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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Salies de Bearn in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £325 per week |  From £55 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

With a spacious kitchen, sunny sitting room and double doors which open onto a private terrace the cottage offers a picturesque, relaxed setting to enjoy your holiday.

Set in seven acres of private grounds belonging to a manor house which dates back to 1376, you can take in the lovely views over the countryside and to the Pyrénées beyond. Throughout the gardens and grounds, you will find peaceful, shady spots to relax in. Settle down with a good book on one of the many garden benches, or just while away the time sunbathing around the beautiful pool.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage has an open-plan kitchen/dining room The spacious kitchen area has fitted units, a gas hob, an electric oven, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

The sunny sitting room has a very comfortable sofa and armchairs, a TV, a video, a DVD-player and a radio/CD player.

Orchard Cottage has two bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room with basin and W.C. There is also a second shower room and a WC.

Further details outdoors:
Double doors in the sitting room open onto a private terrace which is equipped with garden furniture and a gas barbecue.

There is a stunning 14m x 8m swimming pool. Its curved shape blends perfectly with the gently undulating hills, and the views are truly wonderful as you look out across the lush valley towards the Pyrénées.

Around the pool is a spacious terrace with sun beds and parasols and bordering the pool is a mature orchard.. It is an ideal spot for those wishing to relax, unwind or sunbathe.

Over the years, many specimen trees and shrubs have been planted throughout the grounds which makes Domaine-de-Lavie a haven for wildlife.

Further details

Discounts may be available for couples and low occupancy out of season.
All cottages are available for long winter lets.
Prices include good quality bed linen, towels, tea towels etc.
No pets.
Non-smokers preferred.

Conditions

The changeover day for Orchard Cottage is Saturday. Out of season it may be possible to change these days; short breaks (minimum 3 days) are also available.

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The stunning pool & terrace

 

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Cosy Double bedroom

 

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Beautiful Bright Lounge

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region

This region is beautifully green and lush with gentle sloping landscapes that slowly reach the coast. Offering spectacular views, stunning architecture and plenty of activities to suit all tastes.

Domaine-de-Lavie is in the Béarn region of south-west France. It is a wonderful area overflowing with historic sites, ancient châteaux, picturesque villages, lively markets and excellent cuisine. The fabulous towns of Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne and Pau are all within easy reach, as are several wine regions. San-Sebastián in northern Spain is a great place to go if you fancy going abroad for the day!

The Salies de Bearn area

There are activities galore for everyone all year round. As well as tennis, horse riding and fishing, there are 15 golf courses within an hour's drive for golfers, and miles and miles of golden sands on the nearby Atlantic coast for surfers. The magnificent scenery of the Pyrénées is an hour away for skiers, bird-watchers and walkers - or you could just stay at Domaine-de-Lavie and laze by the pool.

Domaine-de-Lavie is close to the picturesque town of Salies-de-Béarn. The town takes its name from the Saleys - a small tranquil river which snakes past quaint 17th and 18th-century half-timbered buildings, some of which stand on pillars on the river banks.

Salies-de-Béarn is known as the City of Salt. Every year, the Fête du Sel takes place during the second week of September. The whole town takes part in celebrating what they call "White Gold". Salt comes from a vast underground lake and is used to cure delicious Bayonne ham.

The famous "thermes" in Salies are reputed to cure all sorts of ailments. The thermal baths are open to the public for beauty treatments, as well as for the healing properties of the spas.

The weekly Salies market is the place to buy delicious fresh produce all year round, although many of the local delicacies can be sampled at local fêtes which are held throughout the spring, summer and autumn. The fêtes normally last several days and celebrate anything from "garbure" (the local soup) to "pipérade" (a Basque pepper stew) - all seasoned with Salies salt, of course!

Salies-de-Béarn is thought to date back to at least 1500BC. During the Bronze Age, a group of people settled in a muddy swamp without knowing they were actually living in a salt marsh. Salies grew in importance when the "white gold" was discovered and subsequently extracted. In 1523, much of the town was destroyed by a fire started by Spanish soldiers. In the second half of the 19th century, the "thermes" at Salies became a major draw for visitors - and remain so today. The thermal waters are enriched with salt and minerals and are said to miraculously cure certain medical problems, notably rheumatic diseases.

A local legend recounts the story of how salt was originally discovered at Salies. Hunters injured a boar which then managed to cross a muddy marsh before dying a little further on. When found, the dead animal's body had been completely preserved (by the salt) and was encrusted with salt crystals - and even today, salt from Salies is still used to cure the local Bayonne ham! From 4BC to 1BC, relics show that the Gallo-Romans definitely extracted salt at Salies - and the discovery of a pan for making salt dates back as far as 9AD. In 1841, salt works were built and salt-making in Salies finally became a major commercial business for the town.

Things to see
Eglise Saint Vincent (14th-century church); the River Saleys; the Place du Bayàà; Maison Montesquiut.

Things to do
"Fête du Sel" (2nd week of September); Musée du Sel (Salt Museum); the thermal baths.

How to get there

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By plane (via Ryan Air, EasyJet, or Flybe):
Biarritz, Pau, Bordeaux, Toulouse (Blagnac), Bilbao

By ferry (via P&O Ferries/ Brittany Ferries):
Caen (Ouistreham), St-Malo, Bilbao (Santurtzi), Santander

By train:
Orthez, Dax, Biarritz

By motorail:
Brive, Toulouse, Biarritz

Activities near Salies de Bearn

Guestbook for Orchard Cottage

"First time stay in Orchard Cottage and it certainly lived up to the photos and description. Great holiday in a superbly equipped and decorated property. Pool and garden were lovely. Mary and Roger were wonderful hosts making us feel most welcome. Mary's eye for detail and quality certainly makes a great difference! We will return!"
- The Ashman Family, Stourbridge, West Midlands (29-05 August 2006)

"Thank you for a thoroughly relaxing holiday. The cottage is lovely - peaceful and comfortable. Thank you for your welcoming flowers, wine etc. they were very much appreciated as was your constant readiness to help in any way we needed it. The setting is beautiful - I am sure we will never get as good views from another pool. We have had some lovely and varied days out. We would definitely encourage friends to visit. Thank you."
- The Robinsons, Oldham U.K. (28th July - 11th August)

"A perfect week - so many beautiful places to visit and then a lovely cottage and welcoming pool to come "home" to each evening. We really wish we were here for two weeks. Thank you Mary and Roger for making us so welcome and for all the helpful tips on where to visit. We hope to visit again very soon."
- Anne and Michael Turner, Warwick (September 2006)

"How lovely to be the first to write in this book – especially when all is so perfect. Quite the most attractive cottage we have ever had and the welcome from Roger and Mary, superb. We enjoyed our trips around, but evenings on the terrace were best!"
- Pam and Max Bridgewater, Ross-on-Wye (September 2005)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	10 Jan 12	28 Apr 12	325£ 325	5555	5555	3 Nights
	28 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	450£ 450	7575	7575	3 Nights
	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	25 Aug 12	875£ 875	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	29 Sep 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	450£ 450	7575	7575	3 Nights
	27 Oct 12	29 Dec 12	325£ 325	5555	5555	3 Nights
	29 Dec 12	27 Apr 13	325£ 325	5555	5555	3 Nights
	27 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	450£ 450	7575	7575	5 Nights
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	875£ 875	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	450£ 450	7575	7575	3 Nights
	2 Nov 13	4 Jan 14	325£ 325	5555	5555	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

All prices are per week. Gas and electricity are included in the price, but there is an additional charge for heating during the winter months.

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3 years listed You are contacting Mary Brennan Landline +33 559 382531 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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