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Cottage in a Charming Shepherd’s House, Vast Private Land in the Heart of the Pyrenees

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A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden wardrobe, a wooden desk, and a wooden chair.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $697
$686 nightly
$697 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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CASTET
  • Place, Ossau Valley Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ossau Valley Trail
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Le Petit Train d'Artouste
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pau (PUF-Pau - Pyrenees)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Castet

When you stay at this vacation home in Castet, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Ossau Valley Trail. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Ossau Valley Trail and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Ossau Valley Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Ossau Valley Trail - 14 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ossau Valley Trail - 25 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Gourette Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Lac de Fabreges - 41 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Le Petit Train d'Artouste - 45 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Arudy Station - 23 min drive
  • Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Pamplona - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Le Pourquois Pas - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'orée du Bois - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Restaurant du Commerce - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in a Charming Shepherd’s House, Vast Private Land in the Heart of the Pyrenees

Perched at 870 m on the Castet plateau, this renovated former sheepfold offers a rare and authentic experience in the Béarn mountains. Here, you have no immediate neighbors—just total immersion in nature, surrounded by alpine meadows, free-roaming animals, and hiking trails starting right from the property. If you seek fresh air, tranquility, and a true escape, this is the perfect place.



With 90 m², the house accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, TV, washing machine, and a private garden with barbecue. The uncovered private terrace lets you admire exceptional views.



Rental conditions:

A security deposit is required upon arrival; without it, the owner may cancel your booking.



- Bed linens available for rent on request and for an extra fee.

- Water is not drinkable (one bottle of water per person per day is provided).

- No internet or Wi-Fi, but 4G/5G is available at low to medium speed.



Highlights:

- Self-sufficient retreat: solar electricity and rainwater (not drinkable)

- 4 enclosed outdoor parking spaces

- Pets allowed

- Shared storage for bikes and ski gear

- Car access recommended (paved road)



Nearby activities:

- Many hiking trails on foot or with donkeys

- Local market

- Hikes from the house to Pic d’Ossau, Plateau de Bénou, or mountain lakes

- Nature walks in the Ossau Valley

- Ski resort and panoramic tourist train nearby

- Climbing, canyoning, mountain biking, and river fishing

- Discover typical Béarn villages and local cuisine.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

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