La Joliette - Self-catering house in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
82 rue d'Aspe, 64400 Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Aquitaine,
Francia
Built in the 1800s for the Bishop of Oloron, the current owners bought it in a dilapidated state and gently transformed it into an elegant, light-flooded house. Bowl through a grand gateway then up the tree-lined drive for far-reaching views towards the Pyrenees. Inside there's plenty of space to relax and recharge: a terrace to catch the views, a games room in the cellar, a kitchen/dining area built for socialising.
On fine days you'll be on the terrace leading from the kitchen for morning coffee and evening apéritifs with laps in the pool in between, or days out exploring the mountains and some of the pretty villages. On chilly days you can light the wood-burner and snuggle on sofas in front of the TV after a day exploring.
It's 2km into charming Oloron-Sainte-Marie, buzzy with shops, bakeries and restaurants – La Part des Anges, next to the cathedral, has a fine terrace and excellent lunch and dinner menus. Friday morning is market day, so stock up on local produce for a relaxing meal at home.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from John Leslie:
Punti d'interesse locali da
John Leslie:
- White water rafting – At Soeix, just 2km from the house. A lot of fun and safe for all ages. Book in advance from the start point or tourist office. Allow half a day.
- Le Petit Train, Artouste – This is a day trip and a stunning drive to get there. Go via Laruns to Artouste, which is about an hour’s drive. This is the highest mountain railway in Europe and it starts with a cable car ride from Artouste.
- Degustation in Jurancon – Borrow the book in the drawing room and follow the map. Most vineyards will do tasting if you just turn up. Try Château Jolys and Lamouroux, but there are many others to choose from.
- Visit Pau – A lovely city with a fascinating ancient quarter and château. Some great restaurants as well. Try Le Dauphin, very close to the château.
- Take the cable car up the Pic du Midi – This 9,500 high peak is magnifient, and has an observatory and a planetarium. Check it out on the internet or look at the booklet in the house. The cable car leaves from the ski resort of La Mongie.
- Loads of other things to do, or just enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the house, the amazing views and the pool.
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Details
- 1 House for 8
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Please enquire for shorter stays in the low season.
Occasionally.
82 rue d'Aspe, 64400 Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
