Lescun holiday cottage

Maison Willert: 150 years ago this was a two storey lodge, with room for winter hay to feed the livestock that provided heat for the occupants. Today, the cottage is spread over three floors, and the animals have been swapped for a modern heating system. Nevertheless, the two hearths have been retained for people who prefer to watch a roaring fire instead of satellite television. If you enjoy cooking, you'll love the large kitchen and dining room. (If your idea of a holiday is an untouched stove, fear not: there are several excellent restaurants in the area, including one that's a five minute stroll from the front door). The sitting room on the first floor provides a sanctuary for reading, writing and contemplation. Four bedrooms are spread over the first and second floors, providing plenty of privacy for eight people. Sofa beds provide overflow accommodation for last minute guests. Although Lescun has retained its communal, spring-fed washing facility, the cottage is equipped with a washer / dryer.

Outdoor Activities: Outdoor enthusiasts will find Lescun to be the perfect location for paragliding in Accous, horseriding in Borce, and mountain biking in Astún. Fishing, cycling, and canyoning are all nearby. A trekker’s paradise, Lescun is a highlight on the Grande Randonnée (GR) 10 and Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne (HRP) long distance footpaths. In winter, many of the superb hiking trails that surround Lescun (which cater for all levels of ability) turn into fantastic routes for snowshoe aficionados. 34 kilometres of cross country skiing trails are maintained at the nearby Somport circuit. And Lescun is the prefect antidote to 21st century frenzied after-ski: an original Bayonne fireplace welcomes you home after a day's skiing at the nearby downhill ski resorts of Candanchú and Astún, which are just over half an hour's drive from Maison Willert.

Gastronomy and Restaurants: Around 100,000 kilograms of cheese is produced from high altitude pastures each year in the surrounding Aspe Valley. For local cheese, try Ferme Nouqueret. The butcher in the neighbouring village of Bedous supplies Béarnaise specialities such as fresh and dried charcuterie, and salted meats prepared to old family recipes. In 1553, the future king, Henry IV, was baptised with a drop of Jurançon wine. This golden wine was hailed as the ‘wine of the King and the king of wines’. Bijou vineyards are tucked away in sun-kissed valleys that stretch from the terraces of Pau castle to the Pyrenees. Situated at an altitude of 300 metres, the climate is an ideal combination of mountain and ocean elements. An over-ripening of the grapes provides Jurançon wine with its unmistakable mellowness. There are several excellent restaurants in and around Lescun, including Bar le Berger and Chèz Michel.

Other Activities: rock climbing, hiking, cycling, paragliding, bird watching

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