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About
our Property Manoir
Caubeyran at almost 500 years old, (1540); is a
beautiful, spacious - 420 sq. meters, six bed-roomed,
medieval manoir in ancient Gascony.
Captivating and charming, it has
everything for that perfect holiday, in the heart of
south-west France.
Located in the very centre of Aquitaine, Manoir Caubeyran
sits in three hectares of its own grounds, including a
swimming pool and a water-garden.
It quietly rests in the hamlet of
Monclaritz; overlooking the woods, fields, and vines, of
the Lisos valley.
It lies between the two wine villages of Cocumont and
Grignols. It is ten minutes from the wonderful
bastide-town of Bazas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
twenty minutes from the holiday spa-town of Castlejaloux;
and under one hour from Bordeaux.
Accommodation
Manoir Caubeyran has been
sympathetically restored,  offering all the conveniences of modern
living. It retains all its original charm, character, and
features; including massive beams, huge fireplaces,
original stonework, nooks and crannies etc…There are
many beautiful pieces of original art throughout the
manoir.
There are six bedrooms, sleeping twelve, plus additional
baby-cots. Three of the bedrooms have their own (ensuite)
bathrooms, including; bath, shower, W.C.
The manoir is surrounded by three hectares of its own
grounds, and reached by a private drive.
Manoir Caubeyran is noted for its
stone-cross windows.
The great room features a massive fireplace, beautiful
furniture, and pieces of Celtic and Scandinavian art.
The dining room includes earthenware , glassware, and
silverware, from Ireland.
There are furniture pieces from France, Ireland, and the
Americas.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are light, airy, and
understated. They are finished to a fresh clean
contemporary style.
There are five bath/shower rooms in total. There are six
W.C.
Ground
Floor : 
The Entrance
hall. Restored to original
condition with exposed sandstone walls, beams, and
staircase. Feature front door.
The Great
Room. A very large lounge,
with massive beams, and a huge working fireplace.
The Dining
Room. Beautifully restored
with feature fireplace.
Furnished with a long table and
chairs. Perfect for formal or family groups of six to
twelve people. Could also be used for small group
conferencing, lectures, or business meetings.
The kitchen. Fully and tastefully modernized.
Includes a fully installed cooking area, including a
dish-washer, and a large family table area.
The
Ante-Room. With access to
kitchen, side terrace , pool area, winter garden, larder,
laundry room, barn and games  room.
The Winter
Garden. Another huge room
with exposed stone walls, ceiling beams, and a feature
fireplace. Includes a large dining area, a
sitting/reading area, and a large wide-screen television
with d.v.d. home cinema.
Bedroom 5. Double Room. One double bed. Full
(ensuite) bathroom, including; bath, shower, and W.C.
‘French Doors’ leading to a private shady
terrace and a secret garden.
Bedroom 6. Double Room. One double bed. Full
(ensuite) bathroom including; bath/shower and W.C.
Shower-room
and W.C. Convenient to pool.
The Guest
W.C.
The Barn and
Games Room. Table-Tennis
etc...
The Laundry
Room. Washing M/C etc...
First
Floor :
Bedroom
1. Double Room. One double
bed. Full (ensuite) bathroom, including; bath, shower,
and W.C.
Bedroom 2. Triple Room. Three single beds.
Bedroom 3. Single Room with ‘queen’ size
bed.
Bedroom 4. Twin Room. Two single beds.
Family
shower-room with W.C.
Prices
and booking information
| Date
2008 |
Price per week (Euros) |
| |
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| Easter |
€2500 |
| April
& May |
€2000 |
| June |
€2500 |
| July
& August |
€3250 |
| September |
€2500 |
| October
- December |
€2000 |
| Christmas/New
Year |
€3250 |
A deposit of 30% is
required on booking, with the balance due 8 weeks before
arrival.
A refundable deposit, against damages, of €1,000 is
required prior to arrival.
All prices are
in Euro and per week: Reservations run Saturday to
Saturday, arriving at 4pm and departing at 10am.
Additional baby-cots provided,
just ask!!
Bed Linen and Towels are provided.
A complimentary cleaning service is provided twice
weekly.
All heating and energy costs are included.
There are six complimentary adult
Bicycles provided for guests use. No hire cost.
The entire property, the manoir
and grounds, are at the exclusive use of bookings.
There are no owners, and no other guests on site. There
is no need to share the pool or tother facilities. It's
all for you!
Satellite television. (B.B.C., I.T.V., Sky News, B.B.C.
Radio, Irish R.T.E. Radio)
A private drive, and a secure private car-park for four
vehicles.
Quality fixtures and fittings. A large family kitchen
including the full range of appliances.
Barbecue and children’s play area.
A secure swimming-pool, (fully
fenced).
Sorry, but there is a no pets policy.
A part-time non-resident groundskeeper will attend to the
grounds and pool maintenance.
We can also arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’, at
Bazas Cathedral.
A complimentary ‘Welcome Basket’ is provided on
arrival.
Enjoy your stay. Relax, sit back, grab a book, and enjoy
beautiful Aquitaine.
About
our region
Manoir Caubeyran, sits in the
very center of Aquitaine; at the border of four
departments: Gironde, Dordogne, Les Landes, and
Lot-et-Garonne.
Resting just above the ancient hamlet of Monclaritz;
surrounded by fields and woodland; it is located between
the great southern French cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse
It is ninety minutes inland from
the oyster beds, giant dunes, surfing beaches, and family
resorts of the Atlantic coast.
It is just south of the major
waterways of the south of France; the Dordogne, the Lot,
and the Garonne, all within one hour; and ten minutes
south of the canal, (Rick Stein - French Odyssey).
It is very easily accessed with excellent road links from
the ferry-ports; and convenient to the airports at
Bordeaux, Bergerac, Toulouse, Pau, and Biarritz
It is within fifteen minutes of the
Autoroute (A62), and twenty minutes from the train
stations at Langon and La Reole. It is perfectly
positioned, to explore ‘Ancient Gascony’,
present day Aquitaine, the wines and wonders of Bordeaux,
and south-west France.
It is two and a half hours from Lourdes and the Pyrenees,
and three hours from Spain..
It is an ideal base for a
relaxing and/or activity holiday, combining; walking;
cycling; swimming; taking to the spa; touring the local
towns, villages, and markets; visiting the vineyards;
kayaking the many rivers; golfing, surfing, dining out in
a large selection of nearby restaurants and auberges; or
just simply doing nothing around the beautiful house and
grounds. An eclectic library of over five hundred books
is maintained at the manoir for guests.
There are forty-eight golf courses in Aquitaine, and two
are within twenty minutes of Manoir Caubeyran
(Castlejaloux and Langon).
Getting
There
Gironde, in the Aquitaine, is
easily reached with superb road and rail transport links
from the ferry ports.
In advance of your arrival, to help you make the most of
your visit; a Manoir Caubeyran ‘Info-Pack’ will
be forwarded, by post, to all guests. This contains
regional, wine, and spa brochures, a touring map of
Aquitaine, a ‘How-To-Find-Us’ map, a guide to
local restaurants, and other Manoir Caubeyran
information.
Manoir Caubeyran is only 15 minutes from the autoroute
A62.
Manoir Caubeyran - Very Easily Accessed from the regions
Airports.
Bordeaux: 1 hour
Bergerac: 1 hour 30 minutes
Toulouse: 2 hours
Pau: 2 hours
Biarittz: 2 hours 30 minutes
We will e-mail/post directions and advice; on traveling
from Ireland, or the U.K., or from within France. (we
have years of experience on these routes!!)
Or maybe…………..Why not travel by
train, and rent car in  Langon or
Marmande?
For further
information and photographs, please visit the owners'
website at: www.gasconmanoir.com
To book this manoir
in Gascony, Aquitaine please contact the owners:
Veronica & Mark Mulholland
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email the owner
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 25 21 94
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