Arreau holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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Les Aigles (apartment)

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Set in the foothills of the Hautes-Pyrénées at an altitude of 650m.The apartment is located on a prominent hillside location in a small quiet rural village & sits in the Valleé de la Neste which forms a section of the majestic Aure valley. The apartment has a very comfortable relaxing atmosphere, with two sets of french doors leading you directly onto your own private balcony. From here you can sit back & enjoy the stunning valley/mountain views whilst enjoying your favourite glass of wine & meal.

South/east view from balcony.	Les Aigles; 1st floor apartment with balcony.
Duel aspect lounge with access to balcony.	Bedroom

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Hautes-Pyrenees region

The Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in France comprising of 8 departments. The Hautes-Pyrénées department is home to the highest peaks in the Pyrénéen mountain chain. The peak range are protected & surrounded by the Pyrénées national park. The national park offers crystal clear lakes & nature at its best, with over 400 km's of walking & hiking routes. At the lower levels rivers & lush pastures are found throughout the region offering wonderful views & landscapes. This unspoilt region has natural beauty in abundance & this together with a lovely climate makes it a big draw to many tourists.

The Hautes-Pyrénées has been a very popular destination for French tourists for many years now, but British visitors are now being drawn to the region by low cost flights offering easy access to the stunning mountains
which have some of the best ski resorts along the Pyrénéen mountain chain.

The region has many attractive Spa towns in the Pyrénéen foothills, the most famous being Lourdes attracting five million visitors each year.

The climate is very mild, the common high summer temps felt by lower lying areas away from the mountains are moderated by the cooling effects of mountain altitude offering an ideal climate. Even through the winter period you can often sit outside in the bright warm sunshine sipping your favourite tipple whilst viewing the snow capped peaks set off against bright azure blue sky giving stunning vistas.

Another very popular tourist attraction of the region is the Cirque de Gavarnie, a UNESCO world heritage site. The almost perfect semi-circle of nine peaks rising to over 3000m are located above the small village of Gavernie. The two hour walk to the base of the 'grande cascade' at 423m {Europe’s highest falls} is a great draw to the tourists.

Arreau area

Local Region
The whole area buzz's with activity during both the winter ski season & long summer season, yet retains its relaxed calm & peaceful aura. The local area is dominated by the majestic Aure Valley which stretches from Lannemezan to the tunnel of Aragnouet-Bielsa & Spain. Dotted along this winding valley route are numerous pretty tourist villages most notable are Arreau & St Lary-Soulan. Arreau is popular for its many gift shops offering locally made items & attracts tourists with its Eagle flying display shows. St Lary-Soulan is a vibrant spa & top ski resort town with many bars, restaurants & shops. The Aure Valley provides year round outdoor activities & natural unspoilt breathtaking vistas. The mountain range gives a wide choice of places to explore & visit including the various Grottes & Gouffe {natural historic caves} You can also visit the Pic du Midi an astronomie observation station at an altitude of 2877m giving panorama views of the Pyrénées. Leading off the Aure Valley is the Louron Valley offering further ski resorts, lakes, spa & adventure parks.

Local Activities;
Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Mountaineering, Hunting, Hiking, Walking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Spa/Thermal & Health Resorts, Water Parks, White Water Rafting, Paragliding, Hang gliding, Horse Riding, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Golf, Historical sites.

How to get there

Airports;
To Pau from Stansted via; budget airline - ryanair.com
{1hr drive from Pau airport to apartment}

To Toulouse from Gatwick or Bristol via; budget airline - easyJet.com
{1hr 15min drive from Toulouse airport to apartment}

Ferries;
Brittany ferries from Plymouth to Santander {northern Spain} 24 hr crossing with 4 hr drive via; Auto-routes.

Rail;
TGV Paris to Lourdes/Tarbes 5 hr 's

Road;
Approx 10 - 12 hr drive from northern France ports

Activities near Arreau

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Les Aigles apartment has been refurbished throughout in Spring 2007 providing very comfortable accommodation. It has been fitted out with new furniture & complete new fully equipped kitchen. It has a light & airy feel with many duel aspect windows. The apartment is centrally heated throughout the winter period.

A gas BBQ for the apartment is located on the balcony.

Note* Use of washing machine available on request.

Further details outdoors:
Entry to the property is through a private gated driveway, ample off road/secure parking is provided.

Further details

Garden is shared with the owners of the house.
English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

Children welcome;
Use of Garden allowed but note* Children must be accompanied by parents at all times as the property sits on a steep hillside.

Permissions;
Smoking permitted but not in the apartment / guests are permitted to smoke on the covered balcony {ashtrays provided}

Booking;
To make a booking please check our availability calendar, then contact us by direct email with your chosen holiday dates or telephone if you want to discuss any details.

Change over day;
Normally on a Saturday, but can be flexible if possible.
Departure by 10:00hrs – Arrivals at 15:00hrs
Note* change over times might be flexible by prior arrangement.

Towels & Linen supplied & included in the price.

Payment;
25% deposit {non-refundable} will reserve your chosen dates at the time of booking.

Full payment of remaining balance needs to be made 8 weeks prior to start date of your holiday period.

A damage/security deposit of 150 euros needs to be also made when paying the remaining balance in full. This sum will be returned to you within 2 weeks after your holiday period less any incurred damages or losses.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	5 Jan 08	2 Feb 08	375£  302	5544	6653	Flexible
	2 Feb 08	1 Mar 08	450£  363	6552	7863	Flexible
	1 Mar 08	15 Mar 08	400£  323	5847	6855	Flexible
	15 Mar 08	26 Apr 08	275£  222	4032	4839	Flexible
	26 Apr 08	5 Jul 08	375£  302	5544	6653	Flexible
	5 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	450£  363	6552	7863	Flexible
	30 Aug 08	1 Nov 08	300£  242	4335	5242	Flexible
	1 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	250£  202	3528	4335	Flexible
Christmas break	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	450£  363	6552	7863	Flexible
Ski season {2009 rates}	3 Jan 09	14 Mar 09	375£  302	5544	6653	Flexible

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Note* We have reduced our tariff rate for the 2009 ski season as the Sterling to Euro exchange rate is currently poor.

Our preferred method of payment;

We send you an electronic payment invoice direct to your email address via ‘PayPal’ {a secure, safe, verified & instant method of payment} Note* You do not need to be ‘PayPal’ registered in order to make a payment via your personal credit/debit card. You will also receive an email direct from ‘PayPal’ explaining the simple payment process to complete our personal payment invoice. The electronic payment automatically converts payment into Euros & you can print off your own receipt for your records.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44428

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44428

Contact details for home 44428 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	John Thelwell
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Advertiser joined: 30 Jan 2008 This property added: 30 Jan 2008

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