Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Marsac, Occitanie

Massey Garden14 min drive
Halle Marcadieu15 min drive
Tarbes Exhibition Center17 min drive
Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PLEASE NOTE POOL NOT OPEN UNTIL JUNE BUT PLEASE ENQUIRE AHEAD
You will be warmly welcomed at 'La Maison Rose', situated in a small village just north of the spectacular Pyrénéan mountain chain, just south of the Madiran and St Mont vineyards, and a day trip out to the Atlantic beaches or Spain. This attractive house easily sleeps 10, but its layout is such that a couple would not feel it too big as it is a 'house of two halves', with two staircases to the first floor either end of the house, the upstairs being divided in effect by one of the bathrooms. It is set in lovely gardens, with lots of shade trees, a 10m x 5m private pool with roman steps, a barbeque area, and a large space for ball games to entertain you. It is close to the top ski resorts in the French Pyrénées, La Mongie/Tourmalet, and in an area abounding with great shopping, restaurants, wine tastings - try the Madiran, with its health giving qualities, or the St Mont as a lighter table wine - come and enjoy!

Property manager

Marion Cowie

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

NO PETS IN POOL NO PETS UPSTAIRS NO MESS IN GARDEN

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Guests must dispose of rubbish correctly! Recycling and food waste to be separated and bins to be left outside the gates when indicated.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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

Villenave-près-Marsac

Located in Villenave-près-Marsac, this farm stay is in a rural area. Tarbes Les Tumulus Golf and Tarbes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Massey Garden and Lac du Gabas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace or Maurice Trelut Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Marsac, Occitanie

What's nearby

Massey Garden - 14 min drive
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de la Sede - 15 min drive
Halle Marcadieu - 15 min drive
Polyclinique de l'Ormeau - Site Centre - ELSAN - 16 min drive
Tarbes Exhibition Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

Bazet-Oursbelille Station - 8 min drive
Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sole Mio - 7 min drive
Café Univers - 12 min drive
Le Central - 9 min drive
Le Patio - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall, Massey Garden and Halle Marcadieu. Nouveautes Theater and Notre Dame de l'Esperance Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

27 Aug 2023

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

Family holiday house

A big house with big rooms, we were 4 generations and there was plenty of space for us all, pool is a must and this is great a good size, kitchen is small but has everything you need. Indoor table tennis made for great tournaments, huge garden but as with all french grass shoes are needed

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property

We had an excellent holiday staying at "The pink house" as we called it in Villenave-pres-Marsac. With 5 bedrooms and plenty of living room areas there was lots of space for our family party of 7. The pool was large and we loved eating out in the garden, just a few steps from the kitchen. The village is lovely and quiet, and yet you can drive to a small supermarket in 5 minutes, and a massive one in 15. The mountains are about 45-60 minutes drive away. The bedrooms and all the linen were lovely and clean, although the kitchen wasn't quite so spotless. We had a couple of very small issues while we were there but they were dealt with very quickly and efficiently by the English speaking contact for the property, who couldn't have been more helpful. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much. Only one point: although the pool was lovely, I wouldn't recommend it to families with very small children as there were quite a few uneven surfaces and the path leading to it had lots of trip hazards. There is, however, a huge garden and lots of games equipment which was perfect for the teenagers in our group.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

13 Aug 2019

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

Peaceful, relaxing, lovely pool

We had a lovely two week holiday here. The house is very spacious, and the gardens are lovely. The pool area is perfect, and the pool itself a good size. We enjoyed trips out and lazy days at the property, and cycling to the bakery in Andrest each morning to get our breakfast croissants. It is calm, peaceful and easy to find - exactly what we were looking for. Thank you.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

5 Jul 2019

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

Post exam relaxation

Our group of 8 included 4 teenagers looking for post exam relaxation and they certainly found it here. They enjoyed swimming, table tennis, badminton, football etc and hooking up their games consul in the evening to unwind. The booking process was simple and Marion the owner was excellent answering any queries we had prior to going and incredibly helpful and generous during our stay. The property is a short, easy drive from the airport. If you have not driven abroad before (like us) the airport is quiet and the drive relatively stress free. The location of the property is very quiet and so having transport is the best option. The locals are very friendly and were incredibly helpful when we needed medical assistance. We found the local town of Vic-en Bigorre perfect for essentials. If I had one slight moan it would be that the property is still being advertised as having WiFi but it doesn't. Our original HomeAway property search included WiFi as this was felt important, for our particular group circumstances, so we were disappointed to find out it wasn't available. So make sure you have 4G data if you feel you will need access to the internet when there. In all a great stay and would thoroughly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

29 Aug 2018

Wonderful Relaxing Holiday

We had a great holiday in this lovely property. There were 6 of us, two families and it was more than big enough with 5 bedrooms and lots of living space. The house had lots of character and rustic charm and the pool was heavenly. The whole property was completely enclosed which was great for the children and dog. The garden was huge and the surrounding countryside was beautiful. The village is very quiet and the nearest shop is about a 10 minute drive away but this means that it it is very peaceful and the only sounds to be heard at night are from nature! Perfect holiday had by all. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Marion Cowie

My name is Marion and I live in London with my husband Simon and two children. La Maison Rose is a tranquil bolt hole which we enjoy as often as we can. In the photograph above, I have been picking plums which I store in rum to enjoy at Christmas and also make into chutney.

Why they chose this property

For some years our family holidays had been spent looking for a holiday home. We wanted somewhere near mountains so we could use it for skiing in the winter and somewhere warm enough, with a pool to be a great location for summer holidays. We also wanted a house big enough to accommodate friends and family. We didn't know this area of France at all, it felt 'undiscovered' and totally French. Marsac itself is a very small farming village. The only sounds are the church bells, cockerels in the morning, the occasional tractor, and the jingle of the van from the bakery in the next village on it's delivery round. However, drive south for ten minutes and there's E Leclerc supermarket and a further 5 minutes and you're in the bustling market town of Tarbes.

What makes this property unique

I love the contrast between our busy London life and the peace of La Maison Rose. It may take a day or two, but everyone in the family relaxes and we enjoy quality time with each other. The Atlantic surfing beaches, Biarritz and the charming St. Jean de Luz are only a couple of hours away and well worth a day trip. The Pyrenees provide a spectacular view whatever the season! The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, La Mongie, is an hour's drive. Walks, waterfalls and picnic places in the summer. Madiran wine from the gentle Madiran hills just north of La Maison Rose. As much as we enjoy days out, I love the fact that there's plenty to do (or not!) without leaving the property including table tennis, areas outside or indoors for relaxing and catching up on holiday reading and private swimming pool.