The Terrace

Swimming Pool

Christmas Day at Mas des Hirondelles

Welcome

Mas des Hirondelles is a quality holiday home in which to relax and enjoy your vacation in the stunning Pyrenean countryside.

Entry to the house is through electronically controlled steel gates. There is a video telephone system to the house and sensor controlled lights line the drive to the front door. There is the double garage where five bicycles are available for guests to use at their leisure.

We also provide daily help four hours each week. The use of towels and sheets is included.  There is full wheel chair access to the ground floor rooms and the terrace.

The Terrace, Swimming pool
& Petanque Court

The terrace and swimming pool area has been built with security in mind. All gates have locks and in addition, the 10m x 5m heated swimming pool has an electronically operated cover.

Overlooking the swimming pool and outdoor shower, the terrace is an ideal area to eat, drink, entertain or simply relax and watch the world go by. 

There is a 14 seat solid teak table where BBQ’s cooked on the traditional Italian charcoal burner with “rapid fire” start up system can be enjoyed.  For those of you who prefer the modern way, there is also a Weber gas BBQ!

For the sporty types, there is a purpose made petanque court. If you’ve never tried this popular French sport, now is the time to have a go.  All equipment is provided.

Mas des Hirondelles - Salles Argeles

Living Area

Dining Area
 

Kitchen Area

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Ground Floor

All areas of the ground floor are fitted with Spanish floor tiles providing under floor heating for winter comfort.

There is direct access onto the terrace allowing you to make the most of the fresh air and mountain scenery.

Living Area

The ground floor consists of an open plan lounge with log fire, old style record player with over 75 vinyls and a deluxe seven seat settee.   

You can relax after a hard days skiing or sightseeing on the deluxe seven seat settee with foot rest option which faces the "easy light" Richard Le Droff chiminee with cantilever door. There is a stero HIFI system with over 50 vinyl records.

Dining Area

At the heart of the dining room is a three metre solid mahogany dining table with extensions and chairs to seat up to fourteen people.

Alternatively, walk through the French doors or the double sliding doors to the terrace for a spot of alfresco dining.

Kitchen Area

The open plan kitchen with breakfast bar is fitted with refrigerator / freezer (including ice-maker & water purifier), Smeg six ring gas hob and double oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, juicer, multi-variety coffee maker and dish washer.

A full range of utensils and cutlery is also provided, everything you need to prepare that cordon bleu feast!  Alternatively, you may wish to call on the services of the delicatessen in Argeles Gazost to prepare and deliver your meal.

Cloakroom

A separate cloakroom with basin and WC is also located on the ground floor.

Bedroom 1

Situated to the front of the ground floor is a double bedroom with 2mx2m mahogany bed with stunning views over the surrounding Pyrenees.  The bedroom has its own private access out on to the ground floor terrace and also benefits from its own separate shower room, toilet and wash basin.  

Bedroom 1

Basement Gymnasium & Steam Room

Steps leading from either the dining terrace or the swimming pool terrace take you to the gym area where you will find the cycling machine, stepper and free weights.  Exercise will never again seem quite as easy as this when it is done enjoying this vista!

For those who are less active, enjoy the bubbles of the spa pool or the heat of the “hammam” steam room.

There is a shower and our gym is air-conditioned.

In the Garages, we keep five bicycles for the use of the guests.

First Floor

All flooring on the first floor is wood with under floor heating.

Mezzanine

This area houses the 42" wall mounted plasma TV connected to DVD and Satellite. A monocular is available to view the ski lift at Hautacam to see if it is sufficiently pleasant to make the thirty minute trip to ski or to hike.

Bedroom 2 - Master Bedroom

The master bedroom has been decorated with an oriental twist.  The beautiful silk kimono hung to the right of the 2m x 2m mahogany bed adds to the calm serenity of this spacious room. The bed faces the large French doors, which open on to the impressive Pyrenees mountainscape.

The master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom with separate walk in shower, WC and double basin unit.  If you’re holidaying with friends, remember to arrive early and “bagsy” this bedroom, perhaps by putting your pyjamas under the duck feather filled pillows!!

Bedroom 3

Perfectly decorated in a neutral colour with a splash of dusty pink, this double bedroom with 2m x 2m teak bed enjoys beautiful views.  Keep the French doors on to the private terrace wide open in to the night, to enjoy the sunset.  Opposite this bedroom there is a large private bathroom (with the biggest bath in the house!) and separate shower, WC and basin.

Bedroom 4

A secluded double bedroom with 2m x 2m teak bed is located at the end of the first floor corridor.  Decorated in light, airy colours, bedroom 4 enjoys an en-suite bathroom with separate shower, wash basin and WC.  French doors from the bedroom open on to a private balcony area with table and chairs overlooking the spectacular view.

Bedroom 3	Bedroom 4

Cinema Room

Bedroom 5

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Second Floor

Relaxation Area

The second floor is home to the ultimate “relaxation area”.  This area includes a massage centre with a variety of equipment including the ultimate massage chair with eight full body massage programmes, a calf and foot massager, and a reflexology machine.

Study Area

Adjacent to the relaxation is the study area.  This is hooked up with a computer with broadband wireless internet connection.

Cinema Room & Library

The cinema room is kitted out with Cabesse speakers, Harman amplifier and Pioneer projector for screening onto the ten foot cinema wall.

There are various settees, chairs and futons to seat ten cinema goers in comfort and our DVD library carries about 200 classic movies dating from the 1930's through to present day action. There is something for everyone. There is also a great selection of about 400 books.

Bedroom 5

Situated in the eaves of the house, bedroom 5 is the largest of all the bedrooms.  This bedroom houses a double bunk with Japanese double tatami bed underneath and also has room for the additional double reclining futon. There is a large en-suite jet shower room with toilet and vanity unit, which also doubles up as the cinema cloakroom facilities.