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ESKITZA Kayolar Gite

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

ESKITZA Kayolar Gite

"ESKITZA" is an authentic kayolar (shepherd's hut) nestled in the Basque mountain, at an altitude of 800m, but with very easy access.
Located on the heights of the town of Arnéguy, above the last farms in the Ondarolle district, this is the first kayolar you will find along the regional road 128, on the chemin des estives, 5 minutes by car from the owners' house (Markitxenea).
Your hosts, Bernadette and Jean-Michel EGOZCUE, producers of pure sheep farm cheese (PDO Ossau-Iraty), will help you discover Basque culture.
This unusual 40 m2 gite, isolated and immersed in nature, will delight you with its breathtaking panorama of the Valcarlos valley and the Roncevaux pass. The serenity and calm of the place will not be disturbed by the Internet since there is no WiFi.
It is perfect for lovers of wild flora and fauna or hikers. You will join the way of St Jacques de Compostelle at less than 4km from the gĂźte. The numerous raptors; vultures, kites, buzzards and sometimes eagles from Spain will be your neighbors as will the woodpigeons during the migration season.
Some pottoks (wild horses) can also visit you and lull you to sleep with the sound of their bells.
Recently furnished with all modern comforts, it can accommodate up to 4 people and is composed of:
- a living room with large convertible sofa (sleeps 2), a flat screen TV, an open and fully equipped kitchen area: mixed hob (gas / electricity), hood, oven, micro-oven waves, fridge with freezer compartment, small appliances and common utensils. The cottage is heated by reversible air conditioning (electricity consumption included in the rental price).
- a bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a sink, a toilet and a chest of drawers.
- a storage room with washing machine (pantry)
- a bedroom for two people on a mezzanine with a 140 cm bed.
Beds have mattress covers, pillows and duvets, free bed linen.
Outside, you have on the terrace a barbecue and a wooden garden table in the private enclosed space.
Pets admitted free of charge.
Cleaning not included (cleaning service on request = 40 €)
Beds made on arrival on request = 25 €
Towels provided on request = € 16 / week / 4 pers.
Rentals are only weekly in July-August:
Arrivals on Saturday from 3.30 p.m.
Departures on Saturdays, at 10:30 am at the latest.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1 animal maximum par période de location
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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

Arneguy

Located in Arneguy, this chalet is in the mountains. Little Tourist Train of Saint Jean Pied de Port and Domaine Brana are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Le Puy Route and Puerto de Ibaneta. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, mountain biking and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Little Tourist Train of Saint Jean Pied de Port - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • St-Jean-Pied-de-Port Citadel - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Church of Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Le Puy Route - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Porte de Saint-Jacques - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port Station - 31 min drive
  • Pamplona (PNA) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘRefuge Orisson - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘLa Posada - ‬22 min drive
  • â€ȘArtzĂ€in Etchea - ‬26 min drive
  • â€ȘCasa Sabina Hosteria - ‬22 min drive
  • â€ȘGoxona - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ESKITZA Kayolar Gite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ESKITZA Kayolar Gite?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ESKITZA Kayolar Gite on 20 June 2026 start from AU$116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ESKITZA Kayolar Gite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ESKITZA Kayolar Gite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ESKITZA Kayolar Gite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ESKITZA Kayolar Gite located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Tourist Train of Saint Jean Pied de Port, Le Puy Route and Church of Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont. Prison des EvĂȘques and Porte de Saint-Jacques are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Z.

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

Silent house in the Pyrenees

Very nice and clean house up on the mountain between cows, donkeys, sheep, horses in a silent place. Outside old traditionel, inside modern with all convenience you need. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Biarritz, Pamplona are nice cities around, worth a visit and can be reached in 20 to 90 min
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jude M.

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

Mountain tranquility

Superb property in a beautiful location but we experienced poor misty, rainy, cloudy weather which limited our ability to take full advantage of the outdoor area. Access road up from the valley is very narrow and very twisty and is 8km from Arneguy. Great care must be taken!! A great place to go for peace and quiet with vultures, sheep, cows and pottocks for company.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Fantastic remote place

We had a wonderful week very far up the Pyrenees, right on the border with Spain. Our only neighbours were loads of cows, horses, and hundreds of sheep for making the famous Ossau Iraty cheese. They frequently paraded past our stone shepherd’s shelter. It was very wild and certainly remote - 25 minutes on a very steep and windy road to the nearest town, St Jean Pied de Port. Very well appointed house. We loved it. There is no WiFi, but we had no trouble in contacting anyone via our phones. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Great hosts; glorious views; super gĂźte

Perfect place..... Glorious views over the hills and valleys from the isolated gĂźte. GĂźte itself was ideal for two.... Possibly four good friends could manage but would also work fine for a couple and their children. Perfectly kitted out - modern and attractive inside the lovely old stone building. Lovely to hear little but cowbells! Maybe a car every 2 or 3 hours. If our French was better we would have understood the instructions to call into the farmhouse and the hosts would escort us up the mountain to the gĂźte. So our arrival was a bit confused..... But at least we got to meet Bernadette and her husband. They are lovely and very patient with our lack of French. We loved it at GĂźte Ezkitza!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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Bernadette et jean-michel sont des hĂŽtes discrets ,bienveillants et d'une extrĂȘme gentillesse. Leur gĂźte situĂ© au milieu de la montagne est l'endroit parfait pour les amoureux de nature,de randonnĂ©es et de tranquillitĂ©. Nous recommandons.Merveilleux cocon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RĂ©gis Z.

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HÎtes trÚs sympathiques, discrets et contents d'indiquer les lieux à voir ou restaurants à fréquenter. Leur fromage de brebis est excellent.Le gßte est trÚs bien équipé, propre, fonctionnel.Le lieu est trÚs calme avec une proximité de la nature inégalée. Espagne trÚs proche et le village de St Jean Pied de Port également. De beaux paysages et une faune riche d'un point de vue ornithologique. Bref, un petit diamant bien caché dans un ecrin de nature et de verdure.TrÚs belle expérience pour nous, correspondant à 100% aux descriptions.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Violaine C.

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Gite parfait, rien a dire !Si vous aimé la nature, les montagnes, rechercher calme et tranquillité, n'hésitez pas !La vue est superbe et on y croise toutes sortent d'animaux !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NADINE S.

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Accueil chaleureux par Bernadette (il ne faut pas rater la ferme) qui nous emmÚne jusqu'au "kayolar" à 5 minutes et quelques virages..mais arrivés là haut, quel spectacle ! Vue imprenable et animaux en semi-liberté..Le gßte est d'une propreté irréprochable et plus spacieux que nous le pensions.Il ne manque rien ! La météo était de la partie, que du bonheur !Jean Michel et son foodtruck qui ravitaille les pÚlerins et ses anecdotes, un plaisir...Nous recommandons
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chant' L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GĂźte magnifiquement situĂ© sur une route qui se « mĂ©rite ». Tout le nĂ©cessaire est dans le gĂźte et Jean-Michel et Bernadette sont disponibles avec gentillesse s’il manquait quelque chose. TrĂšs heureux de cette expĂ©rience.
Le gĂźte
Vue du gĂźte
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

josiane V.

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Vacances dépaysante , dans un cadre magnifique ,Un logement top et un accueil chaleureux de la part de Bernadette et son mari. Je recommande vivement cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

didier s.

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je rejoints tous les autres avis. Je recommande,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

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Nous avons passé 1semaine trés agréable et reposante,vue imprenable sur les montagnes et calme assuré.le gßte est super bien équipé,et les propriétaires Bernadette et Jean Michel sont des personnes trÚs gentils et accueillant. Presser d'y retourner. Richard et Béatrice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ROSELYNE C.

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Gßte trÚs propre, trÚs bien situé si vous recherchez le calme, vue magnifique. Propriétaire au top, serviable, grand coeur et grande générosité. Nous avons enfin retrouvé des vrais humains .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe V.

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Exceptionnel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valérie P.

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escapade dépaysante et reposante.

Quelques jours prĂšs de la nature, toujours quelque chose Ă  observer. Merci pour votre accueil, Bernadette et Jean-Michel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Françoise G.

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Superbe vue

Propriétaires trÚs sympas à l'écoute .gßte trÚs propre. Dépaysement assuré avec une superbe vue. Belles randos à faire.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice M.

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Plénitude

Séjour ideal pour un retour à la nature, pour le calme , la tranquillité et le plaisir des randonnées pédestres. Location au top pour un couple.Merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil et pour leur ossau iraty fait dans leur ferme.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valérie b.

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GĂźte Eskitza

Location trÚs propre, confortable trÚs calme avec une magnifique vue. Le seul bémol a été le temps...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle m.

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

Le plein de nature

Contemplation, balades, lecture, petits plats fait maison. Le gßte est trÚs bien équipé et trÚs confortable avec une vue impressionnante. Nous avons passé un excelent séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GABORY S.

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Superbe séjour

Gßte au calme, rien de tel pour se ressourcer. Environnement magnifique, calme, idéal pour un moment de partage en toute simplicité. Merci à Bernadette et son mari pour leur accueil.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lehna A.

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TrÚs beau séjour !

GĂźte trĂšs joli, bien Ă©quipĂ© et confortable. La terrasse avec vue sur les montagnes, le barbecue et les sentiers Ă  explorer aux alentours rendent le sĂ©jour d’autant plus agrĂ©able.Les hĂŽtes sont accueillants et disponibles.Je recommande fortement ce gite !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

JAVIER V.

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Desconexión en la montaña

Si buscas desconectar unos días y reencontrarte con la naturaleza, este puede ser un buen lugar.La casa dispone de todo lo necesario para disfrutarla, incluidas unas vistas espectaculares y un aislamiento del mundo que, de vez en cuando, se agradece.Mi estancia ha sido durante el puente de diciembre y hemos tenido muy mala suerte con el tiempo: lluvia sin parar, algo de granizo y mucho viento. Íbamos preparados con juegos de mesa pero se fue la luz en la zona y tuvimos que pasar casi 20h sin electricidad. Se nos quedó sabor agridulce por este motivo, pero esperamos volver porque nos gustó la casa y el entorno.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

brigitte b.

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Retour aux sources

Quelques jours rĂȘvĂ©s dans la nature . Un emplacement de toute beautĂ© avec pour voisins, vaches moutons, chevaux dans un silence extraordinaire seulement troublĂ©s par les cloches et le vent. Un gĂźte tout simplement accueillant trĂšs agrĂ©able , d’une propretĂ© exemplaire . Nous avons Ă©tĂ© accueillis par Bernadette qui affiche toujours un sourire radieux et toujours prĂȘte Ă  bondir pour vous renseigner, vous conseiller. Vous avons adorĂ© !!!! Nous reviendrons
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CĂ©line C.

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Au vert

Logement et cadre extra
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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Situation exceptionnelle

La situation du logement est exceptionnelle. L’accueil des hĂŽtes l’a Ă©tĂ© tout autant. Merci pour tout et Ă  bientĂŽt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette Egozcué

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