Pool
The property boasts an excellent 12m x 6m swimming pool. Complete with barbecue and eating area the ideal place to take food and a few beers or a bottle of red and relax all day.
The pool is almost fully automated and cared for by a dedicated pool team. The pool area is fenced and has a child safety alarm to more than comply with all recent legislation. A changing area is at the pool building, together with a solar shower. We also supply loungers, and some inflatable pool furniture. Pool lighting is in place for evening dips.

Cycling
Bicycles are provided at the property with panniers; you can pack a picnic and explore the forests. A list of cycleways and routes is available for the many miles of forest tracks.

Fishing
Lakes and rivers in village and nearby are all well stocked. Ask for licence / ticket details.

Walking
Miles of tranquil forest “chemins” to explore together with routes around historical sites.

Kayaking
For the more adventurous there are 2 centres for kayaking in the area; instruction for novices is provided. A great way to see the forest.

Golf
5 quality courses are within an hours’ drive; just ask us and we can put you in touch.

Beaches
You are really spoilt for choice here, particularly off-season. With nearly 100kms of sandy beach to choose from, largely deserted except from July to August, whilst benefiting from sun from March to October you don’t have to beat anyone to a space.

On Site
If you decide to stay at the property, the family can amuse themselves with a range of activities - we have Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Football, (and for those Englishest of us) Cricket.

Painting
For artists the area affords boundless possibilities, with both natural and architectural subjects in the forest and surrounding villages.


Places Of Interest
These are just a few of our selections:
Atlantic Coast Beaches - Silver sand for over 150 kilometres, all with good parking/picnic areas. (There is also a cycle way that runs for most of the length of the beach accessing more secluded areas)
St Justin and Labastide d'Armagnac - Medieval Fortified Towns ( best pre-war cafe at Labastide)
Solferino - Napoleon 111's Model Village (on the road to the coast)
Marqueze- Museum of Landaise life, Resin Railway, Traditional housing, bakery, mills,etc (at Sabres)
Brocas les Forges - Boating and Fishing on the Lake. Ruined early Steel Forge.
Hossegor - Surf centre, with International Competitions
Villeneuve de Marsan - Traditional Livestock and Produce Market (Wednesdays)
Roquefort- Produce Market (Saturdays) Bull ring and Medieval Abbey
Nogarro - Motor Racing Track
Mont de Marsan - Regional centre, Citadel, Bull ring, All general shopping, cafe's, bars
Barbotan Les Thermes - Hot Spa Resort (pack plenty in your wallet)
Lourdes - Site of Religious Pilgramage
Pau - Gateway to the Pyrenees, with stunning architecture of La Belle Epoque
Biarritz -30's resort for the rich and famous. Very exclusive shopping
Hautes Pyrenees - Stunning Scenery, (be at the top of a mountain in less than 3 Hours)
Spain - Large duty free Hypermarkets for all goods just over the border. Very cheap.