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Artagnan (website www.visitartagnan.com email info@visitartagnan.com) |
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Sleeps up to 8 (4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms) |
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Elegant, yet effortlessly welcoming, Artagnan is a classic stone "Maison de Maitre ".
This large, yet perfectly proportioned house has been lovingly restored by a friendly British couple with children of their own. Their attention to detail is evident throughout, with little touches everywhere to constantly surprise and delight. There are panoramic views of sun-kissed countryside and the snow-capped Pyrenees to the south.
Artagnan is situated in old Gascony where the modern world seems to have passed it by. The region Gers and Hautes Pyrιnιes border each other and equally offer beautiful scenery of rolling green wooded hills, rivers, valleys with golden yellow sunflowers and maize with shimmering views of a lake or the snow capped Pyrιnιes, in the distance.
Situated on the same latitude as Nice with lovely warm summers but without the hoards of people and traffic congestion. There are a variety of charming towns to explore close by, and various music festivals in the area including a famous jazz festival at Marciac (28km) in August.
Plenty of activities too: three 18 hole golf courses within 50km and a leisure lake at Miιlan (9km) which offers swimming and fishing. Mirande has a waterpark with aqua slides. Horse riding is available at nearby St-Michel (10km). The closest skiing resort is 100km away at Saint-Lary. There is a good outdoor adventure centre near Pavie (40km), which is great fun.
If you prefer you can browse around antique fairs, local markets, just stroll along the quiet lanes or chill out by the heated pool. |
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4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 sitting rooms. Sleeps 8 (max. 7 adults)
The interior has been tastefully restored and comfortably furnished with a mixture of antiques and local rustic pieces. Many original features have been retained - stone arches and walls, wooden floors and beams. On the ground floor are a living room with a beautiful arched window, a sitting room with a Gascon fireplace, a very well-equipped kitchen/dining room (with many cook books), a laundry room and a separate wc. An eclectic selection of CDs and DVDs are provided. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom with an additional single bed with an en suite bathroom with a separate shower unit and a wc.
The first floor has a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a wc and a dressing room, a twin bedroom (beds can be put together to make a double), a twin bedroom with two large single "lits bateaux", and a bathroom with a wc.
The property is set in 2 acres of grounds which extend into fields offering wide open spaces and peaceful surroundings in lovely countryside. There is a vast grassy expanse in front of the house, ideal for children to play in, and a covered paved terrace by the swimming pool which is surrounded by grass and a high hedge. There is a fenced-off fish pond and an old well secured for the protection of children. Guests are encouraged to help themselves from the herb garden. The garden and grounds are totally fenced-off as well as the heated pool area. The heated pool is also fitted with a security alarm. |
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Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen and bathroom towels included, 2 cots, 2 high-chairs, baby equipment, telephone (internet portal), satellite TV, video, CD, DVD, barbecue, table tennis, badminton, boules, swings, slide, trampoline, sandpit, paddling pool, adult & children's bikes. "alarmed" heated swimming pool with roman steps 8m x 3.5m [depth1.40m], for guests use only. Cleaner, cook and baby-sitting by arrangement. Good mobile phone reception. |
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Artagnan prides itself for being child friendly (and parent friendly too of course!) as the owners have 3 children of their own.
The owners are happy to shop in advance for nappies, wet wipes, full fat milk etc. so it is all waiting for you on your arrival.
Baby, Toddler and Child Friendly facilities:
Enclosed heated swimming pool with roman steps
Enclosed grounds
Flat play and flat grassy areas
Electric steam steriliser
Electric fans
Hand blender
Microwave
Plastic cutlery, bowls, plates and beakers
2 Changing mats
2 Potties
Toddler loo seat
Socket guards
2 Travel cots (with bottom sheet only)
Bed guard
Mattress protectors
Corkscrew
Baby Dan playpen
Stair gates (top and bottom)
Lit bateau ( 2 boat beds )
Night light
2 High chairs
2 Child chairs
Booster seat
Bouncy chair
Stools to reach taps
Non-slip bath mats
Bath toys
Window/door lock where appropriate
Stroller pushchair
Back-pack for walking/hiking
Small paddling pool
Adaptors
Toys and childrens CDs, DVDs & videos
Outside
On the large flat grassy area there are goal posts, balls of all shapes and sizes, swing ball, a badminton/volleyball net, swings, a slide and a sandpit with buckets and spades.
On the flat courtyard area is a basketball net, table tennis table, boules, toddler pusher, sit-on pedal digger, bike with stabilisers, kids bikes up to 10/11 years, helmets and 2 adult bikes 1 with a detachable child seat.
Inside
0 to 5 years - Soft toys, books, videos, Lego, dolls, cars, wooden train set, farmyard animals, puzzles, games and much more. There are also plenty of books, videos and DVD's for young children (5 - 9 years).
In the TV/family room there is a small trampoline and an old school desk which is ideal for drawing/colouring on. The large (127cm) LCD TV receives French and a good selection of UK satellite channels.
This room is always cooler inside than outside and a great place for every age group to chill out.
Local children's activities
A water park with aqua slides, a pony riding centre, pottery classes, an animal park and for the larger children (adults too) a tree top adventure park. Great fun for all the family.
Not forgetting the parents, there is a " centre of well being" 10 minutes away offering lovely relaxing Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Zen Shiatsu Massage and Acupuncture. We are more than happy to book appointments in advance for you. |
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Pau Pyrenees (75 mins), Toulouse (100 mins), and Tarbes-Ossun- Lourdes (50 mins) are the closest airports (Please see the travel information page on our website www.visitartagnan.com for full details of carriers) |
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Price guide (Saturday changeover)
Weeks available from £1,275 to £1,710 (Please see www.visitartagnan.com for full availability and prices.)
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