We had a fantastic holiday! Our hosts were attentive, accommodating and engaged us in the local community. After a few hours we felt very much relaxed, welcomed and at home! It was brilliant swimmming everyday in the pool and the numerous sitting areas allowed you shade and/or panoramic sun! Our children loved the little river at the end of the lane and were mezmorised by the Dragonflies and lizards. The BBQ was brilliant and the local restaurants were fab! Being able to cycle to the local supermarket was a great excuse to indulge in an extra almond croissant and there were so many things to do in the area. We have already recommended to our friends and would love to return next year!! A fantastic set up with fantastic people!!
Wonderful stay!! Great location for visiting country villages, markets, the mountains and the beach!
We were made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Very hospitable hosts in which they looked after all our needs. Clean, tidy, quiet and an ideal location for visiting the lovely surrounding countryside, with easy access to Armagnac country and all the small sleepy market towns. Ideal also for people who are active and who like to get into the mountains. The Pyrenees are only a short drive away, likewise the bigger towns of Tarbes and Lourdes. Therefore, there is always something to do and will cater for all.
We have been coming to France for over 38 years and decided to make it our permanent home in 2006, with both our children (in their 30's) joining us here in 2010. The restoration of our gites has been a labour of love, with all the family helping to renovate them. We have three young English Springer Spaniels and we all love the 'Good Life'!
The area offers us everything with its micro-climate in winter to many days of summer sun and comfortable climate all year round. The mountains for skiing in winter, the beaches in the Pyrenees Atlantic in summer and rural living are perfect for everyone's taste. This friendly area with its beautiful countryside is perfect and Spain is just an hour away where we lunch with friends at weekends and take in the Spanish mountain views, cuisine and lifestyle.
We live in the middle of a rural community with very friendly and helpful French neighbours. Convenient to all local activities and amenities in the pretty market town of Maubourguet which is close by. During the summer months there is a host of local activities where everyone can enjoy the ambiance from wine tasting to the jazz festival in Marciac and many village fetes where locals eat, drink and enjoy life . Maubourguet boasts the largest fete which continues for 4 days and includes a funfair, singing and street dancing. It also has a recognised cultural and arts centre of excellence.