Holiday Villa with Private Heated Pool, Estampes, Gers, South West France Reviews

Having searched for the perfect holiday retreat for five years we came across this small slice of paradise. The listings and photos promised great things from this property all of which were exceeded including the lack of mosquitoes! With its sweeping views of the Pyrenees and the rolling hills in the foreground, the house was full of character, very private and secluded whilst being only a 5 minute drive from the delightful village of Mielan with all of the necessary amenities, including a choice of three boulangerie and a great butchers! The house is vast, accommodating and outstandingly equipped. The pick of the rooms, for us, was the outside kitchen and dining area, with its shade, breezes and proximity to the pool; there was little reason to venture elsewhere during the day. Upstairs the four bedrooms and three bathrooms allowed for flexibility and great comfort. The attention to detail, from the welcome upon arrival to the vast kitchen cupboards stocking every utensil and piece of crockery imaginable and the children books and toys made it a home from home. The gardens were lush and carefully tended and surround the whole house. Aside from the pool area we favoured the huge area in the shadow of the church which provided the boys with an area large enough for cricket, tennis and golf without ever having the worry of a lost ball! The pool is a great size, safely fenced and was always warm! Nearby Marciac entertained us with its jazz festival, the town of Tarbes was delightful and we especially enjoyed a trip to the Pyrennes to go up the cable car at The Pic du Midi and picnic by the mountain streams in Payolle. We hope to return again and again.


July 2014