Villa Tamerza 3.46

The accommodation includes a large dining room to seat 12 adults and a large sitting room with sofas, TV and open fireplace. The basement offers covered parking for cars, as well as a games room, and there is further parking outside the chalet. The chalet is surrounded by large gardens in which is situated an outdoor swimming pool (sun loungers and chairs are available), as well as an outdoor tennis court (hard court).

Villa Tamerza is situated in the countryside but is only a a few minutes' drive from the spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre. It is 16 miles from La Mongie, access point to Grand Tourmalet, which is the largest ski-ing area in the French Pyrenees. This is also the location of the famed Col du Tourmalet, a must-do for keen cycling enthusiasts.

The chalet is convenient for shopping and sightseeing, with Tarbes, Pau and Lourdes all close by, and for golfers there is a beautiful 18-hole course (overlooking the mountains) within 5 minutes drive of the chalet. Walking opportunities are extensive in this area and there are many fabulous walks all within close reach. Trout fishing, horse riding, para-gliding, flying, moto-cross, go-karting, rock-climbing, canoeing, sailing and rafting are also all catered for locally. Or you can take things at a more leisurely pace and visit the charming local French and Basque mountain villages, the beautiful Jurançon wine region near Pau or take a day trip over the mountains into Spain via the many passes or tunnels.

Villa Tamerza can be rented at any time of the year (subject to availability); prices start at £1225 per week for up to 12 guests.