Villa Hortensia

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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Galan in Lannemezan

from £120 / night

£840–£1365 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

This lovely villa is set in the middle of an acre of lawns, flowering shrubs and mature trees. Surrounded on two sides by high hedges and approached by a long, gated drive, guests enjoy both privacy and security. The views are beautiful with mountains to the south from the balcony, and unspoilt views across meadows and wooded hillsides from the garden. There is a large floodlit 12x6m swimming pool with roman steps and a poolside barbecue, perfect for alfresco lunches or wining and dining on balmy summer evenings. There are several private shaded areas for quiet reading, large lawns for children and two terraces with plenty of garden furniture. We have table tennis, indoor and outdoor games and a selection of books and tourist brochures. A welcome hamper will be placed in the accommodation for your arrival.

The layout of the house is very flexible, with accommodation for 8 in 4 bedrooms. A sofa bed and cot can be made available on request..The villa is well appointed with every modern comfort, making it a perfect holiday retreat for family or friends. The ground floor is self contained and suitable for those with restricted mobility. It can be incorporated into the main house by means of an internal staircase or rented as a separate unit. The area is a cyclists paradise, and golfers are spoilt for choice with an amazing variety of courses within 45 minutes drive. With such magnificent scenery close at hand, you are ideally placed to explore this beautiful region of France.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house can be accessed either through french doors on the ground floor or by an external staircase leading to the main entrance on the first floor. This is an upside down house with the main accommodation on the upper level and a self-contained one bedroomed gite at ground level. The two are connected by an internal staircase. All the accommodation is bright and airy, tastefully furnished, with comfortable beds and fine linens.

On the ground floor is a lovely beamed living room with a small but fully equipped kitchen/ dining area and french doors to the terrace. There is a TV and video player, and a day bed can be made available for an extra guest . A door from the living room leads to a small vestibule with W.C and wash hand basin. A further door opens onto a double bedroom with en-suite shower. There are south facing views over the garden.

From the ground floor living room, a second door opens to a staircase to the upper level. Off the hallway is a bright, modern, fully equipped kitchen with table and chairs. Double doors lead to the main living room which has a dining area, open log fire, TV and DVD player. There are two sets of french doors opening onto a south facing balcony with views to the mountains and the pretty, floodlit village church. Of the three bedrooms; the master bedroom has a king size bed, space for an additional child's bed or cot, and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two which is adjacent, has twin beds and built in wardrobe. Both have beautiful views over the garden, swimming pool and surrounding countryside. Bedroom three has a king size bed and looks over the south facing garden. The attractive family bathroom which is adjacent, has a large corner bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and W.C.

Further details outdoors:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
Although the swimming pool has an approved alarm system it is not enclosed and could be a danger to young children. The owners can not be held responsible for accidents occurring in or around the pool and small children should never be left in the garden unattended. For this reason we don't recommend the property to families with children under 9 years of age..

Please be aware that small children may be able to climb over the upper storey balcony railings.

Further details

We ask that guests please arrive after 4.30pm and leave no later than 10.00am unless otherwise agreed with the owner. This allows time to thoroughly clean and prepare the property between rentals.

PLEASE NOTE: Although smoking is allowed at the property, it is limited to the balcony and garden. Smoking is not permitted in the house.

Conditions

A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking with the balance due 10 weeks prior to arrival. In the event of cancellation, this will be refunded if the property is re-let.

A refundable deposit of £100 against breakages or damage is required with the final payment. This will be returned in full following satisfactory inspection of the property.

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View from entrance to property

 

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Living/dining room ground floor gite

 

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En-suite bedroom 1st floor

The Midi-Pyrenees / Hautes-Pyrenees region

There are few places in France where people are so friendly, life so relaxed and the scenery so stunning. The beauty is year round with snow on the mountains from November to late May and long warm summers. Easter marks the opening of sites of touristic interest and there is much to see whatever your interests. The Pyrenees form a vast wilderness of great natural beauty with trails suitable for walkers of all abilities. They are a haven for wildlife with beautiful indigenous plants and wild flowers. Red kites, eagles, griffon vultures and lammergeier soar the skies, whilst the mountain slopes are home to marmot, izard, wild boar and even the occasional bear. Criss-crossed by tiny mountain streams and dotted with lakes they afford hours of endless pleasure. A major attraction in the area is Lourdes with its wonderful Basilica, visited by millions of pilgrims every year. The Cirque de Gavarnie, a little further into the mountains, forms a natural barrier between France and Spain and is a Unesco Heritage site with Europe's longest waterfall. Nearby is Pont d'Espagne with its tumbling cascades, lake and beautiful valleys. The pretty ski resort of St. Lary is also worth a visit and popular with children. There are grottoes, cable cars and mountain railways; ski-ing, snow-shoeing and husky sledding in winter; rock climbing, fishing, white water rafting, canyoning, tennis, para-gliding, horse riding and children's adventure parks in summer. The Pyrenees are a cyclist's paradise and the Tour de France passes close by every July on its gruelling journey over the nearby mountain passes. There are many fine golf courses in the area, with the oldest in mainland Europe at Pau and the most beautiful at Bagneres de Bigorre. The closest is a superb 18 hole, par 70 flat course in Lannemezan which has an excellent restaurant. For the less active or more culturally minded, historic Pau is an enchanting town with fine architecture, a beautiful castle and wonderful shopping. The Atlantic coast has superb beaches and elegant towns like St. Sebastian, and Biarritz which has been a long time favourite with european nobility and is a surfer's paradise. Close by is the lovely fishing port of St.Jean de Luz with its fine restaurants, lively cafes and yachting harbour. Closer to home, the lovely medieval hilltop villages of St. Bertrand de Comminges and Mauvezin with their cathedral and castle are both worth a visit and are host to a variety of concerts and festivals throughout the summer. Toulouse, and Carcassonne with its perfectly preserved medieval castle and old town are easily visited in a day. North, lies Marciac with its beautiful town square and lovely restaurants. It is home each August to the internationally acclaimed Jazz Festival when music pours from every cafe, colourful stalls spill over the pavements and the town is alive with visitors. Mirande, nearby, is equally famous for its Country and Western Festival in July which attracts celebrities from as far away as the United States. For those who enjoy the arts, there is a silent film festival at nearby Aneres during Spring. Whatever your interests, we are sure you will enjoy all that the Hautes Pyrenees has to offer along with the comfort and ambience of our lovely home. Languages spoken: English, French, German and Spanish

The Lannemezan / Galan area

Lannemezan is a small market town and gateway to the Pyrenees. It has a colourful market on Wednesday mornings and plenty of cafes and reasonably priced restaurants. A three to four course lunch can cost as little as 12 euros with wine; local specialities are duck, foie gras, cassoulet and brebis cheese, washed down with a glass of madiran or jurancon wine. It has all major amenities including supermarkets, banks, chemists, a variety of shops, cinema, golf course, hospital and children's park with boating lake. Shops are open from 9am-12 noon and 2pm to 7pm. Most are closed on Sundays and Monday mornings. If you enjoy markets, the lovely spa town of Bagneres de Bigorre with its Saturday market, casino and elegant swimming complex Aquensis, is only 35 minutes away, and reached by one of the most beautiful drives in the region. Spain is a 50 minute drive and good for a tapas lunch and shopping if you wish to stock up on drinks and cigarettes; prices are cheaper over the border. Galan itself is a bastide village dating from the middle ages. It expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries so has a diverse mixture of architecture. It sits on a crest between two valleys, overlooking the Pyrenees. Only two minutes from the house, it has all the basic amenities including a boulangerie, tabac, chemist, post office, cash point, small supermarket and a cafe/bar. There is also a doctor and dentist. It lies just north of Lannemezan which is a 12 minute drive by car.

How to get there

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Closest airports:
Lourdes/Tarbes 35 mins Ryanair
Pau 1 hour CityJet, Air France
Toulouse 1hr 25mins Easyjet, Jet2, British Airways, Air France and Major airlines
Biarritz 2hrs 10mins Ryanair, Easyjet, Air France

Most major car hire companies are represented at airports. Payment by credit card only, cash not accepted. Please remember both parts of your driving licence.
Nearest train station: Lannemezan 17mins

Nearest Ferry: Bilbao 3hrs 15mins
Channel Ports 8hr 30 - 10hr depending on port of entry.

Activities near Lannemezan

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Nov 12	30 Mar 13	735£ 735	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	30 Mar 13	29 Jun 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
High Season	29 Jun 13	14 Sep 13	1050£ 1050	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	14 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
	2 Nov 13	29 Mar 14	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Nov 12	30 Mar 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	30 Mar 13	29 Jun 13	1050£ 1050	-	-	1 Week
High Season	29 Jun 13	14 Sep 13	1365£ 1365	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	14 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	1050£ 1050	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	2 Nov 13	29 Mar 14	945£ 945	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

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

Rental Rates for the Christmas/New Year period will be the same as the High Season rate.

The rate shown for 8 guests is the rental rate for the whole house regardless of the number of occupants. A single sofa bed more suitable for a child/teenager can be made available for a 9th guest.

The rate shown for 6 guests is for the main living accommodation on the first floor. A single sofa bed suitable for a child/teenager can be made available for a 7th guest.

The villa is an upside down house with the principal accommodation on the upper level accessed by an external staircase. The ground floor gite may be occupied by the owner but guests will have exclusive use of the swimming pool. If six guests would like to rent the entire property, the higher rate for 8/9 people will apply.

Prices include towels, linen, electricity and gas. There will be a small additional charge of £20 per week for fuel and heating during the low season.

A cot and high chair are available on request.

All payments to be made by cheque unless otherwise arranged with the owner.

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1 year listed You are contacting Sandra Hudson Landline 33 567 475071 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This villa has so far received no reviews.

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