Located at the heart of the medieval hilltop village of Lavardens, this well-appointed house dating back to the 12th century enjoys wonderful views. Lavardens is a small listed village of 114 inhabitants with a general store, a restaurant, a bar/brasserie, and a military-style château which features frequent exhibitions - ALL JUST 50 METRES FROM THE HOUSE !!! There are also several working artisans studios adding to the pleasant atmosphere of the village.

At Castera Verduzan (9km) there are tennis courts, bike hire, horse riding, a leisure lake with a beach where one can, swim, fish and wind-surf. A thermal spa and casino can also be found here. The area enjoys many village fêtes and night markets in the summer, with day markets in most of the villages and towns nearby. The beautiful town of Auch with its impressive cathedral and very good restaurants is just 20km away. There are 18 hole golf courses in Auch (20km), Eauze (41km) and Fleurance (15km).

......FOR BOOKINGS OF LESS THAN 7 DAYS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER!!!
 

A large entrance hall with exposed stone walls and terracotta tiled floors opens onto a spacious well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, a living room with an original Napoleon I fireplace and a less formal sitting room which leads onto a large balcony with wonderful views over the garden, gently rolling countryside. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with a private balcony and en suite shower room with wc.

An impressive original stone staircase leads up to the first floor which contains a large mezzanine with a sofa, a separate wc, one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms (one twin has zip/linkable beds) of which two have views of open countryside and one of the village Château. There is also a large family bathroom with both bath and a separate shower.  

The house is located on the street leading up to the Château. The self-contained, enclosed garden of 1300sqm which has panoramic views and mature trees for additional shade, is accessed via a small lane. The garden is spacious and contains a fenced pond with a pontoon (also fenced). The 10 x 4 m heated salt water swimming pool with roman steps and an adjacent shower is surrounded by a spacious sunbathing patio with comfortable loungers, next to which is a large covered terrace (11m x 5m) containing a changing room, sink, fridge, dining area and a big barbeque!

In 2010, for music lovers we have the world renowned, COUNTRY and WESTERN FESTIVAL in Mirande (13-18 July) and JAZZ in MARCIAC (01-17 August) 

"PRICE ERUPTION" PROMOTION INFORMATION...THE £250 OFF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2010 DISCOUNTS ARE TAKEN OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MAKING THE BOOKING...TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PROMOTION, BOOKINGS MUST BE FOR 7 NIGHTS OR MORE. ......A WELCOME PACK IS PROVIDED...THIS includes milk, jam, cheeses, wine, tea, coffee, sugar, corn flakes AND BAGETTES FRESH FROM THE BAKER EVERY DAY!!! .........SWIMMING POOL TOWELS are also provided..... 4 BIKES are available, 2 adult and 2 for children.

The house comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 2 twin and 1 cots, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 8 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The house has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The house has television dvd, satellite/cable. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls.

There is room for 8 in the living room and 8 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking house

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The house is in a very quiet area. It has a private south facing swimming pool, a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, panoramic views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking.

The house is right beside walking, cycling, historic sites, a restaurant, a food shop.

Close to the house you will find a beach, sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, mountain biking, golf, tennis, a sports center, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas.

Within easy reach of the house you will find flying, horse riding.

Hot air ballooning, astronomy, thermal spa and a casino are available within 15mins drive

The Chateau in the village has exhibitions throughout the year.

The house is....

75 min from Toulouse airport.
90 min from Pau .
135 min from Bergerac .
140 min from Bordeaux .
140 min from Biarritz.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

4 PM

10 AM

Alex says: "The location within such a picturesque village has exceeded our expectations. Wasting countless hours by the pool seemed to be the right thing to do! Countless historical, architectural and country gems within 30 minutes "

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Last minute discount!! £250 (GBP) discount if booking start date is less than 3 months away. (applies Sep, Oct, Nov only)
Long stay discount!! 5% discount if booking length is more than 3 weeks.
Early Bird stay discount!! £250 (GBP) discount if booking start date is greater than 3 months away. (applies Sep, Oct, Nov only)