Gîte martin pêcheur – the eco friendly straw-bale house

Rental description

Get off the beaten track on a large patch of French greenery. Anne and Jean-Marc will give you a hearty welcome to their estate with a lovingly restored watermill. Nature lovers, the pair decided to build a guesthouse designed for sustainability and energy efficiency. This large, pastel-coloured gite is named after the beautiful blue-winged kingfisher birds. In the early morning, you may even be lucky enough to spot one swiftly hovering over the stream in search of fish. This detached house is ideal for family holidays. It can host up to 5 people, who have access to a beautiful equipped kitchen and small bathroom.

After enjoying a barbecue and lounging on the lovely terrace, you can relax in the beautiful swimming-pool open from mid-May to mid-September.

Sustainability criteria

The accommodation has been awarded the “Clé Verte” label, committing its owners to high standards of sustainability and quality. From the terracotta-tiled floor to casein paints and the tadelakt-coated bathroom (made with Morrocan lime) were measures taken to respect the environment. Pipes were installed in the ground, which channel rainwater directly to the river, thus, preventing any flooding on the property. In the garden, goats help mow the lawn – but, of course, will never touch the vegetable patch! When their own produce is not enough to feed all guests, Anne scours meets with local farmers at the markets to uncover the best fresh and organic produce. Chemical fertilizers are banned. Wood from the trimmed hedges is collected, crushed to bits, the shavings are sprinkled around the plant pots in which new plants are grown, and the cycle goes on!

CO₂ emissions and CO₂ Emissions calculation of Atmosfair

compensate CO₂ footprint

• CO₂ emissions per night / per person 40 kg
• CO₂ emissions at full capacity 520 kg
• Amount of compensation per night / person 1,92 €
• Amount of compensation at full capacity 12,96 €