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Description of holiday cottage in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine

Domaine-de-Lavie is an elegant manoir near the spa town of Salies-de-Béarn. The Pyrénées and Spain are less than an hour's drive away, as are the golden sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast.

Set in seven acres of private grounds, Domaine-de-Lavie dates back to the time of Gaston Febus in 1376. The house was first owned by Pierre Seigneur-de-Lavie, after whom the surrounding area was also named.

In the 18th-century, the main house was enlarged and remodelled, and its appearance has changed very little since then.

The Domaine's former farm buildings and coach house have recently been converted into five independent holiday cottages, each with its own private terrace.

From the large, floodlit swimming pool, there are lovely views over the countryside and to the Pyrénées beyond.

Orchard Cottage accommodates up to 4 people. Bordering the orchard, the pretty, detached Béarnaise cottage faces south with gorgeous views across the valley. The cottage has electric radiators and is available all year round.

The cottage has an open-plan kitchen/dining room. The dining area has a dining table with six chairs. The spacious kitchen area has fitted units, a gas hob, an electric oven, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

The sunny sitting room has a very comfortable sofa and armchairs, a TV, a video, a DVD-player and a radio/CD player.
Double doors in the sitting room open onto a private terrace which is equipped with garden furniture and a gas barbecue.

Orchard Cottage has two bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room with basin and W.C. There is also a second shower room and a WC.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, No Pets
Bedrooms:	2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 4 people TV, Video, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player
Dining Area:	Seating for 4 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Fridge, Microwave, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
Low Season 6 January - 25 May	£500.00	3 Days
Mid Season 25 May - 29 June	£650.00	7 Days
High Season 29 June - 31 August	£850.00	7 Days
Mid Season 31 August - 28 September	£650.00	7 Days
Low Season 28 September - 5 January	£500.00	3 Days

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Deposit/Booking Notes: Discounts may be available for couples and low occupancy out of season. All cottages are available for long winter lets.
Prices include good quality bed linen, towels, tea towels etc.
Gas and electricity are included in the price, but there is an additional charge for heating during the winter months.

Location of holiday rental in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine

Holiday Type:	Beach, Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis

Location description

Domaine-de-Lavie is close to the picturesque town of Salies-de-Béarn. The town takes its name from the Saleys - a small tranquil river which snakes past quaint 17th and 18th-century half-timbered buildings, some of which stand on pillars on the river banks.
Salies-de-Béarn is known as the City of Salt. Every year, the Fête du Sel takes place during the second week of September. The whole town takes part in celebrating what they call "White Gold". During the fête, salt is taken from the river and used to cure delicious Bayonne ham.
The famous "thermes" in Salies are reputed to cure all sorts of ailments. The thermal baths are open to the public for beauty treatments, as well as for the healing properties of the spas.
The weekly Salies market is the place to buy delicious fresh produce all year round, although many of the local delicacies can be sampled at local fêtes which are held throughout the spring, summer and autumn. The fêtes normally last several days and celebrate anything from "garbure" (the local soup) to "pipérade" (a Basque pepper stew) - all seasoned with Salies salt, of course!

Other activities

Domaine-de-Lavie is in the Béarn region of south-west France. It is a wonderful area overflowing with historic sites, ancient châteaux, picturesque villages, lively markets and excellent cuisine. The fabulous towns of Biarritz, St-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne and Pau are all within easy reach, as are several wine regions. San-Sebastián in northern Spain is a great place to go if you fancy going abroad for the day!
There are activities galore for everyone all year round. As well as tennis, horse riding and fishing, there are 15 golf courses within an hour's drive for golfers, and miles and miles of golden sands on the nearby Atlantic coast for surfers. The magnificent scenery of the Pyrénées is an hour away for skiers, bird-watchers and walkers - or you could just stay at Domaine-de-Lavie and laze by the pool.

Local events

Things to see
Eglise Saint Vincent (14th-century church); the River Saleys; the Place du Bayàà; Maison Montesquiut.

Things to do
"Fête du Sel" (2nd week of September); Musée du Sel (Salt Museum); the thermal baths.

Tourist attractions

A little history...
Salies-de-Béarn is thought to date back to at least 1500BC. During the Bronze Age, a group of people settled in a muddy swamp without knowing they were actually living in a salt marsh. Salies grew in importance when the "white gold" was discovered and subsequently extracted. In 1523, much of the town was destroyed by a fire started by Spanish soldiers. In the second half of the 19th century, the "thermes" at Salies became a major draw for visitors - and remain so today. The thermal waters are enriched with salt and minerals and are said to miraculously cure certain medical problems, notably rheumatic diseases.

Salt
A local legend recounts the story of how salt was originally discovered at Salies. Hunters injured a boar which then managed to cross a muddy marsh before dying a little further on. When found, the dead animal's body had been completely preserved (by the salt) and was encrusted with salt crystals - and even today, salt from Salies is still used to cure the local Bayonne ham! From 4BC to 1BC, relics show that the Gallo-Romans definitely extracted salt at Salies - and the discovery of a pan for making salt dates back as far as 9AD. In 1841, salt works were built and salt-making in Salies finally became a major commercial business for the town.

Nearest Airport:	Pau Biarritz	58km 68km
Nearest Railway Station:	Orthez	19km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Bilbao	220km

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