LaTourGites - Lake Cottage

Looking for the perfect place to relax and reconnect? Welcome to The Lake Cottage where nature, adventure, and good food come together for an unforgettable stay. Surrounded by tranquil forests and a peaceful lake, our property offers the perfect setting to unwind. Enjoy a bike ride or hike through charming local villages, fish the lake, or explore the nearby Pyrenees and Biarritz beaches. We cant wait to welcome you! The space The Lake Cottage - The Lake Cottage is situated on five hectares (10 acres) of gardens, forest, with rolling hills and vineyards..all this is steps away from the beautiful lake which is a nature reserve. The "traditional old barn" was renovated to a more modern and open style with focus on the wonderful views and surrounding nature, yet still keeping its rustic character. 3 bedrooms with cozy beds and crisp linens, french armoires and treasures from antique shops make it hard to get out of bed if it weren't for the rooster crowing or the church bells across the lake ringing...time to have some croissants and cafe au lait on the terrace and ponder what the day will bring..A 3 bedroom family home for 6 guests with large covered terrace with unforgettable views of the lake and surrounding forest. *Fully equipped kitchen with XL gas stove/oven, and views of east lawn. *Dining room with farmers table for 6 with french doors gives a view of the willow lawn. *Living room with large cozy couch, flat screen TV, DVD with USB, HiFi with iPod dock and a CD player with choice of several CD's (so 80's!) also loads of books and games. *3 nice sized bedrooms with double beds *Wood burning stove for chilly off season stays-we provide the wood from our forest! *bicycles provided to enjoy the local countryside and green trails. *Fishing gear provided-try your luck down by the lake! There is so much here to see - Fources, the only round bastide village and its shops, Vic Fezensac's spanish festivals, Marciac Jazz festival... and do - biking, boating and swimming at Barbotan-Les-Thermes, hiking, horseback riding, canal cruising in Nerac.. but that can wait. Today there is a sunny terrace to sit on, fresh produce from the farmers market to enjoy, foie gras to eat, wine and armagnac to drink.. Further on: The beachs (Biarritz, St Girons) The Basque Coast with lovely boutiques, cafe's and restaurants along little fishing ports, The Pyrenees Mountains for hiking or skiing for the day! Adventure parks, treetop park, Bordeaux for chateaux and wine tastings, Toulouse, the ville en rose-marvelous! So much to do! ...or maybe a walk around the lake first, a nice long lunch, and then we can decide. Your hosts, Jim and Jodi, are at the main house of the property, and are there for anything you may need, we've gotten to know the area, and the friendly people around here, and are happy to inform you of the local interests. Guest access You are welcome to enjoy the LaTour property lawns, forest, lakeshore and surrounding nature trails. Be sure to visit Jodi's "potager" and also say hello to our cat 🐈 Other things to note Parents with small children: please be aware that there is a small pond near the Cottage.