Villa Gracieuse

Vic and Geoff are the nicest, most helpful hosts you could hope to meet, nothing was too much for them makingour hiking trip really special. Our vegan meals were delicious and abundant, the rooms were spotless with lots of space and the enormous bed was super comfy. I felt really at home in their lovely house and can't wait to return.

We’ve just returned from a wonderful week of hiking in the Pyrenees at the Free Range Chalet. It was our first visit to the area and we loved it. Victoria and Geoff were such lovely friendly hosts - plus their knowledge of the area really helped make our holiday special. They advised on the best walks for us each day taking into account the weather and our experience. Every walk we did was so different and each one was great. The accommodation is comfortable, spacious and lovely to return to after a day of hiking. Victoria’s food - absolutely delicious! We’d love to return before too long and would highly recommend for the scenery, the walking, the high quality rooms and the company!

I stayed at Geoff and Vic's wonderful Free Range Chalet at the beginning of June 2024. I travelled with four friends to do some road biking up the Pyrenean climbs. This recent trip was my 6th visit to the Free Range Chalet and I must say the warm welcome, standard of accomodation and Vic's cooking were as great as ever. Both Geoff and Vic go the extra mile to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Whether you fancy a winter skiing trip to Luchon or a summer cycling adventure the Free Range Chalet won't disappoint The Free Range Chalet genuinely deserve all their five star reviews.

Geoff and Vic as hosts are as good as they come - professional yet friendly and always accommodating. The Chalet they run is fabulous, rooms immaculate, beds comfortable, food excellent, location perfect. Place to store bikes and basic repair stand and tools. I have stayed there four or five times and always leave feeling great about them and the stay.

Having stayed with Vic and Geoff in the summer season for cycling in the worlds best mountain playground, I wasn't sure what being in beautiful Bagneres de Luchon would be like in the cold of winter. I knew for sure that the food would be amazing, the accommodation wonderfully comfortable and that the hosts would provide a service more usually found in a 5 star hotel. Of course it was wonderful! The winter decorations all across the town are beautiful, all the seasonal shops, bars and restaurants were open and there was a definite buzz in the air. Mother Nature was a bit stingy with the snow but she provided enough for a gang of a beginners and improvers to use all week, along with some incredible sunshine to show off the snowy peaks. The new Teleporte is excellent, smooth and comfortable, the chair lifts have also been upgraded and are equally smooth. The ski school instructors were superb in every way and a huge hit with the teenagers and adults alike, if for slightly different reasons.. The light show on our last night was spectacular, the gondola ran through the evening allowing us to watch the torch procession from the balcony of La Chappelle restaurant in comfort warm brownies packed by Vic were a tasty bonus. Both Geoff and Vic came along to assist with getting skis, boots and gear all sorted as well as talking us through lift passes until we got the hang of the App. Geoff very kindly took the time to ski with us all and helped immensely with a couple of the more nervous in the group bringing them on so they got more from the lessons. Vics food was as usual absolutely delicious, everything 100% vegan, fresh, varied breakfasts, pancake day pancakes, packed lunches, afternoon cakes and incredible 3 course meals every night for all 14 of us. Last but not least all arrangements for transfers, travel and even an unexpected appointment to be made with the local Doctor were dealt with for us. I will be back to ski next season and the only improvement I can think of is a longer stay.

We stayed for a week of skiing in the near by resort. 7 teens and 7 adults We could not have been better looked after by the hosts. The house itself is a home from home, very comfortable rooms, clean and warm and spacious. The decoration in each room was unique- and the views from the windows of the mountains are spectacular. The food was amazing and gave us all the fuel we needed for a day ski ing. A fab games room the kids used and a comfortable lounge with real fire to relax by in the evening. Games available to play if you have the energy after a day on the slopes. From the house it was an easy walk through the beautiful Luchon to the ski hire shop and the telecabin and a short trip up to the ski resort. The hosts Geoff snd Vic made sure we had everything we needed for the ski holiday before and during the holiday and looked after our every need- we really felt like we were their guests- as well as being kind and fun company - they are knowledgable about the local area- and were the icing on the cake of a fabulous holiday.