodation. He now works as the swimming club coach at the local pool in Oloron. As a former language teacher in the UK, Shona now teaches English to children at the local secondary school and to business professionals. They both love the outdoor lifestyle and regularly enjoy walking in the mountains, skiing and trips to the coast with their three daughters.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought a small holiday house in the area 10 years ago and couldn't stay away - spending every holiday in this beautiful part of the world. The draw of the sunshine, spectacular beaches and mountains, French food and wine was too tempting! Within 5 years, we had made the decision to move to France and buy ourselves a renovation project!!
Unique benefits of the property
The farmhouse is situated in the quiet and relaxing village of Susmiou, just outside the old Bastide town of Navarrenx, nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The house is just a 5 minute walk to the local supermarket and boulangerie, where you can buy freshly baked bread and delicious cakes every day!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6147
Shona and Kenneth Innes
Tel: (France) + 33 559 889 422
Mob: (France) + 33 604 438 679
Owners Website: Click here
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