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Living outdoors is easy in France and to make the most of the garden there is a 15m pool with plenty of sun loungers. A grange barn houses a 5m long refectory table and gas barbecue so that you can entertain your guests in comfort.
If you prefer someone else to do the cooking, the local auberge specialises in cuisine from the area and a typical menu would include foie gras and duck accompanied by some great local wines. To round off your meal you could sample some of the region’s famous armagnac.
Hautes Pyrenees is a beautiful area to explore. The nearestsmall town, Tries sur Baise, is 4kms away and has a streetmarket on Tuesday mornings.
Every Sunday between April and November alternate villages organise a vide grenier where you can bargain hunt for antiques.
In August, Marciac hosts a jazz festival; which attracts artists from all over the world.
There are several golf courses within 25-30kms and the farmhouse is 900m from a large lake, which is a bird sanctuary and where you can go fishing.
Auch, Pau and Toulouse are all beautiful cities and Tarbes not only offers historical buildings but also a Michelin starred restaurant.
All year round there are plenty of fantastic places to visit. You will be 45 mins from the nearest ski slope, 1 hour from Spain and you can be on the beach in Biarritz in 90 mins and an extra 40 mins will take you to the fabulous resort of San Sebastian.
Getting There
Is easy with flights from most of the major UK airports.
British Airways From Gatwick to Toulouse
www.britishairways.com
Ryan Air From Stansted to Pau, Biarritz and Carcassone
www.ryanair.com
British European From Birmingham to Toulouse
www.flybe.com
Easyjet From Gatwick and Bristol to Toulouse
www.easyjet.com
Jet2 From Manchester and Leeds to Toulouse
www.jet2.com
The TGV stops at Tarbes, which is 30 mins away.
Toulouse is 75 mins and Pau is 50 mins from the Farmhouse.
The Package
Our rates are:
Low season - Oct - April - £1600 per week
Mid season - May, June & September - £1800 per week
High season - July & August - £2200 per week
All linens and towels are provided as well as a welcome basket of locally sourced produce.
Please feel free to relax around the pool and make use of the table tennis table, play station, books and DVDs. Cots and highchairs can be provided.
For further information and to place a booking please contact bookings@just2suites.com
Usefull links:
Marciac
Jazz Festival
Our
favorite golfcourse
The weather
Ski opportunities
Tip for a nice stopover
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