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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Sauveterre de Bearn in Aquitaine/Dordogne

From £375 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This pretty Conciergerie, near to the Chateau, resembles a doll's house with its own private garden filled with roses and many other flowering shrubs with gravelled patio and parking. The picturesque River Saison (grade I for trout and salmon fishing) is just a 2 minute woodland walk through the grounds - an ideal tranquil spot for reading, sketching or even going for a cooling dip! The whole property is very light and airy with lovely period floor-to-ceiling windows which are complemented by colourful Basque fabrics and filled with country and wicker furniture. A charming wooden staircase leads to the 2 small double bedrooms (with their original chestnut floorboards) and shower room with loo which has been completely modernised. An ideal escape for couples/honeymooners.

Sauveterre de Bearn (the 'Pearl of the Bearn) is only 2 kms away - a medieval village with boulangeries, cafes and even a small supermarket. Many artists have been attracted to this area all inspired by the beautiful surrounding scenery and architecture. Water-rafting and salmon fishing on the nearby Gaves, friendly tennis club and golf course only a few kms. away. The great surfing beaches and cosmopolitan town of Biarritz are only 55 kms and the recently upgraded skiing resorts of Gourette and Pierre St Martin are approx 75 kms. The Spanish border can be reached in 45 mins by car.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Open plan sitting/dining room with tall windows looking eastwards through the woodland walk towards the River Saison, south to the parking and Chateau and the west facing private patio and garden can be accessed via a doorway leading out of the well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs both bedrooms have 2 floor-to-ceiling windows which add to the impression of light and space. In Bedroom I the double bed can be divided into 2 singles if required.

(Extra Accommodation also available - very large double bedroom with en suite. Totally self-contained ground floor wing of Chateau. Photos and further information on request).

Further details outdoors:
The private 'sunken' garden is banked by a yew hedge to the south, another hedge to the west and hedge with rope fence to the north. The whole giving a feeling of intimacy and privacy.

The woodland walk is particularly pretty in the spring with the tall banks being covered with an assortment of wild flowers. Many birds, butterflies and even otters and red squirrels have been spotted down at the riverside. A haven for the naturalist or for those wanting to read or paint or even have a picnic!

For the keen angler, the fishing season (primarily for trout) commences the second saturday in March and ends the third sunday in September. Local guides with all the necessary fishing tackle can be booked in advance and permits obtained.

Further details

Linen and towels will be changed for stays of more than one week.
Bicycles can be reserved on request - VTT @ c. E10 Euros per day with deposit of E240.00.
Long week-end stays and short breaks available by arrangement outside High Season.
The English owners live in the Chateau. They speak good French and are very willing to help solve any problems/ advise on the area.

Conditions

25% of rental fee due upon receipt of Booking Form to be returned asap to secure booking, remainder to be paid at least 8 weeks before arrival together with a refundable breakages deposit of £200.00. This will be returned in full the week following your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection and no breakages/damage).
Property not suitable for young children under 10.
Preferably non-smoking.

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The Pyrennees in Winter

 

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Front of Conciergerie

 

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View towards La Conciergerie from the Rose Garden

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region

The Chateau is situated on the Bearn/Basque border on the pilgrim's trail of St Jacques de la Compostelle. It was originally a fortified Chateau, controlling access across the River Saison from Navarre into Aquitaine. Owing to the magnificent Pyrenees due south, there is wonderful walking in the undulating green foothills dotted with lakes and rivers which are a haven for migratory birds, butterflies and wild flora. For the skiing enthusiast in winter, several skiing resorts have recently been upgraded - Gourette and Pierrre St Martin (approx. 75 kms). The renowned surfing beaches stretching along the Atlantic coast are only approx 55 kms. and the more sophisticated shops, restaurants and lively cafes can be found at Biarritz, St Jean de Luz and Bayonne. For the more adventurous, the Spanish border is only 45 mins by car, San Sebastien 2 hours and Pamplona 2 1/2 hours reached by a scenic drive over the Pyrenees.

The Sauveterre de Bearn area

Exciting day outings for water-rafting, and canoeing on the Gave d'Oloron. Excellent salmon and trout fishing on the Gaves nearby including our river - Le Saison - 'guides de peche' available on request. Many unusual wild flowers to be found in Spring including up to 60 different species of wild orchid in and around our area. A good small tennis club is in the medieval village of Sauveterre (2 kms) with 4 hard courts. Golf club with excellent restaurant is at Salies de Bearn (10 kms), the renowned Spa town with indoor salt water pool and beauty treatments! There are many colourful village festivals held throughout the summer and a particularly interesting one at Sauveterre in August - Fete de la Blonde - where the handsome local breed of cattle are proudly shown off in the village square together with miniature farm animals as well as various stalls laden with local produce.

How to get there

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Ryan Air from Stansted to either Pau or Biarritz. Easy Jet to Toulouse and just started to Biarritz in the summer months. Ferry to Bilbao. TGV Paris direct to Orthez.

Activities near Sauveterre de Bearn

Reviews

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28 Nov 2011

“Delightful ambience,helpful, charming owners, fascinating area of France.” La Conciergerie proved to be all that is advertised: from outside, though 19th century, seemed like an l8th century doll's house enhanced with the imaginative, comfortable furnishing by the owner. Everything one could need was provided, even a full cupboard of previous "renter's" food! It made such a difference to our week's stay that the Granville Millers were nearby to help with advice and were so easy and charming. The Bearn proved fascinating historically with some beautiful landscapes and small towns and excellent restaurants and boulangerie/patisserie, all within comparatively short motoring distances. Do go there!!!

31 Oct 2011

“Wonderful 2 weeks with great experiences every day.” The bed was the most comfortable we had anywhere. The house provided everything we needed and we had the most interesting trips in the surrounding countryside. Weather was sunny every day except for one morning of rain. There is a choice of mountains or coast or just evening walks after dinner through the neighbouring villages. Liz had booked us into a local auberge for our first meal and we ate there many times afterwards. Would thoroughly recommend this for your holiday.

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"Highly recommended. Beautiful accommodation in a spectacular location, with lots to see and do in the area".
Charles M, Richmond-upon-Thames, England.

'The house is a delight to stay in - so pretty! My favourite moments have to be sitting in the garden admiring the flowers, wandering down to the river and later canoeing down the river - great fun! The area is fantastic, so varied'.
Elaine F, Bristol, England.

Hope you enjoy La Conciergerie' as much as we have'. Guy P, New Zealand.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July - Mid September	2 Jul 11	24 Sep 11	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
End Sept - Oct	24 Sep 11	29 Oct 11	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
End Oct - December	29 Oct 11	24 Dec 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
January - early April	7 Jan 12	7 Apr 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
April - end May	7 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
June - end June	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
July - end August	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
October	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
November - December	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Short breaks available by arrangement but not during June to end September. Price on request.

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4 years listed You are contacting Elizabeth Granville Miller Landline +33 55938 5189 Mobile +44 07966 279761 Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.