Do you want to find the rare gem for an unforgettable stay in the Pyrenees? Here are the quirky and unique accommodations I have selected for you. Everything is possible: sleeping under the stars, surrounded by snow, suspended in the air…
Firstly, let’s place the accommodations on a map:
Les Cabanes Perchées
Route de Silhen, 65400 Ayros-Arbouix
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If you want to go deep into the forest and enjoy the calm it has to offer, you are in the right place.
By choosing one of these cabins perched a few meters above the ground, you will live a magical and peaceful experience surrounded by nature.
The cabins have their own spa or Nordic bath to relax in.
The 100% natural appearance of the cabin, inside and out, promises you a stay cut off from the rest of the world to recharge your batteries.
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We like: Breakfast is included.
Price: From €245/night
Information and booking (in French)
Moontain Bubble
Lieu-dit le Buala, 65100 Ger
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There is nothing quirkier than a night in a dome.
Spend a night (or several) in this 20 m² dome that is partly made of wood with windows covering the front.
You can take in the wonderful landscapes on the patio or from the eating area.
At night, from the dome’s comfort, you can admire the starry sky.
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We like: The company’s commitment: your stay will not have a negative impact on the planet.
Price: From €160/night
Information and booking (in French)
Tipis Gavarnie
Saussa Gèdre, 65120 Gavarnie-Gèdre
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Stay in a tepee like a Native American.
The tepee, with a Native American decoration, have 2 beds, a sofa bed, a storage trunk, a table, and chairs.
You will even have the opportunity to cross paths with animals such as goats, sheep, and cats.
We like: The unique experience of going back in time.
Price: From €125/night
Roulottes Montagne
16 Les Astes, 65120 Luz-Saint-Sauveur
A stay in a colorful caravan, are you up for it?
With their atypical appearance, the caravans are fully equipped and promise you the best comfort.
Prepare a nice meal in the kitchen and enjoy it while taking in the landscape.
You will be amazed by the stunning view of the mountains and will have a wonderful time in this peaceful and calm plains’ area surrounded by nature.
We like: The very friendly donkeys nearby.
Price: From €74.30/night
L’Enclave Insolite
1 chemin de Larrec, 65320 Garderes
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Try out “Glamping”, a combination of glamour and camping.
Indeed, this company offers two types of accommodations for a glamour and quirky night surrounded by nature.
The first one is the Lodge, a tent (one is on stilts) with a small patio to eat breakfast in or to enjoy the sun.
You can prepare nice meals in the exterior kitchen.
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The other one is the Cask, which has a suitable name seeing as it has the shape and appearance of one.
On top of that, there is a private Nordic bath in the exterior spa area for you to admire the landscapes or the starry sky.
We like: Breakfast is included with the Cask, and you can access the pool from June to September.
Price: €95/night for the lodge and €145/night for the cask
Information and booking (in French)
Yourtes de Barousse
Chemin de la Coume, 65370 Créchets
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There are several yurts in the Barousse Valley in which you can spend the night with a private spa; and one has a private pool.
Each one is fully equipped with a bathroom and kitchen. Actually, all the comfort you need is in this calm area in the middle of nature.
You will dive in this idyllic, calm, and magical scenery by looking at the landscapes in front of you.
Ultimately, you will even have the opportunity to cross paths with animals in the area.
We like: Breakfast is included (jam, baguette, and hot drinks), if you are a gourmand, choose the €15 option for a bigger breakfast.
Price: From €225/night
Information and booking (in French)
O Claire de la Bulle
Chemin Menet, 64290 Lasseubetat
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Sleeping in a forest is original, but sleeping in a bubble in the forest is even more original.
Try out the experience with this unusual hotel room.
The bubble has a bed, an exterior solar shower (during summer), an exterior sanitary area (composting toilet and a bowl of drinking water).
Discover two different worlds: one in a meadow, another in the forest.
The transparency of the bubble offers a stunning view of the sky. You will not only be able to admire the sunrise, but also the sunset from the bed.
You must live this unique experience at least once in your life.
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We like: The magical view of the stars and constellations that will amaze you.
Price: From €140/night
Information and booking (in French)
L’Aventure Nordique
Plateau de Bezou, 64440 Gourette
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Haven’t you ever dreamt of sleeping in an igloo? This is the unusual experience that L’Aventure Nordique offers you.
Put some warm clothes on and let‘s go!
No worries, even if the igloo is made out of snow and ice, you will not be cold during the night.
Breakfast and dinner are included, as well as the gondola ride, and you will even have a tour with snowshoes to discover the area and its wonderful landscapes.
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We like: The different activities included in the booking.
Price: From €130/night
Information and booking (in French)
Dtente Sky lodge
La Prado, 09320 Massat
Why not choose to sleep in a tent suspended above the ground?
The triangular tent is hung on tree trunks to ensure perfect stability.
The accommodation includes a bathroom alongside a sauna for relaxation.
There is also a patio on which you can find a barbecue, and a stunning view of the mountain.
You can discover the vicinity by hiking or skiing.
We like: Breakfast is served every morning.
Price: From €56/night
Les Cabanes de Pyrene
Prat Det Clos, 65370 Cazarilh
Sleep in the middle of the trees in a cabin with an atypical appearance (round, in the shape of an egg in a nest, or with branches crossing the cabin).
You can choose between cabins on the ground or in the trees.
Each cabin has its own charm: a canopy bed in the branches crossing the cabin, a vantage point to look at the does, surrounded by a stream. You will have a magical time in an enchanting scenery.
We like: The different designs of the cabins for an original touch.
Price: From €150/night
La Bergerie de Louvie
La Coste, 64440 Louvie Soubiron
Get a complete change of scenery by staying in a sheepfold in the middle of the mountain.
The stone building with an atypical appearance welcomes you near one of the most beautiful hiking and ski trail sites in Gourette and Artouste.
You can enjoy the private infinity pool, during summer and winter, and take in the view of the Ossau valley.
If you want, you can sleep outside on the suspended mattress near the pool.
There are several activities in the area, such as fishing, kayaking, hiking (both pedestrian and equestrian), climbing, paragliding…
We like: The experience of being surrounded with animals while enjoying the landscape and the calm scenery.
Price: From €285/night
Le Perchoir des Pyrénées
9 Rue de l’Estantere, 65200 Gerde
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To start with, there is nothing quirkier than sleeping in a dovecot.
Indeed, this is a round building made of stone and a pointed roof that once welcomed birds. Discover this accommodation full of story, composed of three round rooms, each one on a different floor.
First, you have the living room, then the bedroom on the next floor, and a second bedroom on the last floor. The bathroom is situated right next to the tower, you can access it by the patio.
Finally, breakfast is included and you can enjoy it while taking in the wonderful view.
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We like: The Nordic bath is an option for a relaxing moment. You can also look at a 3D view of the dovecot on the website.
Price: From €160/night
Information and booking (in French)
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