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Description of holiday villa near Eaux Bonnes, Aquitaine

Set high above the Ossau valley, 30 minutes from Pau overlooking a designated National Park, Les Siffleurs is an architect designed property set in one of the prime locations in the Ossau valley.

The house is on the outskirts of an historic Pyrenean village and its sunny south facing position affords stunning views of the valley and mountains.

With 3 double bedrooms and 2 sitting rooms there is accommodation for up to 9 people; modern en suite bathrooms, generously proportioned open plan living areas, magnificent kitchen and a state of the art air conditioning / heating system.

In the summer this is the perfect base for a range of summer activities including walking, golf, mountain/ road cycling, rafting, fishing, climbing and of course the less strenuous but equally rewarding eating, relaxing and sunbathing.

In winter it is ideally located for skiing minutes from the renowned resort of Gourette recently benefitting from a 50 million euro investment in its infrastructure.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Air conditioning, Central heating, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9 2 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Single/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Sofabed/s
Bathrooms:	3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 9 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Selection of Films
Dining Area:	Seating for 9 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Garage, Stairs
Services:	Linen provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
4 September 2010 - 18 December 2010	£550.00	7 Days
18 December 2010 - 8 January 2011	£1,200.00	7 Days
8 January 2011 - 29 January 2011	£750.00	7 Days
29 January 2011 - 26 February 2011	£1,175.00	7 Days
26 February 2011 - 26 March 2011	£750.00	7 Days
26 March 2011 - 16 April 2011	£875.00	7 Days
16 April 2011 - 9 July 2011	£650.00	7 Days
9 July 2011 - 27 August 2011	£775.00	7 Days

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Location of holiday rental near Eaux Bonnes, Aquitaine

Holiday Type:	Mountain
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Fishing, Climbing, Cycling/Mountain Biking

Location description

Coast / Beach
The sea, sand and surfing at Biarritz and the neighbouring beaches, all are but a 90 minute drive away.

Golf
30 minutes north of the house lies Europe's oldest golf course outside the UK. Its facilities include an 18 hole parkland course, a 9 hole short course and a driving range. Non members are welcome. There are numerous alternative courses in the direction of Biarritz approximately 90 minutes from the property.

Skiing
The ski slopes are a few minutes by car, in Gourette, one of the Pyrenees'top resorts. In 2004 the department of Aquitaine selected Gourette for a 50 million euro investment in the resort's infrastructure. The resort now benefits from state-of-the-art ski lifts, a variety of pistes from the picturesque tree-lined greens to the more testing black and off piste runs.

The base of the resort, at an altitude of 1,400 metres, benefits from 160 snow canons to enhance the quality of snow on all the main pistes up to an altitude of 2,000 metres. The highest point of the resort, Penne Media, stands at 2,550.There is a snow park, floodlight evening skiing, 2 mountains restaurants, ski schools with English speaking instructors and the largest beginners area in the Pyrenees.

We have links to a ski hire shop where skis can be pre-booked. It is situated less than 50m from the base of the slopes with a boot room for overnight heated storage of ski equipment.

Travel
Ryanair airports: Pau, Tarbes - Lourdes 60 minutes. Biarritz 90 minutes.
Easyjet airports: Bilbao and Toulouse are less than 3 hours from the house. The port of Santander is less than 3 hours from the house.

Distances
The house is 30 minutes south of Pau and 30 minutes from the Spanish border. Lourdes is a 40 minute drive.

Further details
Walking: Whether you are seeking gentle walks through mountain villages or something a little more adventurous this is the place for you. The Ossau valley's abundance of flora and fauna make this one of the most spectacular regions in Europe. A number of well-known hiking routes pass through the Ossau valley: GR10 - the trans-Pyrenean route HRP - the high trans-Pyrenean route GR65 - one of the routes on the St James' Way, leading to Santiago de Compostela. Guides are available to accompany you, or with a local IGN map you can go it alone. Trails are all well-signposted.

Cycling: Road - The area is a cyclist's paradise : 11km from Aas is the Col d'Aubisque - the hors categorie Tour de France climb. It is one of the many nearby cols to test yourself against. Mountain biking: There are numerous circuits in the local area, and in nearby valleys. A few kilometres from Aas,there is a climb from Laruns up to the Col de Louvie, which forms part of a trans-Pyrenean mountain bike route; also in the valley towards the Pourtalet there is a breathtaking descent from the top of the Sagette cable car in Artouste to the Fabreges Lake. In the summer months, the Gourette lifts are open to carry your bike up and enjoy the down hills.

Climbing: The Ossau valley is one of the areas in the Pyrenees known for its climbing routes. The office of the bureau de guides in Laruns can provide information Rafting: There are some superb rivers in the locality and many rafting centres to choose from all within a 40 minute drive from the house. We can provide you with contact details, directions etc.

Local events

The Tour de France regularly passes through the village on the way up the famous "hors categorie" climb up the Col d'Aubisque. Again this route has been chosen in 2011. Stage 13 from Pau to Lourdes on 15th July includes this climb which can be seen from the balcony of the property.

Tourist attractions

Tour de France

Nearest Airport:	Pau Lourdes Biarritz	40km 50km 80km
Nearest Railway Station:	Pau	36km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Bilbao	200km
Nearest Bus Station:	Eaux Bonnes	2km
Nearest Beach:	Biarritz	90km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Eaux Bonnes	2km

Directions

The nearest airport is Pau, served by Ryanair. It is a 40 drive from the airport.

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