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10/10 Excellent
frederick b.
3 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
frederick b.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Entire home
Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 44 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Castelnau-d'Auzan, Occitanie
- Barbotan Thermes11 min drive
- Lac de l'Uby13 min drive
- Seviac Roman Villa14 min drive
- Mont De Marsan (XMJ)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France.
Hirondelle is a pretty stone-built single-story gite perched on a hillside overlooking vineyards, woodland and the local church spire. It has a beautiful shaded terrace and a large outdoor area with plenty of sun and shade all day long. There is a new above ground pool 50 metres or so from the gite which is in a lovely, secluded spot between a meadow and woodland. Hirondelle is equipped to a high standard with a very comfortable bed and, if needed, a top quality bed-settee. Guests love to just breathe and relax and enjoy the beautiful open outlook and local wildlife. The local village is in easy walking distance and whilst small has all you need; bakery, general store, post office, bar, restaurant, hairdresser, pharmacy, pool and tennis courts. It is a really welcoming place and we work closely with the community to support small local business. The local area is fascinating and very beautiful with rolling landscapes, pretty villages, unique attractions and a sense of space and peace. It is often described as La France Profonde, deep, rural France. In some ways time has stood still and the pace of life is very different. There are no major industrial sites so the air is clean and the skies are incredible. Enjoy incredible local produce; delicious food, great wines and of course a glass or two of fine Armagnac. We love it here and hope that all our guests will feel the same about this special corner of the world.
Property manager
Alasdair Downes
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Refundable damage deposit of 100 euros
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Castelnau-d'Auzan
Located in Castelnau-d'Auzan, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lac de l'Uby and Lac de Courtes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Barbotan Thermes and Centre de Loisirs Aqualudiques. Travelling with kids? Consider Palmeraie du Sarthou and Lud'O Parc. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Castelnau-d'Auzan, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Barbotan Thermes - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
- Lac de l'Uby - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
- Seviac Roman Villa - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- Guinlet Golf - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
- Château de Poudenas - 25 min drive - 22.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casino de Barbotan - 11 min drive
- La Pièce de Boeuf - 9 min drive
- Le Relais - 9 min drive
- La Palmeraie - 11 min drive
- Château de Buros - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Monique G.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super endroit dans la nature
Monique G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
12 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu idéal pour ce reposé et être au calme
Patrick M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ian T.
13 December 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great night with lovely views and very comfortable bed!
Ian T.
10/10 Excellent
Christian L.
8 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et reposant
Christian L.
8/10 Good
Jérôme L.
30 July 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour mais petit bémol sur la propreté
Jérôme L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marie Jeanne J.
3 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite à recommander sur tous les points.
Marie Jeanne J.
10/10 Excellent
Gordon M.
12 October 2018
The property was very private on a beautiful location over looking the village of Castelnau-d’Auzan
Gordon M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Alasdair Downes
We are both Scottish, Alasdair from Glasgow and Fiona from Galloway. We lived in the North East of England for many years. It was always hovering in the back of their minds that one day we would like to run our own business. As keen campers, the idea of a campsite with gites was appealing. After a few years of swithering and dithering we just decided to get on with it and here we are.
Why they chose this property
We looked at a lot of lovely properties on the way but Le Poteau was the one. We both knew as soon as we arrived for our first viewing. We love the feel of The Gers. It is tucked away, less well known than its neighbours and not massively touristy. The local people are friendly, welcoming and extremely kind. The fact that the gites were part of the deal was unexpected but brilliant. We like the fact that they are not on the campsite itself so provide a real escape for people but it also means that "giters" can use the campsite if they want to join us for a social evening or whatever.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with it because it is so real and normal here. The village is a pretty but working village where people get on with life. The local towns are busy but not hectic and the roads are wonderfully quiet. The landscape is gorgeous, verdant and ever changing with the rhythm of agriculture. Incidentally Gers has the highest level of Bio agriculture in France which makes it a great habitat for all wildlife.
Languages:
English, French
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