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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Moulin de Marras is a stunning 17th century watermill on the river, set in 39 acres of meadow and Woodland nestled among fruit trees and ancient oaks with 1km of your private A-class River l'Adour. The river bed is pebbled with crystal clear waters which flow from the Pyrenees Mountain and ski resort of La Mongie (1.5 hours drive). The estate is bordered by a protected nature reserve, and is excellent for wild trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, bathing, swimming, bird watching, painting, writing, and Horse Riding. A heated Natural Private Swimming Pool is another facility to enjoy in the heart of Gascoigne wine and Armagnac country. Pebbled River banks and islands offer places for lounging, relaxing under the sun and swimming away the summer afternoons.
The millers farmhouse has been lovingly restored and decorated to enhance its original features which include impressive open fire places, bread oven, exposed stone walls, oak beamed ceilings and original terrocota tiled floors. In all there are five bedrooms four of which are en-suite with shower, bath, WC, bidet; and a separate WC and shower. There are two huge master bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is a kids den and comfortably sleeps four. The farmhouse has WIFI internet access, DVD, sat TV, stereo and library. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and utility room. All the bathrooms are stylishly equipped. There are outside covered terraces one including an 18th century original bread oven, ideal for roast's, BBQ & pizza. The property is ideal for families, corporate retreats, inspirational working sabbaticals, honeymoons, or just plain holidays.
Note: Moulin de Marras historically was part of the larger estate of Chateau de Marras and home of the Marras and France’s royal family. It has been featured in numerous impressionist paintings by Pissarro. It is situated 8km from the world famous spa village of Eugenie-les-bains, with its three star michelin restaurant.
Natural Swimming Pool
Swimming, Sun bathing & Fishing on River l'Adour
Miller's Farmhouse on a summer afternoon
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
Aquitaine is the unspoilt region of France. Moulin de Marras is in the heart of the Landes wine & Armagnac region and vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. One could spend an entire two week holiday exploring chateaux and wine tasting. It has rolling fairways, walks, horse rides or bike rides, and canoeing along the waterways. Pyrenean Aquitaine is ideal for fishing, white-water canoeing, well-being in the spa towns and hiking through unique landscapes. The coastline is magnificent and just over an hour. If you are energetic enough to climb the Dune de Pyla (the highest sand dune in Europe) you will enjoy stunning views of the bay and Cap Ferret peninsula. As well as safe and sheltered beaches, the coastline here supports a thriving oyster and fishing industry. There are many great restaurants at Arcachon and Cap Ferret. Bordeaux (under an hours drive) itself is an interesting city with good shops, museums, cinemas and of course restaurants.
Saint Sever / Eugenie-les-bains area
There are many places of historic interest locally, including Vineyards and numerous Romanesque churches, Golf, Fishing, Kayaking, Walking, Mountain biking, Swimming, Health spas, Wine and Armaniac tours. For food lovers every town has its weekly market with fantastic fresh local produce. The Saturday farmers market at Mont de Marsan is particularly recommended for its wonderful selection of Pyrenean cheeses, Bayonne ham, foie gras and oysters from Arcachon.
There are many Roman towns in the area, including Eugenie-les-Bains (8 Km) with its famous spas, La Ferme Thermale and three star michelin restaurant run by world famous Michel Guérard. Saint Sever which has an 11th Century Benedictine Abbey, and is an important stop on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela. Dax, another Roman town, is France's most popular spa town with its thermal mud baths.
For four star luxury visit one of France's most eminent chef's, Michel Guerard at Eugenie-les-Bains, with it's 3 star Michelin restaurant and wonderful Auberge serving fantastic traditional local cuisines in the most beautiful of surroundings.
Given its proximity to Spain the area has many Spanish influences including the summer festivals. Every town has its annual fete and the larger ones in Mt de Marsan, Hagetmau and Dax are highly recommended, with carnivals, Flamenco at Mt de Marsan, and the unique local tradition of the Course Landais, a type of bull jumping which has to be seen to be believed.
The flamenco art festival: Since 1989 Mont de Marsan has been the favoured haven of the flamenca artistic expression. For six days, just before the bullfighting festival starts the whole town lives to the rythm of flamenco. Every night the enjoyment goes on till very late with the traditional tertulias (evenings).
Fêtes de la Madeleine: Every summer Mont de Marsan lives to the rythm of the Madeleine Festival. The fame of the Mont de Marsan bullfighting festival "The Madeleine festival" has made it the most looked-forward to event of the last two weeks of july. The whole town dances to the sound of the bandas. For five days, thousands of festival lovers, from all over France, Spain and even farther away, come to enjoy the wild and picturesque atmosphere of the "bodegas y casetas".
Music Festival: Marciac is a bastide town founded in the 13th century on one of the main routes of the pilgrimage to St Jacques de Compostelle. Its fine central square is bounded by well-preserved arcades. Its church boasts the highest clock tower in the Gers, and indeed the two spires - the second is on an old church now housing the tourist office - can be seen from a long way off.
Skiing: The River Adour finishes at the sea in Chiberta, Anglet (just 3kms West of Bayonne) below, visiting Moulin De Marrast, but starts at a Mountain source just South of La Mongie (Ski Resort) in the Hautes Pyrenees Mountains - 90 minute drive.
Golf: There are 28 golf courses in or near the area covered by Gascogny. The greens and fairways are permanently green, and most of the courses here are adjacent to the large rivers which flow through the departments. The rest is just good grounds management
Gastronomy: On a more accessible level there are treats to be found in the simple country restaurants where one habitually finds a robust, carefully prepared 5 course menu inclusive of wine for 10 euros. Another way to enjoy the local fare is to subscribe to the “repas du chasseur” or one of the meals at the local fetes. Here lunch can stretch through to the evening and would include the likes of Salmis de Palombe preceded by lashings of foie gras on warm toast, and followed by venison steaks with local wild mushrooms. This could be rounded off by a light salad, brebis cheese, and an apple croustade. Wash it down with some of the local wine and set the meal beneath the leafy plain trees in the grounds of Moulin De Marrast or village square and you begin to get a feel for the quality of life to be found in this remarkable region.
How to get there
Flights: Ryanair to Pau Pyrenees (40 minutes drive) or Biarritz (1hr 10 minutes drive) Many other airlines fly from various regional airports to Bordeaux (1 hr 45 minutes drive), or Toulouse (2 1/2 hours drive). Please contact us for flights from specific UK airports.
Car hire available at the airports.
Trains: TGV direct from Paris to Orthez (20 minutes drive)
Channel Ports 6 -8 hours drive or alternatively Bilbao, Spain
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pau: 48 km
Railway:
Mont de Marsan: 15 km
Ferry:
St. Malo: 600 km
Activities near Saint Sever
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (5), En suite (4), Shower rooms (5), WCs (5)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The Miller's farmhouse has been lovingly restored with antique furniture and maintains its full Gascoigne character by keeping its wooden beams, terracotta tiled floors, large central open fire place plus the original Gascoigne bread oven, with all modern amenities and comforts.
The estate is quiet and naturally beautiful, set on protected meadows nestled among fruit trees, and ancient oaks in France’s largest forest area.
It has a large sized kitchen, and a grand dining room that seats up to 14 guest. Sitting room has the traditional landes open fireplace. It is furnished throughout with antiques and comfortable modern soft furnishings. Situated in a rural environment, famous spa town Saint Sever is only a 10 minute drive away, market town of Granade sur l'adour is 2Km. The patio and terrace over look the meadow and river, the perfect place for breakfast in the morning sunshine as well as evening dining.
Further details outdoors: The property is nestled among fruit trees, and ancient oaks in France’s largest forest area. The thirty-nine acre grounds include gardens, meadow and woodland and is surrounded by the tranquil river l'adour. Covered as well as open terrace/patio areas for oudside dining.
Further details
Full private use of property and grounds (owner not on site). Welcome pack provided on arrival. Couples and smaller groups accepted out of high season - please enquire.
Conditions
No smoking except on the terraces or patio, where ashtrays are provided.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
25% deposit to be paid at the time of booking.
Balance to be settled no less than 60 days prior to arrival.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
***** Cleaning, bed linen, towels and electricity included *****
Guestbook for Moulin de Marras
Moulin de Marras is truly a magical place. We had a fabolous inspirational two weeks of painting and writing. K. Roe, Dubai.
Thank you for having us. It has been a marvelous trip. P.Frankson
We had a great time, our two Children enjoyed it. A place too relax and contemplate. Your river and wild life is amazing. D. Stuckey, USA
SW France is awesome. I was happy, and will be back. J. Terblans, SA
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