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Beautiful countryside, 5 min walk from all amenities

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Outdoor dining
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Susmiou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Navarrenx Golf Club
    6 min drive
  • Gurs Internment Camp
    8 min drive
  • Lindt Chocolate Factory
    20 min drive
  • Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees)
    50 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Susmiou

Located in Susmiou, this cottage is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Navarrenx Golf Club and Le Château des Enigmes. .This family-friendly cottage is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Serbat Museum and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Mauléon Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Navarrenx Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Gurs Internment Camp - 8 min drive
  • Lindt Chocolate Factory - 20 min drive
  • Thermes de Salies-de-Bearn - 29 min drive
  • La Pierre-St-Martin Ski Resort - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Oloron-Sainte-Marie Station - 21 min drive
  • Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverne de St Jacques - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jean Haget - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Claverie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'estanquet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gautret - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful countryside, 5 min walk from all amenities

Ideal for a large family or a group of friends, our peaceful and pleasant cottage has all the elements of comfort for a great stay. From this country house, it will only take you an hour to reach the mountain or the ocean. many activities, tours and ballads are also available in the township and surrounding towns. The house is located 5 minutes from Gave d'Oloron - a fishing area of the 1st category among the most interesting of France for fishing.

Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kenneth Innes

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Beautiful countryside, 5 min walk from all amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a terrific stay at Ken and Shona's rental. The house was full of character, very comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen in a quiet and scenic neighbourhood. As cyclists, it was a great spot to launch a bike ride from with countless quiet backroads that were picturesque beyond belief. The house was close to all amenities and it was easy to busier roads/highways to travel to other towns and cities such as Pau, Bayonne etc. The pet donkeys were a special treat and we looked forward to seeing them in the mornings while drinking our coffee in the backyard. Shona and Ken were incredibly helpful and responsive to any questions we had. We would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We enjoyed our stay in Susmiou. Lovely large, comfortable space with character and charm. Hosts were great and their recommendation for a restaurant our first evening was 5*.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donkeys vineyards and country serenity
We are a party of five adults who all found Molly Raffa and Maximus (the resident donkeys) an absolute delight. The hosts were very hospitable but not intrusive. The area was central to restaurants wineries and supermarkets
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful base
This property is in a quiet village conveniently located to all of your basic needs. Ken was friendly and directed to us tp fun local activities and restaurants. This property was easy to book and we received quick responses to our inquiries. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

manus s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet location , close to supermarket
We had a great 2 week stay. Property exactly as described, wonderful fresh bread from the local bakery 5 mins away. Memorable day trips , relaxing evenings. Would recommend. Friendly, helpful hosts .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe F., PEORIA AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Ken and Shona are wonderful hosts
Ken and Shona welcome was awesome, very responsive, immediately addressed the Internet access issue after the storm strike and any other request we made (not too many I hope). Ideally located between mountains and sea. Spacious enough for the 6 of us and the wood was readied for the barbecue!!! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage in the heart of French countryside!
Beautifully updated and lovingly maintained cottage for a perfect experience of rural France. Very close to two major towns (Pau and Bayonne) as well as multiple charming villages, it makes for an ideal location for exploring the foothills of Pyrénées. The owners, Shona and Ken, are very friendly and accommodating people, truly interested in the comfort of their guests. We strongly recommend the gîte, and hope to return there again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly hosts
Our hosts Shona and Ken were extremely welcoming and helpful, giving great advice and recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donkeys and chickens
A quiet village on the outskirts of Navarrenx provided us with everything we needed for our week's holiday. Extremely gracious hosts, and lovely to be able to feed the chickens and donkeys. Will certainly use again if we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic Hosts
Shona & Ken are fantastic hosts. They are very welcoming and have lots of great suggestions for places to visit. The house is close to shops, restaurants, the snow and Spain.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spacious gite near historic town and swimming river
The gite is spacious, well-eqipped and has comfortable beds and pillows (often not the case in gites)... Ken and Shona were very helpful and friendly, and gave us a number of useful tips on things to do and see in the area. The coast is around an hour away, as is canyoning in the Pyrenees. We found it a useful base to make excursions from, on the days we weren't hanging out at one of the many river swimming spots. Good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday in a fantastic place
We spent a fab 3 weeks in Susmiou - Ken and Shona were great hosts and couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. We were traveling with a 2 year old and a 3 month old and they very kindly provided lots of books and toys and even a paddling pool for the garden! We specifically chose this spot due to its location - easily walkable to the small town of Navarrenx which has an outdoor pool and twice weekly market. Lots to do and see in the surrounding area and the time flew by too quickly. We loved the house - loads of character and nice and cool even when it was very hot outside. The donkeys in the field behind us were a big hit with our toddler too. Lots of space in the house and the enclosed garden was a massive plus with small children. Would highly recommend this to anyone and big thanks again to Ken, Shona and family - we'll hopefully be back!

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spot to explore SW France
My husband and I just spent two great weeks at Shona and Ken’s gîte. The location was perfect for exploring the whole region, from the Pyrénées to the coast. They were wonderful hosts, very friendly, there to greet us and farewell us and several times in between to chat, but never intruding. On a fine day, when we asked about hanging out washing Ken installed a new clothes line, and when we asked about movies Shona brought us a giant bag of DVDs. (The television is only French) The house is very well-equipped, the heating is very efficient, both electrical and wood-fired and the internet fast. While the house worked very well for the two of us, being an ancient restored farmhouse, it is charmingly wonky and creaky and could be noisy with a large group. We had some cold, wet weather so a dryer would have helped, but we were able to hang clothes on racks inside. While there are no shops in the village, there is a good supermarket on the main road almost at the end of the street within walking distance. We followed our hosts’ recommendations and had some wonderful meals out, both nearby and on the coast. It’s a great place to stay for anyone who wants to spend time in this beautiful part of France.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

Great house in a perfect location!
We had a wonderful weeks stay in this lovely village. The house was very clean, comfortable,spacious and well equipped for all our needs. It is a perfect base for exploring the Pyrenees Atlantiques region. It was great to meet Ken and Shona and their delightful children who were always on hand to give helpful advice.We really enjoyed meeting their extended family "The three Donkeys" and their dog!! All so cute!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Great place to stay
Five of us had a lovely stay here, house roomy, clean and well furnished for a group or a couple. Shona and Ken are excellent hosts, very helpful and we loved the donkeys Would recommend to anyone thinking about visiting this area as it is so close to lots of places worth a visit It was great to sit in front of a real fire on the one very wet day we had Ann, Brian,Margaret,Ellen and Bronwyn from Qld Australia
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

shirley p., redstone

Perfect getaway!
We had a blast visiting the area and the house we perfect :) We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Galen M.

Very French
We had a great 2 weeks in this lovely French house. It was in a quiet village but within walking distance of supermarket and boulongerie, also lovely walk into Navarantz which we did often. We had meals in Navarantz and enjoyed the local producers night, check out if it is on when you visit. My family went for a swim in the nearby river, there are many activities you can try canoeing,rafting and swimming in the pool. We visited many places while there and the train up the mountain was a highlight for us. As the Tour de France came to Pau while we were ther my husband, son in law and grandson went to see the cyclists. Ken and Shona are very friendly and nothing is too much bother for them but you can have your privacy also. We would certainly return to this cottage the Ken has lovingly restored.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katia D.

Exceeds expectation
Great hosts, beautiful environment, close to shops and sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

FM B.

Quiet country retreat
This was the perfect getaway to both relax and explore the wine region of Bearn. Our hosts could not have been nicer or more helpful. They provided us with excellent recommendations for both touring and dining. The home is very comfortable and cozy and we could not have been more pleased. Thank you S and K for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

ELODIE S., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end
Nous avons passé 3 jours entre amis dans cette maison spacieuse, très agréable avec la cheminée. Nous étions au calme, c’était reposant Merci au propriétaire pour leur gentillesse et générosité
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHARMANT
Adorable gîte
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Commentaires
Gite très bien dans un environnement de verdure au calme Nous avons appréciés (Prévoir plus de vaisselle :assiettes)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour tres agréable
Maison agreable les hotes tres gentil et accueillant. Tous ce qui est nécessaire est a disposition.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petite maison magnifique pour un séjour en famille , la communication a été parfaite
Logement confortable avec les lits faits à notre arrivée
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dafne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023