Bayas holiday gite rental with walking, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Home description

Self catering accommodation set in the beautiful Gironde region. Self contained, 1 bedroom with a double bed and single bed and a sofa bed in the lounge. The accommodation can sleep up to 4/5 people.
In the garden there is a bbq and a secure parking space.

Kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and kettle and dishwasher. There is a television in the living area including sky

Beautiful setting	Front Garden
Shower Room	Bedroom

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Gironde region

The Gironde is home to the city of Bordeaux with its Opera, Theatre, International Airport, International School and TGV. A very attractive city with some superb classical architecture, it is surounded by the famous vineyards of the Médoc, Entre deux Mers and St Emilion to name but a few. The majority of the houses are built of sandstone or ‘pierre de taille’. Well placed for the Atlantic beaches and the resorts of Arcachon and Cap Ferret the land is relatively flat, the ideal landscape for the vineyards, and the climate temperate.


With its 22 ports, over 100 kilometres of coast, the longest Estuary in Europe and finally, at Hourtin-Carcans, the biggest lake in France, the area is a favourite with those who appreciate the ocean and water sports in general. For the bon viveurs, there are a wealth of wines, the local aperitif of Lillet and the oyster beds of the Gironde. The majestic Dordogne river flows for almost 100 kms through the Gironde, flanked by towns and villages, churches dating from Roman times and the ancient 13th century port of Libourne, where river traders met those from as far inland as Limousin and Perigord.


Between the Garonne and the Dordogne, the Entre Deux Mers has many walled towns dating from the 12th Century, including Blasimon, Cadillac, Créon and Sauveterre de Guyenne. The Medieval hilltop town of Saint-Emilion, also in the Grand Libournais has many historic buildings including cloisters and a monolithic church. Central to the wine making district which extends beneath it, it has superb restaurants and is much frequented by tourists. Here are many vestiges of the pilgrims’ route to Saint-Jacques de Compostello in the Benedictine Abbeys at Blasimon, Sainte Ferme, La Réole and La Sauve Majeure as well as fortified windmills and castles in commanding positions.


The names of the Medoc peninsular conjure up dreams of memorable wines, including Margaux, Listrac. Paullic and Saint-Estèphe. At the tip of Grave, is the Cordouan lighthouse, built by Henry IV and classed as an historic monument. Beyond this are the villas of Soulac andLacanau, perfect for surfers and with many kilometres of cycling tracks. The Arcachon basin and Cap Ferret, popular with many of the crowned heads of Europe have a temperate climate. The dune of Pyla at 117 metres is the highest in Europe and a bird reserve at the L’ile aux oiseaux, can be seen as can the Banc d’Arguin home to a colony of tern. South East of Bordeaux is the land of Graves and Sauternes, the famous sweet white wines dating from Roman times whose vineyards extend over almost 5000 hectares of land. Bazas is the main town of the area, with its 13th Century Cathedral, its ramparts and half-timbered houses and every February is host to a famous cattle race.

Bayas area

Bayas is a beautiful village surrounded by vineyards. The locals are very friendly and there are plenty of bakers to choose from!

5 miles from Bayas is Coutras which is the nearest town and this is where the supermarket can be found where you can stock up on wine or other necessities.

Libourne is 20 minutes away by car and was created by Henry III of England in the 13th century but was actually named after Roger De Leybourne, an English nobleman from Kent, who was put in charge of the town some years later as a reward for helping Edward I in battle. It was the perfect position for a fortified town, on the banks of the Dordogne river, and was an important trading centre for the Pomerol, St-Emilion and Entre de Mers wine regions. It had a busy port exporting wine to England and Holland and many of the wine warehouses can still be seen today. Nowadays the port has closed down as the vineyards prefer to send wine by road, but the centre of town still hosts a bustling market three days a week and has many restaurants to tempt you.

How to get there

Cheap flights available from www.flybe.com
Airport pickup up can be arranged

Activities near Bayas

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Washing machine is available at a cost of 3 Euro per load

Conditions

Please contact owner to discuss pets

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer	1 Apr 08	1 Oct 08	475£  386	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	1 Oct 08	1 Apr 09	250£  203	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Long term lets available. Please contact owner for further information.

Bed and Breakfast rooms are available if required

Although self catering prices, breakfast can be provided at an additional cost

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16151

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16151

Contact details for home 16151 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Joanne Othen
Tel:	+33 (0)557 695904
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Advertiser joined: 28 Dec 2006 This property added: 28 Dec 2006

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