Property Type:
Cottage
Sleeping Capacity:
8
Rates:
£300 - 500
Description of Holiday Cottage
Mirabel has 4 individual Gites, all have open plan living areas, with dining areas & tv / dvds provided for use with the on site library of films. There is also patio areas to allow for outside dining and BBQs provided for al fresco cooking too !.
Set in 2 1/2 acres the site has plenty for everyone, Secured swimming pool, seperate childrens play area, football net, badminton, garden games, volley ball, Boules and a selection of cycles for use. A small fish pool also provides entertainment.
The location of the property gives you the perfect base to go off and explore the delights the gers has to offer and also provides a retreat for you to return to at the end of the day. Alternatively you can laze away the hours relaxing in the gardens or around the pool, soaking up the endless Gascon sun
Golf Facilities
Mirabel is located under 10 minutes away from the Chateau Golf de Pallanne course, 18hole, Par 72 course owned by the Belgium royal family. Within an hours drive lie a further 4 courses all which will provide the avid golfer hours of enjoyment, all 18 holes and all with picturesque views and uncrowded greens
Skiing Facilities
The pyrenees is approx an hours drive from Mirabel and provide the backdrop at the Gites. La Mongie & La Bareges are the nearest and provide ample skiimg for all levels, with focus on off piste climaxed via the Pic du Midi.
St Lary is the nearest family friendly resort and lies approx 90 minutes away.
The proximity of Mirabel enables the non skiers to also have an enjoyable holiday off the mountains whilst the skiers can ski to there hearts content in Frances best kept secret the Midi pyrenees.j
Beaches / Coast
Mirabel is located in the centre of the gers therefore you have access to either the Med with a drive of 2hrs or over to the Atlantic and the resorts of Biarritz, St Jean -de -Luz, both a surfers paradise with excellent beaches and good waves. Biarritz approx 90mins drive.
Special Interest
Mirabel offers bespoke Golfing packages which include the following -
1-Half board accomodation at Mirabel for 7 days
2- 5 Days Golf at Chateau Golf de Pallane*
3- Transfers to and from the course daily
4- All the wine & beer you can drink with your meal
5- Transfers to and from Pau airport (other transfers available -please request)
The package is available for minimum parties of 4 people and due to the high temperatures in the region offered until end of April and then from September onwards to ensure maximum enjoyment.
The golf course is excellent and you have the fantastic Pyrenees as your back drop - the temperature in the region ensures comfortable warm golfing year round.
* Chateau Gold de Pallane - 18 hole, par 72.course 6,341 mtr in total
Further Details
Mirabel is located between Auch & Tarbes on the N21. Surrounded with local villages offering weekly markets and local festivals there is something for everyone. Mirande hosts the Country & Western Festival in July, Marciac is renowned for its Jazz festivals culminating in August and Vic-Fezensac provides a latin interlude for us all to enjoy.
3 leisure lakes are in easy reach of Mirabel located 3kms/9kms & 12kms away- all provdie swimming, pedaloes, boats & beach facilities along with restaurants & snack bars.
Golfing is popular and the nearest course under 10mins. Fishing, walking , horse riding, white water rafting are all available locally and the pyrenees provides the ultimate play ground for the adventurous.
The local villages all have good restaurants offering a variety of regional & international foods. Shops are located 5kms away and the nearest big supermarket 9kms. Daily local markets will enable you to purchase local produce and experience the delights of french living
Location of Holiday Cottage
Mirabel is on the Route National 21 between the towns of Auch & Tarbes.
Directions to Holiday Cottage
Ferry crossings provide you with freedomto make your way down and depending on chosen arrival port the journey takes between 8/12 hours. Often people drive half way and overnight to complete the journey on day 2. Alternatively share the driving and do it in one. Portsmouth Stmalo provides an overnight crossing - arriving refreshed for the drive.
Flying - nearest airport is Pau - Ryan Air fly daily and car hire is reasonable when booked through the website when booking the flights. Toulouse, Bordeaux, Carcassonne are all around 2 hrs drive away from Mirabel and serviced by low cost airlines.