Gers Vacation Rental : Miradoux

Large 18th century village house in the Gers, pool, view

Description 500 m²,
8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 4 Bathrooms
Amenities village, private pool, garden, internet access, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€3,000/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$4,514/week 
Philip Watson
Speaks: English, French, Italian

Photos and Description of the Gers vacation rental Sleeps 12 (max 14)in 8 bedrooms; spacious receps. Garden; facilities in village

18th century stone house in medieval Gascon hill-top village on pilgrim route to Compostella, old Halle at front, principal rooms at rear with views south. Carefully restored, retaining original charm. Ground floor: large kitchen, utility room off; elegant drawing-room and dining-room; en suite double bedroom (ground floor bedroom no steps, suitable for the elderly, but kitchen floor uneven); WC; sitting-room with TV, DVD and games. First floor: 4 large double bedrooms (2 en suite), 1 smaller bedroom, another bathroom; and 2 further WCs on this floor. Top floor: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, the other 2 singles) and shower room. Near church but very private; garden with sitting and eating areas, views southwards over rolling country. Stone steps to pool (can be shut off for safety) in attractive local Lectoure stone. Seating areas under tiled roof and beneath olive trees. Garage. Miradoux has all facilities; area of churches, restaurants, outdoor activities. Good access plane, train, car.
Gers property rental - Pool

Pool

Gers property rental - Drawing-room

Drawing-room

Gers property rental - South-west view

South-west view

Gers property rental - House and olive garden

House and olive garden

Gers property rental - Dining-room

Dining-room

Gers property rental - Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Gers property rental - Bathroom of master bedroom

Bathroom of master bedroom

Gers property rental - Family bedroom

Family bedroom

Gers property rental - Hall

Hall

Gers property rental - Petit salon---TV room

Petit salon---TV room

Gers property rental - Garden

Garden

Gers property rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Location: Gers < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Nearest Airport: Toulouse at 85 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: St Malo at 660 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Agen at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A 62 at 12 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 130.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
In the Gers, Gascony, 15 kms from the cathedral town of Lectoure, the hill-top village of Miradoux has baker, mini-market/butcher, bar/ restaurant, hairdresser, newsagent, bank, pharmacy, Post Office and even 24 hour petrol pumps. There are tennis courts, many footpaths, and in the locality riding and other outdoor activities. Markets in surrounding villages 7 days a week (Saturdays in Miradoux), and excellent restaurants, including Michelin starred. The local specialities goose, duck and garlic. Decent local wine. Toulouse is 70 mins away, Agen on the Garonne a shopping centre. Music festivals in the summer, chateaux and churches (some fine Romanesque). Crisp winters with Christmas crèches in villages around (including Miradoux under the Halle). Skiing in the Pyrenees a possibility. The A 62 autoroute exit 8 is 15 mins, Agen station 30 mins for connections to Bordeaux and TGV (change Lille or Paris for Eurostar). Toulouse, Bergerac and Bordeaux airports within easy reach.

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Rental Rates for this vacation rental in Gers, France

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Additional information about rental rates

  • A deposit of 25% is required to confirm the booking, the balance to be paid six weeks before the rental begins (or immediately if the rental is due to begin within a shorter period).

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation rental in Gers, France

Property Type:
  • house

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 500 m²

Location Type:
  • village

Theme:
  • luxury
  • family

General:
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • spices
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 13 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 16 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Shower, Bidet
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 5 - Shower
  • The pool area also has a shower and WC.

Bedrooms:
  • 8 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 14 people
  • Bedroom 1 - Double
    Bedroom 2 - Double
    Bedroom 3 - Double
    Bedroom 4 - Double
    Bedroom 5 - Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 6 - Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 7 - Double
    Bedroom 8 - Twin/ Single
  • 4 of the double bedrooms are large, 3 being ensuite. The other large double bedroom shares a bathroom with the 'childrens' room' (but 2 full size single beds) off it. There is also a single bedroom with view towards the church. One of the ensuite double rooms is on the ground floor, without steps. On the top floor are two average sized rooms, one with double bed, the other 2 singles. These share a shower room on this floor. A cot can also be made available. For larger parties there is a gite adjacent to the house which for an additional charge can be rented with the house. This sleeps 4 (1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 singles); and a sofa-bed in the living area for 5th person. It has a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine etc, bathroom, WC, and also a charming courtyard garden abutting the house and a 'potager' with grass and trees, table and chairs across a small village road. Please enquire directly if you would be interested in taking gite and house together
Entertainment:
  • books
  • games adults
  • DVD
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available

Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • 16 garden chairs
  • 10 beach chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horseback riding
  • golf

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • library
  • theme parks
  • water parks

Leisure Activities:
  • hiking
  • sight seeing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours

Notes: The dining-room will accommodate 16 with the table extended. There is also a table seating 10 or more in the kitchen for informal meals. In addition meals can be taken at a table (seating 12/14) under a pergola in the garden. The living area in the house comprises a drawing-room (open fire, sofas and armchairs, card table); and a 'petit salon' with sofa, chairs, bean bag, TV and DVD. The ground floor, including en suite bedroom, has no steps (suitable for the elderly, but note uneven terracotta floor in kitchen); the garden is enclosed (safe for children); and the pool area can be closed off if required. The two top floor bedrooms might be suitable for children, or nanny and children. Views south over rolling country from main bedroom, of church and garden from single bedroom, and of the Halle from bedrooms at front of house. Comfrotable, elegant but friendly feel to the house. Cleaner for 6 hours a week (two visits) included in price. Village shops at 200/300 metres.

Further details for this vacation rental in Gers, France

Further details: If you would like further details of the house and its environs, and wish to see some more photographs, please go to www.miradouxhouse.co.uk

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