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Farmhouse |8 bedrooms |Sleeps 18

Lannemezan in Midi-Pyrenees

From £900 per week |  From £300 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Very private property with courtyard, beautiful gardens, fantastic views, excellent facilities to match. Luxury 6-seater hot-tub, outdoor heated pool. Ideally placed to explore the mountains. Perfect for groups.

Fantastic Skiing nearby with access to a number of great resorts, the nearest and best is St Lary. Superb golf nearby.

Absolutely perfect location for cycling - straight out of the door access to Col d’Aspin, Col de Peyresourde, Col de Menté, Col des Ares, Col d’Aubisque and of course the Col du Tourmalet. Some of the best cycling routes in France.

In a peaceful setting in the Haute Pyrenees, this 200 year old recently renovated farmhouse is ideally placed to explore the mountains at any time of the year. In total privacy with courtyard, beautiful gardens, stunning views, log fires, heated outdoor swimming pool and hot-tub.

Christmas 2011 - One Week Special Low Price £900.
Also we now have a 1 Bedroomed cottage next door available from £200 per week.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Very cosy inside with a number of different living areas. Main kitchen-dining area has great cooking facilities, a log fire and large table with seating for everybody. There are also two further large living areas, with comfortable seating, 42 inch flat screen TV, DVD player and stereo. The main lounge has a large wood burning fire.

Bedrooms have fantastic uninterrupted views out to the mountains. There is one large bedroom with small balcony overlooking courtyard with views across the valley. One bedroom with a private terrace overlooking the gardens. A large two-bedroomed family area has its own private bathroom. Second family area with adjoining children's bedroom has views across garden.

The layout of the farmhouse and gardens presents a number of private smaller living areas as well as creating main areas for larger gatherings.

This house would be perfect for a family celebration and can cater for groups larger than 16 if required.
Adjoining 1 Bed Cottage now available from £150 per week.
This means we can now accomodate up to 20 guests.

Recent Feedback:
An excellent week thank you. Skiing every day with plenty of snow and Espiaube at St Lary was definitely the place to go.
House was just what we were looking for. Perfect for our families with 6 under 13s. Hot tub and TV (virtually a cinema!) were hugely popular with them. The coffee machine was quite an amusing novelty for the grown ups! Kitchen was just right for evening meals and morning breakfasts for 12 and we were even visited by two friends from Northern Spain who took numbers up to 14 and slept in the appartment. With all the bathrooms the house still did not feel overfull. So a terrific week all round, thank you. Regards - David

What a fantastic place! We had a great time. Really relaxing. Loved the pool & the hot-tub, the stars and the mountains. Awesome.
Thank you for the warm welcome. This is a beautiful setting and a very restful place to be in.
Wish I could capture and take home the beauty and peace of the evenings we enjoyed, dining under the stars. A truly wonderful time to remember. Hope to come back one day.

Winter Feedback:
Fantastic week, great skiing up at St Lary. We are already thinking of coming back next year. Stewart loved the kitchen and all the facilities and all the boys enjoyed the movies and the coffee machine.
Difficult to put into words how good the hot-tub felt after a days skiing - Steve

An excellent week thank you. Skiing every day with plenty of snow and Espiaube St Lary was definitely the place to go. House was just what we were looking for. Perfect for our families with 6 under 13s. Hot tub and TV (virtually a cinema!) were hugely popular with them. The coffee machine was quite an amusing novelty for the grown ups! Kitchen was just right for evening meals and morning breakfasts for 12 and we were even visited by two friends from Northern Spain who took numbers up to 14 and slept in the appartment. With all the bathrooms the house still did not feel overfull. So a terrific week all round, thank you. Regards - David

Further details outdoors:
Beautiful gardens with oak, chestnut, beach, fig, peach, plum, apple, pear and other trees. Main courtyard is surrounded by laurel, bay and lilac bushes. Separate private shaded areas to go and relax with a book.

The farmhouse and gardens have a number of private living areas. Small groups can gather in different places without distubing others. Importantly it is possible to sit everyone inside or outside for meals.
Perfect choice for larger groups and family gatherings.

The farmhouse benefits from the luxury of an outdoor six-seater hot-tub situated in the privacy of the main courtyard with fantastic panoramic views. The perfect way to start the day - watching the sun come up over the mountains or relax at the end of a days walking, cycling, skiing or rafting - laying back and looking up at the stars.

A selection of bicycles are available and free to use.

The large luxury hot-tub is absolutely perfect after a day out walking in the mountains, it is set outdoors with spectacular views across the valley with the mountains in the background.

No matter where you choose to relax outdoors you will have fantastic views of the mountains.

Further details

The property can now comfortably accommodate 18-20 people with 7 bedrooms in the main house and a further large double bedroom in the adjoining apartment. There are 4 brand new bathrooms, with either full-size baths or showers and one bathroom is en suite.

Adjoining 1 Bed Cottage is now available bringing the total number that can now be accommodated up to 20.
This can also be rented seperately from £150 per week - please contact us for details and photos.

Recent Feedback: 5th January 2010

"Got back today and I can speak on behalf of the whole party to say that we loved the house.
The children loved the hot tub and we were in it day and night (including the adults)

We went to visit the local Le Gouffre D'Esparros which the kids loved. The information that everyone left was fantastic. I hope that we can visit again as my family I'm sure would like to visit the place we have all been raving about..

The heating was fine, loved the fire! Also, left a saw which we bought at DIY store.

Thanks again for having us in your house and look forward to visiting again, this has got to be one of the best New years we have all had.

Kind Regards - Zoe & family

Conditions

Could take larger groups up to 22 - please enquire for further details

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Pyrenees Ski Farmhouse - Skiing at St Lary

 

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Pyrenees Farmhouse - Garden view of Pic-du-Midi

 

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French Farmhouse - Heated Swimming Pool and Hot-tub.

The Midi-Pyrenees / Hautes-Pyrenees region

The Pyrenees mountains form the border between France and Spain. The Pyrenees are one of the last wilderness areas of Western Europe. An extensive network of paths enable walkers to quickly find themselves miles from civilisation and surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the mountains.

Ideally situated for exploring the mountain landscapes of the Hautes Pyrenees, our farmhouse provides the perfect base from where you can discover something that appeals to your sense of adventure or if your idea of the perfect holiday involves less energetic pursuits, our farmhouse would make an entirely great choice for someone who is planning on doing nothing more than relaxing in a situation of serene rustic seclusion while appreciating good food, fine wine and spectacular views from beside the pool or in the hot-tub.

Festivals
There are numerous festivals in the area including a number of major music festivals.
There is the international jazz festival at Marciac reportedly the most important outside of America. For Country and Western fans nearby Mirande offers a yearly festival attended by many stars of country music.
There is also the nearby film festival in Aneres. A search on Google will give details and dates for each of these and other festivals in the area or I can provide links on request.

Walking
The Haute Pyrenees provides some of the best walking terrain in Europe, with routes and trails to suit all abilities.
The GR10 or Sentier Pyreneenne as it is sometimes called is a classic long distance walk across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean that takes a lower route than the more arduous Pyrenean High Route. It passes through striking mountain country and fantastic scenery.
A substantial part of the trek traverses the nearby Neouvielle Nature Reserve as the path weaves its way up through the Aygues Cluses valley and over the Col de Madamette. The valleys in the Neouvielle are marked with lots of little rivers and lakes as well as diverse wildlife and beautiful flowers.

Tour De France
Every year the tour de France passes very close. In 2007 it was literally at the bottom of the road less than a mile away. This year the July 12th stage is from Saint-Gaudens to Tarbes and so again it will be passing nearby.

St Lary-Soulan
Plenty to do and see in this typical Pyrenean resort. It is situated just up the road in the Aure Valley, with mountain peaks reaching 3092 metres.
It is here that you will find access to every possible outdoor pursuit including walking, hiking, cycling, horseriding, fishing, (permits must be obtained), bird & wildlife watching, canoeing, hot-air ballooning, canyoning, white-water rafting, parapenting, motorcycling, swimming in mountain lakes and rivers, exploring the numerous caves in the area, or if you prefer sightseeing.
There is also the fantastic Sensora Fitness Centre in the centre of the village which has landscaped pools, jacuzzis and saunas and a selection of spa treatments.
The Aragnouet-Bielsa Tunnel is 20km away and links the resort to Spain.
Nearby activities for children include the Maison d'Ours (House of Bears), Musée de la Vallée d'Aure and Les Aigles d'Aure (Aure Eagles) which is open from April until mid September.

The Aquensis thermal spa in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
This is considered by many to be one of the best spas in europe and is certainly worth a visit

"In an exceptional decor, Aquensis, thermal spa offers a beautiful place of relaxation where the hot and beneficial thermal waters and its personalized care shall give you a sense of wellbeing and pleasure.
This thermal spa welcomes you into a magnificent architectural and ecologically designed space, a harmonious blend of wood, glass and light."

There are some lovely walks and restaurants in Bagnères and combined with the spa can make a great day out.

Lourdes
Less than an hours drive away the small town of Lourdes centres around the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the largest Catholic pilgrimage destination in France and perhaps the most popular Catholic sacred site in the world. The town of only 17,000 inhabitants receives more than 5 million pilgrims and tourists each year.

The beaches of Biarritz are 2 hours away on the Atlantic coast and can make an interesting, contrasting day out or even the incredibly pretty seaside town of Collioure a 3 hour drive in the opposite direction on the Mediterranean.

The Lannemezan area

Nearest Village - La Barthe De Neste (1 minute drive or a 20 minute walk)
La Barthe De Nest is a bustling village with a brand new tourist information centre where you can find information on the whole region. The village also has a number of small shops, a bakery, bar, cafe, pharmacy, restaurant, hairdressers and (importantly) a fantastic artisan chocolatery. There is an excellent sports centre with gymnasium and superb tennis facilities, including both indoors and outdoor clay courts.
La Barthe De Neste also has a very popular local market every Sunday.

Nearest Town - Lannemezan (5 Minute drive)
Lannemezan is principally a small market town, but its situation guarantees the vistor some beautfiul scenery and walking routes including 400 hecatres of woodland. There are a dozen restaurants and lots of amenties (supermarkets, banks, post office, hospital, doctor, chemist etc). There are many streams & rivers for fishing. The River Save and River Baise both have their source in the Plateau de Lannemezan. There are 2 lakes, La Plantade where fishing is possible, and the leisure lake Le Lac de la Demi-Lune where there are pedaloes, ducks and swans to keep the children amused.
Lannemezan has a great market every Wednesday and is a great place to meet people and stock up on local wine, cheeses and other produce. You can find local red or rose wine for about a euro a litre and it is the same wine that is used by many local restaurants - take your own containers and join the queue. The local Brebis cheese can normally be found nearby and you can always try before you buy.

Golf at Lannemezan
Lannemezan 18 hole Golf Course is recognised as the best in the Midi Pyrénées. At 5808 metres in length and par 70, this course in no pushover!! Set in 40 hectares, level terrain, all the fairways are lined with magnificent mature trees and from the southern end of the course there are stunning views of the Pyrenees. The course is open all the year and visitors are welcome.
Attached to the Club House is the “Pre Vert” restaurant with indoor and outdoor facilities for dining, snacks and drinks. The “Pre Vert” is open throughout the year with a menu that covers everything from omelettes to regional specialities. It is a big favourite with the locals because of its cuisine and the delightful view from the terrace.
South facing driving range : Play from grass or mats (6 covered, 12 exterior).
Putting green and grass bunker in front of the club house.

There are also excellent golf courses in Tarbes and Bagneres - about a 30 minute drive.

Try some wine tasting at some of the region's vineyards including Jurancon, Madiran, Pacherenc, Cotes de St Mont and Tursan.

How to get there

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Closest airports: Lourdes/Tarbes 25mins; Pau 1hr; Toulouse 1hr 20mins.

Budget flights:
Lourdes/Tarbes - Ryanair from Stansted
Pau - Ryanair from Stansted and also Bristol [ commencing mid May 2008 ]
Toulouse: Served by major airlines and budget operators from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, East Midlands, Dublin, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff.
Try Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe and Aer Lingus.

All major car hire companies are represented at both airports but you must pay by credit card..cash is not accepted. Please remember to bring both parts of your driving licence.

If you are coming by train, there is a shuttle bus from Toulouse airport to the main railway station where there is a connection to Lannemezan.

Closest ferry is Portsmouth to Bilbao in Spain - approx. 3.30hrs drive. Channel ports are a day's drive, [ between 8hrs30m and 10hrs depending on the port of entry ]. Motorway most of the way.

Activities near Lannemezan

Reviews

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15 Jun 2011

“Stunning location, great views, many modcons and adequate comfort” A quiet farmhouse with stunning views. Househas plenty of space and many "boys toys". Kitchen is perfectly acceptable with the ability to cook well. Local area pleasent and unspoilt with little feeling of being too touristy. Good restaurants locally but beware of Monday closing. I believe Graham is upgrading the basics at present and these should increase the comfort considerably. Lots of beds, bathrooms and towels. We were too early to use the pool but the setting is peacefula dn provides a good base for may types of holiday.

14 Jun 2011

“Excellent location for walking in Pyrennees (with a car)” There were 12 of us, on a week's walking trip, so we needed a large house with 12 separate beds. There were not quite enough beds when we arrived (lots of double beds) but Graham had them in place well before bed-time. We cooked quite a bit and the large kitchen / diner was great for this - also lots of space to eat outside. Decent sized pool and hot tub (stopped working but again quickly fixed) We would come back except we never do (come back) - off to Italian Alps this year

13 Jun 2011

“Marvellous rambling place with stunning views” Stayed here with a load of biker mates and wives. Had a marvellous stay with a friendly and welcoming host. Excellent base to come back to after a good days ride out to relax in the jacuzzi or have a swim in the pool and then chill out with a BBQ looking out at the Pyrenees. Everyone said they had a whale of a time with some mentioning a return visit.

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13 Jun 2011

“Amazing views - great holiday” The location was great. No info on how to get in. Had to phone to find out where key was- but did get in eventually. With previous holiday houses there was always someone there to meet and greet. Sitting on the patio looking over to the mountains was unforgettable. A bit confusing as to what to do when things didn't work eg internet and hot tub - but got there eventually and when help arrived they were very pleasant. I hear there is a new kitchen but we found the old one fine. Response: Meet and greet is now available upon request. We now have a detailed information book with details on how to operate all facilities, including hot-tub, heated swimming pool, all kitchen equipment including the Rangemaster cooker, the commercial coffee machine, the log-burners, the two stereos, TV, Satellite receiver and DVD player. Rulebooks and instructions are also there for a range of board games and we have laminated rules and instructions for petanque - 6 sets available for use. If you do need to phone us or our local management company then we are happy for you to use the house phone. Its free to call all local French and UK landlines.

17 May 2011

“Superb property in a fantastic location.” We stayed in this property with a large group of friends in February 2011. There was plenty of room for everyone with a separate lounge area for the children. Each family was able to have their own... more

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What a fantastic place! We had a great time. Really relaxing. Loved the pool & the hot-tub, the stars and the mountains, awesome - Stu & Miriam

Thank you for the warm welcome. This is a beautiful setting and a very restful place to be in. - Agnes

Fantastic week, great skiing up at St Lary. We are already thinking of coming back next year. Stewart loved the kitchen and all the facilities and all the boys enjoyed the movies and the coffee machine.
Difficult to put into words how good the hot-tub felt after a days skiing - Steve

An excellent week thank you. Skiing every day with plenty of snow and Espiaube St Lary was definitely the place to go. House was just what we were looking for. Perfect for our families with 6 under 13s. Hot tub and TV (virtually a cinema!) were hugely popular with them. The coffee machine was quite an amusing novelty for the grown ups! Kitchen was just right for evening meals and morning breakfasts for 12 and we were even visited by two friends from Northern Spain who took numbers up to 14 and slept in the appartment. With all the bathrooms the house still did not feel overfull. So a terrific week all round, thank you. Regards - David

Wish I could capture and take home the beauty and peace of the evenings we enjoyed, dining under the stars. A truly wonderful time to remember. Hope to come back one day. Richard & Maria

The holiday was GREAT we Love your Place - John

Thanks for a wonderful holiday. I've had nothing but glowing reports from all of the rest of the party. Only one problem that I could see, your place made it too tempting to just laze around in the pool or the Jacuzzi and not get out and about on the bikes (the main reason for coming to the Pyrenees!). Thanks again for a marvellous time - Frank

The accommodation worked well for our group, and we all agreed it would be
good to use it again on our next trip to the area. You have a great character property in a
terrific position. - Paul (Cycling Group)

Had a great time here with friends in the summer 2008 and will be coming back in 2009. Lots to do nearby and loved the big double hammock in the garden - Zoe
Came back in 2009 and yes, once again we all had a great time - Zoe & Sarah

Location location location - if you are looking for privacy and spectacular views, this place is in an unbeatable position. Its also well-placed for access to the mountains and close to La Barthe-De-Neste which has a lovely Sunday market - Jim, Gemma, Hope and Toby

Rental prices

Prices for group size 18
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Ski Season	8 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	900£ 900	300300	300300	Flexible
Ski Half-Term	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
Ski Season	18 Feb 12	8 Apr 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	8 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	1200£ 1200	300300	300300	Flexible
High Season	1 Jul 12	9 Sep 12	2400£ 2400	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	9 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	1200£ 1200	300300	300300	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	16 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	1800£ 1800	300300	300300	Flexible

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

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

The property can comfortably accommodate 18 people with 7 bedrooms in the main house and a further large double bedroom in the adjoining apartment. The house can be used as a single large residence with the apartment opening into the main house or if your group prefers the apartment can be kept separate from the main house with its own bathroom and living area with log-burner.

Adjoining 1 Bed Cottage now available from £100 per person per week and can accomodate 2-3 people.

A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total amount due is required at the time of booking, the remaining balance to be paid 12 weeks before arrival.

As electricity consumed has shown that it can vary a great deal from group to group it seems fairer to meter usage and charge accordingly. A typical figure for one week is 60 Euros, in the summer months this can be as low as 30 and has never been more than 100.

A deposit of £200 will be required with your final payment to cover electricity and any breakages during your stay. Costs will be deducted from this and the balance returned following a satisfactory inspection of the property.

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3 years listed You are contacting Graham Eves Landline +44 01525 405402 Mobile +44 0790 4564870 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This farmhouse has received 5 reviews from previous guests.