Pau chateau / country house rental - Clos Mirabel Manor, the park and the Pyrénées
Clos Mirabel Manor, the park and the Pyrénées
 
Pau chateau / country house rental - Clos Mirabel Manor, the park and the Pyrénées

Clos Mirabel Manor, the park and the Pyrénées

View fr the south facing terrace of Clos Mirabel

View fr the south facing terrace of Clos Mirabel

The Winery overlooking the swimming pool

The Winery overlooking the swimming pool

Double salon, office and entrance hall

Double salon, office and entrance hall

Manor House, the south facing terrace and the pool

Manor House, the south facing terrace and the pool

The double salon and the ceramic fireplace

The double salon and the ceramic fireplace

Blue bedroom with views onto the park and Pyrénées

Blue bedroom with views onto the park and Pyrénées

Manor House - Master Bedroom

Manor House - Master Bedroom

The Manor House, the Apart. right of the entrance

The Manor House, the Apart. right of the entrance

Manor House - Dining Room - Breakfast

Manor House - Dining Room - Breakfast

Manor House Apt - Kitchen

Manor House Apt - Kitchen

The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse

Manor House Apt - Dining Area

Manor House Apt - Dining Area

Gatehouse: view overlooking the garden

Gatehouse: view overlooking the garden

Manor House Apt - Main Bedroom

Manor House Apt - Main Bedroom

The Gatehouse-Blue Bedroom

The Gatehouse-Blue Bedroom

Manor House Apt - Mezzanine Bedroom

Manor House Apt - Mezzanine Bedroom

The Winery-Main Bedroom

The Winery-Main Bedroom

The Winery - Dining Area

The Winery - Dining Area

The Winery - View over the pool

The Winery - View over the pool

The Winery - Kitchen

The Winery - Kitchen

The driveway, the meadow and the orchard

The driveway, the meadow and the orchard

Afternoon Tea - Views from the south terrace

Afternoon Tea - Views from the south terrace

Springtime-the Pyrénées from south facing terrace

Springtime-the Pyrénées from south facing terrace

  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps10
  • 6 Bathrooms
 

Photos and Description of the Pau vacation chateau / country house rental
Quality holiday let and B&B in private park, pool, glorious views of Pyrenees

Clos Mirabel is a beautiful fifteen-acre estate between coast and mountains. Its C18 Manor House is set in private parkland amidst the gentle hills of Jurancon with magnificent uninterrupted views out over vineyards to the entire chain of the Pyrénées Atlantiques.

A haven of peace, ever changing light and tranquillity, Clos Mirabel is a few minutes from Pau and its golf courses, thirty minutes from Lourdes and less than an hour from the mountains and ski resorts, from the Atlantic Coast (Biarritz, surf and golf), Pays Basque and Spain (San Sebastian, Bilbao, Pamplona).

In the midst of this remarkable landscape, Clos Mirabel offers several choices to stay in comfortable, recently renovated and well-equipped furnished accommodation, holiday lettings and Bed & Breakfast whether for work or leisure: The Manor House and its Apartment sleeps 10, (July+Aug., Xmas+NewYear) or 16 with The Winery. The Gatehouse (sleeps 6). The Manor House Apartment (sleeps 4). B&B is also available with buffet breakfasts of local & regional produce that can be taken in the dining room or out on the terrace.

A very special place to stay.

Details for The Manor House 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 6 Bathrooms

Charming C18th home with remarkable views over the Clos Mirabel vineyard and the entire chain of the Pyrénées Atlantiques; fully renovated to provide every modern comfort, the Manor retains its old world charm. With its large south facing terraces and shaded lawns, surrounded by its 15 acre park, full of beautiful mature trees. The Manor, including the Manor House Apartment can accommodate 10 guests and up to 16 with the addition of the Winery. The manor is also open to B&B guests with buffet breakfasts. The heated swimming pool faces due south & is usually open May to October. The Manor * Fully equipped kitchen * Dining Room * 2 Salons * Office * 4/5 Bedrooms * 4 Bathrooms, Cloakroom * Internet ADSL, TV, DVD, Satellite * A/C * Heated Pool * Terrace * BBQ, Garden furniture Manor House Apartment * Fully equipped kitchen * Living Room * Double Bedroom, Mezzanine Bedroom * Bathroom, Cloakroom * A/C * Internet ADSL WI-FI, TV-DVD, Satel
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8 Reviews of Property 407694 in Pau, France

The Manor House
average rating of 4.875 based on 8 reviews
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The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
5

Amazing place with amazing hosts

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 7, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
As soon as we arrived Ann, Andre and Emily welcome us into the superb Clos Mirabel. With its dominant position atop a hill, it is sheltered from the elements with an incredible view south across Jurancon vines and across to the Pyrenees you could easily believe you were a million miles from civilisation rather than just 15 minutes from the centre of Pau.
After asking for tips on where to eat, we headed into Pau and found the parking easy and the local food delicious. There is even a Michelin starred Auberge just a few minutes drive away and many other local attractions making this area far more inviting than anywhere else we have been in France.
Our room was well made, nicely decorated and offered us that grand view directly from our windows. It also managed that most difficult of things for a guest room; it was spacious and open to while away some time reading, whilst at the same time being cosy and we slept like logs.
Breakfasts at Clos Mirabel are wonderful with generous helpings of local produce, warm breads and freshly made food, and not a cliched croissant in sight.

I would heartily recommend Clos Mirabel to anybody visiting the area and we look forward to our next trip so we can return :)
business
The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
5

Outstanding place to stay

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 26, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
We have stayed at Clos Mirabel on 2 separate occasions and both times have been absolutely outstanding.
The setting is absolutely stunning and the house itself beautiful. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the owners, Andre and Ann. Breakfast was a delight, with local fresh produce, fresh fruit and bread amongst other delicious food and drink. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all of good size, spotlessly clean and furnished in keeping with the style of the house - a beautiful old Manor house - without being too stuffy.
The location itself is set outside of the centres of Jurancon and Pau on a quiet hillside road but both are within a short driving distance and taxis can be easily arranged. There are some wonderful restaurants nearby, all of which were recommended by Ann and one in particular we visited twice in 3 days it was so good.
Clos Mirabel is an absolute gem, a place we will return to time and time again and would recommend to everyone.
business
The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
Luxembourg
5

Superb B&B with a personal touch!

Superb B&B with a personal touch!
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 18, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2012
We stayed at Clos Mirabel for a week in the self catering accommodation (the Winery) which is separate from the main house and has amazing views across the vineyards to the Pyrenees.
The pool is a godsend after a day traveling around in the car and as we drove into the wonderful grounds, I could feel myself begin to unwind with the tranquility and beauty of the place.
However, it is the owners, Ann and Andre that really make this place so special. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they did their utmost to make our stay as enjoyable as possible without being intrusive in any way. When we returned home, we felt that we had left good friends behind.
The reviews for this place say it all - would return in a heartbeat!
business
The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
4

Pyrenäen zum Greifen nah

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 25, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Glücklich, wer ein solches Panorama vor der Tür hat - der Urlauber freut sich und die Gastgeber sind entspannt. Der Blick über die Weinreben auf die Berge ist wirklich einzigartig, ob nun vom netten kleinen Pool aus oder von einem lauschigen Plätzchen auf der Terrasse. Und vor allem gibt es köstliche Stille auf die Ohren.

Das Manoir-Appartment ist genauso pittoresk wie auf der Website dargestellt. Allerdings waren wir etwas überrascht, dass es sich über 3 bzw. 3,5 Stockwerke erstreckt, die mit einer ziemlich engen Wendeltreppe verbunden sind. Große Menschen mit Schuhgröße über dem Durchschnitt können damit schon mal ein Problem bekommen. Aber auch Zartgebaute, so sie denn ihren sperrigen Koffer in die Nähe des Schlafzimmers befördern möchten, anstatt ihn in der Küche stehen zu lassen. Ein kleiner Hinweis auf die baulichen Verhältnisse hätte uns bei der Zimmerentscheidung sehr geholten, daher an dieser Stelle erwähnt. Zugegebenermaßen haben wir das Thema nicht angesprochen, da wir auch bei gegebener Möglichkeit für die kurze Zeit keine Lust gehabt hätten, noch mal umzuziehen.

Was wir angesprochen haben, war die kalte Dusche am ersten Morgen, und der bisweilen unzureichende Wasserdruck. Ann und Andre haben sich sofort um eine Behebung des Problems bemüht. Den Rest der Zeit hatten wir dann warmes Wasser, auch wenn man sich nach wie vor mehr Dampf auf der Düse gewünscht hätte. Dies lässt sich aber offenbar im Dachgeschoss aufgrund der ohnehin ungünstigen Lage zum Meeresspiegel nicht verbessern. Die anderen Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten sollen jedoch davon nicht betroffen sein.

Frühstück war fein, reichhaltig und abwechslungsreich. Das für Frankreich eigentlich obligatorische Croissant vermisste ich ein bisschen, dafür gab es unterschiedliche Brotsorten, u.a. Spelt Bread, also glutenfreies Brot, und verschiedene Sorten von Cerealien.

Von unseren Gastgebern haben wir ein paar wirklich gute Tipps für Urlaubsunternehmungen erhalten, wir bekamen eine der eigenen Wanderkarten mit auf den Weg, alles sehr offen und locker. Am Ende wurden wir noch mit einer von einer Freundin des Hauses selbstgemachten Paté beschenkt, vielen Dank noch mal dafür - wir werden sie demnächst bei einem guten Glas Rotwein genießen!

Alles in allem eine starke Empfehlung! 5 Sterne gibt es lediglich wegen der für uns nicht ganz optimalen Gegebenheiten im Manoir Appartment nicht.
business
The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
5

Week end en amoureux

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 25, 2012
  • Stayed: Jun 2012
Nous remercions nos très gentils hôtes pour ce séjour très reposant dans leur domaine et leurs attentions à notre égard. La vue panoramique sur les Pyrénées est splendide, la chambre très agréable, et le petit déjeuner sur la terrasse à ne pas manquer!
Nous aurions aimé prolonger ce séjour et profiter plus longtemps de la piscine avec cette vue magnifique! Nous vous recommandons le restaurant à quelques minutes du clos et qui s appelle Au bord de l eau : grillades de viande et de poisson à déguster au bord de la rivière.

En espérant pouvoir y retourner prochainement
Helpful votes: 1/1
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The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
Poland
5

Jak w raju

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 9, 2010
  • Stayed: Sep 2010
"Clos Mirabel to piekny budynek – zamek – rezydencja z zapierajacym dech w piersiach widokiem na Pireneje. Po przyjezdzie do Clos Mirabel wlasciciele: Angielka Ann i Kanadyjczyk Adrian przyjmuja gosci butelka przepysznego lokalnego wina Jiranson. Pijac wino w ogrodzie rozkoszujesz sia zapierajaca dech w piersiach panorama Pirenejów. Ann i Andre bardzo dbaja o swoich goaci i robia wszystko, aby ci byli zadowoleni z pobytu. Andre jest doawiadczonym piechurem. Jego wskazówki bardzo przydaly nam sie przy planowaniu naszej kilkudniowej wedrówki wokól szczytu Pic du Midi. Ann przygotowuje przepyszne sniadania - kazdego dnia inny zestaw(!), aby goscie mieli róznorodosc. My napewno wrócimy do Clos Mirabel a Wam serdecznie polecamy to miejsce! Nie jest to najtansza opcja w okolicach Pau, ale warta kazdego wydanego centa!"
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
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The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
Charlottesville, Virginia, usa
5

Pau Perfect

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 13, 2010
  • Stayed: Sep 2010
My husband and I spent three wonderful nights at Clos Mirabel in September. The beautiful old manor has been restored beautifully by Andre, a retired Canadian diplomat, and Ann, an attorney with years of experience in the travel business.

The property is located at the edge of a vineyard just 15 minutes from Pau. It is quiet and serene but convenient for seeing the sights.

Upon our arrival Ann offered tea or wine on the veranda which provided a breathtaking view of the mountains in the distance. Hospitality continued with Ann's restaurant suggestions and dinner reservations. Andre provided maps and suggestions for touring the area.

Our room was beautifully furnished with modern bath and all were impeccably clean.

Breakfast ws much more than typically provided, replete with several regional cheeses, fresh fruit, different breads and meats, such as Bayonne ham or smoked salmon. I especially loved Ann's coffee custards.

Clos Mirabel is exactly what a b&b should be --beautiful, friendly and personal. I can't wait to return!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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The Manor House
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p407694
+33 0559063283
Pau Val d'Adour - Pau
Paris
5

séjour parfait...

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Sep 28, 2010
  • Stayed: Sep 2010
Nous cherchions un lieu pour nous reposer, qui disposait de chambres calmes et confortables. Nous n'étions pas véhiculés, le lieu devait donc être à proximité des gares et aéroports. Amateurs de nature et de vins, le Clos Mirabel semblait alors tout à fait convenir.
Ma femme et moi avons donc réservé la chambre bleue pour 3 nuits.
Arrivés à l’aéroport de Pau, nous avons pris le taxi.

Accueil : 10/10. Ann et André sont, je dois le souligner, très charmants et savent doser les contacts avec leurs invités : agréables, ouverts, souriants, discrets...

Paysage et environs : 10/10. Quelle surprise lorsque nous avons découvert ce paysage! Le Clos Mirabel dispose d'une vue imprenable sur l'ensemble de la partie ouest des Pyrénées. Les environs sont calmes (le clos mirabel surplombe des vignes), nous avons fait des promenades et visites de vignobles très agréables (le tout à pied).

Chambre, lieux de vie : 10/10. Rien à redire sur la décoration, avec quelques touches de style anglais (motifs des tissus)!La chambre bleue disposait de tout le confort que nous espérions : un grand lit, une vue superbe sur les montagnes et les vignes, bien décorée, salle de bains propre et spacieuse (douche+baignoire), dressing room...

Déjeuners : 10/10. Les petits déjeuners étaient variés et bien préparés : fromages, compotes, confitures, saumons/truites, pains bio, fruits de la région (figues, pommes,...), miels, yaourts maison... Nous avions dîné à Pau, dans un restaurant de qualité. Ann et André sauront vous conseiller sur d'autres restaurants moins loin.

Nous recommandons le Clos Mirabel à toute personne désireuse de se ressourcer et recherchant un certains standing.

Ann et André, merci!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2