Park Cottage at Domaine Lavie - Salies-de-Béarn

The largest of four independent holiday cottages at Domaine Lavie, set in a tranquil setting close to the medieval spa town of Salies de Béarn in SW France. Ideal for discovering the beautiful Bearn and Basque regions, from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees mountains.

Facing south, the property has stunning views across the large swimming pool and grounds to the valley beyond, which can be enjoyed from the L-shaped terrace. A table and chairs and a gas BBQ are provided for alfresco dining.

On the ground floor, the cottage has an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with comfortable armchairs and a sofa. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need including a fridge, a dishwasher and a washing machine.

The ground floor bedroom can be made up with either a super king double or twin beds and has an ensuite bathroom with bath (shower over). The two bedrooms on the first floor both have en-suite shower rooms. One has a standard double bed and the other can be made up with either a super king double or twin beds.

For the cooler months, the cottage has a lovely wood burner and electric radiators.

Salies de Béarn is a thriving town with a range of shops, lively cafés and bars and several excellent restaurants. The bustling market takes place on Thursday morning and you can pick up some local Brebis (sheep) cheese or Bayonne ham along with your fresh fruit and veg. Enjoy a stroll through the flower filled lanes or up to the Pain du Sucre to meet the llamas, donkeys and goats grazing there and take in the view over Salies with it's beautiful Béarnaise architecture.

The Béarn and Basque regions are abundant in historic sites, ancient châteaux, picturesque villages, lively markets and wonderful restaurants. The towns of Pau, Biarritz, Bayonne and St Jean de Luz are all within easy reach, as are the fabulous beaches of the Atlantic coast and the stunning Pyrénées. Golf, fishing, horse riding, tennis, white water rafting and canoeing are all available locally and the area around Domaine Lavie is excellent for walking, running and cycling. For wine lovers, a visit to Salies de Béarn's last independent wine producer, Domaine Lapeyre et Guilhemas, is a must, together with visits to the neighbouring appellations of Jurançon and Irouléguy.