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No 2 Bruges (house)

Home description

No2 Bruges is situated just off the main square of the Bastide village of Bruges, where you find the local bakery, grocery, butchers and bar/restaurant with superb views of the pyrenees.

Bruges is perfectly situated for mountains, coast, the religious site of Lourdes and
whatever the season we have something for everyone.

The accommodation is spacious and light. The rooms are set around a charming courtyard, leading to a private walled garden.

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/72046

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region

Bruges is situated just south of Pau in the Pyrenees Atlantique.
The Pyrenees-Atlantique is made up of the Bearn and Basque country both areas have strong traditions in their architecture and agriculture, and cuisine and dialects. Pau is a beautiful city with a lot of tall elegant architecture from the Victorian times when rich British used to visit the area for the temperate winter climate and spas. There is a chateau of the French King Henri VI, the boulevard with fantastic views of the Pyrenean range and parks to wander through, along with some great shopping. The mountains of the area offer numerous ski resorts as good as the alps only not as busy or expensive. Coastal resorts of Biarritz and St-Jean de luz are elegant and great for surfing. Lourdes has the grotto and basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Pau area

No2 Burges is situated in the foothills of the French Pyrenean mountains - close to Spanish border. In between Biarritz and Toulouse - 30 minutes from the religious site of Lourdes and the beautiful city of Pau. It is a perfect place for a holiday for an outdoor enthusiast or people who want to explore the regions of Bearn and Basque country. For cyclists, cols that the tour de france visits every year are within easy reach. There are also many mountain bike routes. The world heritage sites of Gavarnie, Pont de Espagne offer great walking and views. We are close to the ski station of Gourette and Cautrets. There are climbing sites close by. Pau has the oldest golf course outside the UK

How to get there

Ryanair fly Stansted and Bristol to Pau (40 minutes drive to the property).

They also fly Stansted to Biarritz (1hr and 40 minutes drive to the property).

Jet2 fly from Leeds Bradford to Toulouse (2 hour drive to the property).

EasyJet from London airports fly to Toulouse and flybe from Birmingham to Toulouse.

TGV trains take 5 hours from Paris to Pau - so we have had visitors who have taken Eurostar and then the train down to us.

There is a ferry which runs Portsmouth to Bilbao drive from there is about 3 hours.

Activities near Pau

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is a charming cobbled courtyard leading down to the accommodation. Downstairs there is a large kitchen diner with a huge French fireplace with a cosy log burning stove. Next door is the bunk room which can sleep up to 6 and can be split to include a TV room. On the next floor there is a colonial style gallery with easy chairs, a great spot for reading in the late evening sun or when the kids have gone to bed.
Off this area there are 2 large bright and comfortable double rooms with en-suite shower rooms. From the courtyard there is a walled garden with lawn, terrace, bbq and covered decked area with hammock cushions and relaxing chairs.

Further details outdoors:
Private walled garden with covered decked area with hammock and easy chairs. Terrace and BBQ for al fresco dining. Covered courtyard where one can eat out at anytime. Gallery with colonial feel where one can relax and enjoy the evening sun.

Further details

- Welcome pack provided on arrival.
- Owners on site for any enquiries (speak English and French).
- Maid service available weekly.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April-Oct	2 Apr 09	1 Nov 09	800£ 721	0-	0-	Flexible

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

Guestbook for No 2 Bruges

Ian, Methley, UK -
Great place. The rooms are beautiful, the environment is quiet, calm and relaxing and the views are stunning. I would recommend biking round the area to anyone! Food was delicious as well. See you next time! --------

Ollerenshaw Family, West Midlands -
Fantastic 10 day holiday with a great variety of days out as well as lovely relaxing times in the garden playing croquet and boules or reading. We've really appreciated the comfortable spacious house and will even miss those church bells when we get home! Thanks!

Kirstie, Australia -
What a fantastic place! There are not that many places you can ski, climb and cycle all from the comfort of such a beautifully renovated house nested in a charming French village. The hosts were brilliant they know the area well and are full of great ideas for activities and excursions. The location and scenery were spectacular and the house was warm welcoming and relaxing! Thanks heaps for a fantastic holiday! -----

Lena, Germany -
Thank you for your hospitality, the great garden, the charming rooms and your very pleasant company. This place is not only suitable for great holidays, but also for going to work in Pau.

Availability

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