Domaine Lavie

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Cottage -

8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, Sleeps 16

Salies-de-Bearn, Bearn, Bearn-Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Domaine Lavie is an elegant manoir near the spa town of Salies-de-Béarn. The Pyrénées and Spain are less than an hour's drive away, as are the golden sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. In what was once the Manor House's farm buildings are now 4 holiday cottages, refurbished to the highest standards. Each cottage is spacious, well equipped, comfortable and tastefully furnished with all the facilities you will require. Each cottage has its own private terrace and a stunning 14m x 8m shared swimming pool. There is also a large terrace to sunbathe on and many peaceful and shady spots to relax in. From the large, floodlit swimming pool, there are lovely views over the countryside and to the Pyrénées beyond. The properties are suitable for couples and families alike, they all enjoy plenty of privacy.

About the Owner, Julie D

Languages spoken: English, French

Response Rate: 100 %

Response Time: Within a few hours

Calendar Updated: 43 days ago

Listed since : May 2008

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5.0

Based on 34 reviews and 5 properties

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Listing #HL105319

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Helen1ewx

London, United Kingdom

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50 reviews

10 hotel reviews

7 helpful votes

“Return visit to the Bearn region”

Reviewed 5 September 2016 for a stay in August 2016

We have just returned from a fab two week break in Orchard Cottage. The cottage offers the best of both worlds - access to a lovely pool and new friends for our 11 year old daughter, but with our own private garden & BBQ. The cottage itself is lovely, bright, airy and cool at night. A very well equipped kitchen,...

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CathS72

London, United Kingdom

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11 helpful votes

“Beautiful location for relaxing, cycling or exploring”

Reviewed 19 April 2015 for a stay in April 2015

Domaine Lavie is a cluster of gites around the courtyard of an old manor house, each backing on to the beautiful south-facing garden with its large pool. We stayed in 'Orchard Cottage' which was perfect for our family - clean, well-equipped (for both British and French cooks), comfortable and with bags of character. We were there during a hot spell,...

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masuke

Washington, DC area

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12 hotel reviews

29 helpful votes

“Perfect Place for Scouting the Bearn and Beyond”

Reviewed 23 February 2015 for a stay in February 2015

We visit France every winter from the U.S. and by some accounts this was a uniquely bad week of weather; maybe so, but we went for beautiful drives every day as far as Pau and St. Jean de Luz and found evocative and friendly local attractions in every direction. The cottage was as well outfitted as any we have ever...

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Amenities

Balcony or Terrace
Central Heating
Cooker
Cots:(2)
Dining Seats (16)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(5)
DVD Player
En Suite Rooms (3)
Fireplace
Freezer
Grill

Hairdryer
Highchair
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (16)
Microwave
Parking
Private Garden
Refrigerator
Satellite TV

Shared Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
Shower Rooms (5)
Single Beds:(6)
Stereo System
Suitable For Children Under 5
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
VCR
Washer
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Dates	Min stay	Per night	Per week
Default	7 nights	£198 €225	£1,382 €1,570
20 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 High	7 nights	--	£2,553 €2,900
1 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 Peak	7 nights	--	£3,676 €4,175
2 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 High	7 nights	--	£2,553 €2,900
30 Sep 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 Mid	7 nights	--	£1,893 €2,150
28 Oct 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 Low	7 nights	--	£1,382 €1,570
16 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 Christmas & New Year	7 nights	--	£3,676 €4,175

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Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to British Pounds and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Additional Rate and Availability Information

These prices are for all four properties if taken as a whole. Normal changeover days are Saturday for Orchard and Courtyard and Sunday for Terrace and Park and we are unable to alter these during High and Peak seasons. At other times we are happy to be flexible on arrival days wherever we can and it may be possible to changeover all properties on the same day. The cottages are also listed individually under the following property references: 104110 - Terrace; 60886 - Orchard; 60887 - Courtyard, and 105280 - Park. Please note that there is an additional charge for heating during the winter months.

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About the neighbourhood

There are activities galore for everyone all year round. As well as tennis, horse riding and fishing, there are 15 golf courses within an hour's drive for golfers, and miles and miles of golden sands on the nearby Atlantic coast for surfers. The magnificent scenery of the Pyrénées is an hour away for skiers, bird-watchers and walkers - or you could just stay at Domaine-de-Lavie and laze by the pool. Domaine-de-Lavie is close to the picturesque town of Salies-de-Béarn. The town takes its name from the Saleys - a small tranquil river which snakes past quaint 17th and 18th-century half-timbered buildings, some of which stand on pillars on the river banks. Salies-de-Béarn is known as the City of Salt. Every year, the Fête du Sel takes place during the... more

There are activities galore for everyone all year round. As well as tennis, horse riding and fishing, there are 15 golf courses within an hour's drive for golfers, and miles and miles of golden sands on the nearby Atlantic coast for surfers. The magnificent scenery of the Pyrénées is an hour away for skiers, bird-watchers and walkers - or you could just stay at Domaine-de-Lavie and laze by the pool. Domaine-de-Lavie is close to the picturesque town of Salies-de-Béarn. The town takes its name from the Saleys - a small tranquil river which snakes past quaint 17th and 18th-century half-timbered buildings, some of which stand on pillars on the river banks. Salies-de-Béarn is known as the City of Salt. Every year, the Fête du Sel takes place during the second week of September. The whole town takes part in celebrating what they call "White Gold". Salt comes from a vast underground lake and is used to cure delicious Bayonne ham. The famous "thermes" in Salies are reputed to cure all sorts of ailments. The thermal baths are open to the public for beauty treatments, as well as for the healing properties of the spas. The weekly Salies market is the place to buy delicious fresh produce all year round, although many of the local delicacies can be sampled at local fêtes which are held throughout the spring, summer and autumn. The fêtes normally last several days and celebrate anything from "garbure" (the local soup) to "pipérade" (a Basque pepper stew) - all seasoned with Salies salt, of course! Salies-de-Béarn is thought to date back to at least 1500BC. During the Bronze Age, a group of people settled in a muddy swamp without knowing they were actually living in a salt marsh. Salies grew in importance when the "white gold" was discovered and subsequently extracted. In 1523, much of the town was destroyed by a fire started by Spanish soldiers. In the second half of the 19th century, the "thermes" at Salies became a major draw for visitors - and remain so today. The thermal waters are enriched with salt and minerals and are said to miraculously cure certain medical problems, notably rheumatic diseases. A local legend recounts the story of how salt was originally discovered at Salies. Hunters injured a boar which then managed to cross a muddy marsh before dying a little further on. When found, the dead animal's body had been completely preserved (by the salt) and was encrusted with salt crystals - and even today, salt from Salies is still used to cure the local Bayonne ham! From 4BC to 1BC, relics show that the Gallo-Romans definitely extracted salt at Salies - and the discovery of a pan for making salt dates back as far as 9AD. In 1841, salt works were built and salt-making in Salies finally became a major commercial business for the town. Things to see Eglise Saint Vincent (14th-century church); the River Saleys; the Place du Bayàà; Maison Montesquiut. Things to do "Fête du Sel" (2nd week of September); Musée du Sel (Salt Museum); the thermal baths.

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Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Biarritz: 56.0 km

Railway: Orthez: 12.0 km

By plane (via Ryan Air, EasyJet, or Flybe): Biarritz, Pau, Bordeaux, Toulouse (Blagnac), Bilbao By ferry (via P&O Ferries/ Brittany Ferries): Caen (Ouistreham), St-Malo, Bilbao (Santurtzi), Santander By train: Orthez, Dax, Biarritz By motorail: Brive, Toulouse, Biarritz

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Golf Course Is On Site Or Within 15 Mins Walk, Horse Riding Nearby, There Are Tennis Courts Nearby, Water Park Nearby, Watersports Nearby.

Nearby cities

Aquitaine Gites (6)

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