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Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France.

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A great place to relax
Exterior
Living area
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 44 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castelnau-d'Auzan, Occitanie
  • Barbotan Thermes
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lac de l'Uby
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Seviac Roman Villa
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mont De Marsan (XMJ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France.

Hirondelle is a pretty stone-built single-story gite perched on a hillside overlooking vineyards, woodland and the local church spire. It has a beautiful shaded terrace and a large outdoor area with plenty of sun and shade all day long. There is a new above ground pool 50 metres or so from the gite which is in a lovely, secluded spot between a meadow and woodland. Hirondelle is equipped to a high standard with a very comfortable bed and, if needed, a top quality bed-settee. Guests love to just breathe and relax and enjoy the beautiful open outlook and local wildlife. The local village is in easy walking distance and whilst small has all you need; bakery, general store, post office, bar, restaurant, hairdresser, pharmacy, pool and tennis courts. It is a really welcoming place and we work closely with the community to support small local business. The local area is fascinating and very beautiful with rolling landscapes, pretty villages, unique attractions and a sense of space and peace. It is often described as La France Profonde, deep, rural France. In some ways time has stood still and the pace of life is very different. There are no major industrial sites so the air is clean and the skies are incredible. Enjoy incredible local produce; delicious food, great wines and of course a glass or two of fine Armagnac. We love it here and hope that all our guests will feel the same about this special corner of the world.

Property manager

Alasdair Downes

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Refundable damage deposit of 100 euros
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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

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

About the area

Castelnau-d'Auzan

Located in Castelnau-d'Auzan, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lac de l'Uby and Lac de Courtes reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Barbotan Thermes and Centre de Loisirs Aqualudiques. Travelling with kids? Consider Palmeraie du Sarthou and Lud'O Parc. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Castelnau-d'Auzan, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Barbotan Thermes - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lac de l'Uby - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Seviac Roman Villa - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Guinlet Golf - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Château de Poudenas - 25 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Agen (AGF-La Garenne) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casino de Barbotan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Pièce de Boeuf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Palmeraie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Château de Buros - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience a little piece of truly rural, friendly France. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lac de l'Uby, Barbotan Thermes and Guinlet Golf. Seviac Roman Villa and La Domus de Cieutat are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frederick b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
Très agréable gîte pour passer un séjour au calme et reposant !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super endroit dans la nature
Nous nous sommes régalés tant par l'environnement de la maison que par la région autour. Plein de petites bourgades à découvrir très sympa. Petit week-end bien sympa, la propriétaire très accueillante. Vraiment top !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu idéal pour ce reposé et être au calme
Tout confort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great night with lovely views and very comfortable bed!
Great stay, easy to locate, super friendly hosts. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et reposant
Se déconnecter du quotidien au milieu des vignes de Côtes de Gascogne.

8/10 Good

Jérôme L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour mais petit bémol sur la propreté
Très bon sejour dans le gîte qui est très agréable. Literie de qualité, nous avons très bien dormi. Cependant, nous émettons un petit bémol sur la propreté du logement (micro ondes sale, gaz un peu sale, toiles d'araignées...). Accueil chaleureux de la part des hôtes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie Jeanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite à recommander sur tous les points.
Grand merci à Fiona & Alastair pour notre super court séjour dans leur gîte et aussi leur gentillesse. Ns étions 4 adultes et tous nous avons apprécié la situation, le gîte et la disponibilité de Fiona & Alastair.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

The property was very private on a beautiful location over looking the village of Castelnau-d’Auzan
The property was clean and tidy with a very nice covered terrace to relax under and enjoy the relaxing view while eating lunch. The owners are very helpful and pleased to guide you, and make recommendations as to what to visit in the region. As you travel along the narrow road to the property you are flanked on both sides by vines, and you really know you are in La Belle France. A very restful and relaxing retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alasdair Downes

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We are both Scottish, Alasdair from Glasgow and Fiona from Galloway. We lived in the North East of England for many years. It was always hovering in the back of their minds that one day we would like to run our own business. As keen campers, the idea of a campsite with gites was appealing. After a few years of swithering and dithering we just decided to get on with it and here we are.

Why they chose this property

We looked at a lot of lovely properties on the way but Le Poteau was the one. We both knew as soon as we arrived for our first viewing. We love the feel of The Gers. It is tucked away, less well known than its neighbours and not massively touristy. The local people are friendly, welcoming and extremely kind. The fact that the gites were part of the deal was unexpected but brilliant. We like the fact that they are not on the campsite itself so provide a real escape for people but it also means that "giters" can use the campsite if they want to join us for a social evening or whatever.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with it because it is so real and normal here. The village is a pretty but working village where people get on with life. The local towns are busy but not hectic and the roads are wonderfully quiet. The landscape is gorgeous, verdant and ever changing with the rhythm of agriculture. Incidentally Gers has the highest level of Bio agriculture in France which makes it a great habitat for all wildlife.

Languages:

English, French