Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 4 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
A warm welcome awaits you at Maison Baylot, a Gascon honey-stone 'L' shaped farmhouse typical of the area, sympathetically restored, with a wealth of exposed stone walls and wooden beams inside. Set in the quiet of a hamlet, you could spend many a day trawling the many local markets and caves (wine sellers) for produce to dine on in the idyllic setting of the covered summer eating area by the pool....
The local area is lovely for walking and cycling, and for the more adventurous hiking and skiing in the mountains, or a trip to Spain, or surfing on the Atlantic beaches is easily done in a day, plus there are aerial tree walks, white water rafting, grotto's, zoos and aquaria all in easy reach.
Maison Baylot
The summer eating area by the pool
Relax by the pool
The dining room
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8511
The Midi-Pyrenees / Hautes-Pyrenees region
In the South of the Midi Pyrenees area of Southern France, just north of the Pyrenean mountain chain, the Madiran area enjoys a micro climate offering over 2,400 hours of sunshine per year, the same as that on the Cote d'Azur. As you get off the plane, the warmth envelopes you and welcomes you to your holiday.
The area is rich in history, with fabulous bastide towns such as Auch (famed for its connection with Gascony's most famous son, D'Artagnan), the historic pilgrimage town of Lourdes, the oldest golf course in France (started by English soldiers after Waterloo) at Pau, Resistance museum at Castelnau Magnoac, and local connections with such names as Foch and Nay..
It is also one of the foremost parts of France for Rugby, and for equestrian activities, in particular the Haras in Tarbes, which hold regular open days and fêtes, and for the more active there are the mountains with their own brand of excitement!
Madiran area
Attractive little Madiran village, just 4km away, is the centre of the Madiran wine growing area, and has its own wine museum (tastings and history), and one gournet and one bistro restaurant, a small grocers and a good bakery. All around the area, wine producers offer 'degustations' - wine tastings, and you can buy your wine direct, (the nearest holds weekly family days) and farmers offer local delicacies such as foie gras, saussicons, and cheeses straight from the farm. Local fêtes, nightmarkets, flea markets and farmers markets are all worth a visit or two, both for the local colour and for the local produce.
Slightly further afield is the town of Marciac, about 20 minutes drive, with a large leisure lake, and an annual jazz festival, plus other musical soirées throughout the summer months. Closer by, there are tennis courts, equitation centres, and for those who prefer to practice gourmandise, restaurants and cafés offering meals from 10 euros per head including wine..... Come and enjoy!
How to get there
- Fly to Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz - Maison Baylot is 50mins from Pau, 1hr45mins from Toulouse & Biarritz - Cheap flights with Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, Aer Lingus from most UK and Irish airports - Cheap car hire with all major car hire firms
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pau: 50 km
Railway:
Tarbes (TGV): 30 km
Ferry:
Santander, Bilbao: 180 km
Activities near Madiran
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, with large dining room to the left leading into the large american style kitchen/breakfast room, and living room with squishy sofa and armchairs and open fireplace to the right also leading into the kitchen/breakfast room, off which is a bathroom and separate wc. Your hosts were innkeepers in a former life, so the kitchen is very well equipped with everything from an oyster shucker to a raclette!
An original wooden staircase leads from the entrance hall to the first floor, with a mezzanine with double futon, a large bedroom with queen size bed, shower room with wc, another bedroom with queen size bed, and another family size room with queen size bed, children's bunks, and cot. Further single beds and cots are available on request.
Further details outdoors: Outside, the large, unoverlooked, gardens offer something for everyone, with views over the fields and the valley alongside, and areas for ball games, badminton, a basketball net. There is also an orchard and vegetable, herb and soft fruit garden for your own use. The covered summer eating area, by the pool, is an idyllic place to sit and have your meals, and to round off the day with a small amount of wine and a large amount of conversation....
The pool has a lockable, and yet removable cover for security, and also to protect swimmers from the rays of the sun...
The barn wing offers further facilities, housing a table tennis table, a darts board, and can shelter a car from the scorching summer sun. Bikes are also available to the more energetic of you!
Further details
The owners live within easy distance for assistance, yet far enough away for privacy.
Conditions
Dogs with well behaved owners are welcome, but please - not on the furniture... Damages deposit of £250 required, refundable at the end of the rental period.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
14 July, 2007 to Sept 08,
14 Jul 07
8 Sep 07
1475£ 1,475
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1 Week
Sept 08, 2007 to Oct 06,
8 Sep 07
6 Oct 07
825£ 825
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1 Week
Oct 06, 2007 to Oct 27, 2
6 Oct 07
27 Oct 07
600£ 600
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1 Week
Oct 27, 2007 to Dec 22, 2
27 Oct 07
22 Dec 07
400£ 400
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1 Week
Dec 22, 2007 to Jan 05, 2
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
600£ 600
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1 Week
Jan 06, 2007 to Mar 01, 2
26 Feb 08
1 Mar 08
400£ 400
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Flexible
Mar 01, 08 to Apr 26, 08
1 Mar 08
26 Apr 08
450£ 450
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Flexible
Apr 26, 08 to May 31, 08
26 Apr 08
31 May 08
600£ 600
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Flexible
Jun 07, 08 to Jul 12, 08
31 May 08
12 Jul 08
825£ 825
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1 Week
Jul 12, 08 to Aug 30, 08
12 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
1475£ 1,475
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1 Week
Aug 30, 08 to Oct 04, 08
30 Aug 08
4 Oct 08
825£ 825
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Flexible
Oct 04, 08 to Nov 01, 08
4 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
600£ 600
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Flexible
Nov 01, 08 to Dec 20, 08
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
400£ 400
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Flexible
Dec 20, 08 to Jan 03, 08
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
600£ 600
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Jan 03, 09 to Feb 28, 09
3 Jan 09
28 Feb 09
400£ 400
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. * Please enquire about special rates if booked for Christmas and New Year
** Special rates in off and mid periods for mid week and short breaks for house hunters or just for that long weekend
*** Supplements may apply to parties of over 6 people to cover cleaning and laundry - please ask
Guestbook
'The best rental home ever' - French clients
Availability notes
To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8511
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Lets are from Saturday to Saturday, arrivals not before 4.00pm, departures no later than 11.00am Skiers, Househunters and Gastronomes - Short lets available from mid October to end February - take advantage of cheap flights and car hire to taste this unspoilt area of France - please get in touch. Long lets also available between October and February - good rates for a month and longer for househunters and sabbaticals Christmas and New Year breaks around the log fire are flexible, with festive decorations included....
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8511
Contact details for home 8511
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Carla Morris
Tel:
+33 (0)9 556670
Mobile:
+33 (0)6 71149135
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Advertiser joined: 9 Jan 2006 This property added: 9 Jan 2006
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