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#125. Perfect - The Gite, The Pool, The View

Gite: The Gite is perfect. It is separated enough from the main house to feel like you have your own place, but near enough if you have any requests. Inside it is equipped with everything you will need and more. Downstairs has a large living/dining room with a beautiful fireplace and a wonderful fully equipped kitchen. We cooked for ourselves every night. There is a large pantry and a full size oven and microwave along with a dishwasher and washing/drying machine. EVERYTHING you need! Upstairs were 2 very pretty good sized bedrooms with a further room off the landing with a really comfortable daybed, separated with some lovely screening (this was used by one of our party as a bedroom throughout). There is a separate shower room and toilet – both well equipped and perfectly adequate for our needs.

Outside Area: While the Gite itself is perfect, what’s even more fabulous is the large private pool. This was the highlight of the stay! Perfect size, lovely temperature and cleaned everyday by our hosts once we prized ourselves away for the night!!! There are lots of loungers and a shower to clean yourself down after a dip. There is a lovely picnic area away from the Gite, as well as a beautiful patio area with electric sun shade if needed, table and chairs, Bar-B-Q, loungers and a substantial hammock. The most practical things have been thought about including a drying frame for towels (supplied) and swimwear

View: This place is all about the view. The pièce de résistance. Wow, what a view. The Pyrenees. Every day, looking out over these breath-taking mountains and surrounding countryside. I found myself constantly, unwittingly drawn to the windows, just staring out. Awesome.

Surroundings: The Gite is close to Tarbes and Lourdes, both of which are interesting places to visit (Tarbes pleasantly surprised us!). However, it is also centrally located so that we could visit lots of cities around. We travelled west to Pau, Bayonne, Biarritz (must see beach) and near to San Sebastian (Spain) as well as Toulouse (Definitely going to visit for a short break). We could have visited Andorra too, but decided to keep that for the next trip that we are already planning for next year…..

Hospitality: The Gite owners are wonderful. They greeted us when we arrived and were on hand to help with anything we needed during the stay (although deliberately kept a distance unless asked). They provided exceptional instructions for use of the Gite and the surrounding areas and even supplied me with “Sans Gluten” food when I was struggling to find what I needed. They are fabulously kind and caring people and we could not have asked for any better hospitality than was provided.

All in all, this was one of my favourite holidays EVER and I travel lots! I am planning to go back next year, to experience exactly the same and to explore some new villages and towns drivable from the Gite. Thanks Mike and Pam for a most memorable stay. Please have us back next year? xx