Luxury Loft in Pyrenees village, relax - a walking and cycling dream 115m² for 4
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Fast wifi. A village of 500 people. Tractors are the majority traffic. Lots of birdlife. Safe, private parking outside your own front door, private or shared entrance gates, outside dining terrace, little morning coffee area, and open garage. The front door opens into a 35m² studio/reception area with space for precious equipment, skiis, bikes, coats etc. Cool in the summer, and cosy in the winter with the granule-burning stove, two armchairs, a big Thai-style chair, coffee tables, lamps, books, magazines and lots of maps and local info to study, a piano, and easels available makes an extra reading/sitting room. The heat from the granule stove will warm the whole apartment. Upstairs is the spacious 85m² stylish loft-style apartment, white-washed floor, and a large sofa, comfy armchair, 2 round bamboo modernist chairs, good lighting and lavishly furnished, with a modern open-plan kitchen, fully equipped with fridge, dishwasher, induction hob, and fan assisted electric oven. All pots and pans. The big central dining table with 4 chairs (+ more available) is next to a grand armoire fully equipped with crockery, glasses, etc. Well lit by 3 large windows and 2 skylights under the lofty whitewashed beams, it catches the sun all day. Smart TV and small stereo, games and books. At one end is a smart luxury kingsize/twin bedroom with bedside tables, bedside lights, and hanging space, 2 windows and a porthole for breeze. The airy ensuite bathroom is separated by mirrored sliding doors and has a large window. It has a bath, toilet and vanity basin. At the other end is a romantic French double bedroom with bedside tables, lights and a wardrobe. An ensuite bathroom lies beyond the mirrored sliding door, comprising a large walk-in shower, toilet and vanity basin. A washing machine and an extra fridge and a shared freezer are in the garage. Picnic boxes, umbrella, deckchairs are all available for a day out. 'This is 5 star accommodation, located on the doorstep of some of Europe's most stunning scenery. I can't recommend it enough. I rented the barn for an extended period and have loved every minute of it. It's paradise whether you are into outdoor pursuits such as skiing, cycling and hill walking or would rather take a more gentle approach and sit back on a terrace and enjoy some great food and wine. It has the perfect blend of being in rural French countryside to chill and relax but also being within an hour drive of so many great places. My highlights were: Baqueira, La Mongie and Peyragudes for skiing, multiple local Tour de France routes and cols for cycling and Balnéa spa for a day of relaxation and pampering. Aspet just up the road is fantastic on market days and for a coffee in the morning, with Pau, Lourdes, Foix and Mirepoix all great for sightseeing and a day out. If that all sounds too much effort then just chill at the barn which is even better than the pictures and description. It's a home from home with fantastic beds, shower, bath, wood burning stove, furnishings - you wont want to leave - I didn't! Finally, as I stayed for some time I can completely vouch for previous comments about the helpfulness and consideration of Jule who owns the barn. She found the perfect balance of being non intrusive whilst helping make my stay the best it possibly could be. Thanks :-)' Scott from Glasgow This is cycling, walking, skiing, motorbiking, flyfishing and horseriding heaven in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Artists and cooks will love it too. Some of the steepest climbs in the EU for roadbikes. Cols de Portet d'Aspet and Col de Menté * 1349m - after a flat start, the mountains rise within 5km. A lovely barn renovated to a high spec, in the centre of the village. Not too much traffic around here... The river runs peacefully through the village past the iconic church, which you can watch from the café on the bridge, and spot the trout. The village sports an épicerie from which you can order your croissants or even a plat du jour, tennis court, gym and boules court. The mini supermarket Carrefour Express has a butchery and bakery, and most things you could want, 3km away in Aspet. The beautiful door to the Pyrénées is through Aspet with its view of the imposing Cagire mountain. Beyond lies the mountain range, up and over to Spain. The accomm consists of 2 double bedrooms (one a twin/kingsize, and the other a double sleigh bed) with an ensuite bathroom each - one with a bath, and the other with a 145cm x 120cm shower. Between the two rooms is a large open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room. The kitchen is fully equipped, and lots of crockery and glasses are provided in a big armoire. Downstairs at ground floor is a snug/studio/reading room/ sitting room with a relaxed space and granule woodburner- piano, comfy chairs, and handy space for coats and boots etc. Out of the front door, across the gravel courtyard, a small terrace provides a dining table