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Moulin de Pierretoune — Property 2670
16th century watermill in the heart of the Basque country nr Biarritz
- Accommodation:
- Self Catering, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8
- Property type:
- Cottage, detached, floor area - 150 m²
- Location type:
- Mountain, Quiet, Riverside, Rural, Village, Ideal ...
- Rates | Availability | Golf Courses to play




Property description
16th century watermill in the heart of the Basque country nr Biarritz
Beautiful 4 bedroom watermill built in 1550 set in 5 acres of riverside gardens. The property has been newly refurbished. There are 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom all overlooking the river and surrounding countryside. Newly fitted bathroom. Large living/dining room with open fireplace. Well equipped kitchen and laundry with washer/dryer. There is a large shaded terrace where the river flows below, perfect for al fresco dining and aperitifs. The terrace leads out onto a long island garden with sandy river banks perfect for picnics. Although situated in a wonderfully peaceful location, just outside La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France, the mill is only a 30 minute drive from the beautiful seaside resort of Biarritz. Also nearby are Pau, St. Jean de Luz, St. Jean Pied de Port, San Sebastian and Bilbao. Biarritz airport is 25 minutes away and Pau is 40 minutes away.
Beautiful 4 bedroom watermill built in 1550 set in 5 acres of riverside gardens. The property has been newly refurbished. There are 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom all overlooking the river and surrounding countryside. Newly fitted bathroom. Large living/dining room with open fireplace. Well equipped kitchen and laundry with washer/dryer. There is a large shaded terrace where the river flows below, perfect for al fresco dining and aperitifs. The terrace leads out onto a long island garden with sandy river banks perfect for picnics. Although situated in a wonderfully peaceful location, just outside La Bastide Clairence, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France, the mill is only a 30 minute drive from the beautiful seaside resort of Biarritz. Also nearby are Pau, St. Jean de Luz, St. Jean Pied de Port, San Sebastian and Bilbao. Biarritz airport is 25 minutes away and Pau is 40 minutes away.
Location
La Bastide Clairence
La Bastide Clairence is a beautiful Basque village just 5 minutes from the larger town of Hasparren. The mill is situated in a small hamlet just outside the village of La Bastide Clairence. Just 10 minutes off the A64 motorway and 30 minutes' drive from the centre of Biarritz. Ryanair fly to both Biarritz and Pau airports and Easyjet fly to Bilbao, Bordeaux and Toulouse. The beautiful Basque villages of Cambo les Bains, Espelette, Ainhoa, and also Sauveterre and Salies de Bearn are just a short drive away.
La Bastide Clairence is a beautiful Basque village just 5 minutes from the larger town of Hasparren. The mill is situated in a small hamlet just outside the village of La Bastide Clairence. Just 10 minutes off the A64 motorway and 30 minutes' drive from the centre of Biarritz. Ryanair fly to both Biarritz and Pau airports and Easyjet fly to Bilbao, Bordeaux and Toulouse. The beautiful Basque villages of Cambo les Bains, Espelette, Ainhoa, and also Sauveterre and Salies de Bearn are just a short drive away.
- Nearest beach:
- Anglet/Biarritz at 20 kilometres
- Nearest airport:
- Biarritz/Bayonne at 20 kilometres
- Nearest railway station:
- Biarritz at 20 kilometres
- Nearest ferry port:
- Santander at 150 kilometres
- Nearest motorway junction:
- A64 - Exit 4 'Urt' at 5 kilometres
- Car:
- essential
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Last updated: 28 February 2007
Changeover day: Saturday
Changeover day: Saturday
Rental Rates
Rental basis: Per Property
Rental Notes:
Payment by wire transfer. 25% deposit to confirm reservation, balance payment 6 weeks prior to rental. £500 damage deposit required.
| Period name | Period dates | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
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| Low season | 1 Feb 2007 - 30 Mar 2007 | £ 500 | n/a | n/a | 3 Nights |
| Mid season | 31 Mar 2007 - 1 Jun 2007 | £ 650 | n/a | n/a | 3 Nights |
| High Season | 2 Jun 2007 - 29 Jun 2007 | £ 800 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week |
| Peak season | 30 Jun 2007 - 31 Aug 2007 | £ 950 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Sep 2007 - 28 Sep 2007 | £ 800 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 29 Sep 2007 - 26 Oct 2007 | £ 650 | n/a | n/a | 3 Nights |
| Low season | 27 Oct 2007 - 22 Dec 2007 | £ 500 | n/a | n/a | 3 Nights |
| Peak season Christmas/New Year | 23 Dec 2007 - 5 Jan 2008 | £ 950 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week |
Payment by wire transfer. 25% deposit to confirm reservation, balance payment 6 weeks prior to rental. £500 damage deposit required.
Facilities and Attractions
| Property Type | Cottage, detached, floor area - 150 m² |
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Golf details
There are many excellent golf courses in the Basque country - more information and links can be found on our website - please just ask us for the address. The oldest golf course in continental Europe is in Pau, just a 40 minute drive away. Here is a list of some of the golf courses in the surrounding area:
Centre International d'Ilbarritz, Avenue du Château, 64210 Bidart
Golf d'Arcangues, Jaureguiborde, 64200 Arcangues
Golf de Biarritz, 2 avenue Edith Cavell, 64200 Biarritz
Golf de Chantaco, Route d'Ascain, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Golf de Chiberta, 104 boulevard des Plages, 64600 Anglet
Golf Epherra, Urloko Bidea, 64250 Souraide
Golf de la Nivelle, Place William Sharp, 64500 Ciboure
Golf de Pau-Artiguelouve, Domaine de Saint-Michel, 64230 Artiguelouve
Golf de Salies de Béarn, Quartier Hélios Route d'Orthez, 64270 Salies de Béarn
Golf des Vallées, Rue Gassion, 64400 Oloron Sainte-Marie
Makila Golf Club, Route de Cambo Bassussarry, 64200 Biarritz
Pau Golf Club, Rue du Golf, 64140 Billère
Additional information
Log cabin
For surplus accommodation, a wood cabin is available for rental together with the mill. It is fully self-catered. There is a sofa bed plus 2 single beds, a small kitchen and a shower/WC. There is also a verandah and BBQ. Please contact us for more details.
Enquire now
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Contact details
Please reference
FairwayBreaks.com property 2670
- Name:
- Cathy King
- Tel:
- +33-04 93368158
- Fax:
- +33-04 93368729
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Languages spoken
English, French, Spanish







