Holiday Homes In France
1998-2010
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Holiday Homes In France 1998-2010 |
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Delightful Chateau Chambres d'Hotes in the Midi Pyrenées
Montréal, near Condom and Eauze in the Gers Southwest France
8 double rooms with private bathrooms. Pool, games room, private fishing.
Château de Pomiro
Once a hunting lodge, Pomiro dates from the 16th century and until recently was the country residence of the Marquis and Marquise de Noe. The chateau is set in 10 acres of beautifully kept gardens surrounded by a further 200 acres of vines, woodland and fields with a lake stocked with fish, mainly perch, roach, catfish and carp.
The vines produce Armagnac for the Chateau Pomiro appellation, as well as Floc, a delicious aperitif peculiar to the Gers. Each day, the kitchen garden provides fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits for breakfast and dinner and home bred chickens keep the kitchen supplied with eggs. The beehives produce an abundance of Pomiro honey and the well-stocked wine cellars provide a selection of local and other regional wines and armagnac. Dinner is available on request. This part of Southwest France is commonly known as Gascony and the Gers is historically the land of the Musketeers, the birthplace of d'Artagnan. Today, the region is famous for its gastronomy with foie gras, confit de canard, croustade and of course, fine Armagnac brandy. The historic towns of Eauze, the capital of Armagnac, Condom with its medieval church and Auch with its statue of d'Artagnan, are all within 40 minutes drive of the chateau. Lourdes is about an hour away in the foothills of the Pyrenees and the beaches around Biarritz and the Spanish border are only 2 hours from here. Very much a private family home, the chateau has 5 spacious guest bed and breakfast rooms in the main house and 3 rooms in the Petite Maison, a separate cottage in the grounds. Recently renovated in keeping with its origins, the furnishings are a mix of antique, traditional and contemporary pieces, providing a relaxed and stylish ambiance. The location is ideal for families and friends as a base for a holiday in this part of the Midi, or as a romantic weekend break. Weddings or special family celebrations can be catered for on request.
All guest bedrooms in the chateau have antique furnishings, UK satellite television, DVD player, hi-fi system and a hairdryer. Chambre de la Marquise is a double room with a large en-suite shower room. It overlooks the flower garden and the parkland. Chambre de le Marquis is a twin room with en-suite bathroom in the turret with half bath and shower over. It overlooks the lawns and woodland garden. The Grande Chambre has views over the lawns and is a double room with an open fireplace and a private bathroom opposite. Chambre de la Campagnia is a double room with en-suite bathroom and views over rolling countryside. Chambre de la Jardin is a twin room with en-suite shower room in the turret and overlooks the lawns and parkland. The Petite Maison has 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 double room and 1 twin room which share a shower room and sitting room with TV, DVD Hifi. A typical breakfast comprises fruit juice, cereals, croissants, fresh bread, preserves, fresh fruit, yoghurt, tea, tisanes, coffee, and chocolate. A 4 course evening meal is available on 5 evenings per week and includes an aperitif and wine. The Grand Salon is south facing, light and sunny with comfortable seating for up to 20 guests and has a traditional Gascon stone fireplace, which is lit for cosy winter evenings. The three French windows open beneath canopy of grape vines and lead onto lawns and a terrace overlooking the woodland garden. There is a small library in the turret adjacent to the salon with a selection of novels and DVD's. Hidden in an antique cabinet is a large plasma television. The Petite Salon with its soft muted colours and comfortable seating is ideal for quiet reading or listening to music. There is a small bar area with cool draught beer in the turret room next door. The large dining room with its antique tapestry and furnishings can seat over 20 guests comfortably. The French window opens out onto a dining terrace for the summer months. The pool garden has a large 12 X 6 metre pool with Roman steps and terrace with seating and sun loungers. The chateau has a games room in a converted barn, which has a pool table, table tennis, table football and gym equipment (multi gym, static bike, cross trainer, punch bag). Badminton, archery and boules in the grounds are available. The park has an abundant wildlife and massive mature trees and shady paths, ideal for escaping from the hot midday sun or for a relaxing stroll before dinner.
The Area
The vineyards in the region produce both Armagnac brandy and wine and welcome visits to taste. Local wine areas include, Buzet, Cahore, Madiran, St Mont and Tursan. Each small town has its own weekly market and there are many local restaurants to suite all pockets. We provide bikes for guests to explore the beautiful local countryside and there are numerous quiet lanes leading to nearby villages. Fishing is available in our lake and some equipment is provided. For more serious anglers, there are lakes, tennis courts and riding stables (hacking) in Eauze, which is a 10 minutes drive. The golf club at Guinlet is open to visitors and is about 6 minutes away. Our nearest village is Montréal, which has a lovely colonnaded central square and medieval church and hosts a number of music concerts throughout the year. The small local market is held each Friday. It is easy to walk to through quiet lanes and see wildlife such as deer, red squirrels and wild boar, badgers, hares, pine martens and a variety of birds, along the way. Seviac, 20 minute walk from the chateau, is the site of a Roman villa with mosaic floors and, in April and May, there is a magnificant display of iris, the largest collection in the region. Eauze is our nearest town and has a good local market each Thursday, a choice of shops many and terrace cafes and restaurants. Forces is another pretty local village, which hosts a good brocante (country antiques) market on the 2nd Sunday of each month from May to October. The hill top medieval village of Larresingle is about 10 minutes drive from the chateau and has a restaurant, cafe, specialist shop for local produce and an antique shop. The thermal spa town of Barbotan is about 20 minutes drive and has a large lake with water sports facilities, as well as a number of shops and cafes. The ancient town of Condom is about 20 minutes drive from the chateau and boasts a wide selection of shops, restaurants and pavement cafes. There is a pleasant riverside walk and the medieval church is worth a visit. Auch and Agen are large towns with an abundance of shops and historic areas. Travel Information
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Prices and booking information
Prices are per per room, per night, breakfast included Open all year Pool towels and robes are provided Cot and babysitting can be provided by arrangement 4 course evening meal available on 5 evenings per week, including local wine, aperitif and coffee at 45 euros per person
Telephone: 05 62 69 57 99 (International + 33 5 62 69 57 99) Please mention Vacation France when contacting the owner
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