Berchon House
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Overview
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
8 guests
7 nights minimumÂ
Maison Berchon is in a quiet location, yet only 30 minutes from historic Pau and world-famous Lourdes. So, there's plenty of sightseeing if you tire of relaxing in the garden or by the pool. Want to be even more active? Take your pick from golf, rambling, horse-riding, fishing and water sports - or, in winter, skiing, with both Cauterets and Gourettes just an hour away. Shopping in Nay's busy market is a delight and you can walk to the local baker for the all-important breakfast croissants.
The sitting room balcony overlooks the private garden, where there's plenty of space for children to play, trees to give shade and an area for al fresco eating. With 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms, the house is ideal for a large family, two smaller ones or a group of friends. The house has been ren...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlySmoking allowed
Suitable for older children due to many stairs or smaller children bearing in mind the nature of the house layout. Cots and highchairs available on request.
Pets allowed, please contact to discuss.
Bedrooms
2 Kings4 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
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Bonnie B
3 contributions
Lovely home
We had a wonderful time in this lovely, spacious home. Tony and Yolanda were very responsive hosts: very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The pool area was beautiful. We also appreciated the many other diversions for kids: foozball, ping pong, board games etc. Location was also excellent. The house is about a kilometer from downtown Nay-- a typical French town with a lively center surrounded by several cafes. We really had a great week here!
Visited July 2017
Written 30 July 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
yoyo822
Bonnie Thank you so much for your comments. We greatly enjoyed meeting you and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Written 10 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hans B
2 contributions
Grandeur en toch gezellig
Vlotte medewerking, zeer vriendelijke verwelkoming van de eigenaars die in hetzelfde pand wonen maar je toch de privacy geven. Indien er problemen zijn doen ze er alles aan om te helpen.
groot zwembad; tafeltennis; goede BBQ
Winkels vlot bereikbaar
ooit komen we nog terug
Visited July 2016
Written 21 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
yoyo822
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family - and we look forward to your next visit!
Written 22 January 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Helen T
2 contributions
Wonderful, relaxing and well-equipped1
I stayed for a week with a group of friends and would definitely recommend it. The house is beautiful, spacious and extremely well-equipped, and Tony and Yolanda are brimming with local knowledge and suggestions of things to do, even if we didn't often venture farther than the pool!
Visited July 2014 Travelled with friends
Written 19 October 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
miss_pally
London, United Kingdom8 contributions
Beautiful house in a lovely French village
Fantastic, well equipped house in the quiet, relaxing setting of Nay. The pool and garden provide an environment perfect for relaxing. Nay itself is a lovely little town to have a look around, I recommend visiting the market. Overall, a lovely stay at Maison Berchon - thank you Tony and Yolanda.
Visited August 2014 Travelled with friends
Written 17 October 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
TravelBugYay
London, United Kingdom3 contributions
Lovely big house, close to Pyrenees and very friendly & helpful hosts
Lovely old house, with modern bathrooms, a delight to stay there and the spiral staircase was beautiful. The pool was a bonus that we used nearly every day as it was so hot. It was a home from home, from handy basic ingredients in the kitchen, to the good supply of books and games. Great hosts, very friendly and helpful about local sites, restaurants and activities. The extensive welcome pack was useful to save visiting a supermarket immediately. Free wifi was helpful. Nay itself was very quiet at night with a very limited number of restaurants but the hosts had mentioned this in the property description and they had good dining suggestions in the slightly wider area.
Visited September 2014 Travelled with friends
Written 15 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mat-Ingram
32 contributions
Large well-appointed house with nice pool
We stayed here as a family in August 2014 as part of a larger holiday. The hosts Tony & Yolanda were extremely welcoming and looked after us well while we were there. The booking process was efficient and they were flexible on dates when our return flight got mysteriously cancelled. The welcome pack that Yolanda provided was extensive and very useful, as we arrived just at the onset of a massive storm! The house itself is on 4 floors including the basement, so quite a lot of stair climbing, but it meant we had plenty of space particularly with the 2 bathrooms. The kitchen had pretty much everything that we needed, all the appliances worked well, and was one of the better rental kitchens we have stayed in. Outside, the pool was very nice and Tony did a great job of keeping it clean and perfectly chlorinated without being too much. In my opinion, the garden could have done with a bit of major tree and shrub clearance. I felt it was rather overgrown, and whilst this meant it was certainly private, it felt a little claustrophobic when in fact it was a very large space. I also think we could have done with a few more sun loungers, given the house is supposed to be able to house 8 people. Apart from these small niggles, we thought the place was very nice, and our hosts very accomodating. Nearby, within a 5 minute walk was possibly the best boulangerie in France! I thought all croissants tasted the same until I tasted these and the bread was fantastic! The nearby small town of Nay is nice enough but doesn't really offer much tourist appeal. There is a market but it is a "locals" market, so fine if you need a broom handle but not if you want a cheesy bracelet to remember your holiday. Restaurants were lacking in Nay too - 2 came recommended but one had turned into a burger bar and one was shut during the holidays. Slightly further away is Pau which has much more to offer and we went there a few times for dinner. There is a zoo nearby which we loved, Lourdes is short drive away and a trip into the Pyrenees is a must and a 45 minute drive.
Visited August 2014
Written 2 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
yoyo822
Many thanks for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Maison Berchon and the varied attractions of the region.
Our aim is to offer the best possible experience for our guests – so, we take seriously even minor concerns, such as your ‘small niggles’. To date, nobody else has made the same or even similar observations – but we’ll canvass previous holidaymakers to find out their views.
As you say, Nay’s market is very much a local one, which is part of its charm. On Tuesday mornings, in particular, the market offers a fabulous range of fresh produce from the region – but there are also stalls that sell various gifts from traditional woven baskets and bags to handmade craft items, including children’s clothes and hats, scarves and jumpers made from local wool or farm-produced honeys and jams. I agree that souvenirs such as ‘cheesy bracelets’ are not much in evidence – but you can easily find the equivalent in Lourdes.
The recent and unexpected change to a burger cafe of the best-regarded Nayais restaurant has been a disappointment - though it’s fair to say that the burgers on offer are at the gourmet end of the spectrum. However, within less than a 10-minute drive (much closer than Pau) you can eat well at a number of restaurants in Lestelle Betharram, including the excellent Vieux Logis and the O Quatre Saisons, which guests have recommended – while five minutes takes you to the Lac de Baudreix lakeside restaurant, where they serve delicious food at both lunchtime and in the evening.
Written 5 September 2014. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
scaryhalfdead
London, United Kingdom2 contributions
Perfect relaxing getaway spot
The pool and outside space is perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. The villa itself is well-equipped for a big group and kept us comfortably entertained on the greyer days. Nay itself is a nice town with bars, restaurants and a few shops.
Visited August 2014
Written 20 August 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mark
Swanage, United Kingdom1 contribution
Did exactly what it said on the tin (and other reviews!)
Had an absolutely amazing 5 days staying at this property with seven of us competing in this years Etape du Tour. As a base the plead was perfect and the house itself was large clean welcoming and airy. The garden and pool a massive bonus. Yolanda and Tony couldn't have been more helpful and went out of there way to make our stay a great one.
When I first heard that our bikes would be stored in a garage I was a little dubious, but on seeing and using I had absolutely nothing to worry about it was as safe and secure as I could wish for...
Great holiday had and perfect base for a group of keen cyclists... Well deserved 5stars from us.
Visited July 2014
Written 30 July 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ioli2014
Singapore, Singapore19 contributions
Very well equipped house, comfortable for large family with kids and very responsive and friendly owners.
Great place to stay with kids and larger family. Very friendly, near boulangerie and all shops, short enough drive to Pau, Lourdes and Tarbes, and nice places to visit around (recommend the zoo in Asson which is like a walk in a beautiful park). We stayed in May which was a bit chillier than we thought, but we enjoyed the beautiful nature and great food of the region). The house has a lovely swimming pool which was too cold to use in May but would be fantastic in June/July/August. Nay (the little town in which the house is located) is not a very lively place, but it has an interesting beret museum, a foie gras museum and a little market Tuesdays and Saturdays. We strongly recommend going to the tourism office in Nay for some great trips of visits around or ask the owners (Yolanda and Tony ) who were just a great source of information and very very friendly and helpful.
Visited May 2014
Written 18 May 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vardy1968
Northwich, United Kingdom26 contributions
Ideal house for family reunion.
This was a perfect house for our holiday with our two grown-up sons and their partners. The house was spacious, well renovated and lacked for nothing in terms of equipment. The kitchen was a good size for eating in with two fridges and a freezer, oven and dishwasher, and like all the other rooms enjoyed a high ceiling and large airy windows. There was a proper sitting room with comfortable sofas. The games room in the basement provided another place to gather with TV, table football, Wii etc. Two bathrooms and three toilets complemented the comfortable bedrooms. Tony and Yolanda could not have been more helpful and kindly invited us to apéritifs one evening.
Visited August 2013 Travelled with family
Written 12 August 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Outdoor amenities
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private yard
Parking
- Secure parking available
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Game Room
- Ping Pong table
- Stereo system
- Television
Bathroom and laundry
- Dryer
- Iron
- Linens provided
- Towels provided
- Washer
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Watersports
- Cycling areas
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Internet access
- Cable television
Kitchen and dining
- Grill
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Refrigerator
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Cooker
- Toaster
Location info
- Kid friendly
Living spaces
- Highchair
Scenic views
- Mountain views
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Horse riding facilities
- Tennis court
- Hiking areas
Map
Getting there
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport
12.2 mi
Uzein Airport
16.2 mi
Restaurants
Le Saint Pierre
16 min
Plat Beroi
5 min
Lou PapÃ
2.8 mi
Lair
1.2 mi
Attractions
Zoo D'asson
3.8 mi • Zoos
Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Bétharram
4.4 mi • Churches & Cathedrals
Musée du Béret
16 min • Speciality & Gift Shops
Marché de Nay
18 min • Farmers Markets
About the neighbourhood
Nay is a bastide (Medieval new town) dating back to 1302 and you can still see parts of the original walls. Take the time to visit the lovely 15th century St Vincent church and Renaissance Maison Carrée in the centre of town and the unique Musée du Beret. For arts lovers, the Minoterie, an old industrial warehouse converted into studio and exhibition space, holds regular art shows – as does the Maison Carrée, which also has exhibits about the local area, including its rich industrial heritage. Maison Berchon itself was built by one of Nay's major 19th century textiles magnates.The Gave de Pau runs through the town and offers lots of opportunities for fishing, riverside walks and water sports. Nay also has a very modern swim pool - Nayeo - with plume, two pools and fitness centre - while the Lac de Baudreix with its sandy beach, lake and restaurant/bar is just 3km away. Within an hour's drive, golf lovers have the choice of nine courses. The closest are the two at Pau, including the oldest golf club in France, and an 18-hole picturesque course at Lourdes. Every local village has its fete during the summer months and Nay's five-day extravaganza in August is one of the biggest - with a funfair, children's entertainments and a big parade.Nearby Pau was the birthplace of Henri IV and you can visit his splendid chateau, visit art galleries and museums, shop in the lovely boutiques or impressive markets - and stop for a drink at one of the cafes on the Boulevard des Pyrenees to enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains. An ultra-modern sports complex, including a centre for pelota, the fastest ball game in the world, lies on the north side of Pau - as well as a major racecourse. In May, Pau hosts two Grand Prix weekends for vintage and Formula 3 cars and it's often a staging-post for the Tour de France in July.Within 10 minutes of Nay, you can visit the Grottes de Betharram, an impressive group of caves, complete with underground train - and Lourdes, the world-famous pilgrimage site, is just 20km away. The Parc National des Pyrenees, with its abundance of nature trails and magnificent scenery, begins only a few kilometres from Nay - a fabulous resource for those who like mountain biking, rambling or climbing.Nay's large mixed market on Tuesdays and local produce market on Saturdays give you plenty of opportunity to look for bargains or buy high-quality food from local farmers. You can shop for daily essentials at the excellent boulangerie and butcher just round the corner while the centre of Nay offers even more bakeries, a butcher, deli, post office and range of other shops.If you want to eat out, watch out for places offering Assiette de Pays - which promote local specialities, on a plate. The two main cafes in the centre of town both serve brasserie-style meals at midday while other eateries include a creperie and pizzeria. For lots more choice, Pau's the place to go - you can take your pick of cuisine from Basque to Vietnamese, grilled meats to vegetarian.
Getting around
A car is highly recommended.
There is a bus service but they are few and far between.
Train station not too far away.
To go to the centre of Nay, for the shops, and restaurants, it is within walking distance from the house.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Fly to Pau from Paris - just 32km or 45 minutes easy drive away. Cheap flights to Lourdes (40 minutes by car) or Biarritz (1h 30) by Ryanair. Or you can fly EasyJet from Gatwick to Bordeaux - and take the A65 motorway direct to Pau. Cheap car hire. Ferry or shuttle and then drive - 10h 30 from Boulogne, mainly on French motorways, without stops. Nay-Coarraze railway station is a few minutes' walk away, with trains to Pau from where you can reach Paris in 6hr and Bordeaux in 2hr30. We can give you detailed directions and advice when you book.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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