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Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a view of a field with trees and mountains in the distance.
A house with a tiled roof, a front porch, and a garden with lavender and other flowers.
A house with a patio area, a table with chairs, and a garden with various plants.
A rustic living room with exposed wooden beams, a television, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a garden, a patio, and a small outdoor seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saint-Lanne, Occitanie
  • Place, Famille Laplace Château d'Aydie
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Domaine Pichard
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, La Maison des Chameaux
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Saint-Lanne

Located in Saint-Lanne, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Historic Grain Market and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Famille Laplace Château d'Aydie and Domaine Pichard. Travelling with kids? Consider La Maison des Chameaux, or check out an event or a game at Lieu De Culte De La Tradition Landaise. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Saint-Lanne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Famille Laplace Château d'Aydie - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Domaine Pichard - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cave de Crouseilles - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Domaine Labranche Laffont - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • La Maison des Chameaux - 13 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Riscle Mairie Station - 15 min drive
  • Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balao Philippe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domaine du Crampilh - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O' Bon Vivant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Belle Auberge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'adourable Auberge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maison Acanthe: spacious, character farmhouse with private pool, near Madiran located?

This family-friendly Saint-Lanne holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Famille Laplace Château d'Aydie, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Maison des Chameaux and Domaine Pichard. Château de Thibault de Termes is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

For us, best holiday rental ... a bit of paradise in the middle of south western France
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
And such lovely guests too! Thank you for your "Just perfect" review. We hope to welcome you again. Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A great property in a stunning setting

grandparents, parents +12 week-old baby, had a terrific weeks holiday in this lovely property. The setting couldn't be bettered for its stunning view and peaceful surroundings, and with its lovely private garden and pool. The house was well-equipped and everything worked. The local restaurant was excellent and great value for money. this is a lovely rural area but lots of nice places to explore such as Marciac.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to have you as guests and we are delighted that you appreciated the view as much as we do! You are welcome back any time. Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful rural holiday

We had a wonderful holiday at Bidos, where 7 of us stayed for a family celebration being held nearby. The house is huge and very well equipped - we wanted for nothing and were even able to host a party for 20 family and friends without difficulty. The garden and pool are beautiful and very well kept. Views from the house and garden are stunning and we were able to enjoy them while eating our meals on the shaded terrace. This is the ideal property for an away from it all holiday in a beautiful rural location.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Many, many thanks indeed for your lovely review. We very much appreciate it and are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Tracey and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise found in the foothills of the Pyrenees

Quite honestly we would have been happy just to pitch our tent in the garden on arrival and take in the stunning views offered by the Pyrenees. Instead we felt obliged to take up residence in quite simply a most beautiful home. Maison Acanthe was immaculately presented throughout and equipped to a very high standard. Everything you could want was either available at the residence or within a short drive - from the fabulous pool, and sizeable, private, well maintained garden, to the local bars and restaurants in the surrounding villages and towns. We will definitely be returning to Maison Acanthe, but will travel further afield next time as there is clearly so much more to explore in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Darrel and Angela Thank you so much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you again to Maison Acanthe in the future. Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place to relax and unwind!

This house truly is a gem and was enjoyed by our large family including six adults and three children. We have been holidaying in France for the past 6 years and this is our clear favourite, for which we broke our rule and returned for a second visit. It did not disappoint and Tracey and Mark, the new owners, have even managed to improved it!! The property is very spacious and beautifully maintained and well equiped for a relaxing stay. The garden is extremely well kept with lots of different seating areas, all giving you fantastic views of the countryside and mountains beyond. The pool is fantastic and we spent most of our days lazying around soaking up the sun. When we could drag ourselves out we found lots of places to visit, from vineyards to the mountains and caves, to the Jazz festival in Marciac. Tracey and Mark, the owners were very helpful and promptly replied to all our questions before we left making sure we had a superb holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We are so glad we managed to exceed your expectations - maybe you might be tempted to break your rule for a 3rd time! Tracey & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday

We had such a wonderful holiday! The house is even better than the pictures suggested, and in our 15 years of using Vrbo (inc when called owners direct, homeaway etc) it is honestly one of the best we have stayed in. Many houses have been great, but you know very quickly that they are really setup just as rentals, Maison Acanthe is the opposite. As soon as you walk in for the first time you can tell Tracey and Mark spend time here and love it as only a homeowner does. We had the best welcome pack we've ever had, the kitchen is well equipped, house spotless, beds comfortable, good showers, beautiful garden, the pool is huge and well maintained, just perfect. A car is essential as it is in a rural location but that was just what we were after for two weeks of quiet bliss. There is nothing quite like opening your bedroom shutters in the morning and seeing the Pyrenees in the distance! We absolutely loved it and were sad to leave. We cannot recommend this more highly, and we've never said that before!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your outstanding review and for appreciating all the love that goes into the house and garden. It makes it all worthwhile when guests enjoy it as much as you have. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé une très belle semaine dans cette agréable maison. On s’y sent à l’aise, dans un cadre accueillant et confortable. L’endroit est très calme et propice à la détente notamment dans la super piscine. La communication avec Tracey et Mark est très facile.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un bon moment à Maison Acanthe. Vous êtes les bienvenus à tout moment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait!! Très belle maison idéale au retrouvailles en famille
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Merci pour vos commentaires. Vous étiez des clients génials.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

le calme

La maison ne manque de rien. Elle est vraiment bien équipée et décorée. la piscine au top. Et quel calme. On a vraiment passé de très bonnes vacances. Concernant la propriétaire, elle est vraiment très disponible. Bref on ne peut que recommander
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Merci beaucoup, on apprécie énormément. Vous êtes toujours les bienvenus. Tracey & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour très agréable

Très belle maison très bien équipée avec une vue magnifique et grande piscine. Même à distance, Tracey est très soucieuse du bien être de ses hôtes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2020
Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils commentaires. Nous sommes heureux que Maison Acanthe et les environs vous ont plu et que vous avez eu du beau temps pour bien profiter de la piscine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

The house is well set out in an idyllic location. We had everything we needed for a perfect week away en famille. The owner was very prompt in answering my incessant messages (and patient too!) The house is accurately described and if anything, even better than we hoped it would be! Definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic location and wonderful stay

The property is beautiful as are the gardens and the pool, amazing location with fantastic views of the Pyrenees. The house is just perfect, well appointed with everything you could possibly need. We were very sad to leave as we had a fabulous time in this quiet and wonderful house and will return. This was an area of France we had not explored before, we loved it and felt there was much more to discover. Many thanks
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely positive review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the house and that you loved the area. We would be delighted to welcome you again. Tracey and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House in perfect location

We spend a very relaxing week at the end of September in this beautifully restored and well equipped farmhouse. Absolutely georgous view of the mountains across the beautiful garden. Quite location, but still well connected to towns, restaurants, and the must-see locations in the area. The house has everything you could think of, perfectly equipped kitchen, nice sitting areas and well appointed bedrooms, everything at a very high standard. Best of all is the absolute silence and the stunning view of a million stars at night. We will certainly return!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our house. We are so glad that you enjoyed it as much as we do, and especially the million stars. You were perfect guests and we look forward very much to welcoming you again. Tracey and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgeous house, garden and THAT VIEW!

Our second stay (it would have been our third but I left the booking too late last year.) The h ouse is perfect in every way - beautiful, well equipped house, wonderful garden with flowers and mountain views, and huge pool. Great cycling all around in traffic free lanes, and lovely walking on tracks in the fields. Very quiet and private, but walkable to the boulangerie (2 miles each way). Thank you Tracey and Mark!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you indeed for your lovely review, we were so glad to welcome you and hope to see you again. Tracey and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgeous house, gorgeous view

Fantastic in every way. Wonderfully comfortable house, beautiful garden with view of the Pyrennees, huge pool. Great cycling on quiet lanes for miles around, lovely footpath walks through vineyards, village boulangerie is walkable (2 miles). No close neighbours; very peaceful. Good wifi, good TV etc for those that want them. Easily the best house we have ever stayed in. Thank you Tracey and Mark.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We were delighted to welcome you again and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Tracey and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

3rd consecutive stay

I think the title sums it all up The best property we have stayed in within France and the owners are extremely helpful Lovely lay out , kitchen and bathrooms, everything provided - dont want for anything Lovely gardens , pool and mountain views and bags of animal and bird life Pyrennes very accessible - take ya bicycle and do the Tourmalet!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Greg for your lovely review. We're so glad that your 3rd year running didn't disappoint! Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

The house was beyond our expectations : large, beautiful and peaceful view with a securised swimming pool. The place was perfect for our kids who could run in the big garden. The house is fully furnished, convenient and clean (thank you again Sue!). Everything was well described and we had a lot of information from the hosts Tracey and Mark. From there, we have visited the villages surrounding (Bassoues, Lupiac, madiran, marciac...) and Tarbes. We enjoyed a lot the quietness of Maison Acanthe and recommend this adress warmly.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We are so glad the house was even better than you had expected and that you had a fabulous week. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A large and fully equiped house. Nice pool.

An amazing and large house with a view you can only dream about. Fully equiped kitchen, large rooms and a big pool. Everything was clean and everything you needed was available. The owners are really friendly and very helpfull. All the info you want is available and a lot of possibilities to visit (Lourdes, San Sebastian, Pau,...). The region is also knowed for his wine. We will visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So glad that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your wonderful review. You have been a pleasure to deal with and we are delighted that you wish to visit again! Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful views and pool

We booked the house for its fantastic view and pool - both of which turned out to be even better than in the photos. House is well thought out, very clean, with great internet, BBC on the TV and a fridge that makes ice (something for everyone!) Fantastic area for cycling - wonderful views at every turn and absolutely no traffic. Could not have been better. Thank you Tracey and Mark.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your great review - it was a pleasure to have you stay in our house too, you have been such lovely guests. We hope you come back for a return visit some time soon. Tracey and Mark
Archival

8/10 Good

Very Good place to stay

Pretty immaculate facilities Good sized rooms with everything you want Lovely gardens and great pool with genuine mountain views Quiet area, hardly any noise at night Plenty of wildlife (non insect) which can be noisy at night The best , medium priced, restaurant we have ever eaten in in UK or France in Madiran - fantastic local wines Some lovely villages 30-45mins away Minor Gripes - Intermittent TV reception (seems common in France ) and we didn't get on with the electric pool cover so left it open A recommended stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your helpful review. We very much appreciate your comments for future guests. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Tracey and Mark
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in a stunning spot

Beautifully furnished, clean & well maintained, this house has everything you could possibly need for a self catering holiday. The garden is lovely & has great views from every direction, even to the Pyrenees on a clear day. (We were so impressed with the outside space on arrival, it took us ages to even open up the house!) With temperatures in the mid 30s, our family spent hours in the pool which again is very well maintained. Although remote there are plenty interesting places to visit for a day trip - Pau, Tarbes, Hautacam & we even squeezed in a visit to San Sebastián. After many great self catering holidays in France over the years, this house is definitely our favourite yet.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are so glad you loved it as much as we do. Tracey and Mark
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