Ariege Vacation Rental house: Erce

Quiet mountain house with nice view: 'La Grange de Gustou'

Description House, 250 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, balcony, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€130 - €150/night 
€700 - €1,200/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$196 - $226/night 
$1,053 - $1,805/week 
Christian Koch
+33 (0)625-897084
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of the Ariege vacation house rental 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 8 people.

LA GRANGE DE GUSTOU is a restored stone barn situated at 3000ft elevation on a South facing hill between forest and pastureland, enjoying a superb panoramic view toward the high Pyrenean peaks as well as the Garbet river valley and the village of Erce below. The interior of the house has been renovated for maximum comfort: a terrace and veranda have been added to the original building so as to be able to admire the view any time of day or season. Total peace is assured. Surrounding the house you can enjoy 40 acres of private land with forest and meadows. There are no neighbors or noise other than the sounds of cow bells and the falling water from a nearby torrent. To see many more photos or for further information about availability etc., go to our website at www.gustou.com. or contact Christian on +33625897084 (French and English spoken)..
Ariege house rental - Gustou Front house

Gustou Front house

Ariege house rental - Back side of the house

Back side of the house

Ariege house rental - Pond in front of the house with trouts in it

Pond in front of the house with trouts in it

Ariege house rental - Living room and veranda

Living room and veranda

Ariege house rental - Big table inside the Veranda

Big table inside the Veranda

Ariege house rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Ariege house rental - Dinning corner with kitchen in the back

Dinning corner with kitchen in the back

Ariege house rental - Bathroom in the Thai bedroom

Bathroom in the Thai bedroom

Ariege house rental - Thai bedroom with a door going to balcony

Thai bedroom with a door going to balcony

Ariege house rental - View from the balcony

View from the balcony

Ariege house rental - Good life for our Merens horses

Good life for our Merens horses

Ariege house rental - Marquis our Donkey is the children friend

Marquis our Donkey is the children friend

Location: Midi-Pyrenees < France

Nearest Airport: Toulouse or Carcassonne at 120 Kilometres
Car: necessary
The house is located in the 'Haut Couserans' Dominated by the majestic Mont Valier massif, Haut-Couserans has inherited the might of the mountain ranges and gentleness of the foothills. The sunlit meadows and cool forests of Haut-Couserans are home to a rich palette of wildlife and plants. Nestled in scenic valleys, the many quaint villages will charm you with their unique atmosphere and ancient stonework. The house is a one and a half hour drive from Toulouse passing through the cities of Saint Girons,Oust and Erce. From the village of Erce a 2 km unpaved passable road climb to the house through meadows and forest. For a location map and photos contact us for our website details.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Ariege, France

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Dates Rates
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Monthly Minimum Stay
Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 €700 €130 - €150 - - 2 Nights
Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Jan 2, 2010 - Jun 11, 2010 €700 €130 - €150 - - 2 Nights
Jun 12, 2010 - Jul 2, 2010 €900 - - - - - 1 Week
Jul 3, 2010 - Aug 27, 2010 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 28, 2010 - Sep 24, 2010 €900 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 25, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 €700 €130 - €150 - - 2 Nights
Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011 €1,200 - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Prices are all inclusive. Electricity, water and firewood as well as sheets, linen and cooking supplies are provided. There are no other taxes or charges.

    Consult the owner for Weekend rents or for long-term rent.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Ariege, France

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 250 m²

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • farm holidays

General:
  • linens provided
  • sunbed
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • clothes dryer
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • grill
  • hob
  • microwave
  • oven
  • washing machine

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 12 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Master - 1 Queen
    Thai - 1 Double
    Small - 4 Twin/ Single
  • 2 doubles, 1 room with 4 beds, 1 children bed
Entertainment:
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • DVD
  • TV

Outside:
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • terrace
  • 12 garden chairs
  • 8 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • low allergen environment
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • paragliding

Notes: A big veranda is connected to the living room. It is the best place in the house. In all seasons you will enjoy the view at both the highest peak and the Garbet valley in below. Outside the house you will like the natural spring water and the sound of the falling water in a nearby torrent. in a fresh and sunny location. Surrounding the house forest and meadows with horses and cows.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Ariege, France

HISTORY:: The previous owner was nicknamed 'Gustou'. He was used to bring his cows up to the fertile pastures on terraced land nearby the barn for the summer. The barn was located on a rocky promontory as at that time hay or dung was carried by men and it was easier to bring hay up the slope and dung down the slope. Nowadays Merens horses have replaced the cows on the summer pastures, but the newly restored barn constructed of granite wood and slate has retained its original aspect.

SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS: At Erce village(about 2 km from the house) you will find a cafe- restaurant and a small grocery store with all basic food. All kind of stores are available at Oust (8 kms) and big supermarkets at Saint Girons (20 Kms). Many restaurants are available in the surrounding villages.

Our WEBSITE: Go to our own WEBSITE (please, do not hesitate to contact owner for link). You will found many more details and photos. Also there are links to interesting websites regarding Erce, Ariege and the Pyrenees.

Ski: Guzet Ski station can be seen from the gite. It is at 14 kms at an altitude of 1400 meters (Pelioou is at 1000 m.). Season usually starts in December and finishes end of March. For more information, please contact us for web site details. In the heart of pine forest, the ski resort of Guzet awaits you. The network of snow-guns has been newly extended for a guarantee of abundant snow the whole season long. This resort offers a wide range of skiing pleasures with its snow park, entertainment, and shops. Unlike bigger station Guzet is never crowded and you will not spend your time queuing.

Other Activities: Picking mushrooms, wild strawberries, raspberries & blueberries. Excursions w. donkeys for children, Spa for cholesterol & fitness

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Ariege, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook19670 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
An amazing week in a beautiful house and a fantastic part of France. This was my first visit to the south of France and the Pyrenees but will certainly not be my last. I am very impressed with the incredible scenery and the tranquility. We 've enjoyed some truly spectacular walks in the montains - cheating. I am tempted to try the skiing here one year. We all have had a truly wonderful time here. We stayed at Souleilo last year, thought that was excellent but this new gite is five star. As wrote last year we shall be back.
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Rating
5 out of 5

motorcyclists from up north of England

Jew lancashire England
Review Submitted: September 15, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
There were 7 of us who only stayed for 4 days. Bit of a shock riding motorbikes up the track lane in the dark, but man was that view worth seeing in the morning! Oh yes! The house is absolutely stunning and I called it a millionaires pad! Decor and furniture were fantastic! A beautiful place to chill out, the bbq area was great.You definately need a car and make sure you get plenty of provisions, the local people are very friendly and seem to like tourists.The house is well kept and has its own friendly lizards and donkeys.The only thing I thought was missing was a swimming pool! We would recommend the property. Well thought about when being built.Our stay was very relaxing for us before moving on and staying at another gite in the Pyrannees. Glad we all stayed! Cheers!!!
Owner's Response: We are glad you appreciate our little corner of nature and enjoyed your stay. Next time you will have to leave your motorbikes for one day and have a flight over the Pyrenees in my plane . Now we have finished the lake facing the house. It is full of trout. Even if you are not an expert fisherman you will catch some and have fresh trout to put on the barbecue.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A peaceful haven

Mich&Matt Chalfont St. Giles,Bucks,UK
Review Submitted: April 17, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2007
Very comfortable house with everything that you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. There were only two of us, but it would be a great house to share with friends, especially with 3 bathrooms! The house is in a lovely peaceful spot but the best part had to be the visiting horses and donkeys!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A great stay

Christophe Windhoek, Namibia
Review Submitted: April 17, 2008 Date of Stay: December 2007
Very nicely restored and beautifully decorated. Modern equipment inside.
Nice view.
We had a small problem with electricity when we arrived and the landlord arranged it very quickly.
The landlord is very friendly and does his best to help you.

We were all very happy with our stay (2 weeks).
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