Location: Armagnac Region, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe (We Are a Half Hour Drive from Pau and 2 Hours from Bordeaux)
Accommodations: Rural House and Guesthouse, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Welcome to Les Bourdas - a charmingly restored farmhouse and guesthouse in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Our little village of Vidouze boasts a mayor's office, post office and school. The locals all agree that Les Bourdas, sitting just above the village, has the best view of the valley!
We are at the confluence of a number of diverse regions of the southwest - the majestic Pyrenees, the rolling Basque hills, the surfing beaches of Biarritz, the Armagnac region of the Gers (also known as the 'Tuscany' of France), the pine forests of the Landes, the cave-filled countryside of the Dordogne, the Madiran wine region and northwest Spain, including San Sebastian, Bilbao and the Rioja wine region. This tranquil retreat is an ideal base from which to explore the entire southwest.
The house has been carefully restored to a very high standard, all the while retaining the lovely original features that so entranced me at the start - oak beams, wood floors, plaster walls and fabulous tiles. The main house is an open plan comprising the kitchen, dining area and living room, with a bedroom opening onto the terrace and a full bathroom. Upstairs is a double bedroom, and loft area with a double bed and computer station.
The guesthouse is also an open plan room with a screened double bed, separate bathroom and full kitchen. Both houses are spacious yet a manageable size, and each is fully equipped with all standard appliances, household items and linens, and tastefully furnished throughout with antiques.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library: Lots of Space to Dance!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: This is Where You'll Be Eating Most of the Time - Very Private with a Gorgeous View of the Church, Valley and the Garden. the Peace of the Tranquil, Rural Countryside is Yours.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: A Spectacular View of the Pyrenees is a Short Walk up the Hill.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
May-Oct .. €700/week
Nov-Apr .. €550/week
This includes both the house and guesthouse, electricity, water and wood.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
A recent, goofy picture of me!
Why the Owner Chose Armagnac Region
I had a good idea of what kind of area and property I wanted when I first started my enjoyable search for a french home. It didn't take long to realize that Les Bourdas met all my wish-list requirements - a rural, hilly location that was private yet not isolated; an old farmhouse with a guest cottage; plus huge potential for the garden. As a landscape architect, the view and garden potential was just as important as the houses themselves.
The Unique Benefits of this Rural House and Guesthouse
Sitting on the terrace watching the ever-changing sunlight on the church and hills, glass of wine in hand, sheep in the field below, being serenaded by the birds - bliss.
Property Photos
- Somewhere over the rainbow - our view - Armagnac Region Mountain View Vacation Home
- Entry through the green iron gates - Armagnac Region Mountain View Vacation Home
- The main house - Armagnac Region Mountain View Vacation Home
- The guest house
- The back of the main house which leads onto the terrace
- Living-dining area of the main house
- Kitchen area of the main house
- The beautiful Pyrenees
- Through the wine glass
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