Gîte The Little Barn at Pinsou in Aleu - Ariège Pyrenees
Sleeps 4-6 + baby | MAP | CETTE PAGE EN FRANÇAIS
Pinsou – altitude 800 metres – is a quiet and isolated hamlet located at the end of a winding mountain road 10 minutes drive from the village of Aleu in the High Couserans.
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Set in the middle of fields and woods, this recently restored barn stands in its own grounds and enjoys spectacular views of the Mont Valier and the Pyrenean mountain chain. Although entirely restored using ecological materials, retaining the appearance of an Ariege barn was paramount (slate roofs, exposed stone walls, wooden window and door surrounds. and larch-cladded extension). The interior – wooden floors, stone walls and lime/hemp render – is light, airy and very comfortable, yet sober.
The barn is a little paradise for anybody who loves wild flowers (in spring), birdsong and the chanting of crickets (in summer), or spotting the occasional wild animal (all year round). Although completely on its own, the barn is a mere 2 minute walk from the house where the owners – Sandrine and John – live with their 3 daughters aged from 8 to 13 (so any additional information is easy to find !).
Walks – for walkers of all ages – start from the front door.
Also available on the property is a studio-gîte sleeping 2-4 + baby. For more information about Pinsou throughout the 4 seasons, or activities/ sights in the area, visit: www.gitepinsou.com
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The barn facilities consist of the following on the ground floor (first floor US) :
1). A 35 sq. metre living/ dining area which includes :
• a fully equipped kitchen (electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dish washer, and all necessary utensils, crockery and cooking materials)
• a dining table for 6-8 people
• a sofa/ double bed
• a wood-burning stove (which operates with doors both open and closed)
• an electric radiator
• TV and CD/ DVD player
• double doors which open out on to outside terrace (see below).
2). A spacious (12 sq. metre) light-filled bathroom/ toilet with 2 windows overlooking the mountains :
• a full-length bath with stand-up shower
• electric shaver plug
• electric towel heater-rail
• washing machine
• ceiling mounted clothes airer.
The light and airy 20 sq. metre mezzanine first floor (second floor US) has superb views of the mountain chain and includes :
• a double bed;
• a sofa which makes 2 single beds;
• a chest of drawers and plenty of storage space.
In front of the barn there is a large outdoor terrace with table and chairs, parasol, and movable BBQ. There are other terraces all around the barn so you can find the sun – or avoid it – at any time of the day.
| Per week: Peak season | 600 € |
| Per week : High season | 550 € |
| Per week : Middle season and winter | 370 € |
| Per week : The rest of the year | 320 € |
| Weekend (2 nights) | 160 € |
| Short stay (from 3 nights) | 70 € / night |
Peak season: 16 July - 20 August Note: for the 5th and 6th person there is an extra charge of 5€ per person per day For all periods and lengths of stay, prices include: Optional cleaning service : 50 € « Chèques vacances » welcome |
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