La Bouès Farmhouse, ref: 65001
At a glance
Introduction
A superb, restored 19th century farmhouse set in 15 acres of private land.
In open countryside with lovely views, the property offers a traditional family home with spacious interior accommodation and lovely outside living and recreational space.
Beamed ceilings and other original features. 4 bedrooms to sleep 8, two bathrooms with roll-top baths.
Living room and further TV / games room with DVD, PlayStation and Wi-Fi internet.
The exterior is ideal for summer days and evenings; extensive lawns for children's games with a further 15 acres of private grounds to explore.
Private pool (heated) 15 x 4m with sun terrace.
Table tennis.
Huge, open barn offers shaded dining terrace and conservatory area.
Tries sur Baise is 4 km away with bakery, butcher, small supermarket, wine outlet and local produce shop. Café bar and 3 restaurants and take-out pizza. Street market on Tuesday mornings.
Baby-sitting and catering by arrangement.

Accommodation
Entrance hall
Kitchen with breakfast table and chairs, fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob and microwave
Door to garden
Dining room with dining table and chairs. Fireplace, tiled floor and beamed ceiling
Living room with beamed ceiling and fireplace
TV / games room with flat-screen TV, DVD / CD player, PlayStation and Wi-Fi
Separate WC and hand basin
Stairs to 1st floor;
Bedroom 1, double. Through to
Bedroom 2, two singles with ensuite WC, roll-top bath, twin hand basin
Bedroom 3, double
Bedroom 4, double
Separate bathroom with ensuite WC, roll-top bath and twin hand basin
EXTERIOR;
15 acres of private grounds
Large, lawned garden on three sides of the house
Mature trees and shrubs, (fig, pine, oak, rose, palm and lauriel)
Open courtyard
Open / covered barn with dining table and chairs and BBQ
Table tennis
Private pool 15 x 4m with sun terrace and loungers
Pool-house with WC and shower
Private drive and plenty of parking
Prices
| From | To | Weekly rental rates | Euros | Sterling* | US Dollars* |
| 28/08/2010 | 02/10/2010 | September | € 2,375 | £ 1,980 | $ 3,066 |
| 01/04/2011 | 02/07/2011 | April, May, June | € 2,375 | £ 1,980 | $ 3,066 |
| 02/07/2011 | 27/08/2011 | July & August | € 2,775 | £ 2,313 | $ 3,582 |
| 27/08/2011 | 01/10/2011 | September | € 2,375 | £ 1,980 | $ 3,066 |
* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS
Local Information
The property is located in open countryside between Tarbes and Auch, approx 75 min east of Toulouse.
The nearest small town, Tries sur Baise, is 4 km away with bakery, butcher, small supermarket, wine outlet and local produce shop. Café bar and 3 restaurants and take-out pizza. Street market on Tuesday mornings.
Every Sunday between April and November alternate villages organise a vide grenier where you can bargain hunt for antiques.
In August, Marciac hosts a jazz festival; which attracts artists from all over the world.
There are several golf courses within 25-30 km and the farmhouse is 900m from a large lake, which is a bird sanctuary and where you can go fishing.
Auch, Pau and Toulouse are all beautiful cities and Tarbes not only offers historical buildings but also a Michelin starred restaurant.