House on Edge of Medieval Town, Close to Amenities
Peaceful and Tranquil Location, Bordering Farmland with Views to the Pyrenees
Sleeps 5/6 (3 Bedrooms)
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This light and airy single storey house is set in peaceful and tranquil surroundings, yet only ten minutes walk to the centre of the historic town of Navarrenx. It has three bedrooms sleeping five to six persons as well as a large living room, dining room, kitchen and conservatory. Pleasant gardens to the front and side of the property include a patio that benefits from the sun. The Bearn is a wonderfully green area of France, characterised by rolling hills and rivers, with the historic Basque region to the west and the mountains of the Pyrenees to the south. Biarritz and the Atlantic beaches are about an hour’s drive.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 14 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £400 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £425 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £400 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
There is a £25 discount for a two week or more rental.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday although this can be flexible and discussed with the owner. Arrival, not before 4.00pm, departure by 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with single bed and folding bed. |
| Bathrooms: | New bathroom with bath, over bath shower and large washbasin. Separate toilet. |
| Kitchen: | Includes fitted cupboards and all utensils for cooking and dining, fridge-freezer, gas and electric hob and combined microwave/oven. Cleaning equipment. |
| Utility Room: | Ironing board and vacuum cleaner are located here. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with wood-burning stove. Two sofas and comfortable chairs. Reading lights. Dining room with dining table and six chairs. |
| Other: | Conservatory with patio table and six chairs. Garage with washing machine. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are all included, changed each week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board room fans cot |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Heating is electric. There is a wood-burning stove in the living room. (There is an extra charge of £25 per week for the use of the wood-burner.)
Room fans are available.
Accessibility
Single storey house. Two steps up to front door. Two steps inside from the dining room to the living room area, step down from patio to garden, otherwise everything is on one level.
Outside
Small garden to the front of the property and a good-sized garden to the side with a patio area including patio table, parasols and six chairs.
Barbecue.
Coast/Beach
About 75 minutes drive to the beaches around Biarritz.
Golf
There are several golf courses in Pau, about 40km away, but nearer ones in Salies de Bearn at about 20km.
Skiing
It is 60 minutes to the top of La Pierre St Martin in the Pyrenees where you can enjoy alpine skiing as well as 'ski de fond'.
Travel
Pau Pyrenees airport is 40km away (currently not running summer flights) and Biarritz about an hour (60km) from here. Boreaux airport is 180mins drive. Toulouse airport is 150 mins away, Lourdes airport a little closer.
Car hire recommended.
Distances
The centre of Navarrenx is 15 minutes walk/3 minute drive from the house. There are many towns of historic interest nearby including Salies de Bearn, Oloron and the bigger towns of Bayonne and Biarritz on the coast, at about an hour's distance. The city of Pau is 45 minutes by car.
Further details
It is 10 minutes walk to the shops in the town of Navarrenx, 15 mins walk to the centre where there are bars/restaurants and banks. The town has an outdoor pool, bicycle hire at the 'Petit Chien' gallery, horse-riding in the locality and a tourist information office in the town centre. Swimming in the river is a 10 minute walk down the lane. Many festivals take place in the surrounding villages including the summer festival in Navarrenx during August. The 'Gave d'Oloron'- the large river that flows around the town -hosts the annual World Salmon Fishing Championships.
There are plenty of activities: swimming, canoeing, rafting on the river. There are two good-sized supermarkets on the edge of town and some excellent restaurants in the immediate locality as well as others in the wider Bearn as well as in the Basque country.
The nearest chateau is at Laas, a few miles from Navarrenx.
Booking notes
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required on booking, with the balance due 4 weeks before the start of the holiday.Booking within 4 weeks of your holiday requires full payment.A damage deposit of £250 (refundable) is also required. All prices are per week and are from Saturday to Saturday but can be flexible. Arrival from 4pm, departure by 10am. All prices are quoted are for the entire house, per week. There is a reduction for bookings of two weeks or more.
Owner profile
About the owner
I live in the Midlands and use my house in Navarrenx with family and friends from time to time during the year. Because there are many weeks when it is empty it seems a good idea to rent it out to holidaymakers who would also appreciate the unique area. The house is simple, bright and airy and in the most wonderfully quiet location on the edge of town.
I am an artist and I find being in south-west France provides a lot of inspiration for my painting, with its characteristic Bearnaise and Basque villages, mountain scenery and lush valleys.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I bought my house in Navarrenx in 2002. As a family we had always enjoyed taking holidays in France and liked the idea of being connected to the continent in a small way, so that having a base in France made this a reality. The area in the south-west of France had always appealed to us, with its lush, green hills (so different from the dryness of the Mediterranean), its views of the mountains and its proximity to the sea in the west making it such a varied and interesting destination. Of course the region is also close to Spain and the different routes across the Pyrenees are spectacular in all weathers,not just taken by cars but also cyclists (practising for the Tour de France) and walkers following the Pilgrims route from Santiago de Compostela.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6737
Contact Name:
Carol Hunter
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1684560804
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