Artagnan

Villa ref PY12 Sleeps 8

Dominique says...

There’s a special feel to this property and it has all you could wish for: an impeccable interior, quality furnishings, superb views and such a peaceful setting. It’s also ideal for small children. The area is wonderful for walks and cycling.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Region

Midi-Pyrénées

Département

Gers

Town

Mirande 17km
Auch 40km

Village/shops

Miélan 8.5km
Trie-sur-Baïse 8.5km

Airport

Pau 89km
Toulouse 115km

Swimming pool

Private

Fenced-off

Roman steps

Size 8x3.5m

Single depth 1.40m

Tennis court

Trie-sur-Baïse 8.5km

Golf

18 hole 23km
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Pets

Not accepted

Security deposit

£950 view details

Changeover day

Saturday

Not available for short stays

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Accommodation details

Living room, sitting room, dining room/kitchen, 1 bathroom with separate shower and wc, 2 bathrooms with wc, 1 separate wc, 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, 2 twin bedrooms (one can be made up as a double)

Facilities

Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen and bathroom towels included (linen change 20 Euros per person), cot (only bottom sheet included), 2 high-chairs, baby equipment, baby-sitting and cook available, telephone (internet portal), satellite TV LCD, video, CD, DVD, barbecue, table tennis, boules, swings, slide, sandpit, paddling pool, bikes (2 adults + baby seat, 4 up to 11 years)

Location

This classic stone "maison de maître" built in 1838 has been restored to a high standard and boasts wonderful panoramic views towards the Pyrénées. It is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Mont-de-Marrast (no shops) and 8.5km from Trie-sur-Baïse with all shops and services, supermarkets and tennis courts.

The location is ideal for discovering the towns of Auch and Tarbes (both at 40km). Mirande (17km) is a lively little town with a traditional market on Mondays and a selection of cafés and restaurants. Auch (40km) has a market on Thursday and Saturday, a large cathedral famous for its stunning interior, and an attractive old part busy with shops, cafés and very good restaurants. There are various music festivals in the area - classical music at Trie-sur-Baïse in May, country & western at Mirande (17km) in July as well as a classical music festival at the end of August, and a famous jazz festival at Marciac (28km) in August.

There are three 18 hole golf courses within 50km (at Pallane 23km; at Lannemezan 34km; at Bagnères-de-Bigorre 49km), and a leisure lake at Miélan (9km) which offers swimming and fishing. Mirande has a waterpark with aqua slides. Horse riding is possible at St-Michel (10km). The closest skiing resort is 100km away at Saint-Lary. There is a good outdoor adventure centre near Pavie (40km).

Exterior

The property is set in 2 acres of grounds which extend into fields offering wide open spaces and peaceful surroundings in lovely countryside. There is a vast grassy expanse in front of the house, ideal for children to play in, and a covered terrace by the swimming pool which is surrounded by lawns. There is a fenced-off fish pond and an old well secured for the protection of children. Clients can use the herb garden. The garden and grounds are totally fenced-off as well as the pool area.

The owners occupy a detached barn next to the main house at certain times of the year - they have a separate entrance and do not have access to the swimming pool.

Interior

The interior has been tastefully restored and comfortably furnished with a mixture of antiques and local rustic pieces. Many original features have been retained - stone arches and walls, wooden floors and beams. On the ground floor are a living room with a beautiful arched window, a sitting room with a Gascon fireplace, a very well-equipped kitchen/dining room (with many cook books), a laundry room and a separate wc. A large selection of CDs is provided. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom with an additional single bed with an en suite bathroom with a separate shower unit and a wc.

The first floor has a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a wc and a dressing room, a twin bedroom (beds can be put together to make a double), a twin bedroom with two large single "lits bateaux", and a bathroom with a wc.

Occupancy is limited to 8 persons (maximum 7 adults).

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