Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Not fixed
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This tastefully renovated, 18th century stone farmhouse is situated between Biarritz (60mins) and Pau (20mins) with very large in-ground POOL with panoramic views
* STANDARD CONFIGURATION - 4 bedrooms with high quality mattresses and Egyptian cotton linen + 3 bathrooms arranged over 3 floors as standard configuration OR
* SMALL PARTY - 2 bedrooms ( 1 king- Opera, 1 large twin- Theatre) + 1 en suite shower room + 1 family bath/shower room. Top floor unused. ***OUTSIDE PEAK SEASON DISCOUNT AVAILABLE (2 persons)****
- private terrace, private garden and plenty of parking space.
Ideally situated for GOLF, fly fishing & Whitewater rafting (in our local well known river), wine tasting- Jurancon wine region, walking and events such as Pau Grand Prix 3000, Pau Historique Grand Prix, Pau International 3 Day Event Horse Trials, and SKIING. Whilst being very peaceful situated on the hilltop above historic Lucq de Bearn, it is easy to reach PAU and many other places of interest.
All bedrooms have views over distant high Pyrenees.
NO OTHER RENTAL PROPERTIES ON SITE
First night arrival supper option see below. Deluxe evening meals served in 17th century dining room are also available during your stay should you so choose, menus & booking info of these are left in the farmhouse for you.
Secure garaging for motorbikes /classic cars/racing bikes available at no extra charge.
Les Vieux Chenes dating from 17th century
Panoramic Views from the pool area
Comfortable sitting area with piano
Bedroom - Opera
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18310
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region
An ideal area for a family and friends holiday or break with easy access from UK regional airports. Offering the beaches and surfing of the Atlantic coast, spectacular mountain scenery of the Pyrenees NationalPark, chic cities and interesting historic local local towns & villages to explore. This region is a firm favourite for the French, has only recently been re-discovered by English visitors, although our Victorian ancestors were very familiar with what the area offered, favouring both Pau and Biarritz due our climate here in the far SW of France.
There are so many places to see, but some of the major ones are: Pyrenees National Park The Atlantic Coast & beaches St Jean de Luz -pretty fishing port , Navarrenx and Sauveterre for magnificent views of the river below from their mediaeval ramparts Salies de Bearn - with its thermal baths, the many local VINEYARDS, the National horse stud in Pau St Jean de Pied Port - pilgrims town Jaca ( citadel town) in Spain.
Pau area
LUCQ de BEARN (2 mins) is a listed village with beautiful church, shop and post office
MONEIN ( 5 mins) a Jurancon wine centre, many vineyards are open to the public. It has a cathedral like church (guided tours of tower giving access to spectacular roof structure), tourist office, restaurants, bars, shops, market, supermarket and banks
NAVARRENX ( 10 mins) Mediaeval walled town whose fortifications are worth exploring has also restaurants, bars and shops
PAU (20mins)- with its elegant boulevards, including the famous Boulevard des Pyrenees and famous chateau with some of the worlds best tapestries has vibrant cafes and many restaurants
ACTIVITIES:
GOLF- Pau-Billiere 1856 golfcourse, oldest course outside the UK, is on most golfer's must playlist with its traditional course layout and wonderful old clubhouse. Other courses are
Pau Artiguelouve - 18 hole parkland course, Seignosse- rated in Europe's top 25 Moliets - regularly tolds challenge tour events Lourdes- possibly the most scenic course we've found anywhere Hossegor- old coastal course - along with numerous other excellent courses all within approx 1 hour We run catered short breaks especially for groups outside high season. Prices from £49 per person per day. Please see our website.
FISHING- The Gave d'Oloron and the Gave de Pau are both nearby which have seen both the World and French championships for salmon and trout fishing. The season runs from March 15th to Sep 15th. Fishing licences are inexpensive and can be purchased for a single day or the holiday duration. These rivers provide some of Europe's best river fishing at a fraction of the licence cost in the UK. Ideal for the elusive salmon as they are fast flowing and a relatively short distance from source to the sea. Catered short breaks are available prices from £49 per person per day please see our website for more details.
ANTIQUE HUNTING- There are a number local antique shops and bric-a-braq places (maps provided) as well as various fairs throughout the year. We also run special weekends see our website.
WINE TASTING- The region has the famous Jurancon wine favoured by many top worldclass restaurants. It is made from the Gros Manseng and the Petit Manseng grape variety which is only allowed under the Appellation laws to be grown in this specific region. It produces an excellent dry white from the gros manseng and sweet apertif or dessert wine made from either variety or a mixture of the two, though experts consider the very best is made with just the Petit Manseng. It is not an inexpensive wine starting at 5 euro a bottle and rising to about 70 euros for some. Many vineyards are open to the public and sell wine, as do the local shops.
Red wine locally is from the Madiran and Saint Mont regions ( north of PAU)
Skiing - There are several resorts within one hour. All equipment can be rented by the day, and lift passes are very reasonable.
How to get there
Nearest Airport is PAU with Ryanair (25mins) from LONDON Stansted, BRISTOL, BRUSSELS, AMSTERDAM(with Transavia). All large car hire companies represented.
Biarritz is 1 hour (Ryanair & Easyjet) from LONDON Stansted, LONDON Gatwick, DUBLIN, SHANNON, BRISTOL, BIRMINGHAM
Bordeaux and Toulouse are approx 2 hours (Other numerous airlines flying to regional UK airports)
By Ferry - About 2.5 hours from Santander, 8 hours to St Malo and 12 hours to Calais
By Rail - nearest mainline station about 25 mins (Pau or Orthez)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pau: 25 km
Railway:
TGV stop= PAU: 25 km
Ferry:
Santander: 160 km
Activities near Pau
Sports: Watersports 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
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (2), En suite (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The accommodation comprises 4 excellent-sized bedrooms with good quality mattresses and Egyptian cotton linens.
Opera - King antique walnut bed with en suite shower & WC, large wardrobe, dressing table,armchair Theatre - Twin (two smaller (120cm/4ft) antique double beds), antique mahogany chest of drawers, wardrobe, armchair Gallerie - Twin (standard singles), beamed ceiling, large wardrobe en suite bathroom (no shower) Cinema - Double, beamed ceiling, wardrobe
The bedrooms have bedside tables, bedside lights, all have additional armchairs or chairs..They also have fans for those warm summer nights and central heating for the winter.
Additionally, there is a large family bathroom with bath, shower, handbasin and WC. Downstairs provides: - fully fitted kitchen - large farmhouse dining table & chairs - comfortable lounge area with sofas, armchairs, fireplace, flat screen satellite TV and DVD and PIANO. There is a selection of books, DVDs and games in the house which you are welcome to use.
Further details outdoors: The POOL (14m x 6m overall) which has extra large Roman steps is great place for cooling down and sipping a drink or two! There are wooden sun loungers with cushions and parasols around the pool.
Your private garden has a lovely old 18th century well house, large, old oak trees providing welcome shade in the heat of the day. There is a private terrace with large terracotta planted pots, outside wooden furniture, parasol and a large stone built barbecue. It overlooks the Pyrenees mountains and offers an excellent opportunity to have breakfast outside in the sunshine. The warm evenings are great for relaxing in the garden and cooking produce purchased at a local market or visiting a local restaurant.
Passing through a gateway in the old garden wall you find the large in-ground POOL (14mx6m overall) . with views of almost 360degrees - mountains and valleys with the Jurancon vineyard .
You will often have EXCLUSIVE USE of the pool as the only other occasional users are the 2 owners who live behind a courtyard in the adjacent property, however as the houses face different directions both are quite private from each other.
There are NO other rental properties here.
There is plenty of parking. MOTORBIKES & Classic cars can be secured in a locked garage if desired, as can golf clubs and your bicycles. There are several sets of golf clubs available for guests on request. There is local bike hire in the nearby small town of Navarrenx.
Further details
* Extensive Welcome Pack included
* Summer BBQ/Dinner can be booked for the night of your arrival. Prepared starter & dessert, with salads and either BBQ meat pack or prepared main dish at £14 /15euros/adult, £8/9euros/child under 9 which includes wine and soft drinks
* All linen and towels (including swimming towels) are provided at the start of each rental. 3 week rentals include a change of linen and mini-clean mid stay. Additional change of linen ( £7 pp) and mini cleans (£30) can be ordered.
Conditions
* 25% deposit on booking, with remaining balance due 8 weeks before holiday start date
* GBP250/275 euro damage deposit required
* Children over 7 years old only
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 8
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
SUMMER
27 Jun 09
11 Jul 09
925£925
0-
0-
1 Week
PEAK
11 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
1125£1,125
0-
0-
1 Week
SPECIAL OFFER
29 Aug 09
5 Sep 09
895£895
0-
0-
1 Week
LATE SUMMER
5 Sep 09
12 Sep 09
775£775
0-
0-
1 Week
EARLY AUTUMN
12 Sep 09
22 Oct 09
675£675
0-
0-
1 Week
PAU SHOW
22 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
800£800
0-
0-
4 Nights
LOW
31 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
625£625
110110
140140
4 Nights
XMAS/NEW YEAR
19 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
750£750
0-
0-
1 Week
LOW
3 Jan 10
22 May 10
650£650
0-
0-
4 Nights
EARLY SUMMER
22 May 10
19 Jun 10
725£725
0-
0-
1 Week
SUMMER
19 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
825£825
0-
0-
1 Week
HI-SUMMER
3 Jul 10
10 Jul 10
995£995
0-
0-
1 Week
PEAK
10 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
1175£1,175
0-
0-
1 Week
HI SUMMER
28 Aug 10
4 Sep 10
995£995
0-
0-
1 Week
LATE SUMMER
4 Sep 10
11 Sep 10
825£825
0-
0-
1 Week
EARLY AUTUMN
11 Sep 10
25 Sep 10
725£725
0-
0-
1 Week
AUTUMN
25 Sep 10
20 Oct 10
695£695
0-
0-
1 Week
162
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
LOW
2 Apr 08
16 May 08
450£450
0-
0-
1 Week
MID-AUTUMN
13 Sep 08
17 Oct 08
550£550
0-
0-
1 Week
LOW
1 Nov 08
19 Dec 08
450£450
0-
0-
1 Week
LOW
3 Jan 09
23 May 09
495£495
0-
0-
1 Week
EARLY SUMMER
23 May 09
20 Jun 09
550£550
0-
0-
1 Week
SUMMER
20 Jun 09
26 Jun 09
675£675
0-
0-
1 Week
** AUTUMN OFFER
19 Sep 09
16 Oct 09
495£495
0-
0-
1 Week
28 Oct 09
18 Dec 09
495£495
0-
0-
1 Week
WINTER
2 Jan 10
22 May 10
550£550
0-
0-
4 Nights
82
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
*A complete linen set included at start of each rental. 3 week rentals include free of charge change of all linen mid stay
Guestbook for Les Vieux Chenes
'I just love waking up and seeing the mountains...I've had a wonderful time'- J.G from Devon
Many thanks for a wonderful stay in this great house, the facilities are great and there's plenty of space for all of us. The meal on arrival was excellent and the birthday cake for 'trout' (my mother-in-law) was fantastic. A great place to have a peaceful break and get away from it all. Pool was great, hoping to come back again soon. Bonner family, UK ' It is so peaceful here, can't remember when I slept so well... I really loved St Jean de Luz with its cafes, boutique shops and street artists around the port. ' A B nr London
Many, many thanks for such a lovely place to stay for our week of house-hunting. If only we could have found somewhere like this. I'm sure we will be back for more. The Mundi family, London
Thank you for a wonderful stay- such a beautiful place- Nero family, Ontario, Canada
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 18310
Name:
Gillian Pye
Tel:
+33 (0)5 59 34 36 88
Mobile:
+44 (0)7713 470090
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