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Description of holiday house in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine

Maison Lavie was originally Domaine Lavie's coach house. It has now has been beautifully renovated to create a luxurious holiday cottage, which can accommodate up to eight people.

The property comprises an open-plan living room with sitting and dining areas, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, four bedrooms (two with en suite bathrooms), a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom.

Tastefully decorated, Maison Lavie has been furnished with a stylish mix of antique and modern furniture. It is an ideal property for larger groups of friends or family wishing to enjoy a wonderful holiday together at any time of year.

The stunning open-plan living room has exposed beams and a feature fireplace. The room is equipped with satellite television, a DVD player and a sound system.

The sitting area is furnished with plenty of comfy seating and the dining area has a dining table and chairs to seat up to eight people.

During the cooler months of the year, central heating and the open log fire guarantee you a cosy break!

The separate kitchen/breakfast room is very well equipped with all the usual electrical appliances, including a dishwasher, a range cooker and a fridge-freezer.

A utility room with a washing machine is situated in the basement of the house.

Maison Lavie has four bedrooms on the first floor - three are furnished with double beds and the fourth has twin beds.

The master bedroom, which also incorporates a small sitting area, is furnished with a double bed. This bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Bedroom 2 is furnished with a double bed and has an en suite shower room.

Bedroom 3 (double bed) and Bedroom 4 (twin beds) share a family bathroom, which is adjacent to these bedrooms.

Double doors from both the kitchen and the living room lead out to a wonderful, flower-filled terrace - a great place to relax and enjoy the gorgeous, lush countryside in complete privacy.

Maison Lavie has its own entrance, driveway, parking area and private gardens. The swimming pool is a short stroll away across the courtyard of the Manoir.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Smoking Allowed, No Pets
General:	Central heating
Bedrooms:	4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 2 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s with ensuite
Bathrooms:	3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV Open Log Fire
Dining Area:	Seating for 8 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Private Terrace and own entrance
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly
Low season 1 January - 1 April	£500.00
Spring Season 2 April - 3 June	£750.00
Mid Season 4 June - 1 July	£1,000.00
Mid Season 2 July - 22 July	£1,300.00
High Season 23 July - 2 september	£1,675.00
Mid Season 3 September - 30 September	£1,300.00
Autumn Season 1 October - 28 October	£750.00
Low Season 29 October - 16 December	£500.00

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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, Gym

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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