Spacious 3 Bedroom Gîte - Arbizon

Arbizon is a large 3 bedroom gîte (180sqm) in a renovated 18th-century barn in the picturesque Campan Valley, Pyrenees National Park. It is the central gîte & one of 3 make up Les Granges des Hautes-Pyrénées. Its location makes it perfect for sports lovers with fantastic cycling (Tour de France cols) & hiking on the doorstep. Also, ideal for visiting nearby market towns, thermal spas & relaxing. Enjoy a wood stove, 'Tankkd' stock tank hot tub, smart TV, fast WIFI, terrace, bbq and large lawn. Village 3 min drive & Bagnères-de-Bigorre 15 min.
The space
This charming holiday rental is the perfect base for a family or group of friends and sleeps up to 6 adults in super-king or twin rooms.
Sitting on 8 acres of land in the rural Campan valley. The section comprises a large lawn, grazing fields, an impressive old walnut tree and a stream that runs down the side of the property. This all makes for a very tranquil, relaxing setting.
The traditional barn has thick stone walls and exudes Pyrenees mountain charm. Inside, it's a blend of french traditional and modern quality comforts, including a high-speed fibre internet connection.

INSIDE:
Downstairs you'll find:
*A large open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. The generous seating area in the lounge is centralised around an efficient wood-burning log stove. It's the perfect place to 'cosy up' and enjoy reading a book, playing a board game or watching something on the large Smart TV with Netflix.

* Dining table seats 6 (can be extended to sit up to 12 people).

* Kitchen with a large gas oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, raclette & fondue equipment. Plus a new quality coffee to bean coffee machine. Some basic cooking supplies are supplied, such as oil, pepper, salt, spices, tea, coffee beans and milk.

Upstairs you'll find:
* 3 generous sized bedrooms, all capable of being twin singles or super-king bedrooms. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and the other two bedrooms share a bathroom.

* Enjoy quality cotton bedding, mattress and topper for a restful night's sleep. A dresser, wardrobe stand, hairdryer, mirror, bedside cabinets and lights complete this room.

* The bathrooms all have a rainfall shower/handheld combo outlet, sink and toilet. We provide ample fluffy quality towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap and toilet paper.

Note: A baby travel cot, bath, high chair and stair gate can be provided upon request.

OUTSIDE
* Enjoy eating outside on the terrace at the front of the gîte. Here there is large dining table with a parasol, a gas bbq and deckchairs.

* A 'Tankkd' stock tank hot tub is available for your use. This is heated by a wood stove and an air source heat pump. The water is monitored frequently and it is sanitised using bromine tablets.
* A picnic table and a hammock are located in a higher area on the shared lawn in the garden. Here you have beautiful views of the neighbouring mountains, rising to 1600m+ altitude.

Guest access
* 3 bedroom cottage - Arbizon.
* Private terrace with outdoor dining furniture, parasol, sun loungers and a gas bbq.
* Large shared (with other Les Granges des Hautes-Pyrénées guests) garden with picnic table, sun loungers, hammock and fire-pit area.
* Inside a separate utility room there is a dedicated bike storage space (up to 6 bikes). Plus a washing machine, iron and ironing board for guest use.
* Parking for up to 4 cars.
Other things to note:
Your hosts (Natasha and Kev) live in the building next door. This faces a different direction from the cottages and is behind a row of trees. It has a separate garden, terrace and parking area.

During your stay, you may encounter our friendly cat Rasta as she likes to explore and say hello! We keep our dogs away from children and in our fenced garden.

A nice restaurant is located just 400m from the cottages. This is open during the tourist season.

Sainte Marie de Campan is the closest village. This is a 3-minute drive or 15/20 minute walk. Here you'll find a mini supermarket, bar, bakery, pizzeria and another local restaurant.