Lovingly renovated large farmhouse with pool and zipline
Holiday house • Ponsan-Soubiran France
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets welcome
Secondary home
Exchange types accepted
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Non-Reciprocal & Globe
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Listed August 2023
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General overview
Our house is a large, fully renovated, fabulous family home that we renovated to be able to welcome guests and family. We can comfortably sleep 10+ people in five bedrooms (four double and one with twin beds that can be joined). There are three full bathrooms and one extra toilet downstairs. The kitchen is a mix between modern and traditional, a modern style kitchen with a small bar, a very large farmhouse-style dining area and all modern appliances. Although we have central heating, we also have a wood burner in the upstairs living room.
Our house is particularly welcoming to children - we have three of our own - so we have all the toys, strollers, high chairs, baby cots, tricycles, etc you could need. We have a large, safe trampoline, a fenced inground pool and a large play area with two swings, a playhouse and a slide.
It is a wonderful place from which to explore the southwest of France - just 2.5 hours from the beaches on the west coast and 45 min from the Pyrenees mountains. The third largest city in France, Toulouse, is 1.5 hours away. You can visit the Airbus factories, go skiing, swim in the Atlantic - all are feasible day trips.
Our family lives close enough to help out if necessary, and there are fabulous hikes and trails from the doorstep!
A rental car is absolutely necessary when staying in the area. There is ample parking at the house. There are two regional and international airports close by: Tarbes, 40min and Toulouse, 1h30min.
The downstairs bedroom and bathroom is handicap accessible, but does not have rails or any additional equipment.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Budget
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
Mountains
Water
Remote
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Accessibility
Wide hallways
Accessible tap hardware
Accessible bedroom
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our house is in the southern part of the Gers. The Gers is one of the most unspoiled regions in France, and is considered one of the last truly rural areas of the country. If you love farmers' markets, incredible produce, hiking, fishing, historic villages and scenic driving, this is the place for a perfect vacation.
Our small village is a beautifully tranquil place located on a river, with a supermarket and most amenities ten minutes away. We have the best of all worlds here ...we are away from it all but not isolated. Pace of life is very relaxed here: lunches can go on for hours, and the food in the local markets is spectacular.
Nearest airport
The closest airport is Tarbes / Lourdes, near the Lourdes sanctuary. It is about a 40' drive. There are Volotea and Ryanair flights daily to Paris and other European destinations. The larger international airport, Toulouse, is about 90 minutes away.
Map of Approximate Location
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My husband Aymeric and I are both public servants and have three children - ages 16, 14 and 10. We've lived all over the world in Asia and Africa and now call Brussels, Belgium home; but our home of the heart is in my husband's childhood village in Southwest France, in the Gers.
I grew up doing house exchanges with my parents and sister back when the homes came in a catalogue and letters through snail mail, so this is not new to me. I am looking forward to getting to know PLU members and having some wonderful exchange experiences.
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