Large farmhouse for holiday rentals in Boussan, Nr. Aurignac, Midi Pyrenees
Luxury Farmhouse with Private Pool Set in 45 acres
Sleeps 14 (7 Bedrooms)
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Perfect for exclusive rental by extended families or groups of friends alike, everyone will find a corner of our 45 acres to fall in love with. Enjoy the huge garden with orchard, herbs, terraces, BBQ and luxury heated pool that has 13 hours of sun a day. The courtyard is bordered by beautiful 13th century barns and our woods with trails, swings and dens plus our meadows provide fun and interest for all ages. The imposing stone farmhouse with its beamed ceilings and pantile roof has been refurbished this year and boasts an environment that is both luxurious and practical. The large kitchen is perfect for cooking up a feast if the BBQ maestro is off duty. If it is your night off, can I recommend you take advantage of the sun setting over the Perron Valley from the south terrace, curl up with a book or game in the reading room or play a gentle game of boule in the courtyard? If you prefer to eat out, there are 6 great restaurants less than 10 minutes away.
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| Rental periods | |
| 27 September - 1 November 2008 | £1750 |
| 21 March - 1 May 2009 | £1650 |
| 2 - 22 May 2009 | £1750 |
| 23 May - 29 May 2009 | £1900 |
| 30 May - 26 June 2009 | £1850 |
| 27 June - 10 July 2009 | £2100 |
| 11 July - 28 August 2009 | £2250 |
| 29 August - 25 September 2009 | £1850 |
| 26 September - 31 October 2009 | £1750 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Pool heated from 24th May to 26th September as part of the rental price. £100 surcharge for parties of 12 or more
Changeover day
Saturday although some flexibility outside of school holidays.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master(super kingsize) connecting to... Large twin rm + ensuite shwr/rm Bedroom 3 superkingsize (shares shwr/rm with rm 4) Bedroom 4 large triple rm Bedroom 5 kingsize bed & ensuite Bedroom 6 kingsize bed (shares bath/rm with rm 7) Bedroom 7 twin |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Ensuite shower rooms 1 shared shower room (between 2 rooms) 1 shared bathroom (between 2 rooms) Separate wc |
| Kitchen: | All mod cons and equipment - this is our holiday home and equipped as such. New kitchen in 2006. Belling range oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave. Built in BBQ in garden. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine room. |
| Living Rooms: | 600 sq ft lounge & dining room. 2 x large sofas & 2 x armchairs. Large square dining table. Separate reading room. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Included: 100% cotton, white bedlinen. Bath towels. Swimming towels. Linen changed mid rental for 2 week bookings. |
Notes on accommodation
We have children of our own and therefore have equipped the house with all manner of facilities and entertainment for children from birth to 18.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Outside
45 acres of garden, woodland and meadows. Private swimming pool 10x5m with infant security. Barns containing table tennis and outdoor games equipment etc. Outdoor poolside furniture, swings, hammocks. Large teak garden table & 12 chairs. South facing terrace. Large coutyard & boules; perfect for sun down!
Coast/Beach
We have 2 beach lakes nearby: Boulogne Sur Gesse 25 minutes away and Samatan 35 minutes away. They have plenty of sand, picnic areas, swimming and water slides.
Biarritz is 2 hours to the West and Narbonne Plage 2.5 hours to the East.
Skiing
Skiing in winter and mountain spas in summer are available just over an hour away in the Pyrenees. Resorts are plentiful but the nearest are Luchon & Perigord.
Travel
Toulouse is just 50 mins drive and can be accessed by most main UK airports. Pau and Carcassone are 90 mins away.
Car hire is essential.
Distances
We're are a 50 minutes drive south from Toulouse. It sits on the outskirts of the small farming village of Boussan with views over the Perron Valley and on the gentle foothills of the Pyrenees. The famed medieval town, Aurignac, is a 4 minute drive and offers a healthy mix of food, sport and archaeological remains! Furthermore the road network is excellent, giving us access to the Pyrenees spas and ski resorts within an hour and Lourdes just a little longer.
Further details
Families with children - We bought the house to give our own 'Londonite' children a taste of a different life; to give them the freedom of trees to climb, dens to build and meadows to run across. That said, they love the beach, exploring and water sports like the best of them; so we have a detailed list of the best places to entertain the whole family. The house itself is ready and waiting to welcome children of all ages and their tired parents! There are swings, games and toys galore for younger ones plus basketball, football, badminton, table tennis and local walks and cycle routes in the area. If relaxing by the pool is high on the agenda, there's plenty to keep them occupied.
Cycling and walking - The Tour de France route is never far away and last year was on our doorstep. It is testament to the variety of hills and flat available for the amateur and experienced cyclist alike. We can recommend a number of routes for you to try; ones anchored to market towns, or churches, or bars, or wildlife. The choice is yours! If you envisage a more peaceful holiday then this area is ideal with many marked paths and open countryside to walk. For more of a challenge the beauty of the Pyrenean National Park is only an hour away where you will see eagles, vultures, kites and a variety of mammals in their natural habitat. Birdwatchers need venture no further than the terrace at Esbayles to observe eagles, kites, buzzards and many other species so bring your binoculars.
Food glorious food - The South West is the food hot spot of France and locals more typically eat out for lunch, followed by socialising amongst friends or at eating at home for the evening. Should you not want to slip into this way of life then we can easily guide you to those local restaurants that open at night too. When it suits you to eat at home, you'll have the choice of a farmhouse or an alfresco set up.
Booking notes
Upon verbal confirmation we will send a booking form and request a non returnable deposit of between £400-£600/wk booked according to the rate. The final payment, with returnable damage deposit is due 8 wks prior to holiday start date.
Guest comments
"Photos can’t really do Esbayles justice and we all loved the house, gardens and had a thoroughly relaxing week, thank you" CJ Smith July 2009
"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for allowing us to use Esbayles. We had an excellent week - the location was perfect and the house fantastic!" B Szatkowska July 2009
"Just to say that we had a fabulous fortnight at Esbayles. We did very little travelling as we were so happy sitting by the pool. The house was beautifully presented and we had no complaints. We will recommend Esbayles to all of our friends!
So thank you once again" - The Naismith Family July 2008
For booking and further information
Genevieve Wright
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7917 123004
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