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Relax at Le Fournil, leave the world behind and recharge your batteries.
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Living area
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Loudet, Occitanie
  • Comminges Golf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Valmirande Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Caves of Gargas
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only

Beautifully restored character cottage Le Fournil, stunning panoramic mountain views of the Pyrenees, 10x5m pool, self contained high quality Gite for 2 - 4, free WiFi Internet. Tastefully appointed rooms that invite to relax.
Easy access to Toulouse and Tarbes Lourdes airports, Spain only 45 minutes away.
Beautiful rural and peaceful location, ideal for cycling, walking, all outdoors activities, bird watching, star gazing or just for a relaxing holiday.

Le Fournil is an independent cottage, full of character, its name reflecting its agricultural past, when it was the bakehouse and grain store to the main house Le Couloumé, built around 1850. Le Fournil has been transformed into a spacious self catering holiday cottage and Gite with all Mod Cons, including WiFi internet, whilst retaining most of the original features, with exposed beams in the bedrooms and the old bread oven still in place in the sitting room.

Le Couloumé is a traditional French farmhouse with several outbuildings sitting in over an hectare of land on a south facing slope in a commanding position in Loudet, a pretty village in a range of hills sometimes known as the Little Pyrenees, in the Haute Garonne region, just on the border to the Hautes Pyrenees. Our location is also ideal for relaxing and exploring the area.

Large 10 x 5 metre inground pool with stunning mountain views, paved beach area with sun loungers, a huge parasol and a solar shower - a gorgeous suntrap! Pool is for exclusive use of our gite guests.
The swimming pool is a private pool and its use is strictly reserved for members of the owner's family and people staying in the gîte.

Geographically we are in the Central Pyrenees, almost equidistance between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean coast. Nestling in an ideal position we have access to some of the most beautiful scenery that France has to offer. From lovely rolling hills, through to the World famous Tour de France Pyrenean Cols, like the Col de Tourmalet. We enjoy magical uninterrupted views of the Pyrenees across the valley - in fact we can see the mountains of three different departments, the Ariège in the east, the Haute Garonne in the south and the Hautes Pyrenees to the west, and even Spain!

Property manager

Daudin Claudia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children under 13 not allowed
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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

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Loudet

Located in Loudet, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Musée de Saint-Frajou and Aurignacian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Comminges Golf and Lannemezan Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Loudet, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Comminges Golf - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Valmirande Castle - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Caves of Gargas - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Cathédrale Ste-Marie - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges Cathedral - 22 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Montrejeau-Gourdan-Polignan Station - 19 min drive
  • Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orangerie du Mont Royal - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza PIZZA - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Flunch Guillot - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Busolin Michel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage Magnificent Views Of The Pyrenees, 10x5m Pool, Adults only located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Comminges Golf, Archaeological Site of Montmaurin and Valmirande Castle. Caves of Gargas and Musée de Saint-Frajou are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Gite, amazing place
What a beautiful Gite in Loudet. Relaxing by the beautiful pool or eating outside watching the wildlife and the colours change over the Pyrenees, this was an amazing place to stay. There are lovely walks around the area and lovely food and hospitality! Would thoroughly recommend and this was by far the best property in terms of location and quality we have ever stayed in : thank you Claudia and Hugues for your warm greetings and your lovely Gite!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A fabulous stay!
What a wonderful find this was. The gite was better than we could have imagined. So clean, so spacious, had everything that you could possibly need. Marianne and Brian were really great hosts. They were always on hand to give us ideas for days out. We had our bikes with us and Brian was always able to provide excellent local knowledge of rides with varying degrees of strenuous output! There really is so much to do - the list is endless. We would definitely like to return next year. Hope it's not booked up!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lucy w.

Pyrenees escape
The moment I arrived and stepped from the car I was instantly relaxed looking over at the mountains which frame the horizon and the birds of prey calling in the sky. Beautiful surroundings for a much needed holiday. Our hosts Brian and Marianne had left a welcome hamper, which had the best home made jam I have ever tasted, along with a speciality Pyrenees cake!! Went down a treat :0) The cottage has been restored to an exceptional standard, and sympathetically so. It has all the mod cons and appliances needed to prepare a master culinary piece. If you don't want to cook I have to highly recommend the pizza van man, they taste divine; so much so we had them two nights in a row!! The internet was stable and fast- was high on our 14 year olds agenda. If you wanted a quiet night in there is an interactive internet television system so you can watch great films! Again our daughter was a fan of the pool- even better when you swim gazing out over the mountain tops. :0) The area around Loudet is stunning in every sense; the scenery is breathtaking, the pace of life is slow and relaxing, the air is clean and refreshing, and the people are warm and welcoming. Thankyou for having us Marianne and Brian. We'll be back in 2017. :0)

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Au pied des montagnes
Un endroit calme avec une vue superbe. Équipement et propreté parfaits. Gentillesse des hôtes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valérie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sérénité
Nous avons choisi le gîte de Claudia car il dégageait sur les photos un petit cocon. C'est exactement ce que nous avons trouvé : 3 jours de bien-être, loin de nos vies trépidantes. Une vue magnifique, une maison très propre où rien ne manque, où tout est bien pensé. Claudia et son époux sont très sympathiques et accueillants. Le gîte restera dans nos adresses. Merci encore. Valérie et Olivier
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havre de paix, vue magnifique
Accueil très sympathique de Claudia et son mari. Nous avons apprécié la petite attention de l'arrivée. Gîte ultra propre et super équipé. Nous n'avons malheureusement pu profiter que 2 jours de la piscine, à cause de la météo maussade, mais c'était déjà très agréable. Un lieu très reposant, avec une vue superbe sur les Pyrénées. A conseiller aux amoureux de nature, de calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC O., Lille

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Excellent
Super accueil, gite exceptionnel !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kate t.

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Peaceful and dramatic
We loved the quiet village and the dramatic - ever changing - views of the Pryenees. The nearby towns of Montrejeau and St Gaudens are only 15-20 mins away. A great base to explore the Pyrenees, go to the Marciac Jazz festival or Toulouse. The property is well thought out, with everything you need and the hosts were approacable, helpful without ever being intrusive. We loved staring at Pyrenees from the gite terrace - even watching distant storms and lightning at night. Great pool, all in all a superb gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour Formidable
Gîte extraordinaire avec vue imprenable sur Les Pyrénées. Merci pour l’accueil et les très bons conseils des propriétaires. Gîte à recommander sans hésitation !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Béguin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Accueil très chaleureux, maison agréable et bien équipée dans un beau cadre ou l' on peut se ressourcer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour remarquable
L’accueil de Mme Claudia et son mari a été très appréciable, un grand merci à leurs services et leurs conseils , on a très bien profité du calme, la nature et la superbe belle vue sur les montagnes, la maison est très propre, et bien équipée, il y’avait besoin d’un petit peu plus de soleil, pour être au top, et profiter pleinement de la superbe piscine , c’est à refaire,.......
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

cedric v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfaitement parfait
Aucune fausse note Week-end parfait
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

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Wunderbares Urlaubserlebnis
Wir hatten zwei perfekte Wochen in einem wunderschönen Ferienhaus. Der Abschied fiel uns sehr schwer. Es befindet sich alles, was man braucht, im Haus. Abgesehen von der tollen Unterkunft sind Marianne und Brian an Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft nicht zu übertreffen. Wir können sagen, dass wir tatsächlich so etwas noch nie erlebt haben. Viele interessante und hilfreiche Tipps haben wir von beiden erhalten. Dadurch konnten wir einige tolle Unternehmungen machen, auf die wir alleine sicher gar nicht gekommen wären. Es war eine lockere, angenehme und sehr warme Atmosphäre, die in einem gemeinsamen, lustigen und unvergesslichen Ausflug zur "Tour de France" gipfelte. Beide geben das Gefühl absolut willkommen zu sein und man merkt, dass ihnen das Wohl des Gastes am Herzen liegt. Natürlich war der Pool das Highlight für unser Kind. Auch wir haben die tägliche Abkühlung gern genutzt. Alles in allem ein gelungener und unvergesslicher Urlaub. Liebe Marianne, lieber Brian, wir danken nochmals herzlich an dieser Stelle für alles und schicken Grüße aus Halle....selbstverständlich auch an die beiden liebenswerten Hunde Maddie und Monty! Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhona M.

Perfect Cottage in a stunning location
A perfect cottage in a stunning location. The property has been thoughtfully finished to a very high standard and is exceptionally well equipped, The beds are very comfortable with good quality linens etc. The property and outside areas were spotlessly clean. The hosts were so friendly and helpful with suggestions on things to do and places to visit. This is our 2nd visit to this property and it was a truely relaxing memorable holiday with stunning views. We look forward to returning again. I would have no hesitation in highly recommend this property
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Perfect in every way! Great hosts and great holiday let.
It's remote, beautiful and peaceful. My husband enjoyed all the cycling and I enjoyed all the reading. Marianne & Brian make you feel very welcome and happy to share their knowledge of the area. The dogs Monty and Maddie provided lots of hugs too! The gite is immaculate and very well laid out and the welcome basket is a lovely surprise. Just an all round wonderful stay. A massive thank you the Marianne and Brian for having us. Love from the McAllisters xx
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

Excellent
Excellent. Calm, Cosy and very well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Fantastic gite in wonderful, peaceful location
This gite was everything we had hoped- extremely comfortable, in an excellent,peaceful location. The whole gite is in excellent condition- very clean and well maintained. All the equipment you need is provide. The patio and pool areas have wonderful views towards the Pyrenees- we spent many hours just taking in the view - and appreciating the peaceful location. The owners have great local knowledge and are friendly and welcoming. The is so much to do in the area- walking,cycling, visiting markets. We only scratched the surface- so are so glad to be revisiting again next year. We highly recommend this gite- one of the best we have stayed in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Idyllic Location!
An extremely comfortable, stylish and very well-equipped gite in a superb location. Every conceivable utensil provided, as well as many thoughtful touches. We were very impressed by the welcome tray...in particular the fresh fruit and homemade jam! Fantastic views of the Pyrenees, and the swimming pool was a bonus. Brian and Marianne are splendid hosts with a wealth of knowledge about the local area and are happy to share it! Following their advice we had a lovely walk up from the Col de Mente to the Pic de L'Escalette, which was just the sort of walk we were looking for. We also enjoyed the Roman Villa at nearby Montmaurin. Lovely walks also to be had from the property itself, especially along the delightfully shaded irrigation channel conveniently located at the bottom of the garden. Monty and Maddie, the friendly dogs, were a big hit with our two sons! We all enjoyed our stay immensely and would return without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Pyrenean Perfection
We had a lovely week in Marianne and Brian's lovely Pyrenean Gite. The place exceeded our expectations and is the nicest Gite we have stayed in. From the first contact, communication with Marianne or Brian was prompt, clear and helpful. Marianne was particularly helpful with some recommendations for stopovers on the drive down as well - so worth tapping into their advice. The setting for the Gite was perfect for us - secluded, but with a Mairie, church and other properties nearby - so not isolated. Pool was great and was prepared for us everyday by Brian - very nice poolside equipment and parasols. The gite itself is very spacious and cool and has been finished to a very high standard. TV set up is great - with a library of films to watch if required. Kitchen has everything we needed - everything worked perfectly and all consumables like cloths, dishwasher tablets, foil, etc were provided - perfect. The jewel in the crown is the view of the mountains and this was worth the trip alone. Really stunning and one of the really nice features of the gite is the private covered terrace which allows you to eat, drink, read and take in the view without being overlooked in any way. There is an irrigation canal running along the bottom of the property and this is ideal of shady flat walks. Marianne and Brian were very friendly and struck the perfect balance of being there to help us but also leaving us to get on with our break. Totally recommended - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Perfect Pyrenees holiday
We had seen the accommodation on the web but were happily surprised to find that it was much more than we had expected. The owners had gone to a great deal of trouble to think of everything that one would, or might, need whilst on holidays. Everything was in "as new" condition and everything actually worked (which is great to find when you have rented houses/gites all over France). The view was magnificent from the lovely garden and also from the pool. Our hosts, Marianne and Brian, were very welcoming and had all the answers to our questions regarding the area and the Pyrenees. We would love to stay there again. Gwen Atkins (Newcastle, Australia)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

A great week in the Pyrenees
We had an excellent week staying at Le Fournil. The gite itself was perfect for our family (2 adults, 2 children) - very nicely decorated, very well-equipped and lots of space. The gite also had a very good selection of films. The garden and views out to the Pyrenees were also great. Also very much enjoyed use of woodburner. Brian and Marianne were very hospitable and made us feel welcome not just during our stay but also in responding to questions as we prepared our trip. I'm a keen cyclist as is Brian - I was very pleased to have Brian's guidance in hiring a roadbike and also in taking me out on some excellent rides up into the hills. Plenty of interesting things to do not so far from Loudet - Pyrenees Ho activity centre, Toulouse, Grottes de Gargas. In conclusion - a great week! Tim Tim
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David and Sheila W.

Excellent in all respects
Can only agree with all previous positive posts - best equipped gite we have ever stayed in (and we've stayed in a few!), great location, superb hosts in Marianne, Brian and Monty, beautiful pool, stunning setting - we could go on - suffice to say we booked again for 2 weeks in 2016 before we left! Superb.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful
The gite more than met our expectations. Very nicely done, clean and well equipped. The modern and efficient kitchen equipment and heating system showed great attention to detail. The log burner was great on the few chilly evening we had. The views from the terrace are AMAZING. We did a few easy cycles on the nearly empty roads nearby, and walked by the little canal at the bottom of the garden. We managed a trip to Spain for lunch. Marianne left us a really well thought out welcome pack, excellent home made jam! As hosts they were a mine of information, we ate in a great restaurant recommended to us. We stayed four weeks while house hunting, as a result we will return, probably for a short stay, definitely for more advice. The pool was definitely a pool with a view. We had a few very warm days but we were out most days so didn't get time to go in....but it's very clean and inviting looking, I would definitely have had a swim .....oh yes and the stars you can see at night!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful tranquil cottage
Beautiful cottage in a little village with astonishing views and wonderful hosts. Ideal for cycling lovers and/or chilling break. Will definitely be going back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heavenly!!! Wonderful accomodation!
The owners Brian and Marianne welcomed us to their gite with open arms. We had corresponded by email prior to our visit – the communications were excellent and we were given excellent directions to the gite. Brain and Marianne are a very friendly welcoming couple, without being pushy or overbearing! They showed us around the gite & left us to unpack, with the offer of a glass of wine if we wished. There was a “welcome pack” in the gite with essentials such as milk, coffee, tea, sugar, and a few home comforts, also supplied are washing up liquids/powder, kitchen roll, & other sundries, from experience I know that not all gite owners are this considerate. The gite is furnished to a very, very high standard with close eye to detail. The furnishing are a mix of some modern and some rustic – keeping the French charm yet being practical. We were very impressed by the variety & quality of the utensils available - a good selection of baking tins, high quality cooks knives, all of the crockery and cutlery, the kettle, coffee percolator, cooker, dish washer and washing machine even kitchen scales were of a very good standard. The bathroom is of very high standard all fittings are of high quality. The TV is a computer based TV with a good selection of English channels, a film and a music library – giving you plenty of entertainment should you need it. There is a good selection of information at the Gite about the surrounding area - general info in a folder including directions, telephone numbers and opening hours for the local supermarkets, information about the markets in the area, doctors, dentists and all of the other general info you might need in an emergency. There is a good selection of information leaflets about attractions and things to do in the area, there are also books, and road and hiking maps of the area, all very useful! There is a BBQ on the terrace with beautiful views of the Pyrenees in the evening. It is a very peaceful, beautiful setting. Brian and Marianne are currently finishing the swimming pool – which will be in their large private garden. The garden has a few mature trees, offering shade from the midday summer sun. The town of Montrejèau has a selection of Supermarkets & shops it is about 10 minutes easy drive from the gite. I can honestly say this is the best gite we have stayed in to date. It was very homely, and we really didn’t want to leave. If you are looking for a real peace haven – then look no further.

About the host

Hosted by Daudin Claudia

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What makes this property unique

At first sight Le Couloumé seems modest; but drive through the huge wooden portal and prepare to have your breath taken away. The stunning view of the mountains is superb (unless it happens to be raining - which, sadly, can happen!). You have left your world behind and joined our world for instant relaxation.
The character of the house and lovingly-renovated cottage will charm you. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from your patio or from the garden. The mountains stretching from east to west seem so close you can almost touch them from the patio at Le Fournil. Totally private and secluded if you want to be; but open to the wide spaces, the pure, clean air, the birdsong and the high skies of deep France you will be perfectly situated to explore everything the Pyrenees have to offer.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian