Eauze holiday gite rental, Noulens with walking, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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La Mouette (The Seagull) (gite)

Home description

La Mouette, on the beautiful property of Le Vieux Presbytere, is light and spacious with views over the pretty garden to the surrounding countryside. Perfect for 2 couples, a family or a group of friends, the gite sleeps 6 maximum. The pace of life is slow in the Gers, no need to rush anywhere and with such a small amount of traffic it makes for a very relaxing holiday. Sun yourself by the salt water swimming pool adjacent to the gite, or explore the lovely old bastide villages and daily markets. This is a gourmet's paradise with foie gras and armagnac being the specialities of the region. A smaller gite is also available at Le Vieux Presbytere and B & B in L'Atelier, a beautiful bedroom and bathroom with private access.

The Gites August 2007	La Mouette Double bedroom
La Mouette Dressing table	Salt water swimming pool

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Gers region

The Gers is one of the most undiscovered parts of South West France. Undulating green countryside covered in oak forests, fields of sunflowers and vineyards, give way to spectacular views of the Pyrenees. There are many 'bastide' (fortified) villages which tell stories of the area's long history. This is foie gras and armagnac country where the people are friendly and the roads are uncluttered. The area enjoys a temperate climate with long warm to hot summers, short winters with cold snaps and glorious warm colourful autumns. The area also has easy access to airports, Pau, Toulouse & Bordeaux, a 2 hour drive to the Pyrenees for skiing or walking and the beautiful long sandy beaches of the Atlantic (2 hours).

Eauze / Noulens area

There is a good selection of shops in the local towns; supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, hairdressers etc. Eauze has an exceptionally good market every Thursday morning. There are plenty of interesting historical sites within the local area, very good walks and pretty swimming lakes. The nearby town of Vic-Fezensac (15 kms) has a good selection of festivals from bull fighting in May, Tempo Latino in July and night markets running through July and August. The motor racing circuit at Nogaro (20kms) hosts Formula 3, classic cars and motorbike racing. The 1st 2 weeks of August is the internationally acclaimed Jazz at Marciac (40 mins drive). In the local villages, at weekends from April to September, you can always find and are welcomed to; a village fete, vide grenier sale (a French car boot equivalent), humane bull fighting (no bulls killed) or organised dinners and lunches.

How to get there

Nearest airports are Pau (1.20mins)and Toulouse or Bordeaux (1.30mins). Ryanair has a daily flight to Pau from Stansted and from Bristol from June 08. BA, Easyjet and Flybe fly into Toulouse & Bordeaux. Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg or St Malo. Driving time to Le Vieux Presbytere from these channel ports is between 6 and 8 hours. Calais or Boulogne is 10 hours.

Activities near Eauze

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The gite has an open plan double bedroom on the mezzanine floor with a sitting/reading area and bathroom. The sitting area leads out onto a balcony with west facing views and south to the Pyrenees. On the ground floor a twin bedroom and a shower room. A sofa bed will sleep another 2 people, if required. The beds are comfortable with fresh linen and the bright and clean living area has all modern amenities and furnished in a French country style.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace outside the gite is complete with tables, chairs, umbrellas and a bbq. Sunbeds and umbrellas surround the pretty salt water swimming pool. The garden with fruit trees and avenues of pine trees is always busy with wildlife and guests often see deer, woodpeckers, falcons and red squirrels from the peaceful terrace. There is plenty of space for games of boule and hammocks to snooze in under the shade of the pine trees.

Further details

Dinner can be served in the privacy of your own gite or outside on the terrace. Guests who have been travelling love a meal prepared for them, especially on their day of arrival. Please give us 24 hours notice.
Informal wine tastings are conducted by the owner who is a Marchand de Vin - fun and informative!
Please ask for details of our wine tasting courses and watercolour painting courses.

Conditions

On booking a 25% deposit is charged. Full balance due 6 weeks before the commencement of the holiday together with a refundable separate payment of £150 for security deposit.
N.B. La Mouette is semi detached. There is another gite for 2/3 next door.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	12 Nov 07	1 Apr 08	350£  350	0-	0-	3 Nights
April	1 Apr 08	1 May 08	400£  400	0-	0-	3 Nights
May, June	1 May 08	29 Jun 08	550£  550	0-	0-	1 Week
End June, July	29 Jun 08	12 Jul 08	625£  625	0-	0-	1 Week
July, August	12 Jul 08	31 Aug 08	675£  675	0-	0-	1 Week
September	31 Aug 08	5 Oct 08	550£  550	0-	0-	1 Week
October	5 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	400£  400	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	1 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	350£  350	0-	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% deposit on booking. Final balance due 6 weeks before start of holiday.
Refundable £150 security deposit cheque to be sent with final balance.
Bed & Breakfast 70 euros per night. 20% discount on smaller gite, L'Herisson, 12 - 19 July.

Guestbook

What an idyllic and beautiful spot for a holiday. Many thanks to Jackie & Richard for their friendly reception and for looking after all my needs so excellently. Recommended to old and young. Maurice W. (90 yrs old)

We could not have asked for a better week, both in terms of accommodation and hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble and we do recommend Jackie's cooking and Richard's butler service! Geoff & Sue Y.

This is our second visit and once again we have experienced wonderful hospitality in such tranquil and beautiful surroundings. Our B & B accommodation has been charming..thankyou for your thoughtfulness - we love your home, the dogs, the area and we will certainly return. Angela & Vince R.

We've just had a fabulous two weeks here. The cottage has been ideal and Jackie & Richard great hosts. The village fete and escargolade was definitely one of the highlights! Murray & Sally S.

Availability notes

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Contact owner

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Contact details for home 41351 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Jackie Wallace-Jones
Tel:	+33 (0)562 064862
Mobile:	+33 (0)68612 1808
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