Vacation Rental Description
The property is located 3km from the typical french village Boulogne sur Gesse, about 70 km from the spanish border.The secluded estate is situated in a unique environment of lovely rolling country side with magnificent views to the Pyrenees on the horizon. It is surrounded by 67 acres of private land with established woodlands and beautiful open pasture. The stead dates back to 1746 and is completely renovated. It is easily accessible from Toulouse Airport in 60 minutes drive and equidistant between the Atlantic and Mediterranean Coasts. The accommodation consists of a separate guest cottage adjoining the main house, surrounded by private parkland. The cottage is built in a traditional style and decorated with character and warmth. It can sleep 4 people. Also one double bedroom and one single bedroom with own bathroom available at the main house on a bed & breakfast basis.
Two double bedrooms
Lounge with satellite TV
Self contained small kitchen
Separate WC and shower
Verandas
Shaded carport
Area Description
Here some Suggestions for our enterprising Guests :
Samatan (20 minutes drive): monday is market day in this lively village with a real french ambience. A must for browsers, gourmets, and people watchers.
Aurignac (15 minutes drive): a lovely village with a roman castle ruin from where you have a great 360 degree view. There is also nearby a small prehistoric site.
Gorge de la save (12 minutes drive): ideal for picnicking, rock climbing and pleasant walks along idyllic water course.
St bertrand du comminges (50 minutes drive): picturesque medieval village with magnificent cathedral high above a valley in the foothills of the pyrenees.
Grotte de gargas (40 minutes drive): pre historic caves with fantastic hand paintings.
Auch (40 minutes drive): a close larger town, has a beautiful cathedral, a market and is famous as the birthplace of d'artagnan the musketeer.
Marciac (40 minutes drive): the town is famous for its prominent jazz festival (August) with international artists.
Pic du midi (90 minutes drive): a breathtaking cable car ride to the observatory with views over the pyrenees in over 2800 meters height.
Day trip to spain: only 70 minutes to drive through beautiful scenery over the border to bossost in the heart of the mountains. Enjoy the spanish fare, the wonderful views and great value shopping, particularly wines, delicacy s and spirits.
Other day trips: Toulouse, Lourdes, Biarritz, Atlantic Coast.
There is always something going on in this region. Every village has its fetes, night- and flea markets, music events, kermis, classical concerts in churches and flower festivals. Boulogne too, has in the summertime, numerous events to offer, inparticular a truly marvelous firework display with synchronised music (in August).
Other activities are tennis, horse riding, golf, swimming and fishing or just relax on your veranda and with a little patience, you will be able to watch bird of prey and roe. Alternatively, why not have a nice BBQ under the shady trees and feel like you are in paradise.
If you wish, you can take advantage of a relaxing massage, as the owner is a certified Masseur and nutritionist.
Boulogne, just 4 minutes drive distant, has two supermarkets, banks with automatic Teller machines, petrol stations and a cinema .
The owners have chickens which provide fresh eggs, two cats, a small goat, ducks and a gentle border collie, all of whom extend a warm welcome to their guests.
Contact Information
Frank & Dagmar Kaden
++33 (0)561-8875
Please Mention S2S #428
