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18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
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Pyrenees Atlantiques, Pays Basque, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Place, Château de Sauveterre8 min drive
- Place, Serbat Museum8 min drive
- Place, Le Château des Enigmes8 min drive
- Airport, Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
18th C House, Own Pool, Mountain, River Views, peaceful and private.
The house is situated on the edge of the Basque Country, in the foot hills of the Pyrenees. The country side is green and rolling with the mountains as a back drop. Climate is very mild all year around, sunny and hot in the summer. Gestas is a tiny hamlet very quiet and private near the wonderful Gave des saisons, a mountain river well known for salmon and trout fishing; you can swim in the river during the summer. The house seats in a Mature garden and hedges insure maximum privacy. Original features have been kept, they include a large stone fireplace, beautiful 17th century staircase and lovely original wooden floors. Bathrooms and kitchen have been build in the extension to the house therefore not upsetting the original character of the property. A wisteria covered pergola at the back of the house Leeds towards the swimming pool and the garden. It has garden and pool furniture, a dining table and chairs and a BBQ. The Medieval towns of Sauveterre and Salies de Bearn are on the door step. Enjoy lovely walks in the Basque country with its fantastic scenery, or try a section of the Camino de Santiago. Trips to the seaside (Saint jean de Luz, Biarritz 55mn) and mountain (Pau, Lourdes 1Hr) as well as a visit to the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao are highly recommended. Rafting in the summer, skiing in the winter 65mn) .
The house awaits you. You will have a lovely and serene time.
The house awaits you. You will have a lovely and serene time.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Gestas
Located in Gestas, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Navarrenx Golf Club and Thermes de Salies-de-Bearn are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lindt & Sprüngli and Boutique Lindt Oloron. La Ferme Lait P'tits Bearnais and Aventure Parc Aramits are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Pyrenees Atlantiques, Pays Basque, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Château de Sauveterre - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Serbat Museum - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Le Château des Enigmes - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
- Musée du Sel et des traditions Béarnaises - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
- Thermes de Salies-de-Bearn - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bar de la mairie - 10 min drive
- La Belle Auberge - 12 min drive
- Au Fil de l'Eau - 12 min drive
- Auberge de la fontaine - 11 min drive
- Chez Nanou - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Coen C.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking near St. Jean Pied en Port
Coen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chloe B.
30 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely country house
Chloe B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John R.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a beautiful 17thC home
John R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
HARRIET O.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous beautiful house
HARRIET O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simone d.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week
Simone d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna P.
26 July 2017
Stunning House Outside Quaint French Country Village in Southwest France
Anna P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
nicolas d.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nicolas d.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
jean-michel r.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances en famille
jean-michel r.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gilles P.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable
Gilles P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ARNAUD d.
16 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances reposantes et enrichissantes
ARNAUD d.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Artem M.
14 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful countryhouse
Artem M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Vincent Dane
I am an interior designer and product design consultant. I have lived in London for a great many years. I purchase the house in 1990 and used it for a long while as my summer place.
Why they chose this property
I bought this property because I needed a place to go on holidays, away from the crowds and in the middle of the most gorgeous country side.
The sea ant the mountains, beautiful scenery what else?
The sea ant the mountains, beautiful scenery what else?
What makes this property unique
The property is very cosy and has a great soul. One feels rejuvenated after a few days there.
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English, French, Spanish
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