May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Le Vieux Logis is a traditional stone house built towards the end of the 19th century. It is situated in the Domaine Imperial de Solferino in the heart of the pines in the regional forest of des Landes de Gascogne. The House is ideally placed for beach holidays, the high Atlantic rollers are a mecca for surfers, whilst the golden beaches offer the opportunity for relaxing and soaking up the sun. The Spanish border and the Pyrénées are about 1 hr 30 minutes drive away.
With the vineyards around Bordeaux, La Bastide d'Armagnac in south Landes, the thermal town of Dax and the Spanish flavoured town of St Jean de Luz all an hour or just over away the holiday maker will be spoilt for choice.
Le Vieux Logis
Lounge
Dining Room
Landing Area
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
Aquitaine: a region of rivers, lakes and forest and boasting of having the longest beach in Europe, 270 kms, of golden sand stretching from Biscarrosse in the north to the foothills of the pyénées in the south. Holiday makers are attracted to its wealth of activities from water sports, walking, cycling or just to relax in the warm summer temperatures.
The Spa town of Dax is renowned for its therapeutic healing in the hot water springs and warm mud baths. The most famous of these is a warm water fountain known as the Fountain of Nehe, where the Romans came to recover their health and relax. With a discharge of 2600m3 of spring water at 63 degrees, it is the largest source of hot spring water in France.
The forest, designated a regional natural park is a treasure trove of flora and fauna including 270 species of migratory birds in the Teich Bird Reserve. The main rivers of the region are la Garonne, l'Ardour and la Leyre
The local cuisine of foie gras, confit de canard and magret de canard should not be missed. Nor should the locally farmed oysters and mussels from the Bassin d'Arcachon. You must try oysters, seasoned with lemon juice and washed down with chilled white wine before leaving the region.
Solferino area
Solferino is situated in the heart of the pine forest of Les Landes. The forest is entirely man made having being planted in the 19th century as a way of taming the vast stretches of sand and swampland. In the space of 50 years the old moorland landscape with its wandering flocks of sheep watched over by the famous stilt walkers had given way to a rich growth of maritime pines.
The forest has now been designated a regional national park and its treasure trove of flora and fauna including more than 270 species of mirgratory birds in the Teich bird reserve.
The Domain Imperial de Solferino was instigated by Napoleon III about 1860 as part of the rehabitation and land developement. The village was named after his victorious battle in Solferino, Italy in 1859. The church in the centre of the Imperial village is dedicated to Empress Eugenie, Napoleon III's wife.
Places of Interest: Ecomusée de la Grande Lande in Sabres where a delightful 10 minute train journey into the forest takes you back in time to see the working history of Les Landes.
Things to do: - There are at least 4 fine golf courses within an hour's drive of the house. - There are two adult mountain bikes and one child's bike for hire - please request details - There is sailing and boating on the lake at Biscarrosse - the beach there is ideal for small children and picnics - The holiday town of Mimizan is 35 minutes - The riot of colour in the forest in spring and autumn painters cannot help but be inspired
Local Office of Tourisium: www.mimizan-tourism.com or www.paysmorcenais.fr
How to get there
Airports and distance from house: Bordeaux 60 minutes: Biarritz 90 minutes: Pau 120 minutes
Flight Companies: bmibaby from Birmingham - Manchester - Southampton Ryanair from Stansted - Birmingham Easyjet from Luton
Car Hire necessary available from airport:
Nearest Ferry Port - St Malo - 8 hours: Calais - 11 hours aprox.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bordeaux: 100 km
Railway:
Morcenx: 12 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 635 km
Activities near Solferino
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 20, Lounge seating for 15, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The interior of the house has an entrance hall with a large lounge with log burning fire off. Separate, open plan, dining room has a table capable of seating 12 / 14 people. Large, well equipped kitchen also has a dining table and chairs. Utility room for outdoor clothes, etc. and for drying clothes should it be necessary. First floor landing has a sitting out area leading to 5 good size bedrooms all with en-suite facilities
2 bedrooms have extra large double beds 2 bedrooms have standard double beds with a single bed in each room 1 bedroom has two single beds
Bed Linen and towels are provided (* towels not for beach or outdoor use) * one bath towel and one hand towel per person. Extra towels available on request at a small charge All bedrooms have either ceiling fans or floor standing fans All bedrooms have insect netting at the windows
We are very sorry but the house is not suitable for wheelchair access or anyone with a walking disability Smoke detectors are fitted on the ground floor and on 1st floor landing
Further details outdoors: The house is conveniently situated on the D44 Mimizan to Sabres route with easy access to all places of interest. Back of the house, which is south facing, looks out over open field. The south-west side has a gravel patio area for BBQ's and sun bathing, this area then leads onto a lawned area. The house stands alone and is not overlooked and has plenty of parking space. If necessary, for added security a car can be parked at the back of the house (not garaged). The garden has sun loungers, parasols, tables and chairs
Further details
Welcome Pack on arrival The English owners, or their representative, will be present on the day of arrival to hand over keys, etc. The owners will not be on site so there will be a once weekly general maintenance routine The owners will be local and available to contact if necessary Strictly NO SMOKING in the house, please
Conditions
A well behaved dog is allowed but must be under control outside - sorry no cats A refundable security deposit of £350 will be required with the final payment. This to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection) Provisional Booking will be held for 5 days. After this a 20% deposit will be required with a completed booking form Balance of money due to be paid 6 weeks before arrival date Any uncleared balances to be paid in cash before departure We are sorry we cannot accept payment by credit card but can accept a sterling cheque, bank transfer or euros
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low Season
7 Jun 08
5 Jul 08
600£ 600
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5 Jul 08
26 Jul 08
1000£ 1,000
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26 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
1500£ 1,500
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23 Aug 08
11 Oct 08
1000£ 1,000
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. The prices are for 7 nights - arrival 4 pm on Saturday and depart 10 am Saturday (except by prior arrangement)
Discounted weekly rate for second and mutilple continuous weeks booked
We are sorry we cannot accept payment by credit card but will accept a sterling cheque, bank transfer or euros. You can use *Pay Pal, details on request. * This may incur a small additional cost.
** £40 for mid-week clean ** £65 for end of holiday clean ** £10 for extra bedroom towels per room per week ** £10 for extra bed linen per room per week
** This can be paid in cash during your stay
Availability notes
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