Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The gîte is located in the pretty village of Ance, which is 10 mins from the local market town of Oloron Ste Marie,which has a beautiful cathedral and the main Gave d'Oloron running through it. There are many restaurants and shops and the local market runs on Friday mornings.
A wealth of acitivities, you can enjoy cycling, walking, fishing, swimming, climbing, parapenting, horse riding, quad biking, kayaking, skiing and lots more! The scenery is stunning with the mountains and trees and waterfalls and the birds of prey soaring the skies. The beaches of Biarritz and St Jean de Luz are about an hour and half away and Spain is less than an hour. The city of Pau, the capital of the Béarn region, is about an hour and has cobbled streets and boutiques.
This really is a stunning area to explore and is easily accessible and is central to a wealth of activities. The gîte is a 'home from home', being well furnished and equipped with beautiful surroundings and breathtaking views of the mountains.
A converted hay barn, part of this Bearnaise farmhouse.
The pool and sundeck area having fantastic views - relax and enjoy!
The well-equipped open plan kitchen area with exposed beams and stonework.
The dining area and doors leading out onto the balcony.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region
The gite is situated at the foothills of the Pyrénées in the Béarn region of South West France, 10 km from the market town of Oloron Ste Marie, the town where the French beret was invented! Famous for it's local produce of 'brebis' cheese, Madiran and Jurançon wines, garbure (soup) and of course the mountains, the area is rural France at its best. The climate is very hot during the summer and very cold during winter and when it rains, it rains! Usually during the night, so it is very lush and green with a wealth of trees and forests and waterfalls. There are lots of nature walks, cycling is very popular, gorges to visit and Les Grottes (ancient caves with stalagmites and stalagtites). Biarrritz and St Jean de Luz is about an hour and a half away and Spain is about an hour.
Pau / Oloron Ste Marie, Ance area
Aquabearn Water Park, 20 mins drive, with slides, pools, picnic areas, restaurants, etc. Olorn pool with indoor and outdoor pools, slides, picnic area, etc is 10 min drive and local outdoor pool 5 min drive. Aquabearn and the local pool is seasonal only from June to September. Adventure Park, 10 min drive, with harness and safety equipment you climb through the trees and can abseil and bungee jump, if you want! Quad biking, 4x4 off-roading and go-carting 10 min drive, mainly for adolescents and adults. Rock climbing, kayaking and white water rafting are 15/20 mins away. The amazing Gorge de Kakouetta is about 30 mins drive, where you can walk through the Gorge with its waterfalls and flowing river, stop for a picnic and take in the view. There is horse riding, skiing (winter only), parascending, fishing and lots more!
How to get there
By Plane - Fly to Pau, La Grange is situated 45 mins drive from airport. - Ryanair flights available from Stansted to Pau airport - Fly to Biarritz, La Grange is situated 1hr 30 mins from airport - Ryanair flights available from Stansted to Biarritz and from Dublin to Biarritz - www.ryanair.com
By Car - From Calais, autoroute to Paris, Bordeaux, Bayonne, A64 to Pau, J7 to Oloron Ste Marie, D919 Arette, 10 mins to Ance. Approximately 12 hrs drive.
By Ferry - Ferries to St Malo, approximately 8 hrs drive. Britanny Ferries from Portsmouth - Ferries to Bilbao (Spain), approximately 3 hrs drive from Bilbao. Portsmouth
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pau: 50 km
Railway:
Oloron Ste Marie: 10 km
Ferry:
Bilbao/Santander: 300 km
Activities near Pau
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Further details indoors: The gîte is ideally situated for 4/5 people and has a wealth of charm with exposed beams and stonework and quarry tiled floors. The open plan layout has a lounge, kitchen and dining area with TV (UK channels) and DVD, electric cooker, fridge and microwave. The main bedroom has a double bed and, the 2nd bedroom is furnished with 2 single sleigh beds. A cot is available for families with young children. There is a bathroom with bath/shower above and WC. There is electric heating. The main entrance/reception has a laundry room providing you with a washing machine and tumble drier.
Further details outdoors: There is use of the communal garden area and you have private use of a balcony which has stunning views across to the mountains. Shared outdoor swimming pool.
Further details
Garden is shared with the owners of the house and other gite guests. We ask you to please refrain from smoking inside the gîte. Swimming pool is shared with other guests and owners.
WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE PARTIES OF UP TO 16 WITH OUR OTHER 2 GITES - PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Conditions
Non-returnable deposit of £100 required on booking with balance of holiday to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday start date. Refunadable breakages deposit required of 100€ - subject to no breakages. Electric, bed linen, towels and welcome pack included in price, during summer months. Electric payable in winter.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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September
1 Sep 07
1 Oct 07
400£ 400
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October
1 Oct 07
1 Nov 07
350£ 350
5050
7575
3 Nights
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and Ma
1 Nov 07
1 Apr 08
275£ 275
5050
7575
3 Nights
April, May
1 Apr 08
1 Jun 08
350£ 350
7575
7575
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June
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
400£ 400
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July and August
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
450£ 450
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September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
400£ 400
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October
1 Oct 08
31 Oct 08
350£ 350
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Christmas/New Year 2008
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
400£ 400
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. WE HAVE 2 OTHER GITES AVAILABLE OFFERING SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION, SO WE ARE ABLE TO TAKE PARTIES OF UP TO 17 ADULTS, MORE WITH BABIES IN COTS, ETC - PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
During November, December, January, February and March we do offer short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights, our charge from £75 per night, to include electric, bed linen, towels and bottle of wine.
£100 non-returnable deposit payable on booking. For short breaks payment required in full at time of booking.
For monthly lets, monthly rental required in advance and is exclusive of electric, charged at cost. £250 breakables deposit required, returned within 2 weeks of departure date.
Preferred method of payment is by credit/debit card via Paypal (15€ surcharge added), although we can accept pounds sterling paid direct into a UK bank. Please contact us for details.
For weekly holiday lets, 100€ breakables deposit payable on arrival, returned at the end of the holiday, subject to everything being in order.
Guestbook
The Woodward Family, Kent - February Half Term 2008 - Yet another fantastic stay at Les Granges, a pleasure to stay in! It's been an action packed week on the ski slopes, both in France and Spain and the weather has been kind to us. Thank you to The Coopers again for the perfect gite in the perfect location - we return home relaxed!
Jane and Susan - Ontario, Canada - Sept 07 - Merci mille fois! For being here, for welcoming us with all the beauty of La Grange. It was such a pleasure to enjoy La Fete des Bergers and to have "our" lovely home to return to. For all your vision and hard work, Sharon and Clive, thank you. We'd love to come back (to continue finding all Sharon's decorator tresures too!)
The Rudd Family from West Yorkshire - May 2008 - Thank you for your hospitality and for your eggs! We have had a lovely holiday in and around the gite and exploring the surrounding area. It has been a perfect base for us and we hope to return.
The Collinge Family, July 2008 - The weather didn't dampen our stay at La Grange! Home from home and we were all catered for very well! Hosts, Sharon and Clive really helpful and made us feel very welcome. Good base for exploring locally and also well placed for Andy and Rich to do the Etape du Tour! Would definitely love to come back.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 11706
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Name:
Sharon Cooper
Tel:
+33 (0)559 346477
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Advertiser joined: 15 May 2006 This property added: 15 May 2006
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