gite en pleine nature

Martine is very hospitable and gave us homegrown tomatoes and homemade jam and kept the pool beautiful however the accommodation needs updating, & is not to my standard of hygiene. Something in my bed on the mezzanine made me itch. There is barely any light in the kitchen which made it difficult to cook. The only supermarket is a Super U which is about 11 miles away, nothing in the village. Positives: the pool, the hot water, the proximity to the mountains and Lourdes if you’re of a mind to visit. We left early due to the impending strike by ferry workers.

It was a nice, cute house where we had a very great time with our family. Martine is a fine hostess.. and very helpful. The swimming pool and pingpongtable were liked. We went to Lourdes, Pont d’espagne, rafting. Bart, Lieke & co.

We would not hesitate to recommend this rental. Martine’s communications were always prompt and thorough. We particularly appreciated that she left us breakfast for our first morning having arrived in the early hours. Home made plum jam was such a treat. We were blessed with wonderful weather so made full use of the fabulous pool which Martine cared for, discreetly, every morning. It was nice to have a variety of sitting out areas. The village offers a bakery and wine but for anything more it is a short drive to the supermarket. There are many places to visit but if the weather is good you may find yourself not wanting to leave such an idyllic spot. My husband would have appreciated WiFi but the lack could be seen as a positive!

The gite was ideal for one couple (though the single shower, accessed via one of the two bedrooms, could have been inconvenient for two couples). The only downside was the lack of WiFi. The setting was ideally quiet and peaceful, and M. & Mme Bailleul (the owners) could not have been more helpful and generous. They provided excellent information beforehand, and were extremely responsive during our stay. They provided us with tomatoes etc. from their own garden, and when I asked M. Bailluel for directions to the nearest station de gonflage he insisted on pumping up my tyres himself. Madiran itself has a boulangerie and one outstanding restaurant. An altogether excellent holiday.