Lannemezan holiday farmhouse rental with walking, log fire, jacuzzi/hot tub, disabled access, balcony/terrace, internet access

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Rue-Des-Saules (farmhouse)

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A very private, secluded property with fantastic views and excellent facilities to match.

At the foothills of the 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. 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 garden with fantastic panoramic views. The perfect way to start the day, watching the sun come up over the mountains or relaxing at the end of a days skiing, walking, cycling or rafting - laying back and looking up at the stars.

The property can comfortably accommodate 16 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. 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 accommodating 4 people comfortably with its own living area with log-burner.

Recent Feedback:
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.

French Farmhouse - With Excellent Facilities Including Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot-tub.	French Farmhouse - Fantastic Views from Courtyard.
Pyrenees Farmhouse - Heated Outdoor Pool	French Farmhouse - Luxury 6-Seater Outdoor Hot-tub

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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 2009
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.

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

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

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.

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 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

Could take larger groups - please enquire for further details.

Conditions

Smoking outdoors only please.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 16
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Sep 09	5 Sep 09	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	5 Sep 09	19 Dec 09	1200£ 1,200	200200	200200	Flexible
High Season	19 Dec 09	6 Mar 10	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	6 Mar 10	3 Jul 10	1200£ 1,200	200200	200200	Flexible
High Season	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	4 Sep 10	18 Dec 10	1200£ 1,200	200200	200200	Flexible

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Sep 09	5 Sep 09	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	5 Sep 09	19 Dec 09	900£ 900	200200	200200	Flexible
High Season	19 Dec 09	6 Mar 10	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	6 Mar 10	3 Jul 10	1200£ 1,200	200200	200200	Flexible
High Season	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	1800£ 1,800	300300	300300	Flexible
Low Season	4 Sep 10	18 Dec 10	900£ 900	200200	200200	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 16 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.

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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.

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As electricity used 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.

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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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Guestbook for Rue-Des-Saules

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 (August 2009)

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

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 ( August 2009)

The holiday was GREAT we Love your Place - John (Summer 2009)

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 (June 2009)

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, June 2009)

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 (July 2009)

Thoroughly enjoyed my holiday here in July. The rafting and suspended forest were the best part and the spa pool in Bagneres was unbelievable. Had a great day out in Biarritz too - 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. We are coming back again in 2009 for definite - Jim, Gemma, Hope and Toby

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