Oloron-Sainte-Marie holiday gite rental, Escot with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Maison Barescou (gite)

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Nestled in a magnificent valley within the boundaries of the Pyrenees National Park, and within a short drive of the foothills of the Pyrenean Mountains, lies this beautiful former school house, lovingly restored to encapsulate both rustic charm and modern living. Spread over 2 floors, this delightful gîte boasts 4 large bedrooms, 2 modern fitted bathrooms, a large open kitchen diner and a spacious but cosy living room, complete with log burner.

Maison Barescou	Kitchen
Lounge	Terrace

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region

Basses-Pyrénées was one of the original 83 Departments of France created during the French Revolution, on March 4, 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Guyenne, Béarn, and Gascony and included the three traditional provinces of the northern Basque Country: Labourd, Soule and Basse-Navarre.

On October 10, 1969, Basses-Pyrénées was renamed Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

With the Atlantic to the West and the Pyrenees to the South, the Pyrenees Atlantiques is a department of outstanding natural beauty.

The snow capped peaks, gorges, caves and waterfalls have inspired many poets & writers including Hugo and Lamartine.

Today the Pyrenees are a paradise for skiers, fishermen and walkers. Among the varied flora and fauna of the Parc National des Pyrenees, you'll find species of lynx, wild bear and Royal Eagles.

To the north the land gives way to gently sloping valleys, vineyards and plains. Lovers of architecture will be rewarded in the Basque centres of Bayonne and Biarritz where you'll also find some stunning beaches with the best surf in Europe.

Oloron-Sainte-Marie / Escot area

Situated on the western frontier of the Pyrenees National Park is the beautiful Aspe valley, steeped in pastoral traditions where transhumance (the seasonal movement of livestock from the high summer pastures to the lower valleys in winter) still remains a way of life.

Walkers can enjoy a multitude of walks on any of the numerous marked trails in the Pyrenees National Park with its delightful fauna and flora in amongst the huge forests. For cyclists there is the gruelling ascent up to the col du Somport pass at 1632m. In the summer, the windy road climbs over the pass and into Spain on the way to Astun and Candanchu. It has long been an important through route into Spain and a major point on the Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage route and offers exceptional views over the surrounding area.

At the head of the Aspe valley is the town of Oloron-Ste-Marie synonymous with France as the home of the famous Basque Beret, the typical headgear for generations of Frenchmen. At nearby Nay the Basque museum is dedicated to this most French of accessories. There are two churches well worth visiting in Oloron; Sainte-Croix is one of the oldest Romanesque buildings in Béarn and has a unique interior vaulting while Sainte-Marie cathedral boasts a beautiful Romanesque portal in Pyrenean marble.

Escot is the perfect base from which to discover all the surrounding region has to offer, such as blissful walks through the National Park or visits to the town of Jaca, home to Spain's first Roman style cathedral.

Whether you enjoy riding, walking, kayaking or cycling, Maison Barescou is the ideal location to un-wind at the end of the day and watch the sun set over the surrounding mountains.

How to get there

Ryanair flights to Pau:
Bristol flights Wednesday and Saturday,
Brussels flights Tuesday, Thursdays & Saturdays
London Stansted fly to Pau Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Ryanair has been advised by Pau Airport that due to essential runway works the airport will be closed between the 27th July-9th August 2009 (inclusive). During this period all Ryanair flights to/from Pau airport will operate at the same times to/from Lourdes Airport which is located 50km south east of Pau Airport - around 35 minutes driving time. A free coach transfer will operate to and from Lourdes Airport to/from Pau Airport during the airport closure period.

Flights to Toulouse:
London Gatwick (Easyjet), Strasbourg (Air France), Brussels (Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa), Amsterdam (KLM, Air France), Madrid (Iberia, Air Nostrum), Munich (Lufthansa, SAS), Frankfurt (Lufthansa, SAS), Lisbon (TAP), Hamburg (German wings), Milan (Alitalia, Air France), Rome (Alitalia, Air France),

Flights to Biarritz:
London Stansted (Ryanair)

Would recommend a car hire search site such as Auto-Europe as this will trawl through the prices offered by Avis, Hertz, Europcar etc and give you the best prices available.

Escot is mere 40 minute drive from the Spanish border.

Activities near Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property has recently been completely renovated. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a large cooker and wood burner. The spacious living/dining room is very tastefully furnished to a high standard as are all the bedrooms with a mix of new and antique furniture.

The property also boasts the following:
- 4 bedrooms over two floors. 2 double bedrooms, each with double beds, on the ground floor. 2 bedrooms on the first floor: One double with double bed, one large family room comprising double bed, a set of bunk beds and a sofa bed.
- 1 shower room with sink and toilet, 1 bathroom with sink and a separate wc.

Further details outdoors:
Outside is an above ground, circular plunge pool close to the house. The wide, sweeping garden extends down to the stream at the bottom of the garden, fed by the mountain meltwater. Fabulous views of the surrounding hills and mountains, as well as the stream’s waterfall from the ground floor bedrooms. The property also boasts a terrace at the side of the house which can be reached from the lounge, and a patio in the garden, between the stream and the house.

Further details

* 30% deposit on booking, with remaining balance due 4 weeks before holiday start date

* 100€ damage deposit required, returned within 3 weeks of end of rental

* 20% discount available for bookings of groups of 4 or less outside of high / very high season.

Conditions

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

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

* Prices INCLUDE all heating, electricity, linen, towels (incl swimming towels in season), extensive welcome pack

* Saturday start date, flexible in low season please ask

* All linen included at start of each rental.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early May	2 May 09	16 May 09	400£ 364	0-	200182	2 Nights
Mid May - Mid June	16 May 09	20 Jun 09	580£ 527	0-	220200	2 Nights
June - Week 26	20 Jun 09	27 Jun 09	700£ 636	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	27 Jun 09	29 Aug 09	790£ 718	0-	0-	1 Week
August / September	29 Aug 09	5 Sep 09	700£ 636	0-	0-	1 Week
September	5 Sep 09	3 Oct 09	580£ 527	0-	220200	2 Nights
October - Mid December	3 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	400£ 364	0-	200182	2 Nights
Christmas & New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	790£ 718	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid January	9 Jan 10	16 Jan 10	700£ 636	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Jan - End March	16 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	400£ 364	0-	200182	2 Nights
Pre Easter	27 Mar 10	3 Apr 10	580£ 527	0-	220200	2 Nights
Easter	3 Apr 10	17 Apr 10	700£ 636	0-	0-	1 Week
End April	17 Apr 10	1 May 10	400£ 364	0-	200182	2 Nights

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

From October to April there will be an additional heating cost (per week) of 40€

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

Notes to the rental rates

1. Rates are per week (7 days and 7 nights). Contact for weekend prices longer than 2 nights or 10 day rates (if available).

2. Check in from 4pm on arrival, checkout by noon on departure unless by previous arrangement. Deposit of 30% per week required to secure the booking, with balance payable 4 weeks prior to arrival.

3. 100€ returnable security deposit required as insurance against breakages and damages.

4. Rates include bed linen and towels.

5. Special deals are available for longer lets, especially off-season.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 88915
Name:	Daniel Heap
Tel:	+44 (0)7976 36 84 82
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