Sauveterre de Bearn holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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1, rue Pont du Montagne (house)

Home description

The house is located just next to the centre of Sauveterre, a stone’s throw from the medieval centre of town. There are wonderful views across Béarnais rooftops and out to the Pyrénées from the house.

The living area covers two floors, joined by two staircases. The house sleeps five adults and one child, or two adults and four children (one camp bed and one cot provided). There is a kitchen and two living rooms. The property includes a separate covered parking area.

Sauveterre is a delightful village which provides a comfortable base to enjoy the mountains, coast, food, culture and history of this fascinating region.

Rue Pont de Montagne	Interior, first floor
Basque bed

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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Pyrenees Atlantiques region

Sauveterre de Béarn is one of the prettiest villages in the Béarn region, situated in the Département Pyrénées Atlantiques (64). The Département is roughly split between the Béarn and the Pays Basques, the French part of the greater Basques region that overlaps from north eastern Spain into south western France.

The mountains, the Atlantic and the Basque influence give the area an exotic quality which makes it unlike any region in France. From the high class sophistication of Biarritz to the open food markets of the Béarn, you will find a rich variety of tastes and experiences. Key places to visit include Pau, Biarritz and Bayonne, but do not miss the lesser known delights such as the tiny coastal village of Guéthary , St Jean Pied de Port in the foothills of the Pyrenees or the medieval centre of Salies de Béarn.

The Basques/ Béarn cuisine is distinctive and delicious, featuring specialities such as Pipérade (cooked peppers), Garbure (soup), and Poulet Basques, enhanced by local wines – the spicy reds of Iroleguey of the Pays Basque and the heavy Madiran of the Gers, plus the famed white wines of Jurançon – and the excellent ‘brebis’ cheese. There is also a wealth of seafood – Atlantic salmon, Arcachon oysters, muscles in white wine sauce – from the nearby coast.

Rugby, cycling, surfing and skiing all play a major part of life in the region. (See below).
The Pyrénées Atlantique is part of Aquitaine, which was ruled by the kings of England until the late middle ages. The castle battlements in Bayonne were built by King Henry II in the 13th century. In the Napoleanic wars, British and Portuguese forces, led by the Duke of Wellington, crossed from Spain into France in 1813. Wellington laid siege to Bayonne and won decisive battles at Nivelle, and Orthez, eventually forcing the capitulation of the French army and the abdication of Napoleon.

Sauveterre de Bearn area

The major local festival in Sauveterre de Béarn is the annual Fete de la Blonde, held in the last week of August.
The Fetes du Sel in Salies de Béarn, held in mid September is one of the busiest local festivals. The annual street festivals of Bayonne (mid August) and Dax are both major social occasions.

The 'Transhumances Musicales de Laàs', held at Chateaux de Laàs, 10 min drive from Sauveterre, is a festival of local music and culture.
Sport: The famous local mountain routes (Col du Tourmalet and Col d’Aubisque) are regular features of the annual Tour de France cycling race.

Rugby is taken extremely seriously throughout the South West, with every local village boasting its own side. There was enormous pride when Sauveterre became the village champions on France in 2006. The major professional clubs nearby are Biarritz, Bayonne, Dax and Pau, and the area is a popular touring destination for British and Irish clubs, from school trips to pre-season professional tours. Local rugby stars include French legends such as Serge Blanco and Imanol Harinordoquy.

There are excellent ski resorts within easy driving distance of Sauveterre at Gourettes, La Pierre St Martin (both 1hr 10mins) and Cauterets (2hrs).

The deep waters off the Atlantic cost mean strong regular waves for much of the year, which is why the area has become the commercial centre of the European surf industry, with regular surf competitions in Guéthary, Biarritz and nearby Hossegor. Major surf companies such as Quicksilver and Billabong are based in the region. As well as the main surfing beaches, there are ideal family areas and rock pooling spots to discover and explore.
Pelota is the most popular of the local Basques sports, and all local towns and villages boast a ‘Fronton’ playing area. St Palais, the closest Basque town to Sauveterre, hosts an annual Basque sports festival.

How to get there

Sauveterre de Bearn is 40 minutes drive from Biarritz Airport, on the Atlantic coast, and 40 minutes from Pau Airport, facing the Pyrenees Mountains. The Spanish border is a one hour's drive. Maison Rue Pont du Montagne is situated near the centre of Sauveterre.

Bordeaux Airport is a two hour drive up the Atlantic coast.

The nearest Major train stations are Bayonne/Biarritz, Dax, Puyoo or Orthez.

Ferry passengers from the UK should aim for the westerly French ports of St Malo or Caen for a quicker journey. There are also direct car ferries to Bilbao and Santander in Spain, within a two hour drive of Sauveterre.

Activities near Sauveterre de Bearn

Facilities

Further details indoors:
1, rue Pont de Montagne is a traditional Béarnaise, double-fronted town house, with two double bedrooms and one single bedroom. The living area covers two floors, joined by two staircases. The house sleeps five adults and one child, or two adults and four children (one camp bed and one cot provided).

The house is located just next to the centre of Sauveterre, a stone’s throw from the medieval centre of town. There are wonderful views across Béarnais rooftops and out to the Pyrénées from the house.

On the GROUND FLOOR is an attractive wide hallway, tiled traditionally, with living rooms on either side at the front.
The kitchen adjoins one living room and a courtyard at the back, which has a built in barbeque. The courtyard also takes you on to a large dining room with original fireplace. There is a downstairs WC, with sink.

On the FIRST FLOOR there are two double bedrooms and a spacious single room. Also on the first floor are one large bathroom, one shower-room with sink, and one WC with sink.

KITCHEN: fully equipped modern kitchen with gas oven and hob, dishwasher, large fridge freezer and microwave.

Further details outdoors:
1, rue Pont de Montagne has a small courtyard and a front terrace. The property includes a large barn and private parking area.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	14 Apr 08	1 Jul 08	380£  380	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 08	15 Sep 08	550£  550	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	15 Sep 08	15 Dec 08	280£  280	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	15 Dec 08	15 Jan 09	380£  380	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	15 Jan 09	14 Apr 09	280£  280	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Availability notes

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