A Dutch dream by the river in the Pyrenees
We are Patrick and Marlous. Since 2025, we have been living in France, after leaving the Netherlands behind for a quieter life with more space, more nature, less stress and hustle and bustle.
From the Netherlands to the Neste valley
In the Netherlands, we both had busy working lives. Patrick worked in IT and electrical engineering, while Marlous worked as a social and mental care worker, among others with veterans.
For many years, we dreamed of moving abroad. We longed for more peace, more space around us, and a life closer to nature.
So we took the big step. We left behind The Netherlands, visited eleven potential places in one week — and fell in love with this little piece of paradise by the river.
An old sawmill by La Neste
We found an old water-driven sawmill from around 1870, situated on the River La Neste at the foot of the Pyrenees.
Unfortunately, very little remains of the sawmill and the mill installation, yet the entire place breathes history, tranquility, and peace.
It was not a finished dream. It was a place with character and much work to be done. But that was exactly what we were looking for.
A new chapter
In november 2025 we started the big renovation and the creation of the Chambre d'Hotes. Everything is done by ourselves with our own hands. And now we are ready to share this wonderful place. Not just as a place to stay, but as a place to slow down and enjoy life.
We look forward to your arrival.
Enchanté et à bientôt!
Our home, your quiet place
A place where you arrive as a guest, and leave with a little piece of the valley in your hart.