Riscle holiday farmhouse rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD
Caton Farmhouse (farmhouse)
Home description'Caton' is a superbly spacious, 19th century farmhouse, with fabulous views of the Pyrenees Mountains. The property has been tastefully renovated, keeping many original features, including beamed ceilings and marble fireplaces. Includes a fabulous traditional farmhouse kitchen with inglenook fireplace, comfortable lounge, 4 luxurious double bedrooms, en suite shower room and huge bathroom, tv, dvd stereo, surrounded by 2 acres of garden and your own private terrace and pool. It is comfortably furnished, well equipped, and is an ideal location to launch your exploration of this beautiful and historic region.
 To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4077 The Midi-Pyrenees / Gers regionYou'll love our charming home, hidden away amongst the vinyards of St.Mont and its traditional unspoilt environment. Tasting the local produce of wines and armagnac is a must. The Gers is the capital for producing frois gras which is served in most restaurants. The region is also where D'artagnan the musketeer lived and in Lupiac you can visit the museum. Its close proximity to Spain offers a big spanish influence and you will find a bull ring in most local towns. The gers has numerous opportunity for fishing, in the lakes and the Adour River, permits can be purchased locally. There is Golf at Eauze and Pallane with 18 and 9 hole golfing, practice drive, putting greens, pools and restaurants. www.golf-midi-pyrenees.com/english. The Pyrenees have all to offer, rambling, climbing, canoeing, caving and skiing in the winter. Lourdes is also very close and worth a visit. The Atlantic coast known for its surfing is only 1 hour away, and biarritz offers a lovely day out, with sea food restaurants galore. Riscle areaMost towns and villages locally have their own fetes throughout the summer months, so there is always something going on somewhere nearby. Riscle boasts 6 restaurant/bars so you will never be at a loss for somewhere to eat, or to just sit and watch the world go by. Of course if you fancy doing your own thing Riscle also has boulangeries, patisseries and 2 small supermarkets. The market takes place on Fridays and offers all the fruit and veg. you can think of, not to mention its fresh fish. Why not take a picnic to one of the tranquil spots beside the river adour. You can also hire canoes for paddling the Adour or bikes for cycling the never ending lanes. There is also a fabulous swimming pool and children's pool. There are numerous swimming lakes with beaches and flumes nearby. Music festivals include The International Jazz Festival at Marciac, which attracts stars from all over the world www.jazzinmarciac.com, and The Tempo Latino festivalt Vic Fezenzac, where the streets are filled with music and dancing for 3 days and nights www.tempo-latino.com. There is also the race track at Nogaro (15 mins away) which has bikes and car shows and the truck festival is said to be an excellent day out too www.circuit-nogaro.com. If you like speed you can try carting at Termes d'armagnac. Termes is our nearest chateau which has medieval shows, museum and a restaurant, and is only 10 mins away. The Bandas at condom is the battle of the bands. 35 local town and village bands take part, with street barbecues, bars and restaurants. www.festival-de-bandas.com. Or if you fancy a water theme park, why not try Walibi fun park, the kids will love it! Cahuzac also offers water skiing and other related activities. In the Pyrenees there are trips through caves and train trips around the mountains, from Artouste. Spa towns and much more. See also www.touradour.com/towns/bull.htm www.golf-midi-pyrenees.com/english www.sixflagseurope.com www.country-musique.com/bienvenu.html How to get there  
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Further details indoors: Further details outdoors: Further detailsSmoking is not allowed inside the house, although allowed in the outside spaces. ConditionsSorry no pets, Rental rates
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. *** Short breaks at £20 per room per night *** Guestbook for Caton Farmhouse"A week was not enough, there's so many things to see and do" - Ms Kirby (2004) AvailabilitySee below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
Send EnquiryTo contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4077
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