In the picturesque Basque Country, Maison de Campagne is nestled on a rolling hillside near the tranquil Gave des saisons river. This charming home boasts original features like a 17th-century staircase and stone fireplace, blending seamlessly with its modern extension. Unwind in the private garden surrounded by mature hedges or enjoy al fresco dining under a wisteria-covered pergola overlooking the swimming pool.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.
The house is situated on the edge of the Basque Country, in the foot hills of the Pyrenees. The country side is green and rolling with the mountains as a back drop. Climate is very mild all year around, sunny and hot in the summer. Gestas is a tiny hamlet very quiet and private near the wonderful Gave des saisons, a mountain river well known for salmon and trout fishing; you can swim in the river during the summer. The house seats in a Mature garden and hedges insure maximum privacy. Original features have been kept, they include a large stone fireplace, beautiful 17th century staircase and lovely original wooden floors. Bathrooms and kitchen have been build in the extension to the house therefore not upsetting the original character of the property. A wisteria covered pergola at the back of the house Leeds towards the swimming pool and the garden. It has garden and pool furniture, a dining table and chairs and a BBQ. The Medieval towns of Sauveterre and Salies de Bearn are on the door step. Enjoy lovely walks in the Basque country with its fantastic scenery, or try a section of the Camino de Santiago. Trips to the seaside (Saint jean de Luz, Biarritz 55mn) and mountain (Pau, Lourdes 1Hr) as well as a visit to the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao are highly recommended. Rafting in the summer, skiing in the winter 65mn) . The house awaits you. You will have a lovely and serene time.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Ski lift privileges
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Golf
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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
Located in Gestas, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Navarrenx Golf Club and Thermes de Salies-de-Bearn are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lindt & Sprüngli and Boutique Lindt Oloron. La Ferme Lait P'tits Bearnais and Aventure Parc Aramits are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Gestas travel guide
Pyrenees Atlantiques, Pays Basque, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
Serbat Museum
8 min drive - 4.5 miles
Château de Sauveterre
9 min drive - 5.9 miles
Le Château des Enigmes
10 min drive - 6.0 miles
Musée du Sel et des traditions Béarnaises
18 min drive - 12.5 miles
Thermes de Salies-de-Bearn
18 min drive - 12.8 miles
Getting around
Puyoô Station
28 min drive
Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Bar de la mairie
10 min drive
Au Fil de l'Eau
12 min drive
Les Casetas
9 min drive
La Casa de Nana's
9 min drive
Jean Haget
8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private. located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Le Château des Enigmes, Serbat Museum and Château de Sauveterre. Mauléon Castle and Navarrenx Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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We (husband, friend, and I) had an amazing stay in Vincent’s beautifully furnished home. He couldn't ‘t have been more responsive to a few minor details. He gave us great advice on where to eat, shop and local sites to visit. He could not have been kinder or more accommodating.
Vincent was fantastic. Communication was first rate from day one, super helpful, even got us some shopping as we were arriving late. Popped round to check all okay. Gorgeous place and situation. Weather not great but it didn’t matter as much as house was beautiful and very welll decorated.
What a wonderful week we had. The house is very quiet in a small village, first stores about 15 minutes away. The house is fully equipped and was very much to our liking in terms of style and appearance. Because of the beautiful weather we actually only sat outside in the lovely garden with ditto pool. Vincent had sent us all information in advance including great tips for restaurants. In addition, he shared nice suggestions during our visit. Vincent is a very nice host, many thanks for that! It is a wonderful place to rest and to make nice trips to both nature and cities. In short: we enjoyed it very much!
a wonderful little house in a perfect quiet location
what can we say other than that we loved the house very much and had a woinderful time in Vincents house. Lots of lovely walking in the area and nice villages nearby.
Only downside was the mosquitoes which wasnt great for the kids so next time we will come better prepared.
Will definitely come again! thank you.
We have had a great time at the beautiful cottage of Vincent. He was really nice and helpful. The house, pool and garden are really nice. You have to see it for yourself!
From Gestas we organized several trips to medieval towns and nice and serious walks in the mountains.
This was a great house for us, we had a lovely time, really relaxing, Vincent was great, when we knew we were not going to arrive until late on Saturday evening he made sure there were essential provisions for us, milk, bread, eggs,butter,etc and beer, which was a big help,
Vincent if you are driving through and need some where to stop we would be more than happy to put you up, thanks for a great holiday
Chloe B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna P.
26 Jul 2017
Stunning House Outside Quaint French Country Village in Southwest France
Sure there's Nice, Cannes, Provence and all the name brand places in the south of France. And then there's the Pays Basques in the southwest near Spain.
If you want to get away in beautiful country with rolling fields of sunflowers in the foothills of the Pyrenees, come here.
And stay at this house. The property is exactly as advertised. Our kids played for hours in the yard, jumping in and out of the pool while we lounged close by. When we wanted an outing, there was plenty to do, from evening dinners at fabulous restaurants in nearby Salies de Bearn and Sauveterre to day trips into Biarritz and San Sebastian. We could have done more (the Pyrenees are only about an hour away), but everyone was so happy we'd stayed close to home, exploring nearby villages and even the river behind the house with pools that even little swimmers can enjoy.
My husband and I traveled with our 8-year old son and rented the house together with friends who have a 5 and and 8-year old. There was really something for everyone, from the runners among us, to the loungers, readers, and swimmers.
Property owners can make all the difference with places like this. Vincent, the owner, is perfectly attentive without being intrusive. The place is beautifully maintained. And Vincent's a wonderful resource - willing to share restaurant ideas, to where to spa or find local markets to stock up on croissants.
This place is a real gem. Don't miss it.
3 semaines en famille dans une maison de charme, au dessus d'un gave, à mi-chemin de la mer et des randonnées en Pyrénées. De plus le propriétaire est charmant.
Deux semaines dépaysantes et très reposantes.
Calme absolu ! Maison coquette, beaucoup d’espaces et piscine très agréable.
Et sans oublier l’accueil et la gentillesse de Vincent.
Nous recommandons !
Le lieu est tout à fait beau. La maison est aménagée avec goût et confortable. Beaucoup de sites à visiter sans aller très loin. La piscine recueille tous les suffrages en fin de journée.
We had a great holiday! Half an hour drive to the mountains, an hour to the atlantic coast. Beautiful cities like Pau or Bayonne are near. San Sebastián can be visited in a day.
The house is nicer than the pictures show. Large garden, Hill view, small river at the end of the garden. The sound of the water really makes you relaxed. Host Vincent is wonderful, chic and good sense of humour, fluent english. I absolutely recommand this house.
Note when you have small children: a part of the garden has no fence.