Cute Cottage in Manor House Grounds
View of the Cottage from the Courtyard
Description
The Cottage was originally the cooks house during the occupation of the St. Martin Family in La Camelia. Needless to say that the building has undergone a complete renovation and is now a pretty, and comfortable house to live in. A modern shower room complete with a Rainwater showerhead and large shower tray gives you plenty of space. None of those cramped shower cabins here! The main double bedroom has it's original wood floor and shutters to close out that bright sunlight when you just want to sleep in. But everything else is completely new. The bed has a beautiful supportive mattress and is topped by a fresh new 100% cotton, non hypoalergic duvet. All bedding is 100% cotton and of good quality. The 2nd bedroom which sleeps 3 is ideal for chidren with bunk beds and another single bed.
The lounge is equipped with a TV, French cable (TNT); Video and DVD player. Lamps are provided for ambient lighting and there is ample storage space and seating. The kitchen has a table and chairs for 4 (extra chairs are always available if you require them) and is equipped with everything you may need for your vacation.
The enclosed courtyard (you are given a key to give you freedom to come and go as you please) provides secure parking. There is a walled garden with plenty of sun loungers and hammocks if you wish to relax. There is also a shared shady BBQ area for all guests of La Camelia but gite clients are also offered an individual BBQ of their own.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| General: | Sports equipment, Hairdryer Outdoor pool, Tennis Courts, Free Internet Cafe, in the Town Centre |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7 1 Double/s, 1 Single/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Sofabed/s One bedroom has a single and a set of bunk beds |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s |
| Lounge: | Seating for 5 people TV, Video, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films French cable TV (TNT); DVD's & Videos can be borrowed from La Camelia Library |
| Dining Area: | Eat in kitchen with seating for 4 |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron Laundry facilities are communal for all gites. |
| Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Ample sun loungers and outdoor seating in the various gardens plus shared shaded BBQ area |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Private car park, Stairs While a car is not essential, it is advisable in order to make the most of the area. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Cleaning extra, Laundry extra, Babysitting Daily maid, extra cleaning (appartment should be left as you find it) & babysitting optional extras |
Rates
| Period | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st March to 30th September | €450.00 | €130.00 | €120.00 | 1 Days |
| 1st October to 30th March (excl. Xmas & New Year) | €350.00 | €120.00 | €90.00 | 1 Days |
| 21st December to 3rd January | €400.00 | €120.00 | €90.00 | 1 Days |
Deposit/Booking Notes: 30% deposit paid on booking, full payment to be made 4 weeks before arrival.
Toiletries, towels and bed linen are provided. Complementary welcome basket for bookings of 3 nights or more.
Catering (reservation in advance) is an option.
Special Themed weekends and midweek breaks - gourmet wine & food breaks; golf & wine holiday's; french country cooking workshops etc., Contact for more details.
Location
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Town/City, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Gym, Local Market |
Location description
Maubourguet is a pretty market town situated south of the beautiful vineyards of Saint Mont and Madiran. Currently, a main road cuts through the quaint tree lined high street, which is soon to be bypassed.There’s a strong feeling of colonial Englishness in the town most likely as it was fortified by the English in the 14th century but then devastated by the Protestants during the revolution 2 centuries later; however, it retains some quaint balconies and amazingly beautiful buildings. It’s not until you take the back streets of Maubourguet to explore its hidden gems and riversides that you truly appreciate its history. The one real relic of Maubourguet is the Church of Saint Martin built in the 11th Century It was a part of a Benedictine monastery and is on the pilgrimage route of Saint Jacques de Compostelle just off of the main market square... Updated over the centuries and converted for modern day use, it’s well worth a visit!
The town itself is a hive of activity with the weekly market every Tuesday morning. Being in Gascony, where food is of utmost importance there are a number of amazing stalls, many of whom offer you the opportunity to sample their produce before you buy! Cured saucisson, cheese and fois gras are sure to tempt the palate being the main products! Not forgetting the local wine of course. Maubourguet has a typical array of French shops, Gamm Vert the agricultural merchants – which also sell clogs, and French crafts, a major supermarket, patisseries, and more hairdressers than people in the high street. It’s well known for its bars and restaurants, and has a brilliant cave ( off license) opposite the bike shop (which sells every nut and bolt you could possibly need for a two wheeled vehicle, which are usually fixed on for a mere 2 Euros extra!! The town hall is a spectacular building, it’s nestled down an alleyway in handy reach of a chemist, tabac come Aladdin’s cave and computer shop
There’s a vast array of activities for all the family, Maubourguet itself is on the flat, and offers the less experienced of us the opportunity to try our hand at cycling, however, for the more enthusiastic, just 5 minutes ride away you can explore the rolling forests of Sombrun and Saint Mont.
In the foothills of the Pyrenees, this town offers the most amazing views of the mountains (on a good day), which are easily accessible by car, for skiing enthusiasts amongst us and with the Spanish border just an hour away it’s worth taking a trip down for lunch to explore the beautiful scenery of the Pyrenees and stock up on some shopping. The region has a strong equestrian influence, and there are many places to go trekking, whether it is through the forests by horse back or something a little different in the form of a camel trek alongside the river Adour. During the summer months the mountains are hosts to rock climbers, walkers and hikers and with many fine restaurants on the way up to the mountains, there’s time to indulge in some traditional French cuisine.
The town is cut by 2 main rivers and a stroll along these, or a spot of fishing offers a relaxing break from everyday life.
A must for the children is the Pyrenees national park, with the opportunity to play in fresh mountain streams and see animals native to the Pyrenees. There are a number of animal parks offering hours of entertainment, banana boats on the Adour, and a great outdoor pool.
For the best pain au chocolate in France, visit one of the two competing patisseries on the high street, why not buy one from each and decide for yourself! There are several bars and restaurants down the main high street, offering traditional French plat du jours, a typical 3 course lunch costs around 12 Euros including wine.
Maubourguet is well served by camp sites, and also has Montfort factory shop where you can buy reasonably priced pates and Duck related produce.
With so many activities ensure you’re not too exhausted to visit the local vineyards, famous for the wines of Madiran and St Mont, and also the famous local villages of Madiran, Marciac, Castelnau and Viella who are guaranteed to offer you a true French welcome.
Other activities
Camel Farm, Municipal Outdoor Swiming pool, tennis courts, bull ring (course landaise), boules, local fetes every week from May to September. Birds of Prey attraction, zoo's.Local events
Jazz in Marciac, Madiran wine Festival, St. Mont Wine festival, Viella wine festival, Tour de France.Tourist attractions
11C Roman Church in the town (2 mins from La Camelia); Roman Mosaic and artifacts in the Town Cultural Centre, Art Galleries, Historic Monuments, Beautiful Countryside, Numerous Wine Producers (free tasting), Pyreneean Mountains, 1 Hour from Spain, The Haras in Tarbes, Castles, Pilgrimage Route, etc., etc.| Nearest Airport: | Tarbes/Lourdes Pau Toulouse |
35km 40km 150km |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Railway Station: | Tarbes | 30km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Santander | 350km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Tarbes | 30km |
| Nearest Beach: | Biarritz | 120km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Maubouguet | 300m |
Directions
Less than one hour from Pau airport, two hours from Toulouse or Bordeaux or just over two hours from Biaritz gives you a choice of routes by plane. Driving down from UK is possible within a day but it's a long drive so an overnight stop half way is always recommended.
Travelling here by road: Nearest autoroute is A64 Bayonne - Toulouse (Info-route 0 825 065) Plan your route with Mappy.com By Train: Nearest main train station is Tarbes with direct connections to Paris (Information and reservations 08 36 35 35 35) SNCF (French Railways) By Air:Airports: Biarritz (2 hrs), Toulouse (2 hrs), Bordeaux (2hrs), Pau (50 kms), and Tarbes-Lourdes (25 kms) Airlines: Ryanair, Easyjet, Air France, BA, and you can see an overview of them all at skyscanner. On your return home, you’ll be pleased (or may be not!) to know that all of the airports mentioned are well equipped with duty-free shopping, cafés, bars, newsagents, restaurants and boutique style shops.
Hiring a car for your holiday (if travelling by plane)
We recommend hiring a car for your stay as this will enable you to make the most of your holiday. Taxis are expensive and only plentiful at airports and in the larger towns in France. Buses are available but run mainly during school hours. A car would enable you to explore more of this fascinating area on your own schedule. Although you can hire a car from the airports once you land it makes more sense to arrange the hire car in advance of your stay to ensure availability of the type of car you would like. Just like all over France, car hire is painless and economical and once on the road you’ll discover that getting around is quite easy, even if you don’t speak French. Once you’ve booked we’ll send you detailed directions for you to find your way easily. The journey time depends from which airport you have chosen but can take from 45 minutes to two hours.
Prices and reservations for car hire at Toulouse, Biaritz, Bordeaux, Tarbes/Lourdes or Pau airports can be found on the websites of a number of global car hire companies, including Avis, Europcar and Budget.
Contact the Owner
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| Owner Name: | Catherine |
| Property Ref: | 01764 |
| Preferred Contact Method: | Phone |
| Languages Spoken: | English; French |
| Primary Telephone: | 33 562 960 238 |
| Fax: | +33 562 960 238 |
| Owner joined website: | 26 June 2009 |
| Property listed since: | 2 July 2009 |
| Link to owners website: | www.southwestfranceholidays.iowners.net |
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