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Successful hosts of a popular pub, restaurant and music venue in England, Karen & Andy Hoy had already discovered the unique charm of the Hautes-Pyrenees when they decided to move to France in 2007. After months of searching, they found “Le Turounet” – a spacious, contemporary house set in large gardens, with wonderful views up the valley to the peaks of The Pyrenees. It is ideally placed for the numerous activities and spectacular sights that this region has to offer.

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Northface of Le Turounet

Whether you want to relax and enjoy the scenery, explore this beautiful region, indulge in your favourite pastimes or really get the adrenalin flowing with exciting new activities, we believe that we have found the perfect answer…….

Enjoying the privacy of enclosed grounds of one and a half acres, “Le Turounetis only a couple of minutes from the main road that links the town of Lannemezan to the resort of St Lary Soulan, on the outskirts of the village of Heches.


There is much to discover and many activities to enjoy, from parapenting to canyoning and climbing to white water rafting. Any of these can be arranged to suit your personal requirements, depending on how adventurous you feel!

Walking or cycling is also a popular and very rewarding way to spend a day in the mountains and there are many trails to choose from. There are also a number of opportunities to explore the mountains or surrounding countryside on horseback. After an exhilarating day up in the mountains, what could be better than returning to base for a relaxing swim in our heated outdoor pool, which remains open until the sun goes down.

The area offers plenty of skiing, snowboarding and cross-country trails in the winter, with the option of a hot meal and welcoming log fire to return to in the evening.

 

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View from the terrace of Le Turounet

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TV area in Lounge

The region boasts a number of excellent golf courses, making it an ideal destination for a short spring or autumn break – and of course the scenery is pretty amazing!

Guests can arrive by car (we have parking for up to 8 vehicles), by train, or by air, with Pau being the principal airport, although a new route has opened between London Stansted and Lourdes/Tarbes, which is only about 30 minutes drive from “Le Turounet”.

New arrivals can be collected from the local rail station in Lannemezan, the TGV station in Tarbes or from one of the local airports (by prior arrangement, for a small supplement) if our transport is available, although most guests prefer to hire a car on arrival as this gives them maximum freedom and flexibility.

There is so much to see and do – isn’t it time you came to discover the Hautes-Pyrenees for yourselves?