Charming Restored Farmhouse with Inspiring Views for Artists

Character old farmhouse near small town with easy access to walking in Pyrenees. House currently needs some maintenance which would improve the overall place. Location on main road to Spanish border means traffic noise mostly during the day.

We had an amazing time here. The property was private, great location for visiting the many beautiful places in the Pyrenees and Joy was a great host. The expansive garden was a great way to enjoy the weather and the traditional renovated farmhouse was just what we needed to unwind. Would highly recommend this place and will for sure be back again! Edwin and Matt

We had an amazing time here. The property was private, great location for visiting the many beautiful places in the Pyrenees and Joy was a great host. The expansive garden was a great way to enjoy the weather and the traditional renovated farmhouse was just what we needed to unwind. Would highly recommend this place and will for sure be back again! Edwin and Matt

Bien exceptionnel nous avons passé 15 jours dans un cadre magnifique très calme et reposant je recommande vivement ce bien nous regrettons de ne pas avoir pris quelques jours de plus. Merci a joy

My wife and I spent 3 weeks in this house, and it was a wonderful way to live in a very rural area of France- very rustic and comfortable, the house is huge, especially just for the 2 of us, so can accommodate more people easily- the rooms are all large and comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped, I was able to cook many great meals. In addition to the farmer's markets you can find almost daily within a half hour, there is one in the local town of Castelnau-Magnoac on Saturdays, and the local supermarket, 5 minutes away, is open every day till 7:30, except Sunday, and has great produce, butcher, fish, wine, and fresh locally baked bread daily- and in the small town of Castelnau, the one main restaurant, Le Tarragon, is excellent. The house is very comfortably heated, we stayed in January, and you can light a great fire in the huge fireplace in addition to many well placed radiators. You also have internet access and British satellite tv. And I'm sure in the summer you can have many great meals under the stars on this large beautiful property.

We spent two weeks relaxing in the house and garden. The house was comfortable, full of character and well equipped with everything that we needed. The beds and armchairs were very comfortable. The garden was wonderful. We spent hours just wandering around the garden, listening to the birds, absorbing the view, sunbathing and enjoying our meals under the shade of the trees. It was the first time we had visited Haut-Pyrenees, and certainly want to return. A half hour drive took us into the heart of the mountains, and spectacular scenery (especially following some of the Tour de France mountain passes). A memorable house and holiday - well worth the long drive from Wales!

I LOVE this house and property! The photos you see speak somewhat to the charm of the place, vast as the sweeping back views of fields and mountains as far as the eye can see. If you are in need of relaxation and inspiration, come ... commune and revel. If you are in need of romance, bring your lover - it doesn't get any more perfect than this! We chased each other around the back yard with the garden hose, laughing, naked and wet, in complete privacy with Mother Nature alone. We ate warm figs picked from the fig tree, feeling very much like Adam and Eve before the fall. No need for the proverbial fig leaf! As far as practical matters, which do matter as well, I had every comfort and modern convenience needed (I'm a NY professional) and I think you will too. The house was clean and fresh, the bed super comfortable, the kitchen well stocked (cooking here was a treat after so many restaurants on the road), the furniture a tasty mix of shabby chic and antique, and the decor smart and artful. Wifi, tv, a good shower with plenty of hot water, washing machine ... do you really need anything more? The house was well provisioned while maintaining the same sense of spaciousness found outside, allowing me to open up and relax in ways hard to find in an otherwise busy, complicated, modern life. I can't say enough good things about this place, how I enjoyed my time there, and look forward to returning - for an extended stay. PS Go to the outdoor market in the nearby town center on Saturday mornings to find all kinds of treats and bargains (clothes, food, plants, etc.) And coffee at Hotel Dupont!

My girlfriend and I didn't want to leave! We loved everything about the it: the house is simple and charming, restored just enough to maintain the charm of the old and the convenience of the new. The huge bedroom has views for miles, and a grapevine growing right outside the window. The grounds are very private, very extensive, and romantic. This was just what we hoped for, private, peaceful, comfortable, but only ten minutes from a charming village with a great Saturday market. Highly recommended.