Idyllic Napoleonic Farmhouse with large pool and panoramic views — Property 60413

Idyllic Napoleonic Farmhouse with large pool and panoramic views

Larriberau, our Napoleonic farmhouse, is situated in its own land with majestic 400 year old oaks providing natural shade, private 12m x 6m pool and stunning views in every direction. The house has been lovingly restored , retaining all its French charm and romanticism, beams and large fireplaces, whilst, at the same time, providing all modern comforts. The house sleeps 8 plus babies. Larriberau is in the department of the Gers, in the old region of Gascony., South West France. Auch, the capital of this area is 20 minutes away, the Pyrenees one hour. Larriberau is situated on an escarpment with magnificent views in every direction. The Pyrenees-just 50 miles away, are a tantalisingly beautiful sight.Surrounded by tranquil rolling countryside, the village is 4 kilometres away, with alimentation and excellent restaurant. Bakery at 5 minutes.2 market towns 12 minutes. Great food, excellent wine.

Location Gers < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Gers < Midi-Pyrenees < France

 marks the location of this property in Gers

Availability for the farmhouse in Gers, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Last updated on:

Tuesday, 15 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

April to October

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Gers, Midi-Pyrenees, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Three high chairs and three cots available.
  
• The rental of £595 is for the week of 14th to the 21st June 2008 only., and is based on up to 5 people (plus baby?) enjoying 3 bedrooms, and using all the other facilities of the house, pool and grounds privately and exclusively.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Gers, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Round and About.

There is plenty to see and do locally. Auch, a lovely old city and the capital of Gascony, is a mere twenty minutes away, and is reputedly the home of the Three Musketeers. All around are beautiful Bastides including Bassouses, Larresengle. and Fources. Nearby at Seissan and Marciac are activity lakes. At Vic Fezensac you will find bull fighting. Thermal baths at Lectoure anmd Castera Verduzan. At Lectoure can be found Bleu de Lectoure who have re-started the art of dyeing with blue pastel. Village fetes can be found most weekends, and a world renowned jazz festival at Marciac in August. The Pyrenees, 50 miles away, offer all outdoor pursuits, such as paragliding, rafting canoing. salmon fishing Several golf courses nearby.

Other Information

Toulouse and Pau airports are 90 minutes equidistant from the house. Please contact the owner if you would like any travel hints. Full information booklet on local activities and restaurants.

Golf Information:

South West France, with its undulating countryside is well endowed with golf courses. Golf d'Embats is the excellent 18 hole golf course at Auch, the Capital of Gascony, and is a short distance away from Larriberau. Green fees average 35 Euros. There is also a very good retsaurant. The Golf de Pallane, now an 18 hole course, is built around the grounds of the Chateau at Tillac. Again, you will find an excellent restaurant. Less demanding are the smaller 9 hole courses at Masseube and Lannemezan. All these courses are within a short distance of Larriberau. There is plenty of variety and the courses tend not to be crowded. Further afield there is an excellent course at Eauze, Golf de Guinlet, and a further course near Toulouse. There is plenty of variety and the courses tend not to be crowded