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Description of holiday gite in Méritein, Aquitaine

Welcome to our 4 star rated Béarnaise country house with large colourful garden near to the bustling small market town of Navarrenx, ideal for fun-packed family holidays.

"La Conciergerie" was originally the gate house for the chateau in the small village of Méritein. It stands in the grounds of the chateau, but is now a seperate family holiday home. It has three spacious bedrooms that can comfortably sleep up to six adults with cots available for toddlers and babies.

Here you have the best of both worlds, as the house is situated in a typically quiet french village, but is only a ten minute walk to Navarrenx, where you'll find several bars, some with live music, restaurants, antique shops, art gallery, artisanal markets, boulangeries, charcuteries and banks. There are tennis courts, a large outdoor swimming pool and petanque area.

Every year Navarrenx hosts the 'World Champion Salmon Fishing' competition in the magnificent river, the 'Gave d'Oloron' where you can also try canoeing, rafting and kayaking.

If you prefer walking or cycling there are hundreds of kilometres of quiet roads to do both, or cycle off-road on the well marked forest routes. Horse riding and hot-air ballooning are available locally too.
The house has been recently completely renovated using local materials and craftsmen.
It is light and spacious with exposed old oak beams throughout, in keeping with the Béarnaise style. Where possible we are preserving original features of which there are many.
Upstairs:
In all the 3 bedrooms the comfortable beds are solid Oak with new mattresses, quality linens and summer duvets. Extra blankets and throws are available during winter months and there are radiators in all of the rooms.
All the bedrooms have windows with views, the rear bedroom overlooks our beautiful rambling gardens and neighbouring chateau grounds. The two front bedrooms overlooking the pretty village of Méritein.
Shower room:
The walk-in shower room has a large modern shower system, spotlights, tiling throughout and a unique pebble floor created from local stone. It also has a heated towel rail, modern washbasin and W.C.
Downstairs:
The Kitchen is large and traditional and as you would expect in France, the heart of the house. It has fitted cupboards, white ceramic 'Butler' sink and family-sized double gas oven with gas hob. There is a fridge and plenty of worksurfaces to create delicious family meals.
The large fireplace houses a wood burning 'Godin' stove and has all the tools to light and tend the fire.There is a dry wood store in the garden.
A grand farm table which easily accommodates 6 people sits in the centre of the room with comfortable chairs for all. A comprehensive selection of crockery, cutlery, and glassware for 6 people is provided.
The kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils, cookware and tools that an enthusiastic cook requires. It also includes extra items such as a microwave, 'Senseo' coffee machine, rice steamer, food processor and pasta machine.
In the separate utility room which leads onto the terrace and garden, there is a washing machine, dishwasher, sink and fridge-freezer. An ironing board, laundry basket and other laundry items are also provided.
Next to the kitchen is the downstairs cloakroom with W.C. and washbasin.
Lounge:
With double french doors, the lounge is the room to relax in, with a view of the outside terrace and the gardens beyond. It has a 3 seater sofa and two arm chairs, TV, DVD and music system/CD player
There is a large sideboard and bookcase with plenty of guide books and information about the area, books and games to keep you busy.
There is another woodburning stove in here - should you wish to use it .
The Garden and Terrace:
This house used to be the gatehouse to the chateau next door and we are able to observe and enjoy the wildlife of the chateau grounds with red squirrels, deer, birds and other wildlife daily visitors to our garden. Each day at about 5pm you can watch the local shepherd leading his flock of local breed 'Brebis' sheep, on his way home.
The main garden is laid to lawn, with colourful mature flowerbeds, rambling wisteria , interesting shrubs and spectacular trees, one of which is a giant 200 year old 'Magnolia grandiflora'
There is an organic kitchen garden with vegetables, salads, herbs and soft fruits, which you are welcome to sample - subject to availability.
There are two outside eating areas, one under the covered terrace, and the other next to the kitchen flower garden and grapevine.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Central heating, Hairdryer We run a bike hire company too
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 2 Double/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 6 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music
Dining Area:	Seating for 6 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Stairs
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly
3 january - 28 march	€600.00
28 march - 30 may	€725.00
30 may - 12 sept	€875.00
12 sept - 31 oct	€725.00
31 oct - 19 dec	€600.00
19 dec - 2 jan	€875.00

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: 30% to be paid on booking, balance payable 8 weeks before holiday. Euro cheque/transfer or UK bank transfer preferred.

Location of holiday rental in Méritein, Aquitaine

Holiday Type:	Rural, Local Nightlife, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

The house is situated in a typically quiet french village, but is only a ten minute walk to Navarrenx, where you'll find several bars, some with live music, restaurants, antique shops, art gallery, artisanal markets, boulangeries, charcuteries and banks. There are tennis courts, a large outdoor swimming pool and petanque area.

Every year Navarrenx hosts the 'World Champion Salmon Fishing' competition in the magnificent river, the 'Gave d'Oloron' where you can also try canoeing, rafting and kayaking.

If you prefer walking or cycling there are hundreds of kilometres of quiet roads to do both, or cycle off-road on the well marked forest routes. Horse riding and hot-air ballooning are available locally too.

Other activities

Rafting, Hot Air Ballooning

Local events

Salmon fishing competition, Local fetes

Tourist attractions

Navarrenx- the first bastide town built in France. Salmon and trout fishing rivers

Nearest Airport:	Pau Pyrénées Biarritz	40km 60km
Nearest Railway Station:	Orthez	20km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Bilbao	200km
Nearest Beach:	Biarritz	60km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Bar des Sports	1km

Directions

By air

We are in the South West of France in an area called the Béarn, in the departement of the 'Pyrénées Atlantique' in the Aquitaine region. We are about an hour from the mountains and about an hour from Biarritz on the coast. You can fly to either Pau airport (40 mins away) or Biarritz, both served by Ryanair from Stansted. From July 2008 you can fly to Biarritz from Gatwick with Easyjet.

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