Holiday Villa with Private Heated Salt-Water Pool in Estampes, Gers, France
La Borde de Clouzet was once part of a 15th century Chateau complex, part of whose walls still exist in the garden and whose floodlit chapel stands behind the house.
The property comprises 4 bedrooms, including a Large master bedroom with double bed, desk, chairs and sofa bed. Bedrooms 2 and 3 boast twin beds. Bedroom 4 has 2 single beds. There is ample wardrobe space in the bedrooms or corridor. 2 of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and the remaining 2 bedrooms share a bathroom.
The well equipped kitchen includes a gas/electric hob cooker, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, radio, central work station, breakfast table/chairs and French-windows to patio. Enjoy our excellent supply of kitchen equipment plus various herbs and spices. There is a separate Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and freezer. Garden furniture available.
The living area is 140 sq.m. and features SAT television and DVD player, Stereo CD/radio system, Main and subsidiary seating areas and central library table and period furniture. There area 2 French-windows/doors to the patio area and an entrance door to summer dining area.
The Dining room seats 8 people (10 if you add the 2 end leaves) at a stylish glass dining table, next to kitchen and French-windows to patio.
Main access to the villa is through iron gates, with a gravel drive and gascon pond. There is a bridge to the beautiful upper garden with shrubs and fruit trees. The main garden area is lawn with many shrubs and trees and flower borders. There are numerous pot plants on the terrace which we ask guests to water, if possible. There is a fenced 10x5m pool which can be heated and lit at night. The outside dining area which adjoins the house comprises a top-of-the range Outback gas-fired BBQ, a Moroccan mosaic dining table with 8 chairs and a large leather settee.
There is parking available for guests and tourist leaflets in the hall about the many places to visit locally.
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
Central Heating, Internet Access, Room Fans, Satellite, Telephone, TV., DVD player and selection of DVDs, books
and games, toys.
Local Attractions
Mielan is just 5km and 5 minutes by car for all local amenities. Auch (capital of Le Gers) and Tarbes are both just 40 minutes distant. Marciac home of the second largest International Jazz festival in Europe is only 20 minutes away. This annual event takes place during the first 2 weeks of August. Mirande, 10 minutes drive, hosts it's famous Country Music festival each July, normally 10th to 14th.
BEACHES: It is only a 2 hours drive to Biarritz and the charming resort of St. Jean de Luz, a few kms. from Biarritz.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES include:
Golf - Chateau de Pallanne is 15 mins away. An eighteen hole course with driving range and practice green. Superb views of the Pyrenees. Lunch normally in the courtyard. Other courses circa an hour away.
Other activities include Crazy golf, tennis, badminton, canoing and other water sports at Les Vallons du Lac (Miélan) or Ludina near Mirande where a canoe/kayak club operates Tues-Fri (excl. lunchtime). Public tennis courts in the area are plentiful. Horses can be hired from several equestrian centres near Mirande and thermal spas abound.
For anyone needing extra destressing, the Spot On gallery in Trie sur Baise gives hot stones massages as well as operating as an art gallery.
Special Rental Conditions
Initial booking by telephone/email at which point a booking form and invoice will be sent. 25% deposit and refundable security deposit of £200 per week is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due 8 weeks prior to commencement of the holiday. The full amount becomes due if the booking is made within 8 weeks from the start of the holiday.
All towels and linen are included. Property and garden are cleaned and maintained between lettings. Maid service can be arranged at extra cost.
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
BEACHES: It is only a 2 hours drive to Biarritz and the charming resort of St. Jean de Luz, a few kms. from Biarritz.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES include:
Golf - Chateau de Pallanne is 15 mins away. An eighteen hole course with driving range and practice green. Superb views of the Pyrenees. Lunch normally in the courtyard. Other courses circa an hour away.
Other activities include Crazy golf, tennis, badminton, canoing and other water sports at Les Vallons du Lac (Miélan) or Ludina near Mirande where a canoe/kayak club operates Tues-Fri (excl. lunchtime). Public tennis courts in the area are plentiful. Horses can be hired from several equestrian centres near Mirande and thermal spas abound.
For anyone needing extra destressing, the Spot On gallery in Trie sur Baise gives hot stones massages as well as operating as an art gallery.
In the area
This Property is situated in Gers, Midi-Pyrenees
Nearest Airport: Lourdes in 45 mins, Toulouse in 90 mins.
Nearest Station: Auch or Lannemezan - 40 mins.
Nearest Ferry: Santander
Nearest Beach: Biarritz in 2 Hrs
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.