Gorgeous, spacious & well-equipped gite in the heart of SW France

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Vieuzos, Occitanie

Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)45 min drive
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary60 min drive
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception60 min drive
Massabielle Grotto62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Courtyard bedroom

1 Double Bed

Garden bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Courtyard bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Garden bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The gite forms a wing of a U-shaped farmhouse in a charming barn converted to a very high standard. Downstairs offers:
. a characterful oak-beamed lounge with wood burner, double sofa bed, English TV, video tape & DVD player, tourist literature, library, board games & cards.
. a light, spacious & extremely well-equipped kitchen with electric hob & oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, iron & ironing board, ample crockery, cutlery, cookware, glassware
Upstairs:
2 roomy, charming & comfortable bedrooms, one double and the other triple, each with ensuite & sitting area, lovely views of courtyard & hills. Each has overhead & floor fans, hairdryers, French TV & DVD player, oak beams.
Outside there is a private terrace with wooden garden table & chairs & a large gas barbecue, and a private garden area with sunbeds & cushions. Beautiful view of valley & hills, with mountain backdrop.
Two further bedrooms, one double and one triple, with their own bathrooms are available across the courtyard in the main house for larger groups of visitors, giving a total of 7 in the gite and 5 more in the main house.

Property manager

Heather Bowman-Taylor

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Grapevine, rosemary, cafe in the morning w/a great view! Relax under the tree.

Tennis court

Toys/games

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children over 6 years old due to staircase

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is possible on the gite terrace.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vieuzos

Located in Vieuzos, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Caves of Gargas and Gouffre d'Esparros reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ludina Waterpark and Massey Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace or Tarbes Exhibition Center. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Vieuzos, Occitanie

What's nearby

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary - 60 min drive
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception - 60 min drive
Massabielle Grotto - 62 min drive
Lake Payolle - 67 min drive
Pic du Midi de Bigorre - 88 min drive

Getting around

Lannemezan Station - 21 min drive
Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

L'épi'zzas - 17 min drive
Restaurant Sandikala - 9 min drive
Ferme Auberge du Lac - 10 min drive
Les Arcades - 8 min drive
Tea in the Teapot - 12 min drive

10

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

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31 May 2012

Great place to stay

What a wonderful well equipped, comfortable, self contained gite. It has a beautiful setting in the countryside with wonderful views. Would not hesitate in recommending the gite to anyone thinking of a holiday in this area. The owners Heather and Trevor are so hospitable and very helpful. They are there to help in anyway if you need them but respect your privacy.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Pletz

21 Dec 2011

a great experience of France

The hosts are very friendly and helpful. The self-contained accommodation has a wonderful ambience, provides all that you need including being spacious, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen andin a quiet area. Spacious garden to enjoy relaxing outside in the sunshine. It was very mild in October. The location is very quiet in the middle of lovely countryside. Larger villages not far away for shopping, markets and exploring.. Good local restaurant nearby. Need your own car for exploring. Would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle B.

2 Oct 2023

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

Un petit paradis

Emplacement magnifique. Gite avec tout ce qu'il faut sur place. Calme assuré !

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude S.

29 Aug 2023

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

Exélent séjour

Acceuil chaleureux

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Declan M.

23 Aug 2020

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Delightful stay in the foothills of the French Pyrenees

So much to tell. For a rural French gite, the house is very well outfitted. All bedding and linens are supplied, and the kitchen is fully equipped with excellent crockery and cutlery. Your host, Heather Bowman-Taylor, lives in a separate wing of the property and is very tactful about respecting your privacy. Most days we forgot she even lived there. Heather also has quite the green thumb, and I can’t stress enough how much we enjoyed taking in the distance view from the benches in the very well maintained garden, replete with fruit bearing trees. If you are so inclined, you might want to get to know Heather a bit. A philosopher friend once remarked to me, “you know, it’s the same woman who runs the B&B everywhere in the world.” Not so Heather. She is unfailingly helpful with any problems that arise during your stay and she clearly has a gene for hospitality. She is always willing to go the extra distance for her guests. Suffice it to say, I now can imagine what it must be like to have Dame Judi Dench as a landlady. In any case, we would recommend this gite without hesitation to anyone who wants a dignified and tranquil getaway, at a very fair price, in the French Pyrenees. We’ll return for sure.

Stayed 50 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Heather Bowman-Taylor

My husband and I retired and came to France in August 2010. Previously we had a holiday home in Gironde, between Bordeaux and Bergerac, but as we wanted to have a gite and chambres d'hotes we bought this gorgeous property in the Midi Pyrenees. Sadly my husband died in 2014, but I have decided to carry on our project for the gite and B & B rooms.
The house is lovely, an old farmhouse with oak beams and columbage throughout, and is a superb combination of original features and all modern comforts. The gite forms a separate wing with its own entrance so that visitors can be as independent as they wish, but I am on hand to offer help and advice if needed. My husband and I wanted to be able to share the beauty and tranquility of our own slice of paradise with our guests, and we have worked hard to provide an attractive and extremely well resourced home-from-home. Unlike most local gites, where you have to bring absolutely everything with you, there is a huge amount provided for you: a welcome pack of croissants, bread, butter, eggs, jam, orange juice, tea, coffee and wine plus olive oil, herbs, condiments, toilet and kitchen rolls, soaps as well as all bed linen and towels. There are ample pots, pans, roasting dishes etc to cook full meals and the private gite offers a very large gas barbecue for outdoor feasts. We want everyone to feel this is their own home for the time they are staying here, and I continue to strive to provide this for all.

Why they chose this property

The property is gorgeous, steeped in character but at the same time extremely comfortable & well equipped. It is situated in a great location, in easy reach of the mountains, The Gers, Haute Garonne, Toulouse, Lourdes etc. The garden is lovely, so much so that many choose to just stay in it all day! The village is quiet but welcoming and is the perfect place to relax & recharge batteries. There are lovely walks straight out of the gates, or you can borrow one of 2 bikes for gentle countryside cycling. Visitors comment on how well they sleep at night because it is so quiet - and because the mattresses are great!

What makes this property unique

Visitors to the gite always say it is like a home-from-home. It is beautifully decorated with many thoughtful touches which make it such a great place to stay. Also, the extra provisions, such as bedding, towels, tea towels, a very generous welcome pack, herbs, spices, olive oil, picnic hamper, cool boxes etc knock it out of the water compared to many French gites.

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