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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Salies de Bearn in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £300 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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

About the home

Courtyard Cottage, in the courtyard of Domaine - de - Lavie, accommodates up to four people. The cottage is surrounded by stylish pots bursting with vibrantly colourful plants and has views of the pool. It also has a charming stone patio equipped with garden furniture and a gas barbecue.

Courtyard Cottage has two bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. There is also a shower room and a WC.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage has gas central heating and is available all year round. The cottage has an airy sitting room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, a video, a DVD-player and a radio/CD player.

The kitchen/dining room has a table and chairs, a dishwasher, a gas hob, an electric oven, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster and a washing machine.

Courtyard Cottage has two bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. There is also a shower room and a WC.

Further details outdoors:
The swimming pool's 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.

The gardens are large, luxurious and well taken care of.

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 Courtyard 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 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 Courtyard Cottage

"A perfectly equipped and furnished gite set in wonderful surroundings. The pool was great especially with its amazing views. There is so much to see and do in the area that a week was not long enough. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending this place to others."
- Andrew and Tina Lewis, New South Wales Australia (11-18th August)

"A lovely, relaxing holiday in beautiful surroundings - Domaine Lavie is a "real gem". We enjoyed exploring the area - so much to see and do, from the coast to the Pyrenees. Thank you May and Roger for your wonderful hospitality throughout our stay. The cottage was so very comfortable and we loved the views from our terrace! We would love to come again."
- Peter and Carol Ward, Maidenhead, Berks (August 2006)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	25 Oct 09	5 Dec 09	400£ 400	0-	0-	Flexible
	5 Dec 09	19 Dec 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	Flexible
	19 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Jan 10	3 Apr 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Apr 10	10 Apr 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Apr 10	8 May 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 May 10	29 May 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 May 10	10 Jul 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Sep 10	25 Sep 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Sep 10	30 Oct 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Dec 10	1 Jan 11	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jan 11	30 Apr 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Apr 11	4 Jun 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jun 11	2 Jul 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Oct 11	24 Dec 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week

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.

Availability

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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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