Ainerak Cottage - Spa & Swimming Pool in the Basque Country
🌿 A unique stay combining nature, well-being and local produce
Welcome to our charming cottage, nestled in the heart of the Basque mountains. Ideal for getting together with family or friends (from 2 to 10 people), it combines relaxation, gourmet food and outdoor activities.
💧 Year-round well-being
Heated spa with mountain views (accessible all year round).
4 hours of private access to the spa included in your stay for an unforgettable relaxation experience.
Secure infinity pool open from May to September.
Cozy spaces for relaxing in any season.
🍯 Local & homemade flavors
Gourmet welcome basket: honey from our hives, charcuterie, cheese, homemade jams (offered for bookings of one week).
Possibility of beekeeping and local produce workshops (optional).
🚴 Nature & Activities
Bicycles and electric scooters are available to explore the surrounding area (on request as an option).
Hiking trails and walks accessible from the gîte.
Themed experiences throughout the year: wellness, gastronomy, local discovery.
🛏️ Comfort & Capacity
Private cottage for 10 people.
Comfortable rooms, a warm atmosphere blending modernity and Basque authenticity.
Large, welcoming living room for sharing meals and evenings.
📅 Stays available during the week or on weekends
Whether it's for a wellness getaway, a gourmet break or a green holiday, our gîte awaits you for an authentic experience in the Basque Country.
Activities and hikes :
- In Sainte-Engrâce:
Kakueta Gorge (2 km) - Walk around the lake only possible.
La Verna (800 m) – One of the largest underground chambers in Europe with guided tours all year round.
The Ehujarré gorges - Wild landscapes and the Morlèse cave.
11th-century Romanesque church
Hiking in Sainte-Engrâce:
• Merkatubidea
• Ukhumurrutia
• The Kakouetta Gorge Tour
• The Ehujarré Gorges
• Murruchegagné
• Espildoy
• The Bridge of Hell
• La Verna
- Next to :
Holtzarté in Larrau - Suspension bridge 150m above the ground with 2 possible hikes
La Pierre Saint-Martin Ski Resort (15 km)
Iraty Forest – Hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and its citadel
Mauléon: capital of the espadrille, and fortified castle
Ahusquy
Annie's Peak
Pic d'Orhy
And many more...
Gîte Ainerak - Piscine & Spa au Pays Basque, gîte STE ENGRACE
Your comfort, our services
- Baby cot (on request)
- Baby high chair
- Badminton
- Bed linen included
- Beds made on arrival
- Bicycles available
- Bike rental
- Board games
- Cable - Satellite TV
- Central heating
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Fireplace
- Free high-speed WiFi
- Free parking
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Induction hob
- Jacuzzi
- Linen included
- Living room
- Microwave
- Mountain views
- Non-smoking rooms
- Oven
- Pets not allowed
- Playground
- Pool
- Private terrace
- Refrigerator
- Sheets and linen included
- Toaster available
- Towels included
- Vacuum cleaner
- View of river or pond

