Holiday Cottage with Heated Pool near Auch, Midi Pyrenees - Les Iris

The Domaine de Peyloubère is a 35-acre château estate located near Auch in the heart of Gascony, south-west France.  Self Catering cottages, all totally refurbished and re-equipped, accommodate from two to eight people and Bed & Breakfast (Chambre d'hôte) is offered in two suites of rooms in the Manoir.  Guests have exclusive use of the 40ft heated swimming pool as well as the health and fitness cabin with sauna, jet shower, exercise bike and ski trainer as well as a private garden and sunbathing terrace.  All this as well as 35 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens and lots to do and see nearby, makes Peyloubère an ideal self catering holiday or touring location.  

Peyloubère is classified as a 'Monument Historique' by virtue of the fact that it was the home of the Italian painter, Mario Cavaglieri for over forty years.  Legacies of his ownership are the frescoed ceilings in many of the rooms of the Manoir, the graceful Italian garden and the relaxed, bohemian atmosphere of the Domaine.

'Les Rosiers', 'Giulietta', 'Les Cedres', 'Les Iris' and 'Fermier' are all very different in size and shape and, together with the main house, are arranged around a circular rose garden.  Each cottage has its own entrance and they are arranged at differing angles to maintain privacy.    

Three of the cottages were originally the homes of the 'gardiens' or estate staff and, wherever possible, their period timbered character has been maintained.  'les Rosiers' is located on the ground floor in the south-east wing of the Manoir while 'Les Iris' has been created from the old coach house.  Each cottage has its own garden where meals can be eaten under the shade of old established trees.  

The cottages are fully centrally heated and available to let throughout the year with the exception of 'Les Iris' which is only available between May and October.  'Fermier' and 'les Rosiers' have wood burning stoves making them favourites during winter months. During the High Season, bookings are from Saturday to Saturday but at other times, and subject to availability, we are able to be more flexible.  Couples who wish to stay in the self catering cottages during the high and mid seasons are offered a 25% discount on the published prices . We request the co-operation of our guests in maintaining the whole of the Domaine as a 'no-smoking' area. We regret that pets are not accepted.

A detailed specification of equipment is included in the information for each cottage.  In summary, all cottage kitchens are fitted with a full-size cooker or oven/hob, large fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave and have equipment to cater for the number of people accommodated.  All cottages have a television and DVD player, music centre, barbeque and garden furniture.  The beds have good quality mattresses, many of them interior-sprung.  Furniture is good quality, comfortable and practical and suitable for year-round use.

Accommodation: 'LES IRIS'

Converted from the old coach house, 'Les Iris' is named not only for the 'flags' which flourish around the cottage, but also for the spectacular stained glass window specially created for the sitting room by the celebrated local artist, Michèle Darèes.

The cottage is suitable for up to five people. The living room has been created using the full height of the original building with exposed roof timbers and beams and has a comfortable seating area and large dining table and chairs. Light floods into the room, on one side dappled colours through the stained glass window, and on the other through broad french windows which lead out on to the terrace, garden and Wellington lawn beyond. 

The modern kitchen occupies the space beneath a wooden mezzanine floor supported by robust timber pillars and providing a twin bedroom among the rafters. A second wooden staircase leads up from the living room to a single room with brass bedstead and the bathroom (with bath, WC and washbasin) is beneath this bedroom. There is a separate laundry room with sink and washing machine.

The master bedroom is a self contained suite with a double bed (150cm) and separate shower room with washbasin and WC.