Holiday tree-cabins in Gascogny

Rental description

Morgane and Philippe Lecoze welcome you to their quite unusually built holiday cabins! Inspired by nature, these modern tree-like houses invite you to spend a truly eco-friendly holiday in Landes de Gascogne.

13 eco-friendly cabins, designed so that they are fully integrated into the surroundings of the 12-hectar natural reserve they are situated on. Each one is about 19m² in size and eight metres in height. They are built from natural wood to blend into the setting and are insulated with wood fibre, and have been spread out on the estate so that each cabin is at least 25 metres away from the next one. You will have an undisturbed view of the nature that surrounds you.

Two flights of stairs within and without lead to the living quarters. From the relatively big terrace, you can enjoy a 360-degree view that includes the pond and the forest. Dry toilets (odorless) and a sink are located on the ground floor, and are cleaned regularly. A playroom, a fully-equipped shared kitchen as well as one shower per cabin are available In the main building. All cabins also contain a French double bed (140-190cm/140-200cm) as well as up to three single beds (90-190cm), a table with up to five chairs and storage space. Rounding off the facilities on offer are, are the natural pond on the estate for guests to bath in and a restaurant which serves organic food.

Sustainability criteria

The cabins have been granted the “EU Ecolabel” (see website http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/) and are situated in a pinewood forest reserve. The accommodation also offers organic food.

Power is supplied via photovoltaics, solar-panels generate the heating for warm water and drain water goes through a plant-filled pond for decontamination and re-use.

Unfortunately, cars as well as pets are not allowed on the reserve.