Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
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Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A wonderful holiday awaits you at this charming and authentic 1790 Béarnaise Farmhouse. Renovated to a very high standard, it delightfully retains many original features and boasts a few new luxurious ones; with all the latest mod cons to add the finishing touches to your stay. This self catering holiday accommodation sleeps up to 8 people (plus 2 cots). The gardens offer magnificent views of the Pyrénées and just a two minute walk away is a lovely bar/restaurant which is very popular with the locals!
We understand what it’s like going on holiday with a baby, so there are plenty of facilities for your use including: 2 cots, hi-chair and booster seat, sterilisers, baby monitors, rocker chair, changing mat, baby bath and toys, potties/loo seats and toddler steps, bed guard, sun tent, paddling pool, toy cupboard including selection of baby toys and toddler toys, ride on toys, bicycle with baby seat and helmet, bicycle with stabilisers... Baby sitting can be also be arranged.
Whether you are a couple looking for a relaxing holiday full of the gastronomic delights of France, or a family looking for plenty of activities to keep the children amused, you won't be disappointed. The Farmhouse caters for all year round holidays and offers easy access to Atlantic beaches for summer vacations and ski resorts for winter adventures.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse pic 2
Kitchen
En suite
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region
South West France is a wonderful part of the world. We are situated inbetween Biarritz and Pau. This means you can have enjoyable days at the Atlantic beaches (including surfing at Biarritz or St Jean de Luz where you have a thermal health spa on the beach) or be near to the ski resorts (La Pierre St Martin or Gourette, approx 40 minutes away). Last year there was more snow in the Pyrénées than the Alps) in the winter. Lourdes is approx one and a half hours away and is always worth a visit. You can watch the healing parade twice a day,, when they take the patients to bathe them in the holy waters. You can also take a day trip to Spain, with the border not being far away. The Farmhouse is based in a central and ideal location.
Navarrenx area
The Farmhouse is situated in a peaceful village near Navarrenx. The village itself sums up rural France, very unspoilt and truly idyllic. Navarrenx has an ample number of bars, restaurants and shops and is renowned for its water sports such as rafting and canoeing.
Local swimming pool nearby. Also a couple more within 15 minutes. Aqua Bearn water park nearby.
For walking or trekking you will be spoilt for choice. Wonderful routes for cycling (3 bicycles available for your use or hire shop nearby). Le Tour de France passed through this area and is very well known to cycling enthusiasts. The region has 60 quality golf courses. Lots of good spots for fishing in the area. Other activities include: Horse riding schools nearby, rugby, tennis, paragliding, sightseeing or simply relaxing in the peace and tranquility of the countryside.
The housekeeper always leaves a note out detailing local markets and fetes that will take place during your stay.
How to get there
Flying There are a variety of airports and low cost airlines to choose from.The flights are short and if you book enough in advance you can get some really great deals. The nearest airport to The Farmhouse is Pau Pyrenees which is 29 miles away/40 minutes. Alternatively Biarritz is 61 miles away/1 hour.
Available routes: Airport: Pau Pyrenees - Flying from Stansted or London City Airport: Biarritz - Flying from Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle Edingburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stansted, Dublin, Shannon Airport: Bilbao - Flying from Bristol, Gatwick, Stansted Airport: Toulouse - Flying from East Midlands, Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham Airport: Bordeaux - Flying from Gatwick, Bristol, Southampton, Norwich, Luton Airport: Carcassonne - Flying from Stansted, Liverpool, East Midlands, Dublin, London, Shannon You can also fly to: Montpellier, Marseille and Nice.
Ferry/Tunnel Plenty of options to choose from! You can comfortably drive from western Channel ports to The Farmhouse within a day, Calais is approx a 12-13 hour drive. The 2 Spanish ports are the nearest to The Farmhouse (Bilbao - 149 miles/2 hours 44 minutes). If you chose to drive from Calais and wish to break up your journey, we can recommend a nice place to stop off overnight around the Loire Valley area which has been recommended by previous guests.
PO Ferries routes: Dover - Calais or Portsmouth - Le Havre, Caen, Cherbourg, Bilbao Sea France routes: Dover - Calais Brittany Ferries routes: Portsmouth - St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg /Poole - Cherbourg/ Cork - Roscoff /Plymouth - Roscoff, Santander, Cherbourg Hoverspeed routes: Dover - Calais/Newhaven - Dieppe Condor Ferries routes: Guernsey - St Malo/Jersey - St Malo/Poole - St Malo PO Irish Ferries routes: Rosslare - Roscoff, Cherbourg/Dublin - Cherbourg
Eurotunnel routes: Folkestone - Calais Sea ports - Distances to The Farmhouse:
Eurostar Simply take the high speed Eurostar to Paris, Gare du Nord and leave on the TGV from Paris Montparnasse. This travels to Irun or Tarbes and stops in Orthez and Pau (1 hour, 45 kms). This is the same line that stops in Biarritz and Lourdes but Orthez and Pau are nearer to The Farmhouse.
When you are in Pau, there is a bus that leaves at 6.00pm from Rue Gachet (town centre) and arrives in Navarrenx at 7.25pm. For the return journey, the bus leaves Navarrenx at 6.47am from Porte St Antoine, Place des Casernes and arrives in Pau at 8.30am.
Self drive/Fly drive/Rail Endless options! You can take any ferry crossing, travel via the Tunnel, or fly drive.Or why not put your car on the Motorail train and travel overnight to Toulouse, Avignion, Brive, Calais, Narbonne or Nice?
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pau Pyrenees: 46 km
Railway:
Orthez: 25 km
Ferry:
Bilbao: 241 km
Activities near Navarrenx
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: The Farmhouse is set within half an acre of gardens. The property has gates at the front that can be shut to allow young children to play freely. Outdoor table and chairs/BBQ area. Wheelchair access and downstairs fully contained if required.
Newly fitted traditional French kitchen. 'La Cornue', the Rolls-Royce of cookers. There is also plenty of workspace and ample cupboards/storage. It is equipped with: fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, iron and ironing board and full utensils.
Sitting/dining room includes wood burning fire with logs provided. Table and chairs to seat 8 people. There is comfortable seating, a television, DVD, games cupboard and library of DVD's.
2 Double bedrooms with pine bed, bedside cabinets, dressing table and built in wardrobe. All rooms have hair dryer, alarm clock, and all bedding/fresh towels are provided. Also a twin bedroom and a large mezzanine area for 2 fold-away beds (to sleep a total of 8 people) plus 2 cots.
Bathrooms consist of downstairs separate communal wc, downstairs en-suite bathroom with a double sink, wrought iron roll top bath, wc and bidet.Upstairs bathroom including shower and basin and a separate communal wc.
Further details outdoors: Outdoor table and chairs/BBQ area. 3 bicycles for your use. Gardens secure for children. Parking for up to 8 cars.
Further details
Local swimming pool nearby. Also a couple more within 15 minutes. Aqua Bearn water park nearby.
English speaking housekeeper, mid stay clean and babysitting services available.
All linen and towels included.
Conditions
Saturday to Saturday stays. 30% deposit on booking and remainder 6 weeks before arrival date. £250 refundable damage deposit
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Mini breaks available during off peak times, please enquire for more details.
Saturday to Saturday stays all year round, with some flexibility in the low/mid season
Guestbook
Hi Sam We have just returned home this evening and it is great to hear from you. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Farmhouse – it was a brilliant base for exploring the area. The blue book was particularly useful and we took you up on many of your recommendations for day trips. The Petit Train D’Artouste and the little family beach under the Musee de la Mer in Biarritz we our extra special favourites. On the days when we chose not to wander too far, the little tractor and paddling pool came in very handy in keeping the little ones entertained. You have thought about everything and your personal touches really made us feel instantly at home – thank you. Very best wishes, Paul, Val and Archie - September 2008
Thanks Sam The house is great and unbelievably well equipped. It is so nice to find phone chargers, tool kits, etc. Also, it makes a big difference to find the odd useful food item in the cupboards rather than completely bare as in many other self-catering properties. We stayed in Mallorca once and they didn’t even supply a sink cloth. Jack really appreciated all the ride-on toys and different books to read. When he asked for a paddling pool I thought I’d better check if there was one before dismissing it out of hand and lo and behold there was, as well as the sun tent to shade him while he was in it! He had a great time. The bike was great – he cycled all the way to the restaurant on it. Tamsin and family, Kent - September 2008
Hi Sam Thank you for the stay in your lovely farmhouse. You have done a fantastic job renovating it. We had a great time and the skiing was fantastic. I'm amazed how quickly the kids picked it up. Also thanks for organising the food that was a godsend when we arrived. Rachel and family, Surrey - February 2008
Hi Sam A quick e-mail to say how wonderful a trip we have just had to France. The weather was fantastic- clear crisp mornings, perfect for walking, with warm afternoons, perfect for relaxing! We must compliment you on the farmhouse, no detail has been overlooked. It was so well equipped, we wanted for nothing. We do travel quite a bit and have to say that this was the very best self catering accommodation that we have stayed in. We are impressed at how the farmhouse has been renovated so sympathetically - can't wait to see what you do with the barn!! The location of the farmhouse is excellent, with both the coast and the Pyrennes short drives away. For one of us it was a first trip to France, what a wonderful introduction! We will be recommending your farmhouse to friends and family!! Thank you so much for the wine and the baguette, both welcome after a long trip from Cheshire. Regards, Anna
Hi Sam What a lovely farmhouse you have. We absolutely enjoyed the 2 weeks we were there. We were lucky because Navarrenx had their 4 day festival whilst we were at Gurs and the firework display was brilliant. We spent a lot of time in Navarrenx at the Piscine and went to Artouste, twice! The train journey into the mountains was great and we saw some Marmots. On the journey back home we stayed at L'Abbey in Beaugancy. What a wonderful place this was. Would definitely come to Gurs again - hopefully next year and would like to stay again at the farmhouse, will contact you later in the year. Meralin
Dear Sam, Thanks, we had a wonderful holiday and definitely the Farmhouse was our favourite place - things we liked were: The personal touches, the notes from yourself and Alison, all the info on hand seemed to have your voice and so when we left we felt that we wanted to say goodbye to you but you weren't there! The toys for the kids - thanks a million. The DVDs for me and hubby. The fact that the kitchen was very well thought through and equipped. The petite train d'artouste was very memorable. We loved the markets in Navarrenx. The kids loved the walks and little playgrounds. We had a couple of cool drizzly days, the perfect antidote for families coming from summer inthe desert! Philippa
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