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Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.

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Front area with ample space for parking
seating area in table tennis room
private pool
La Maison Rose
table tennis

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Marsac, Occitanie
  • Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall
    9 min drive
  • Montaner Castle
    16 min drive
  • Tarbes Exhibition Center
    17 min drive
  • Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.

PLEASE NOTE POOL NOT OPEN UNTIL JUNE BUT PLEASE ENQUIRE AHEAD
You will be warmly welcomed at 'La Maison Rose', situated in a small village just north of the spectacular Pyrénéan mountain chain, just south of the Madiran and St Mont vineyards, and a day trip out to the Atlantic beaches or Spain. This attractive house easily sleeps 10, but its layout is such that a couple would not feel it too big as it is a 'house of two halves', with two staircases to the first floor either end of the house, the upstairs being divided in effect by one of the bathrooms. It is set in lovely gardens, with lots of shade trees, a 10m x 5m private pool with roman steps, a barbeque area, and a large space for ball games to entertain you. It is close to the top ski resorts in the French Pyrénées, La Mongie/Tourmalet, and in an area abounding with great shopping, restaurants, wine tastings - try the Madiran, with its health giving qualities, or the St Mont as a lighter table wine - come and enjoy!

Property manager

Marion Cowie

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NO PETS IN POOL NO PETS UPSTAIRS NO MESS IN GARDEN

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests must dispose of rubbish correctly! Recycling and food waste to be separated and bins to be left outside the gates when indicated.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villenave-près-Marsac

Located in Villenave-près-Marsac, this farm stay is in a rural area. Tarbes Les Tumulus Golf and Tarbes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Massey Garden and Lac du Gabas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace or Maurice Trelut Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Marsac, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Massey Garden - 14 min drive
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de la Sede - 15 min drive
  • Polyclinique de l'Ormeau - Site Centre - ELSAN - 16 min drive
  • Tarbes Exhibition Center - 17 min drive
  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Bazet-Oursbelille Station - 8 min drive
  • Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Central - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Tivoli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bowling Agora - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bigourdan - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall, Massey Garden and Halle Marcadieu. Nouveautes Theater and Notre Dame de l'Esperance Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yves M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
séjour à Villenave-près-Marsac
la maison est très spacieuse avec un grand terrain bien entretenu et des zones d'ombres. La piscine est grande et très agréable. L'environnement immédiat présente peu d'intérêt mais les Pyrénées sont facilement accessibles à une heure de voiture. On peut y faire de magnifiques randonnées ou y monter en téléphérique ainsi que se baigner dans les stations thermales et même profiter de massages. Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amaury d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable séjour. Maison fidèle à nos attentes. Spacieuse, jardin magnifique et piscine parfaite
Maison idéale pour un séjour en famille : tout est prévu : jeux d’intérieur mais aussi ping-pong, vélos, ballon, badminton. Le linge est fourni, les lits sont faits à l’arrivée, les serviettes de bain et de piscine sont prêtes à être utilisées. On se sent comme chez soi et il y a même une armoire à pharmacie avec pansements et désinfectant à disposition ! Le jardin est magnifique, la piscine et le barbecue parfaits pour des dîners tranquilles dehors. La cuisine mériterait juste d’être un peu plus grande et un petit coup de frais dans la maison est à prévoir. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dedans comme pr. dehors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait
Cadre sympathique, maison authentique et spacieuse. Nous avons avons passé un agréable séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday house
A big house with big rooms, we were 4 generations and there was plenty of space for us all, pool is a must and this is great a good size, kitchen is small but has everything you need. Indoor table tennis made for great tournaments, huge garden but as with all french grass shoes are needed
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eugene m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Rose July 2023
Large spacious property can easily accommodate a large family or families sharing. Lots of space inside and out to relax on your own. Pool area is clean and inviting with plenty of sun loungers, parasols and outdoor furniture Great location for visiting nearby attractions. If I’m being picky the property is let down a little by the relatively small kitchen. Although well equipped it’s a bit tight on space when cooking. However this should not dissuade anyone from renting what is otherwise an excellent house. The caretaker James was responsive and always on hand when we had any issues and offers great with advise on local attractions. House is in a calm commune with lots of quiet country lanes nearby for relaxing cycle rides, yet it’s only about 7 minutes by car to the nearest town. Would definitely recommend and would love to return again next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious property
We had an excellent holiday staying at "The pink house" as we called it in Villenave-pres-Marsac. With 5 bedrooms and plenty of living room areas there was lots of space for our family party of 7. The pool was large and we loved eating out in the garden, just a few steps from the kitchen. The village is lovely and quiet, and yet you can drive to a small supermarket in 5 minutes, and a massive one in 15. The mountains are about 45-60 minutes drive away. The bedrooms and all the linen were lovely and clean, although the kitchen wasn't quite so spotless. We had a couple of very small issues while we were there but they were dealt with very quickly and efficiently by the English speaking contact for the property, who couldn't have been more helpful. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much. Only one point: although the pool was lovely, I wouldn't recommend it to families with very small children as there were quite a few uneven surfaces and the path leading to it had lots of trip hazards. There is, however, a huge garden and lots of games equipment which was perfect for the teenagers in our group.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

bernard g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bien
nous avons passé un séjour agréable dans cette grande propriété avec beaucoup de place. très grand terrain cloturé et ombragé , grande piscine très bien entretenue . conforme à l'annonce . quelques coups de peinture par ci par là à prévoir. tres bien pour les grandes familles . à recommander et à refaire .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

gustave n.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
La Maison Rose a besoin d’un rafraîchissemet
Nous avons apprécié le séjour dans la maison rose cependant il y a beaucoup de points négatif, voici nos pour et contre : Pour : -Grande maison avec grand jardin -Nombreuses activitées mise a disposition -Piscine agréable -Calme idéal pour le repos -Chambre en grand nombres Contre : -Comme beaucoup de commentaires depuis 2018 la maison a besoin d’être rénovée (moisissures, peinture écaillée, portail d’entrée, allées en ardoise… ) -Cuisine inadaptée pour une si grande maison -Propreté, la cuisine et le BBQ au gaz doivent être « nettoyée » nous ne devrions pas commencer nos vacance par un ménage -Sécurité, la piscine bien qu’agréable est censée avoir un accès sécurisé (un gond de volet vissé dans un galet ou une grillage suspendu à des vis fixé sur des piquet en bois ne le sont pas) -Loin de la haute montagne, certe ce n’est pas a cause de la maison mais si vous souhaitez faire de activités sachez qu’il faudra minimum 1h voir plus pour les atteindre -Enfin si les vieilles demeu Bien qu’agréable, les points négatifs en trop grand nombres ne nous laissera pas le souvenir que nous aurions dû avoir, 100£ nous ont été facturés pour la réparation du portail bricolé, j’espère qu’il le sera afin d’éviter un accident (le galet est tombé a quelque cm du pied d’un enfant) et pour finir un nid de frelon asiatique de la taille d’un melon nous attendait (heureusement que le nécessaire a été fait rapidement)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour agreable
Maison spacieuse et bien équipée
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ARMEN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour champêtre dans une belle propriété.
Maison spacieuse et agréable, parfait pour séjour en famille ou entre amis, cependant une petite rénovation serait souhaitable. Le jardin est très étendue, bien isolé entre des clôtures (parfait pour les enfants). Une belle piscine à condition d’avoir le beau temps. Une région à découvrir avec notamment la visite de Lourdes. Merci à la propriétaire avec le petit cadeau de bienvenue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Georges R., Lisses

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Grande propriété, vaste jardin. La piscine est grande et agréable mais la maison et notamment la cuisine sont vétustes malgré qu’elles soient bien équipées. Un petit rafraîchissement de l’ensemble serait à envisager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

GILBERT D., LE MANS

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
MAISON, PISCINE ET TERRAIN SPACIEUX
MAISON A TRES HAUT POTENTIEL MAIS QUI NECESSITERA DES RENOVATIONS DANS UN FUTUR PROCHE
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

letizzia l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Région et demeure magnifiques
Un parc et une maison magnifiques. Nous étions 10 personnes dont 5 ados : 5 chambres et 3 salle de bains, une grande salle à manger et une salle de jeu, tout ce qu’il faut pour passer un superbe séjour. Le jardin et la piscine sont très beaux et très pratiques. Merci à la propriétaire pour son accueil.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

catherine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Maison très agréable à vivre. Marion, la propriétaire est très réactive et sympathique. La piscine est nettoyée dès que nécessaire. Le beau temps nous a permit de passer un excellent séjour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

corinne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable
Nous avons passé une semaine en famille, très agréable dans la maison rose. Marion est une propriétaire très sympathique et réactive. Tout y est pour se divertir : piscine, Ping Pong, filet de badminton, cage de foot. Le grand jardin permet de multiplier les activités sans se gêner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

daniella b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances en famille
Propriétaire très gentil , agréable et disponible

8/10 Good

Stéphanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable demeure
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour entre amis dans cette demeure où nous avons pu dédier un espace aux adolescents, ce qui a été apprécié par tous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas G., La sauve

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable
La maison est très spacieuse. Les draps, serviettes, vaisselle sont impeccable. La maison aurait besoin d'un petit rafraîchissement mais cela ne gène en rien. Le jardin est magnifique, ainsi que la piscine. La communication avec les propriétaires se fait très facilement. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. Merci beaucoup ! 🙏

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, relaxing, lovely pool
We had a lovely two week holiday here. The house is very spacious, and the gardens are lovely. The pool area is perfect, and the pool itself a good size. We enjoyed trips out and lazy days at the property, and cycling to the bakery in Andrest each morning to get our breakfast croissants. It is calm, peaceful and easy to find - exactly what we were looking for. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

JS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
maison agréable
La maison est très grande à l'image de son terrain. La piscine est agréable. La décoration de la maison est vieillotte. Nous étions un groupe d'amis et nous avons passé un très bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post exam relaxation
Our group of 8 included 4 teenagers looking for post exam relaxation and they certainly found it here. They enjoyed swimming, table tennis, badminton, football etc and hooking up their games consul in the evening to unwind. The booking process was simple and Marion the owner was excellent answering any queries we had prior to going and incredibly helpful and generous during our stay. The property is a short, easy drive from the airport. If you have not driven abroad before (like us) the airport is quiet and the drive relatively stress free. The location of the property is very quiet and so having transport is the best option. The locals are very friendly and were incredibly helpful when we needed medical assistance. We found the local town of Vic-en Bigorre perfect for essentials. If I had one slight moan it would be that the property is still being advertised as having WiFi but it doesn't. Our original HomeAway property search included WiFi as this was felt important, for our particular group circumstances, so we were disappointed to find out it wasn't available. So make sure you have 4G data if you feel you will need access to the internet when there. In all a great stay and would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Wonderful Relaxing Holiday
We had a great holiday in this lovely property. There were 6 of us, two families and it was more than big enough with 5 bedrooms and lots of living space. The house had lots of character and rustic charm and the pool was heavenly. The whole property was completely enclosed which was great for the children and dog. The garden was huge and the surrounding countryside was beautiful. The village is very quiet and the nearest shop is about a 10 minute drive away but this means that it it is very peaceful and the only sounds to be heard at night are from nature! Perfect holiday had by all. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Fantastic value house with pool
Great place, lovely furnishings, huge garden, pool area great suntrap.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Exceeded our expectations - great for large families
Property was larger than expected and has everything imaginable to make a family holiday memorable. We will be coming back! Great, large pool area and big garden; comfortable and very spacious bedrooms and living areas. In a small village that is quiet (apart from an occasional dog bark and cockerels from the farms nearby but that only added to the charm). Local shops are walking/cycling distance and there are good restaurants and towns nearby. We all missed this property when we left!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Big but cosy house, with great pool area and gardens
Lovely village, in an area full of character at the foothills of the Pyrenees. Great drives, walking and adventuring, though we found it hard to drag ourselves away from the house with so much fun to be had round the pool, and playing games in the grounds and in the house. Basic kitchen and bathrooms, but everything you need, and good value. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Marion Cowie

Host profile image
My name is Marion and I live in London with my husband Simon and two children. La Maison Rose is a tranquil bolt hole which we enjoy as often as we can. In the photograph above, I have been picking plums which I store in rum to enjoy at Christmas and also make into chutney.

Why they chose this property

For some years our family holidays had been spent looking for a holiday home. We wanted somewhere near mountains so we could use it for skiing in the winter and somewhere warm enough, with a pool to be a great location for summer holidays. We also wanted a house big enough to accommodate friends and family. We didn't know this area of France at all, it felt 'undiscovered' and totally French. Marsac itself is a very small farming village. The only sounds are the church bells, cockerels in the morning, the occasional tractor, and the jingle of the van from the bakery in the next village on it's delivery round. However, drive south for ten minutes and there's E Leclerc supermarket and a further 5 minutes and you're in the bustling market town of Tarbes.

What makes this property unique

I love the contrast between our busy London life and the peace of La Maison Rose. It may take a day or two, but everyone in the family relaxes and we enjoy quality time with each other. The Atlantic surfing beaches, Biarritz and the charming St. Jean de Luz are only a couple of hours away and well worth a day trip. The Pyrenees provide a spectacular view whatever the season! The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, La Mongie, is an hour's drive. Walks, waterfalls and picnic places in the summer. Madiran wine from the gentle Madiran hills just north of La Maison Rose. As much as we enjoy days out, I love the fact that there's plenty to do (or not!) without leaving the property including table tennis, areas outside or indoors for relaxing and catching up on holiday reading and private swimming pool.

Languages:

English, French
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