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2 Bedroom Farmhouse Gite Accommodation
Sleeps up to 4 people on a self catering basis
from 1st May until 30th September 2010

The accommodation comprises:

*    2 large bedrooms - 
1 kingsize double bed, 1 twin with 2 adult sized single beds
*    2 ensuite shower rooms
*    35ft x 15ft kitchen breakfast area
*    35ft x 17ft sitting room with additional dining area.
*    Utility Room
*    Downstairs WC

Double bedroom
 

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Double bedroom with door to balcony

The kingsize double bedroom has a kingsize 500 year old French oak hand carved double bed, private balcony, table and chairs and views towards the front of the house and fields adjacent.
This bedroom has a luxurious ensuite shower room up a small flight of stairs with walk-in "rain shower", pedestal sink & separate WC.

 
Twin bedroom

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Twin bedroom with 2 comfortable single beds

The twin bedroom has 2 adult sized single beds with views towards open farmland, hills and the large swimming pool through two large windows. 
 
There is a large ensuite shower room with a very good shower, pedestal sink and WC attached to the bedroom on the same level. 
 
Both the bedrooms have original wooden floors and were newly decorated and renovated in 2007.
 
The large kitchen is fully equipped with:

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Large kitchen breakfast room

*    A Smeg range gas stove
      / electric fan assisted oven
*    Microwave oven, kettle,
      toaster and cafetiere
*    Oak painted units
*    Plentiful supply of cooking utensils,
      pots and pans.
*    Large supply of glassware,
      crockery and cutlery
*    Large French oak farmhouse table
*    British satellite TV



The Utility Room just off the kitchen accommodates
:

*    A dishwasher
*    A washing machine. 
*    American fridge/freezer (with ice cubes, crush and cold water)
*    Utility room sink

At the far end there is a family area with a sofa, TV, books and boardgames so that the family can relax whilst meals are prepared.  Just off this area is the downstairs WC with handbasin.

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Sitting room with dining area behind

The large and traditional sitting room with original oak beamed ceilings is adjacent to the kitchen via two separate doors.  It has:

*    2 large sofas
*    2 armchairs
*    42" Plasma television
*    British satellite TV
*    DVD player with a large selection of 
     DVD's 
to watch
*    VCR player

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Dining area with Victorian mahogany table

*    At one end of the this room is a very
      large 
Victorian mahoghany table
     with seating for 
4 people. 
*    Enormous bookcase stuffed
     with books for 
our guests to enjoy 
*    Private south facing sun terrace with 
      large table with chairs with parasol
*    Various chairs & tables, benches &
      sun loungers to sit on in  the garden
*    Full size snooker table in the adjacent
      barn
*    Large concrete built Spanish
      barbeque with chimney (shared)
 

 
Facilities include:

*   Clothes airer or outside washing line
*   Easy parking
*   50 lovely acres to walk through which surround the farmhouse.
*   Free Wifi connection (1 Mb) please bring your own laptop
*   A large selection of books

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Farmhouse South Facing Terrace

Outside facilities

*    Use of owners 
12m x 6m swimming
      pool 
(April, May, June, July, August
      
September)
*    Private south facing sun terrace with 
      large table with chairs with parasol
*    Various chairs & tables, benches &
      sun loungers to sit on in  the garden
*    Full size snooker table in the adjacent
      barn
*    Large concrete built Spanish
      barbeque with chimney (shared)

What's Included in the weekly price?

*     Bedlinen (plus another set for 
each week's stay)
*     Bathtowels
*     Swimming/beach towels
*     Free wireless internet connection
*     Use of owner's 12m x 6m swimming pool
*     Use of full size snooker table
*     Gas
*     Electricity
*     Mains water
*     Free Wifi (1Mb) connection (please bring your own laptop)

What Our Guests have said..........

August 2007
"A relaxing holiday at a peaceful house.  Hosts made us very welcome.  Pool is wonderful!  Enjoyed our visits to Le Cite at Carcassonne and the Grotte du Maz d'Azil in particular."

July 2008
"Beautiful setting and affiable hosts.  Glorious weather, lovely pool and wonderful birdsong to wake up to.  Who could ask for more?"

August 2008
"A wonderful house and pool in a great setting.  Jeff & Sara were very welcoming and friendly, we felt very much "at home."  The horse riding that Sara recommended was brilliant as was our 2 days of canoeing, definitely worth doing".

September 2008
"A wonderful place to relax.  We really appreciated the thoughtful touches such as the provision of dishwasher powder."

May 2009
"We all enjoyed our stay.  The setting was beautiful and peaceful.  The pool was fabulous and hosts very friendly"

June 2009
"Beautiful farmhouse with lovely hosts.  We thoroughly enjoyed the peacefulness - no cars, trains, buses, sirens - very nice to 'sleep in.'  Fantastic countryside with lots of great villages to explore.  Would have liked more time to have enjoyed the fabulous pool."

July 2009
"Lovely comfortable place to stay, everything you need.  Pool is excellent.  Hosts very helpful and welcoming.  Oh not forgetting Annabelle & Tanga who are gorgeous.  Hope to see you again."

August 2009
"Great place to have a stress free, relaxing holiday.  The farmhouse is lovely and the girls enjoyed the pool.  Worth the drive.  Thank you."

"Very peaceful; spectacular scenery."

September 2009
"We have had a very pleasant holiday and now feel really relaxed. Our hosts made us feel welcome and we shall always remember this week - thanks!!"

"Thank you both for an enjoyable stay & for ordering the continuing sunshine.  It was lovely to breakfast outside and I enjoyed dozing under the trees.  The countryside was a delight and the accommodation all one could ask for."

Weekly prices for Farmhouse Gite - 2 bedrooms
 
Rental Period
 
Price per week
1 - 31 May 2010
£500
5 -7 June 2010
£80 per night
3 - 10 July 2010
£800
August 2010
All booked

* The 14th Stage of the Tour de France comes from Revel to Ax-Les-
   Thermes 
(45 minutes drive from St Victor du Fau) on Sunday 18th July and
    the 15th Stage of the Tour de France takes place in Pamiers - on Monday
    19th July 2010
.


July & August minimum weekly booking
Other months - minimum booking 3 nights
Rental can be paid in either British pounds or Euros.
Please contact us for Euro prices.

Rental Notes

*      30% non-refundable deposit on the balance payable on initial 
booking
*      Balance of 70% payable 6 weeks prior to holiday, plus a refundable £300
        Security Deposit (cheque cashed) returned within 2 weeks 
of departure.
*      Rental price includes, gas, electricity, bedlinen, bathtowels and swimming 
        towels.
*      Booking Form and Terms & Conditions to be signed before any reservation is
        made.

The farmhouse is generally let from Saturday to Saturday but we are flexible out of high season.  In some cases it may be let for a minimum of 2 days on other days of the week, with the exception being July or August (unless otherwise stated on the Prices box).

Please note we do not allow guests to use the sitting room as a bedroom sleeping on sofas.

Arrival
for our farmhouse guests not before 4pm and on departure day no later than 10.30am please.

If you wish to book the Farmhouse Gite, please fill in the Booking Enquiry Form below.
 
Thank you.

"L'Ecurie" - 1 Bedroom Apartment Gite
Sleeps up to 2 people on a self catering basis
from April to December
Pet friendly in the low season

The accommodation comprises:

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Large double bedroom with ensuite shower room

1 large double bedroom with: 

*     Kingsize double sleigh bed
*     Wardrobe
*     Chest of drawers
*     Ensuite shower room with shower,
       WC & sink
*     Floor fan in the bedroom
*     Lovely views from the bedroom over
       the front garden and fields
*     Gas fired central heating radiator

Large kitchen living room with:

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Kitchen Living room

*     Large sofa
*     Pine kitchen table & chairs
*     Double sink & drainer
*     Electric oven and gas hob 
      (4 rings)
*     British satellite TV
      & CD player
*     DVD player + selection of DVD's
*     Microwave, kettle, toaster
*     Very large fridge/freezer
*     Washing machine
*     Ample supply of potspans, 
     
crockery, glassware 
& cutlery

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Kitchen Living room

*     2 Electric radiators
*     Lovely views from the kitchen/diner
       towards the woods and hills across 
       the valley to the equestrian centre.
*     Coffee perculator and cafetiere

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Private entrance hall









The 1 bedroom  apartment is on the ground floor, is 75m2 has its own private entrance and has Spanish tiling throughout.

Facilities include:

*   Clothes airer or outside washing line
*   Easy parking
*   50 lovely acres to walk through which surround the farmhouse.
*   Menu for breakfast, lunch or evening meals.
*   Free Wifi connection (1 Mb) please bring your own laptop
*   A large selection of books & magazines to read

Outside facilities

*   Use of owners 
12m x 6m swimming pool (during April, May, June, July, August
     & September)
*    Private south facing sun terrace with large table with chairs with parasol
*    Various chairs & tables, benches & sun loungers to sit on in the garden
*    Full size snooker table in the adjacent barn
*    Large concrete built Spanish barbeque with chimney (shared)

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L'Ecurie's south facing outside terrace

What's Included in the weekly & longer lets price?

*     Bedlinen
*     Bathtowels
*     Swimming/beach towels
*     Free wireless internet connection
*     Gas
*     Mains water
*     Free WiFi connection (1Mb) - please
       bring your own laptop
*     British satellite TV
*     Free central heating in bedroom
*     Price includes electricity (from 1st
       May until 30th September)

Rental period
Price per week
 
April 2010
£200
(plus electricity -
see note below)
1 - 23 May 2010
£235
16 & 30 June 2010
£38 for each night
1 & 2 July 2010
£43 per night
24 - 30 July 2010
£350
7 - 20 August 2010
Booked
28 August 2010 - 3 September 2010
£352

25 September -1 October 2010

£280

2 October - 20 December 2010

£200
(plus electricity -
see note below)
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* The 14th Stage of the Tour de France comes from Revel to Ax-Les-
   Thermes 
(45 minutes drive from St Victor du Fau) on Sunday 18th July and
    the 15th Stage of the Tour de France takes place in Pamiers - on Monday
    19th July 2010
.

Tour de France official website - please click on link

 
Minimum booking - 2 nights on a self catering basis
Rental can be paid in either British pounds or Euros.
Please contact us for Euro prices.

Electricity charge in L'Ecurie

Due to the fact that the heating in the kitchen/living room is electric, electricity is charged for during October, November, December and April (if needed).   Our guests have complete control over the electric heating and it is metred and charged at the "going rate" at the time of rental (usually from 2-7 Euros per day).  The bedroom  and ensuite showeroom are catered by a gas central heating radiator (operated from the main farmhouse) which is not charged for and included in the price of the gite.  An extra radiator or fan heater can be supplied.

Rental Notes:

    30% non-refundable deposit on the balance payable on initial 
booking
*     Balance of 70% payable 6 weeks prior to holiday, plus a refundable (cashed)
       £100/100 Euros Security Deposit for weekly lets 
(pro-rata for less than a week)
       returned within 2 
weeks of departure.
*      Rental price includes, gas, electricity (May-September), bedlinen, bathtowels
       and 
swimming towels.
*      Booking Form and Terms & Conditions to be signed before any reservation is
       made.

Please note we do not allow guests to use the kitchen/living room as a bedroom sleeping on the sofa.

Arrival
for our L'Ecurie guests not before 4pm (no later than 8pm unless agreed in advance, or there are unforseen delays) and on departure day no later than 10.30am please.

If you wish to book the the L'Ecurie Gite  please fill in the Booking Enquiry Form below.
 
Thank you.

What Our Guests have said..........

September & October 2008
"L'Ecurie was very comfortable and well equipped set in the beautiful Ariege countryside - perfectly situated for walking and sightseeing - all the varied and facinating sites in the area.

Sara and Jeff made us very welcome and most helpful with advice or the best places to go.  The loan of the book on walks in the area was most useful. 
A wonderful 5 weeks."

December 2008
"Thank you Sara & Jeff.  We have had a brilliant time here.  Well equipped and comfortable.  In the few days here we've packed in so much from cross country walking at Beille to catching the cable car up from Ax-Les-Thermes to the top ski station to sit in the sun watching the skiers!  Brilliant! "

June 2009
"This wonderful home away from home had met all our expectations.  We felt very comfortable and welcome.  We found the location ideal for going around this region.  It is pretty close to everywhere really."  The memory of this restful place will always have a special please in our hearts."

July 2009
"We had a lovely relaxing week here with several trips and walks.  We were very comfortable and enjoyed the pool.  One of our best stays after about 10 other places in France!"

August 2009
"Have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable gite in its rustic setting.  As the weather has been blistering hot we have really appreciated the wonderful pool.  We have made good use of the helpful guest information, which we have found very accurate.  Many thanks to Sara & Jeff for their warm welcome and friendly hospitality!"

October 2009
"We had a superb time visiting castles, towns and mountains of the Ariege and Pyrenees.  We explored ancient villages and towns, in what we can only describe as french Tuscany.  Wow!  What could be better?  Your home was simply delightful, very well equipped, cosy and comfortable.  We enjoyed the company of Tanga and Annabelle.

We felt at home in Pamiers - comfortable and unpretentious.

We religiously followed and enjoyed all your recommded itinerary of places to visit.

Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us, it was enriching."

 
The Beech Room - Double bedroom
Sleeps up to 2 people for a minimun of 2 nights
From 1st October until 31st May

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The Beech Room

1 large double bedroom with: 

*    Very comfortable French kingsize double sleigh bed
*    Wardrobe
*    Chest of drawers
*    Ensuite shower room with shower, WC & sink
*    Lovely views from the bedroom over the front garden and fields adjacent
*    Central heating radiator
*    Extra oil fired electric radiator
*    Tea & Coffee making facilities

Rental Notes:

*    £30/30 Euros deposit payable before arrival
*    Booking form to be completed and returned in full
*    Balance of rental to be paid on arrival
*    Pets to have their own basket or blanket (no pets on the bed please)

What's Included in the price?

*    Continental breakfast (full English available at 7 Euros per breakfast)
*    Bathtowels
*    Use of swimming pool & swimming towels (in April & May)
*    Tea & coffee making facilities
*    Free Wifi broadband (1 Mb)

Facilities

*    Outside private south-facing sun terrace with table & chairs
*    Fresh drinking water from the mains supply
*    Use of full size snooker table in barn adjacent
*    Swimming pool in warmer months
*    Various tables & chairs dotted around the garden
*    Walks in the fields & woods
*    Evening meals (please ask for menu).  Meals will be served no later than 8pm.
     If guests think that they will be later than this, then this will have to be agreed
     in advance or in case of a delay a telephone call should be made to St Victor
     du Fau.

Price including continental breakfast (humans only)

Dates
Price
15 February - 1 April 2010
60 Euros
2 - 5 April 2010
65 Euros
6 - 30 April 2010

60 Euros

1 - 3 May 2010

65 Euros
4 - 28 May 2010
60 Euros
29 - 31 May 2010
65 Euros
1 - 30 September 2010
65 Euros
1 October - 19 December 2010
60 Euros

Dogs (up to 2 only) Please bring blanket, basket and feeding/drinking bowls.

Arrival for our Beech Room guests not before 4pm (no later than 8pm unless agreed in advance, or there are unforseen delays) and on departure day no later than 10.30am please.

Please enquire via Booking Form below for availability for B&B/Chambre D'Hote.

What Our Guests have said..........

July 2007

"A wonderful welcome from Sara, Jeff and family (pets as well).  Excellent service above and beyond the call of duty made for a very relaxing stay.  Thanks for the great company and superb food."

"A really enjoyable 2 nights stay on the way south and back - a warm welcome, good food and beautiful scenery helped to start and finish our holiday perfectly.  Many thanks."

"Thank you both for your kind hospitality and for the lovely dinner, we had a pleasant and enjoyable stay.  Thank you!"

"Lovely location.  Nice food and relaxing stay.  Enjoyed having the pets around.  Thank you both for your kind hospitality."

May 2008
"Thank you for looking after us so well.  One of the best fish pies ever!"

"Thank you for the amazing food and a great weekend."

"We enjoyed our brief stay very much.  Thank you both for superlative hospitality."

"We had a lovely stay - wish it could have been longer!  Wonderful spot!"

June 2008
"Sara & Jeff what fun!  We've had three lovely nights here.  All the best and we'll certainly recommend you."

July 2008
"Sadly only one night!  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay after 900 miles in the car.  Last night's dinner (crispy duck) was a delight.  Early to bed after a few glasses of wine followed by a good nights peaceful sleep.  Thanks Sara & Jeff for your kind hospitality."

September 2008
"An enjoyable stay of 5 nights in a beautiful part of the country I have never visited.  Food excellent.  Hope to be back some day."

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Swimming pool: (6m x 12m)

*    Jacuzzi jets on the Roman steps
*    Magnificent views towards the equestrian centre on the other
     side of the valley. 
*    A sun lounger and parasol for every guest surrounding the pool
*    Pool alarm and in conformity with the French Law
*    Shallow end 1.00m and deep end 1.8m
*    Wooden decking on one side
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Enjoy a day in the sunshine by the swimming pool - 29 C now
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Swimming pool & sun loungers
 
 
The grounds include:
 
*   Picnic bench and table, plus a couple of wooden benches, reclining chairs etc.
*   Stone built BBQ for both Gites to share
*   2 southfacing terraces (one for each gite) with sun umbrella, table and chairs
*   12m x 6m swimming pool with UV filter (no chlorine), sunchairs
     & umbrellas
*   Fantastic views from almost every parof the garden
*   Wild animals including deer, wild boar, hares and rabbits
*   15 acres of secluded woods to explore with small stream running
     through it.
*   35 further acres of fields to roam around in.
 
This is an ideal location for a family or friends seeking peace and quiet for a holiday with occasional ski-ing, snow sledging, house-hunting or a few days break with the opportunity of being away from it all yet only a few minutes from civilization.

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View from our drive

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Sit and enjoy the breath taking views

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Telephone or Fax: +33 (0)561 607721
Mobile: +33 (0)6 17 05 25 17
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2 large bedroom farmhouse gite
1 bedroom apartment gite
Bed & Breakfast
Swimming pool.  Large grounds.  Full size snooker table.
Near Pamiers, Foix & Mirepoix, Ariege.