Superb 19th C. Farmhouse in extensive grounds, near Pyrenées, Pau and Lourdes

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Caixon, Occitanie

Church of St. Lezer2 min drive
Les Territoires du jazz22 min drive
Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)33 min drive
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Visit the spectacular Pyrenees for a skiing break, or just to enjoy the winter sunshine. Long winter lets now available at reduced rates. Contact us for details.

This spacious and lovingly restored former farmhouse is located in the quiet village of Caixon in the Hautes Pyrenées. It is the perfect base for a multi-activity holiday or just to get away from it all and soak up the sunshine. The house has 4 bedrooms and can sleep up to 8. Whether your holiday plans include hiking in the Pyrenees, visiting the historic towns of Pau, Lourdes, Tarbes and Auch, gourmet dining, or just relaxing in the 2000+ hours of sunshine a year that this region is famous for, it’s the perfect place to be.

The house dates back to around 1830 and boasts original and character features such as exposed beams and even the original bread oven. It is set in private and secluded grounds. There is a terrace running along the entire length of the front of the house which, having a southerly aspect, catches the sun for most of the day. On the west side of the house there is a large covered patio, perfect for escaping the sun during the heat of the day, or catching the last rays in the evening. Next to the patio is also a small courtyard with a barbecue. There is plenty of storage space for bikes, canoes etc.

There are also extensive lawns and an orchard. Plenty of places to sit in the sun, or in the shade!

The accommodation is very flexible. The ground floor on its own would make an ideal apartment for a couple, comprising huge open plan living/dining room, kitchen, utility and bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Upstairs there is a WC and shower room and a further 3 bedrooms, two with double beds and one with two single beds. There is a gas-fired central heating system and woodburning stove to keep the house warm in winter, and massive thick stone walls which keep it cool in summer. Unlike much of the self catering accommodation available in France, Au Palouque is a not an annex to another house, or one of several rental units, but is detached farmhouse situated in its own secluded grounds. If you decide to stay at Au Palouque, then the house and grounds of about half an acre, will be yours and yours alone for the duration of your stay. No fighting for parking spaces or to get the best chairs on the patio!

Property manager

Dr Ian Roberts

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Observe the check-out instructions.

House is on septic tank. Septic-friendly toilet paper only, max 6 sheets per flush.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caixon

Located in Caixon, this farm stay is in a rural area. Montaner Castle and Birthplace of Marechal Foch are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Les Territoires du jazz and Massey Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maurice Trelut Stadium or Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Caixon, Occitanie

What's nearby

Church of St. Lezer - 2 min drive
Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall - 6 min drive
Les Territoires du jazz - 22 min drive
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary - 43 min drive
Massabielle Grotto - 44 min drive

Getting around

Bazet-Oursbelille Station - 17 min drive
Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe du Centre - 8 min drive
Le Central - 6 min drive
Bar des Autobus - 8 min drive
PMU - 8 min drive
La Terre' In - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Superb 19th C. Farmhouse in extensive grounds, near Pyrenées, Pau and Lourdes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Superb 19th C. Farmhouse in extensive grounds, near Pyrenées, Pau and Lourdes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Superb 19th C. Farmhouse in extensive grounds, near Pyrenées, Pau and Lourdes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Superb 19th C. Farmhouse in extensive grounds, near Pyrenées, Pau and Lourdes located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Church of St. Lezer and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall. Chemin de l'Ouest de la Bigorre and Montaner Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Gite

As part of our motorbike tour we stayed at this property for 6 nights and weren't disappointed. The Gite was absolutely beautiful and well equipped. The downstairs area consisted of 2 settees where we could sit during the evening together. The English TV was useful to keep up with news at home. The kitchen had everything you could ever need and the outside bar- be- cue was just right. The weather wasn't as good as it should have been for August so we didn't get chance to use the outdoor seating area very much.( Many of use were bitten so take plenty of antihistamine cream) All of the beds were exceptionally comfortable and had enough linen and towels for the week.. The area is very quiet and transport is needed to get to the nearest town for supplies. Thank you Ian for your great hospitality. I would highly recommend the property for family and friends to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

10 Aug 2018

Charming and comfortable house, nicely renovated and short drive to shops and supermarkets.

Our family of 5 adults stayed for 2 weeks. The house was a great size for us and we spent lots of time in the gardens and terrace area. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all very clean and there were lots of towels and linens. The bbq was a great asset once we had figured out how it worked and cleaned it up. A car is a must for getting to the supermarket and shops. Tarbes is a half hour drive. We drove into the mountains for a couple of walks (2hrs each way). Enjoyed the market in nearby Vic. Unfortunately the guest information folder was very out of date but we managed to get up to date info while out and about. It was very hot during our stay so we had to take care to keep shutters closed to keep the rooms cool and the septic tank smell was a bit restricting at times. The World Cup football was on during our stay so it was disappointing when the cable tv stopped working, however we managed to use the wi fi to watch on our laptop. Despite the above we had a great fortnight overall!

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mon L., London

24 May 2018

Lovely place in a quiet place

Great place

Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ariejan G.

6 Nov 2014

Trip to visit Lourdes with family

Being home again already for one week, after we had a short stay at Caixon, we want to let you know that we had a wonderful time and an enjoy full stay at your holiday home in Caixon. What a nice and well organised and neatly home you have their. As specially my mother in law, who had a special wish to visit Lourdes one more time at here 91 age, enjoyed the stay very much, which was possible because of the level floor facilities.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

26 Oct 2014

Summer 2014

We all enjoyed a fabulous stay in the farmhouse in Caixon. The house is set in large grounds of its own giving a very relaxed and spacious feel to the place. The semi covered seating area and table outside were perfect for evening meals and due to the roof extending over half the courtyard we were even able to eat outside on the one occasion when it rained. The lounge was extremely comfortable and the kitchen very well equipped, while all 4 bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. This is the perfect house for a quiet retreat - Caixon is a very small and peaceful village. However the towns of Vic and Mauborget are not very far away if you need shops, restaurants and bars. We were lucky that the house was close to two stages of the Tour de France in 2014, but as it's only around 40 miles from the Col du Tormalet, the tour will pass close by most years. During our stay we were able to visit Pau, Lourdes, Carcassonne and even Pamplona in Spain, easily on day trips. Finally, the owner is extremely helpful, providing lots of useful documents about the house, directions and local amenities and he was more than happy to field one or two e-mail queries I had about hiring bikes. We would certainly recommend the place very highly and have in fact already booked for next year.