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Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation

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Exterior
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Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10420 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Précilhon, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  • Lindt Chocolate Factory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boutique Lindt Oloron
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oloron-Sainte-Marie Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation

The property is an ideal peaceful country haven just next to the Pyrenees, 30mins from Spain, and within less than 1h 30mins driving distance from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Biarritz, the surfing paradise on the Atlantic coast.

This beautiful rural estate built 400 years ago with ancient river stones and oak beams, consists of a large house of 420m2 and an annex facing each other across a stone, sun-soaked courtyard. With a total of 5 bedrooms in the main house, the place can easily accommodate up to 10 guests at the same time. With some flexibility, it’s possible to house even a few more… The main house has been lovingly and thoughtfully renovated without losing the ”classic charm”. The stone house is wonderfully cool in summer, and cosily warm in winter (floor heating and several fireplaces), so it is ideal for all seasons. There is an annex across the courtyard, which is occupied by a couple who manage the property and are at hand to help if needed. The estate offers enough to keep you busy: a fantastic garden with a large private swimming pool, spacious areas for extensive entertaining and catering, relaxing to the sound of the garden stream that run alongside the property, playing, several outdoor terraces with barbecue and garden furniture, billiard room, library and sauna. For the adventurers the surrounding nature and stunning views of the Pyrenees will provide you with a wide array of hikes and/ or skiing possibilities, as well as adding to the romantic rural setting.

Property manager

Alexander Thiel

Languages

English, French, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Precilhon

Located in Precilhon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Maison du Patrimoine and Church of Saint Girons are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arles Way and Ossau Valley Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Précilhon, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

What's nearby

  • Maison du Patrimoine - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lindt Chocolate Factory - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Boutique Lindt Oloron - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Oloron-Sainte-Marie Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arles Way - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Oloron-Sainte-Marie Station - 8 min drive
  • Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gogaille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caza'pan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Loft - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot de Nini - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Splendid rural Chateau / Manor house for your big family vacation located?

This family-friendly Precilhon holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Maison du Patrimoine, Lindt Chocolate Factory and Boutique Lindt Oloron. Arles Way and Oloron-Sainte-Marie Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Royer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Magnifique maison de maître

La maison est vaste, magnifique et super attachante, on serait bien resté plus longtemps. Équipements et fournitures au top absolu. Maison très propre. Piscine incroyable. Accueil très accueillant, y compris Paco le petit chien de la famille. Un endroit campagnard de rêve. À conseiller absolument
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful English-style Manor

The property is exactly as shown on the picture: it is a beautiful old house, renovated with an English style. We gathered our family and stayed there with two 4y old children for 8 days. The house is really large and we didn't feel crowded at all, despite the weather that kept us inside more than we wanted! Nora, the manager who lives next door with her family is really nice and was helpful all along, lending us bikes and stuff as needed. The kitchen is amazingly well equipped, the coffee machine is fantastic, there are two grills (one charcoal and one gas). Wifi works well on the first floor, gets spotty upstairs. The only thing that didn't work to perfection has been the showers: the water temperature was capricious in some of the bathrooms. Luckily there are 4 different places to take a shower!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An enjoyable, well presented, large & interesting property

Despite average weather for the time of year, our group of 8 (2 families with 4 children aged 9 and 12) enjoyed an excellent week of activity at the Chateau de Précilhon and in the surrounding area. We found the house well kept, excellently presented and as large and interesting as it looks in the photos! The on-site hosts were welcoming, helpful, and let us enjoy the house on our own. The kitchen is well equipped - the few herbs, condiments, etc available were a nice touch - and we made good use of the gas and charcoal BBQs provided. The multitude of bedrooms (with very comfortable beds), sizeable bathrooms and varied ‘living’ areas were more than ample for our group. The large outdoor pool was clean, refreshing and great fun. The surrounding patio and loungers were excellent and easily accessed across the courtyard behind the host’s property. Thank you for loaning us your wonderful property for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D., Bruges, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid rural chateau indeed!

We had a great week! Our family of ten, ages 15 to 82, had a wonderful holiday. The house is big and breathes history. There’s plenty of room, beautiful details, all you need to cook and linger and enjoy. The pool is big and refreshing, situated in a beautiful garden surrounded by old trees. We visited Pau, Lourdes and Biarritz, all in driving distance and worth a visit. Groceries and everything you need is available at the shops in Oloron Sainte Marie. But as the house and garden have a lot of rooms and corners, staying at home is also a valid option! Thank you Nora, Ross and the girls (and Paco!) for the warm welcome and for making us feel at home. Hope to be back some day to enjoy this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay in a manor house of real character

This is an absolutely wonderful manor house / mini-chateau. The owners are very friendly and helpful, the house itself is enormous, with more than enough space to give everyone some privacy to read or just lounge around (very important for teenagers) and it's very comfortable. The house has huge character and a great feel to it, and there's everything you need for a great stay. As we travelled in the time of Covid, we didn't go out much but there's a lovely little back garden with shade to eat under and a massive swimming pool which is probably the best we've seen in a private house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le charme d’une vieille demeure

Immense propriété/manoir salle de billard bibliothèque, vaste salle à manger, cheminées, canapé chesterfield, chandeliers, mobilier de collection, piano de cuisine La Cornue, barbecue Weber etc. Accueil chaleureux de Nora, de Ross des enfants et de Paco le chien. Vue sur les Pyrénées de la belle piscine. Séjour délicieux What else?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alexander Thiel

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Languages:

English, French, Swedish