May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Moulin de Pierretoune is a typically Basque watermill built in 1550 set in 5 acres of riverside gardens. There are 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people, a bathroom/wc on the first floor, a large living/dining room with open fireplace, fully equipped kitchen (newly installed - April 2008) and laundry/shower room/wc. A large terrace stretches over the river to an island garden. Wonderfully peaceful location, yet just 30 minutes from the famous surf beaches of Biarritz, St. Jean de Luz and Anglet. The mill is situated just outside the village of La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The watermill and terrace above the river Arberoue
The largest bedroom with fireplace and views onto the river
The living room with large fireplace
The large terrace with pergola overlooking the river
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region
The Pyrenees Atlantiques has long been a popular area with the British. It has a mild climate and sunshine hours compare well to the Cote d'Azur. The Basque region is rich in history and culture and its cuisine is excellent. Pau, Biarritz, Bayonne and St. Jean de Luz are all beautiful historic nearby towns. The beaches of Biarritz, Guethary, Hossegor and Anglet are all world famous for surfing. The Spanish Basque country is also just a short drive away, including the stunning towns of San Sebastian and Bilbao.
La Bastide Clairence area
The mill is situated just outside the village of La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is a typical Basque-style village, with various different artisan's galeries, including sculptors and mosaic. There are several different festivals in the village and surroundings villages throughout the summer. Amenities in the village include a small supermarket, post office, bakers, cafe/bar and a restaurant. There is also a teashop/gallery and a lovely gift shop selling pottery, candles and locally made perfume. There are 2 larger supermarkets a 10 minute drive from the mill.
How to get there
Cheap flights available from www.ryanair.com to Pau and Biarritz. Biarritz airport is just 25 minutes away and Pau is 40 minutes away. Easyjet fly to Bilbao and Toulouse. Car hire from either www.autosabroad.co.uk, www.autoeurope.co.uk or www.holidayautos.com From the A64 motorway, take exit 4 URT. Take all signs to La Bastide Clairence - drive straight through the village and on up towards Quartier Pessarou. 5 minutes further on, once you reach Pessarou, after the bridge at the bottom of the valley turn in left and the mill is at the end of the lane.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Biarritz: 30 km
Railway:
Bayonne: 25 km
Ferry:
Santander
Activities near La Bastide Clairence
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports 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, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Satellite TV, children's toys and DVDs, 2 boogie boards - also surf board available for hire New for Summer 2008 - internet/wi-fi, new downstairs shower-room and new kitchen with all new electrical appliances.
Further details outdoors: Swimming in the river is possible as is fly-fishing. Picnics can also be enjoyed on the sandy river bank. There are plenty of chairs for relaxing either on the terrace or island. There is a swing seat in the shade on the terrace and on the island garden, a deck area with a garden 'salon'.
Conditions
Refundable breakage deposit required
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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April/May 08
13 Apr 08
31 May 08
950£ 748
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June 08
31 May 08
28 Jun 08
1250£ 984
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July/August 08
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
1500£ 1,181
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September 08
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
1250£ 984
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October 08
27 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
950£ 748
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November/December 08
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
725£ 571
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Christmas/New Year 08
20 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
1500£ 1,181
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Payment is by wire transfer We still have availability from 20th September to 18th October 2008 Long weekend rentals possible out of season. £500 damage deposit required
Guestbook
"Everything about the holiday was lovely and I could bore you with pages of gushing praise! The house is beautiful and very homey... There were so many nice touches; the cut flowers everywhere, the books, guide books..., magazines, the children's books, ... the beach mats, the fabulous shower, the herb garden, the UK tv We visited Biarritz and St Jean-de-Luz regularly and love both of them. So anyway, let me just say a simple 'thank you' for having such a lovely house in such a lovely place. We would love to come again. We will recommend it to all who ask and look forward to another great holiday." A. Coulier, Vendee, France "We stayed in the mill in the last week of July/August and had a lovely time. The kids really appreciated all the toys and boogie boards and the house was just perfect. Ghislaine was really nice and helpful too." N. Davis, London New Year 2006/07: "Thank you for having us at moulin de pierretoune. We absolutely loved it. It was very well equipped and nice and clean. We were especially lucky with the weather which was unseasonably warm - 21degrees on new years eve." L. Gresswell, London February 2007: "Sunday was really nice and we drove down to St Jean de Luz. The weather the rest of the week was beautiful, blue skies and some heat to go with it. The mill was a great location for our househunting and it was great to come back to at the end of the stressful days. We had breakfast on your terrace most mornings setting us up for the day ahead. Many Thanks' Mr. & Mrs. B. Lavery, N. Ireland
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