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Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees

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Pool
Dining
Living area
Game room
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galan, Occitanie
  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Massabielle Grotto
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees

Come for a fantastic holiday with all the family to this fully-renovated farmhouse in a peaceful, rural location in a pretty, typically-French village. It's the perfect location for a cycling, walking or relaxing holiday as a group, especially for families with children. There is plenty to see in the surrounding foothills of the Pyrénées, with a huge range of Tour de France mountains a drive or cycle away. Everybody can also enjoy the great facilities at the house - the swimming pool, the huge garden and the masses of other activities nearby to have a brilliant holiday....
The house has 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, one with a shower. Four bedrooms are upstairs and one downstairs. They all come with sheets and towels. Two of the rooms also have balconies.
The villa has a huge living room (with British & French satellite TV and a piano), a games room (with pool table, darts, table-football, dvds, games, books), a very large kitchen-diner, gym and bike storeroom with washing machine. There is also wifi internet access.
Outside is a swimming pool, covered eating area with two barbecues, sun terrace and courtyard, as well as large grassy areas and swings for children.
The kitchen-diner is equipped with an oven, hobs, microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and plenty of cutlery, crockery and glasses etc. There is a range of excellent local restaurants to chose from too.
The house is on the edge of the Hautes-Pyrenean village of Galan and is within 5 minutes walking distance of a restaurant, bakery, grocer's shop/newsagent, pharmacy, hairdresser's and post-office.
The surrounding region has masses to offer for full- or half-day visits - tree-climbing, a mountain luge, animal parks, water parks, caves, castles, museums, spa-towns and vineyards (to name but a few).
Our local lanes and the iconic Pyrenean mountains are perfect for cyclists and walkers alike.
Some favourite nearby towns and villages include Arreau, Argeles-Gazost, Bagnère de Luchon, Lourdes and Tarbes. With the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts both just a 2 hour drive away, you will also be well-placed for day trips to the beach, whilst being able to stay in a rural location in a very unspoiled part of France.
The villa is 45 minutes from Tarbes-Lourdes, an hour from Pau, 1.5hour's drive from Toulouse and 2 hours from Biarritz & Carcassonne airports - so plenty of choice for flights. By train you are 15 minutes from Lannemezan station. If coming by car, the ferries into the north of Spain, or the relatively easy drive through the length of France, are also popular options.

Property manager

Sarah HALL

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galan

Located in Galan, this villa is in a rural area. Mauvezin Château and Escaladieu Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lannemezan Golf Club and Comminges Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Massey Garden, or check out an event or a game at Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking and cycling.
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Galan, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Escaladieu Abbey - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary - 54 min drive - 69.5 km
  • Basilica of the Immaculate Conception - 54 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Massabielle Grotto - 54 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Pic du Midi de Bigorre - 81 min drive - 67.4 km

Getting around

  • Lannemezan Station - 14 min drive
  • Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Sandikala - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Les Arcades - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maxiluce - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ferme auberge dé Nouste Temps - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Carniato Christiane - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large villa with pool for family holidays in the Pyrenees located?

This family-friendly Galan villa is located in a rural location, 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Lannemezan Golf Club, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Caves of Gargas and Mauvezin Château. Escaladieu Abbey and Valmirande Castle are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Celine G.

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

Maison idéale pour moment en famille

Nous sommes venus une semaine en août pr fête l'anniversaire de mariage de nos parents ! Petits et grands ont passes un moment mémorable ! C était génial! La piscine un peu fraîche mais quand on y est finalement on y reste 😉 Sarah et sa famille restent sont super réactifs a nos demandes et sont très discret. Encore merci pour tout Sarah. Adresse a retenir !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Fantastic

We had an fantastic stay. The house is big enough for 16 people and the owners are very kind and serving. Good swimming pool, good beds, great sitting place outside, plenty of space, good bathrooms and situated in a good area. We would love to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelly S.

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

Sehr schönes Haus. Übergabe super organisiert.

Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und sauber. Für unsere Familie ( 15 Personen inkl. Babys) perfekte Aufteilung. Pool wurde täglich gereinigt. Alles nötige war in der Küche vorhanden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Worth the wait

Having booked this property before Covid we have been looking forward to this for a long time. Sarah has been very understanding with changing dates for us and it was worth the wait. The kids loved the pool and the house was perfect for two families of four. The house is well equipped and is in a good location for exploring
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

A brilliant experience from atart to finish

Sarah, the owner of the gite along with her family could not have made our stay better. The entire experience was fantastic with a stunning property and easy to follow instructions for find the location. Myself and my family will definitely be returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francoise D.

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

Gîte recommandé

Gîte très agréable, tout était parfait, le lieu, le logement. Je recommande pour une réunion familiale, entre amis. La piscine n’est pas chauffée et n’a pas de couverture. Cela ne nous a pas empêché de nous baigner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

FANNY H.

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

Gîte très agréable avec piscine

nous étions un groupe de 10 adultes et 4 enfants le gîte est super car 5 chambres avec chacune leur salle de bain et WC. Nous avons apprécié la terrasse extérieure il a fait très beau toute la semaine donc nous avons toujours mangé dehors. Il y a tout le nécessaire pour la cuisine. 2 Barbecue c est top. Le seul bémol est que la piscine n est pas chauffée. Prévoir mini 1h30 à 2h de trajet en voiture pour visiter les principaux sites ( pic du midi lac de gaube cirque de Gavarnie rafting) je recommande ce lieu car pour autant de personnes on a tout ce qu il faut et l espace nécessaire pour ne pas être les uns sur les autres
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timon en Rianne P.

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

Pleasant stay in a spacious house

We had a pleasant stay, nothing to complain about. Questions were answered quickly.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

mathilde s.

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

Super séjour

Sarah est très disponible et son gîte est très bien adapté pour accueillir plusieurs familles. La maison manque juste un peu de modernité et d’un coin salon plus cocooning. La piscine est quotidiennement nettoyée ce qui est très appréciable. Nous recommandons les yeux fermés.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominique K.

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

Espace et calme

Un environnement reposant, un espace extérieur impressionnant, une immense maison très bien équipée, une propriétaire discrète mais présente, un endroit à conseiller pour passer de super vacances en famille. ( nous étions 7 adultes et 5 enfants ).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karine H., Viane, petit village du Tarn, en Midi pyrénées

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

Parfait pour un séjour en famille

Gite très chouette pour se retrouver en famille tous ensemble, tout en ayant de l'autonomie. Je recommande !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luc L.

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

Entre cyclistes

Superbe gîte, très spacieux, top confort ( intérieur et extérieur).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christophe P.

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

séjour très agréable

Séjour très agréable, dans cette maison spacieuse et bien agencée pour nous. Nous étions 10.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

gaelle b.

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

Week-end

Très beau gîte qui est équipé de tout, notamment pleins de jeux. Gîte très grand et très fonctionnel. Une adresse a retenir. Il faut y aller.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pascale S., Parempuyre

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

Belle ensemble au calme

Tout est immense, 5 très grandes chambres avec chacune salle de bain et WC, salle de jeux avec billard, baby-foot, jeux fléchettes et vidéo, grand parc avec piscine, dommage que le temps n'était pas de la partie pour en profiter, salle de sport bien fournie, un immense salon avec piano et de quoi manger à 15 pers à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur sous un préau avec 2 barbecues. Idéale pour famille nombreuse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan U.

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

Tres bien

Maison très complète avec plein de jeux pour les enfants, tres bon choix
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Cyril B.

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

belle maison

Propriétaire accueillante et très gentille, maison spacieuse, juste petit point négative; il y avait plein de mouches
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L.

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

Un petit paradis familial

Nous avons séjourné en juillet 2020 dans cette immense maison. Nous ne pouvions attendre mieux de ce gîte. Sens de l'accueil, discrétion, générosité sont les maîtres mots de cette famille qui tient ce gîte. Cette maison est parfaite pour les grandes réunions de famille. De nombreux jeux et livres ont ravis nos enfants. Les pièces sont immenses, bien séparées, et possèdent tous les aménagements nécessaires pour passer un bon séjour. La piscine est spacieuse, nous étions 12 et nous n'étions pas à l étroit. La cour couverte est idéal pour manger a l abri de la pluie ou du soleil de plomb. Bref, mille mercis a vous,nous vous recommandons a 300%, c'était parfait !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philippe L.

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

Très bien

Propriété parfaite pour une grande famille
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane A.

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

Merci Sarah, on a passé un super week-end en famille dans votre vaste et très fonctionnelle maison!

Parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

angelique p.

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

vacance 2019

nous avons adorez passer nos 15 jours dans cette villa super spacieuse dans tous les points juste quelque petite chose a finir niveau cuisine qui manque un peut d'espace et d’ustensile. nos enfants se sont éclater donc parfait pour une famille avec enfants et chiens .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Relaxing beak away

Villa was comfortable and relaxing and had good facilities, Sarah was welcoming and contactable when needed we all enjoyed our stay and would happily visit again

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

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

Très joli village, mes Pyrénées et l'Espagne à portée de main, belles randonnées. Juste ce qu'on rec

Une grande maison spacieuse, jardin bien aménagé, piscine, tennis de table a l'ombre et éclairé la nuit. Beaucoup d'espace, salle de jeux, livres a disposition. On se sent bien, comme chez soi et non dans une location. Un très bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

EVENO J.

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

Maison très agréable

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine en famille à Galan. La maison est fonctionnelle et parfaite pour une quinzaine de personnes. La piscine et le préau ont été particulièrement apprécié des grands et des petits. Les chambres sont spacieuses et bien équipées. Nous conseillons cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Galan

Le bâtiment manque un peu de rafraîchissements; par exemple le tapis dans l’escalier et la salle de jeu. L’extérieur est grand avec une belle piscine, mais avec un peu plus de fleurs ce serait encore plus beau. Par contre les propriétaires sont très réactifs et disponible pour nos demandes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sarah HALL

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We are Sarah and Steve plus our three children Aidan, Amélie and Callum, who moved out to France in 2005 to spend our lives living and cycling in this beautiful area. We spent two years renovating the house, parts of which date back to the 16th century.
We have converted the main part of the house into the great villa that you will be staying in. Our own home is attached to the property so, although our accommodation is completely separate, we are on-hand for any advice or help that you may need.
Steve is a Level 3 British Cycling coach and is a real specialist in the mountains - finishing in the top 1% of riders in the Etape three times. He has masses of advice and experience cycling in this region and can be available to help you in any way you need.

What makes this property unique

A well-equipped house in a good, village location, perfect for groups of friends or families.

Languages:

English, French