Large traditional Basque family house separated into two apartments overlooking the green hills of the Basque Country. An old farm with ancestral beams and floors, this atypical house is bordered by a small river (ideal for cooling off or fishing). With 3 bedrooms, the house can accommodate up to 8 guests. You will have a terrace with barbecue, not overlooked. This place, full of history, is the perfect place for a family, friends or a couple. The space Welcome to Maison Picatzia! This large traditional gîte has private parking for 4-5 cars. With its old beams and floors, it can accommodate up to 8 people in 3 bedrooms: - 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed and 1 single bed - 1 bedroom with 1 double bed - Extra bed or baby cots available The living room offers a very large dining table, a TV with classic channels and access to streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime, etc.) and board games. It is open to a fully equipped kitchen for all types of stays (dishwasher, washing machine, oven, coffee machine, raclette service, etc.) and its bar with high chairs. Fiber optic Internet and landline available (area without mobile network). Outside, a terrace with pizza-barbecue oven and hammock, offering stunning views of the Basque hills. A river borders the property, ideal for cooling off, fishing or relaxing by the water. Change of scenery guaranteed, with local advice and products available on site. Guest access Total immersion in the deep, green and hilly Basque Country. The house is part of a typical old farmhouse located in Uhart Mixe near Lohitzun Oyhercq and Saint Palais. You will meet farmers with a strong local accent raising sheep in vast meadows and black pigs under centuries-old oaks. You will lose yourself on trails along trout streams in the shade of timeless, age-old gnarled trees. Activities and Discoveries within an hour: - Hiking and Nature: Explore the hiking trails around the Iraty Forest and the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trails. - Water sports: Canoeing, rafting or canyoning on the Nive, Gave d'Oloron and canyons in the Ossau Valley. - Skiing and Winter Activities: Easily access the resorts of La Pierre Saint-Martin in 1 hour and Iraty-Cize in 1 hour 15 minutes for days of skiing or snowshoeing. - Cultural Discoveries: Discover Basque villages such as Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Mauléon, Espelette or Béarnais such as Sauveterre de Béarn, a medieval village and Salies de Béarn, a salt town. - Basque Gastronomy: Enjoy local specialties in nearby restaurants or visit local markets for an immersion in the terroir. - Oceans and beaches: Also 1 hour from the ocean and the cities of Biarritz and Anglet. - Privileged Access to Spain: In less than 45 minutes, reach the Spanish border via Arnéguy, opening the door to Navarre and a completely different Basque culture.