Our family of six, aged from 4 to 79, had a wonderful fortnight in Le Pascalet. The house is picture perfect, shuttered and stately, nestled at the end of a plum-tree lined driveway. Inside, the accommodation is spacious, comfortable, clean and stylish. The beds are super comfy, and the large country kitchen/diner is well equipped with wisteria creeping through the pretty windows - making washing up far less of a chore!
French windows lead out from the kitchen to a lovely vine-covered terrace with table and chairs, providing easy outdoor dining, as well as shade during the hot summer days. The centrepiece of the huge lawned garden, perfect for letting the children run wild, is a fabulous swimming pool with paved surround and plenty of sun loungers.
It was our first visit to the Haute Pyrenees and we were all charmed by its beauty and tranquility. Traffic is minimal, so distances are easily travelled, and when we could bear to drag ourselves away from the pool, we paid a few visits to the breathtakingly beautiful mountains - including the Tour de France route to Tourmalet and the spa town / ski centre of Bagneres de Luchon - as well as lovely Auch, vibrant Toulouse, pretty Saint-Gaudens and other local villages with their abundant markets.
Owner Annabel could not have been more helpful, and proved a wonderfully kind and hospitable host. We'd love to return one day, and can't recommend Le Pascalet enough for a relaxing get away.