Les Hauts Pâturages
About
Reconnect with nature & discover our heavenly hideaway gite sleeping 14. Set in 30 acres of parkland and forest with heated swimming pool (summer), discover our magical mountain air & glorious views over the snow capped Pyrénées. From impulsive long weekends, summer holidays. inspired Christmas escapes, small weddings and elopements; create perfect memories to cherish for a lifetime. 25 mins from an international airport and 20 mins from TGV getting here is a dream. The space: Set on the crest of à Pyrenean foothill with views all around, explore our 30 acres of pasture and forest. The land stretches away below the pool and has been planted (around 50 years ago) with superb walnut and chestnut trees, spend time discovering our three family-family colour-coded walks. The kids: Happy children make great holidays! Watch the children explore our woodland play area enjoying the freedom to play and discover new skills. Share a family game of table tennis, badminton and football. Pack up a picnic and take one of our nature trails spending quality family time together. Relax around the Pool: Make the most of the summer sun and enjoy a dip in the heated swimming pool or take a book and lounge on the decking enjoying the peace and tranquility that surround you as birds chirp in the trees. Discover and Explore: To exercise legs and pump the heart, explore our 30 acres of woodland and forest. Discover waterfalls, deserted barns, deer trails, wild flower galore. Breathe our magical mountain air listen to the bird song and reconnect with nature. The Firepit: Gather around the firepit and watch the sun set over the mountains whilst cooking your supper over the open fire. Surrounded by trees and twinkling lights this is perfect ending to a day spent in our heavenly hideaway. La Maison: The house was built in the traditional 'Bigourdane' style of the region dating from 1632 and was a Bishops Residence until early 1900's with the tiny church next door still in occasional use. The house sleeps 15 in spacious and flexible accommodation particularly suitable for extended family gatherings or groups of friends celebrating a special event. Modern decor and appliances provide a comfy cosy experience while traditional French touches such as oak beams, wood floors, antiques, wood-burning stoves etc maintain the character of the house. With plenty of space for big groups to spread out across the house; 2 kitchens, 2 staircases, a grand salon, large dinning area and second kitchen/family room, 2 TV's along with books, games and DVD's guests can always find a cosy corner to relax in. Charm and calm as you climb one of the two staircases. Upstairs is a geometric colossus of oak and sloping ceilings, many rooms have wonderful views of the mountains. Spacious bedrooms offer guests the perfect night's sleep. All the bedrooms are equally charming, with boutique white bed linen dressed according to the season. There is 1 single bed on the mezzanine level with views out to the mountains. Most of the bathrooms are en-suite and are supplied with hand, bath and pool towels and essential toileties. Guest access: There is a separate drive behind the main house for guests to park their cars once they have unloaded their luggage. This ensures that children can play and explore in safety. The land stretches away below the pool and has been planted with superb walnut trees and chestnut trees. Children adore exploring our woodland adventure play area whilst adults are often found at the fire pit watching the sun set with a glass of wine and one of our signature grazing boards! Discover our heavenly paradise ( 30 acres) and spend time exploring the many paths which lead down to the stream at the bottom of the valley. Many of our guests enjoy bird watching, painting or simply unwinding from the stresses of everyday life or relaxing by the pool. For the children and the young-at-heart we provide a selection of bikes for all ages, football nets, badminton nets and rackets, pool toys and a table tennis table. There are lots of lovely walks without having to start up your car. Other things to note Food is our passion here and guests regularly leave lovely reviews. From Breakfasts to table d'hôtes, paella nights, cooking up pizzas in the wood-fired oven and gazing boards please get in touch.