Le Mas des Hirondelles

Villa ref PY23 Sleeps 14

Dominique says...

This property has more facilities than any other in our collection. It is an ideal place for families with children and also for groups of adults who want to relax as well as participate in the many sports available in the area. The interior has been impeccably decorated and the views are breathtaking.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Region

Midi-Pyrenees

Département

Hautes-Pyrenees

Town

Lourdes 13km
Tarbes 34km

Village/shops

Argelès-Gazost 5km

Airport

Tarbes-Lourdes 25km (winter season only)
Pau 74km Biarritz 181km Toulouse 191km

Swimming pool

Private

Electric security cover

Roman steps

Heated

Size 10x5m

Depth 0.40-1.90m

Tennis court

Agos-Vidalos 5km

Golf

18 hole 13km
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Pets

Not accepted

Security deposit

£1760 view details

Changeover day

Saturday

Not available for short stays

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Accommodation details

Main house: Living/dining room/kitchen, sitting room, cinema room, 3 bathrooms with separate showers and wc, 2 shower rooms and wc, 1 separate wc, 4 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with double bunk beds
Annexe: Living room, dining room/kitchen, 1 shower room with wc, 1 twin bedroom

Facilities

Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen and bathroom towels included (weekly change included), cot (linen provided), highchair, cleaning included 2 hours twice a week, cook and baby-sitting on request, telephone, skype, broadband, satellite TV (x 3), DVD player (x 3), 170 DVDs, projector, CD, barbecue, gym, steam room, jacuzzi, massage room, boules court, table football, bikes, table tennis, air-conditioning on 2nd floor

Location

Recently built to a very high standard, this stunning property enjoys a wonderful location in the hamlet of Salles (no shops; two good restaurants 500m away) at the foot of the Pyrénées 5km from Argelès-Gazost, a charming village with all shops and services, many restaurants and cafés, and hot springs. The pilgrimage site of Lourdes with its world-famous grotto and basilica is 13km; in 2008 Lourdes celebrated the 150th anniversary of Ste-Bernadette's first vision. The larger town of Tarbes is 34km to the north.

This is a fantastic area for sports lovers. There are skiing resorts close by: Cauterets, Hautacam (both 21km), rafting, canoeing and kayaking in Argelès-Gazost (5km), many walking and cycling tracks, and horse riding at Ouzous (1.5km). The Tour de France passes nearby. There is a sports complex in Argelès-Gazost with tennis courts and swimming pools and trout fishing 5km away. Five adult bikes are provided at the property; bike hire is possible in Lourdes. There is an 18 hole golf course just outside Lourdes.

Exterior

The magical views of the Pyrenées make this property quite unique. The house is set in 3000sqm of grounds consisting of sloping grassy gardens at the heart of a small village; there are other properties close by but the house, pool and terraces are not overlooked. There is a vast terrace with an electric awning at ground level, ideal for outdoor meals, and a further terrace around the swimming pool with an outdoor shower on a lower level; both enjoy the fantastic views. The swimming pool, which is heated between 22°C and 25°C free of charge (weather permitting), has a shallow section. There is a decorative pond in the garden (mainly dry in the summer).

Interior

A talented interior designer has beautifully decorated the interior with quality furniture and many charming touches. Attention has been paid to each detail in each room and each bedroom has en suite bathroom facilities. A welcoming hallway leads directly to the left into a large open-plan room consisting of a sitting area around a fireplace, a dining area and very well-equipped kitchen, all opening onto the terrace; to the right is a separate wc, a shower room with a wc, a double bedroom with doors to the terrace.

On the first floor is a comfortable sitting room on the landing, three double bedrooms and three bathrooms each with a bathtub, a separate shower unit and a wc. The second floor has air-conditioning and offers a massage room with various pieces of equipment on the landing, a large room with a double bunk bed, and a spacious cinema room with a projector and comfortable seating. All the beds are very wide and all the bedrooms (not second floor) open out onto a balcony with wonderful views.

The annexe is attached to the main house with a separate entrance. At ground level is a hallway with steps up to the first floor where all the rooms are located. The living room and the bedroom open onto a balcony with views.

The accommodation is well-suited for either families with children or groups of adults.