Peaceful and serene location
Review Submitted: September 10, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Chris and Ali have developed this farmhouse into a wonderful gite. The quality of the finishings and the layout are superb. Everything, and I mean everything, you will need whilst on holiday is available, right down to dishwasher tablets and washing powder for the washing machine. The kitchen has all the equipment you need and will remind you of home. Sky TV too.
The location is superb, if a little off the beaten track. Fantastic views across to the Pyreneean Mountains and the Pic du Midi is clearly visible on a sunny day as you drive into Lannemezan. Don't expect to be able to walk to restaurants in the evenings, there aren't any nearby. It is a 15 minute drive into Lannemezan, and 50 miles from Maubouguet. (The website classifies the gites location incorrectly, this is close to Lannemezan and Boulogne Sur Gesse, not Maubourguet)
Don't let that deter you because you will have a fantastic relaxing holiday here. The pool is great, surrounded by open fields and the wildlife is abundant. Swallows, birds of prey, foxes, chickens supplying fresh eggs, and the peacefulness is just so relaxing. One week, ifyou are driving down from Calais, is not long enough. We took two days to drive down and the same going back. Much more relaxing than the 14 hour 'bomb' down the autoroutes.
This is a very clean, well maintained property where nothing is too much trouble to the owners who live next door. They are there to help if you need it. Very inobtrusive, but oh so friendly and knowledgable. I cannot fault the service and quality of this property. Eat out on the patio areas and listen to the silence.
You need a car and do visit the Pic du Midi on a clear day. You really can see the curvature of the earth. We also had a brilliant day at Fabreges and the Train d'Artouste. A fanastic journey by cable car and mini train to a splendid lake and scenery to die for way up in the mountains. Yes, you will need to travel to see the Pyrenees up close and personal, maybe 1hr30mins by car, but it is worth it. See the route the Tour de France takes and I am sure you will agree that those cyclists are amazing sportsmen. The car journey up the mountain is stunning and steep, and they cycle up it!!!!
There are a number of local restaurants in Lannemezan that are very good value, especially at lunch time with the formula menus including wine.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable and relaxing place to holiday. Very highly recommended by us. We will certainly be back.
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