Maison Floance - Traditional style house in tranquil location
House with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Swimming Pool
Maison Floance is situated in a quiet hamllet on the edge of Salies de Bearn, in the heart of the Bearn region, between the Pyrenees and the beaches of the Atlantic Coast.
The House is a modern detached property but has a traditional feel and is set in a large garden. Ideal for families, small groups or couples. There are three bedrooms and a mezanine sleeping area with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Lovely light living/dining room with wood burning stove. Off the living room there is a small sun lounge. Fully equipped kitchen, two shower rooms and two seperate wc's. The house is fully central heated.
Salies de Bearn is in the South of the Pyrenees Atlantiques region (64) and borders the midi Pyrenees, Landes and Basque regions. There is easy access to the majestic Pyrenees and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic. The climate is mild with warm sunny summers.
Visit the historic Bastide towns in the region, and follow the pilgrims road of St Jaques de Compostella to the pretty Basque town of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. View the spectacular scenery of the Pyrenees and the eagles soaring above you as you travel by train up the mountain of La Rhune. Visit Pau and Biarritz for that extra special shopping experience. For the cyclists, the Tour de France regularly passes through this area.
Anything you could want from a holiday is available in this region.
Facilities for this holiday house in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Pau - 45 mins
Nearest Port:
Bilbao - 150 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Salies de Bearn - 1 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Salies de Bearn - 1 kms
Nearest Beach:
Biarritz - 55 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Salies de Bearn - 1 kms
Nearest Ski Resort:
Salies de Bearn - 75 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
2 Showers, 2 Separate WC's.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Microwave is a combination oven / microwave.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. real fire is wood burning stove.
Dining:
Seating for 8.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Although there is currently an 18 feet diametre portable above ground pool, plans are proceeding for an in ground pool by Summer 2009 subject to planning permission and builders.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine/Dordogne
Salies de Bearn is a typical medieval town of winding lanes, with the river Saleys flowing through it. It is famed for its thermal spa and fitness centre. Within the region there are a number of festivals to enjoy for example Fetes du Sel (mid September), the festival of the peppers (mid August) in Salies de Bearn and the Fete de la Blondes in Sauveterre de Bearn in the last week of August.
For the local produce there is a market in Salies de Bearn on Thursdays, and Tuesdays in Orthez. During July and August the local farm to the house, Lamotte has a farmers market every Tuesday.
Located in Salies de Bearn is the Base de Plein Air de Mosqueros. A wooded park which has good sporting facilities such as tennis, badminton, table tennis and also an outdoor swimming pool and paddling pools.
For those wanting a bit of excitement there is the recently refurbished Hotel/Casino in Salies where there is also a lovely bar and dining room. Further afield there is the famous casino in Biarritz.
Other activities nearby include the water park at Oleron, fishing in the local rivers, water sports including rafting, canoeing, climbing, surfing and body boarding.
The area is ideal for food and wine lovers with excellent restaurants and vineyards locally. There is a 12 hole golf course in the town, with other courses within easy reach by car.
Of course in winter there is skiing with the resorts of Gourettes and La Pierre St Martin (approx 1 hr away) and Cauterets (approx 2 hrs away)
For those who enjoy walking there are many walks through the magnificent countryside for all abilities.
There are a number of excellent restaurants in Salies such as La Terrasse which overlooks the River Saleys and the L'Auberge des Fontaines Fleuries which is in a pretty square. Also in the town is the vineyard Lapeyre Gullhemas where you can visit the cave and sample the excellent wines.
There are good air, rail and motorways links to this part of France. Ask owner for details. Pau and Biarritz airports are only 45 minutes by car. Nearest ports are Bilbao and Santander.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
2 May - 4 Jul 2009
£500.00
€550.00
$750.00
4 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
29 Aug - 3 Oct 2009
£500.00
€550.00
$750.00
3 Oct - 19 Dec 2009
£300.00
€330.00
$450.00
19 Dec - 9 Jan 2010
£550.00
€605.00
$825.00
9 Jan - 27 Mar 2010
£300.00
€330.00
$450.00
Rental Notes: 25% deposit, payable on booking. Balance due eight weeks before arrival. Short term breaks usually only considered outside of peak periods. A £100 breakables deposit is required with the final balance payment, which will be returned within 14 days of the end of the holiday subject to everything being in order. We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
Availability of Maison Floance
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Owner joined site on:
04 September 2008
Property listed since:
06 September 2008
Holiday House in france - Aquitaine/Dordogne - Pyrenees-Atlantiques - Salies de Bearn
