La Vallée du Soleil

Rural get away with private garden & shared pool.
Completely renovated in 2019, we worked very hard to make our little gite into a special place for people to holiday in. My husband is a joiner and we have used lots of recycled wood; the light fitting is made from an old beam from one of the barns and the wooden panelling around the staircase along with the headboard for the bed is part of the original chestnut parquet flooring from the living room in the main farmhouse. It's now a light and airy mixture of modern with hints of the history of the property.
While it is small at 43 square meters, it doesn't feel like it and we have added as many things as we can to make your holiday as comfortable as possible.
There are basics in the kitchen like oil for cooking, salt and pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar etc. Some tea and coffee...

Cleaning is included in the price as long you leave things as you find them; clean and tidy. If it is not then an additional cleaning fee of 40€ will be payable.

We have a barn where you can keep a motorbike or bikes etc over night.
One well behaved and house trained dog is very welcome; we have a collie who loves to play!
**Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when on our property, except when in the gite garden**
We have sheep and free range chickens and ducks.
If you have any special requests we'll do our best to meet them if we can. Want a meal provided on arrival, would like toiletries supplied...no problem, need beach towels, or anything else please ask and if we can arrange it for you, we will.

A single camping style bed or a cot can be put up in the downstairs living area for a child if required.

A welcome basket will be provided for all stays over 7 nights. It will contain locally sourced staple items as well as some treats; our own free range eggs as long as the hens are laying and depending on the time of year, some fresh vegetables from our garden.
Guest access
Fréne has it's own door so you can come and go as you please. It has it's own enclosed garden at the front of the property with a patio, table and chairs, sun loungers and a BBQ.
Parking is on the grass outside the main gates.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROPERTY
*No shoes or pets on the mezzanine level.
*SUN CREAM - Due to the damage (permanant yellow staining) caused to linen, towels and swimming pool liners; we only allow the use of Laboratoires de Biarritz suncream. We have it available in Factor 30 to buy on arrival or you may buy it in advance of your stay. It is organic, safe for you and for the environment and does not contain harmful chemicals that cause damage. We charge the same price as the manufacturer and they deliver within two or three days. If you need a link to the website or would like me to order you a specific product from there range please email me.
I thank you for understanding about this.
*Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times unless inside the gite garden with the gate closed. We have other animals here.
*The skylight must be closed every time you leave the property.
*The garden parasol must be put down in case of unexpected wind or rain.

Other things to note...
*Breakfast can be provided if required.
*It is possible to have a child to stay with you but please be aware that there is no room up stairs on the mezzanine level for another bed or cot so they will be on the ground floor, there is a picture showing the camp bed set up in the living area. If you would like any more information to help you decide if the accommodation is suitable for you, please ask.