Character stone period villa for up to 14 adults near all amenities with pool

We had a wonderful two week stay at Helene’s property in August 2023. The property was well presented and very spacious for the 6 adults and 2 children. The property is set in a rural area and is peaceful and quiet. The highlight of the property was the outdoor pool, including a kitchen area and huge garden. We ate almost all our lunches out by the pool. We spent most of our time at the property but also went on 3 separate day trips to Saint-Jean-de-Luz (beach), Biarritz (beach) and Pau (shopping). We were well looked after by Gilbert who serviced the pool on a daily basis. Helene, out host, was very responsive and easy to communicate with before and during the holiday. We would highly recommend this property for families and friends who are looking to get away to the quiet French countryside.

We had the best time EVER in this magical place. We have never see such a beautiful house!! Helene is the perfect host and was so helpful and nice. She also has wonderful neighbours that helped us, when Helene was not there. We really hope we can come back again in the future!!

We stayed for 10 nights in this beautiful property. We had everything we could ever need, from a gorgeous pool to a brand new ping pong table; from an outdoor summer kitchen to a fully equipped indoor kitchen. The attention to detail from Helene was second to none; a lovely welcome pack of three bottles of wine; ham; cheese; bread; butter and chocolate. We had fresh water in each bedroom and a pair of slippers for each guest. The house itself is full of character, spacious and just a delight to spend time in. We went out for a couple of day trips but were happy to spend time at the house as it was so relaxing. If we needed anything at all, it was dealt with immediately by Helene or her equally friendly property managers - such a fabulous host. I would definitely return in the future.

The property is very spacious and easily room for 8-10 people. The facilities were excellent with a kitchen and covered eating area for outdoor dining next to the large swimming pool. The main property is large and has a kitchen and separate washing room. Outside there is plenty of grassy areas for the children to run and play in a safe closed environment. The property is surrounded by rural land and is very peaceful. The property was very clean with bed linen and towels provided. There is help if you need it locally as Gilbert who lives down the road came to clean the pool and provide other services as you might need (he printed off some rugby tickets for me) and is very friendly. The property is in a great location to explore the local area - from the beaches at Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, the historic towns of Pau and Bayonne and the wine areas of Madiran and Iroudeguy. We also went further afield to San Sebastien and Bordeaux - all within 2 hours drive. It was just over an hour from Biarritz airport so the travelling days weren't too much of a pain. There are plenty of smaller towns closer by to explore as well. The owner is also very helpful offering guidance an assistance as required and is very responsive. It is always better to be able to tap in to local knowledge to find hidden treasures such as which are the best local restaurants or the fact there is an olympic size swimming pool down the road. Overall we had a lovely stay and would highly recommend it.

We have recently returned from a lovely 2 week holiday at this property. The house is in a peaceful, very rural location yet close enough to the main road to allow easy access to the Atlantic beaches and the lovely towns of Bayonne, Pau and San Sebastian (all less than 2 hours away). The house itself is well equipped with large spacious very comfy bedrooms. There was a great swimming pool with plenty of sun loungers for adults and inflatables for the children. There was an ample supply of good quality pool towels for our use which we found very useful and not something we have found at other places we have stayed. Next to the pool is an outdoor kitchen area which we used for almost all of our cooking. A handy hotplate and bbq were provided. The pool was kept well cleaned and a local man Guilbert was helpful to attend to many needs and enquiries including booking restaurants for us. Recommendations on what to do and where to eat from Helene were very much appreciated and provided us with some great experiences. A great location to explore wine country too. All in all I would recommend it for families, the house is plenty big enough for a couple of families to holiday together, Thanks Helene for a great holiday.

Our extended family has just returned from spending two very enjoyable weeks at this fantastic house in Horsarrieu. The villa is situated in beautiful French countryside, ideally located for day trips to the beaches of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the Pyrenean mountains and, just across the border, San Sebastian – a paradise for ‘foodies’. While we ventured out to enjoy some of these attractions, we spent most of our time at the house itself, with many lazy days spent by the excellent pool – and many of our meals prepared and taken in the pool-side kitchen. The impressive and characterful house is very spacious, with all the facilities a large family would need. The bedrooms in particular were nicely decorated, with each room having its own individual theme. Above all else, it was the warm welcome and the many thoughtful touches from Hélène, the owner, that made our stay particularly special. Hélène had obviously gone to great effort in making us comfortable, with our children especially delighted with the treats we found upon our arrival. We were also very pleased with the numerous recommendations Hélène made regarding local events, restaurants and places of interest. All of which were helpful in getting the most out of our holiday. We whole-heartedly recommend a stay here to any family looking for a relaxing retreat, and look forward to returning ourselves in the future. Philippe and clan.

We hired a car from Bordeaux Airport and stopped enroute at a supermarket to stock up on local food wine and other supplies for our break. It was easy to find and when we arrived we were stunned by the magnificence of the property ! It takes your breath away! Located in a beautiful, quiet and tranquil area, this charming old traditional stone house had clean stylish and comfortable rooms, wooden beams, 2 large open fireplaces, and comfortable luxurious furnishings. There was plenty of space indoors and out, to sit and relax, play, swim, sunbath, or dine/bbq outside. We spent whole evenings by the pool and took advantage of the outdoor kitchen and bbq. It was tempting to just stay where we were and not even venture out! We did however manage to venture out for a walk and drove to the International Sports Training Complex La Cité Verte As recommended by you, we also visited the 'Feria Festival' at the nearby town of Saint Sever which had a very Spanish feel with Beer Tents fabulous local food a fairground attractions for the kids and Music and Dance on the main stage. I'd definitely recommend a visit. We had such a chilled time at your home and we will definitely be rebooking next year and recommending your home to others. Thank you The Keelan family

The house is stunning. Full of charm, and character with plenty of space yet warm and welcoming. The setting is relaxing. We were a group of seven, 3 adults and four teenage kids. We spent many hours by the pool, facilitated by the convenience of the poolside kitchen. Inside the house, the rooms are generous in size. The beds and bedding are very good quality The ensuite in our bedroom was fine, rather than luxurious. The house was very clean and the large corridor running from the front door/window to the opposite back window created a pleasant airy and light feel. The kitchen is simple but has everything you need including modern essentials like a dishwasher. There are some lovely pieces of antique furniture and the lounge/ dining room is a real gem which includes a mezzanine. when we managed to motivate ourselves to move from the house and this was very difficult as we felt so relaxed , we visited the local village and a ferme auberge . We also went further afield, to a fabulous beach -approximately 1.5 hrs. Pau is about 30 minutes away and this is a wonderful old university town. We did not make it to Biarritz but it is definitely on our list when we return next time. We definitely want to return.