Dog friendly British owned bed and breakfast with pool near Auch and Marciac France

You'll love the peaceful situation of this charming dog friendly B&B near Marciac and Auch in Gascony. What a great location, on the edge of a quiet village in the Southern Gers, 25 minutes from Auch, 25 minutes from Marciac (host town for that world-famous jazz festival!) and just 45 minutes from the Lourdes-Tarbes airport with cheap flights from the UK.

Your hosts are writers who will be delighted to share with you their wonderful old 1870s maison bourgeoise with its large enclosed garden and elegant swimming pool. Breathe in those views of the Pyrenean mountains as you sit on the terrace eating your breakfast.

Children won't be bored here, as they can play darts and table-tennis in the open-sided barns, and/or informal ball-games in the garden or the pool. Sarah can also offer lessons in how to make pasta which is great fun for adults and children of all ages! In the immediate area, 6km away at Mielan, there is a 77-hectare lake with sandy beach, fishing, family watersports and its own restaurant/snacks bar. The town centre also offers some lovely little restaurants and a delightfully old-fashioned market every Thursday and, in the summer, a Sunday market too. Other excellent weekly markets abound in the area.

There are country walks everywhere in the area, including in the beautiful woods (a 10-minute drive away). The Santiago de Compostela route also passes through this part of Gascony. You play golf? No worries, there is an 18-hole golf course at a chateau within easy reach by car.