Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Pau — Large Houses for 10 to 35
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you are organising a milestone birthday, a family reunion that has outgrown the family home, a rural wedding weekend, or a company seminar in need of fresh air, the Pyrenean foothills around Pau deliver something most destinations cannot: big houses that actually feel like a home rather than a conference centre. The Béarn and Hautes-Pyrénées are stitched together by market towns, hilltop villages and mountain rivers — landscapes that give large groups the space to breathe, cook together, and step away from the routine. Pau itself is straightforward to reach by TGV or from Pau Pyrénées airport, and sits inside a ring of countryside that reaches the Spanish border in ninety minutes.
CasaGiga currently lists 12 group houses within roughly 60 km of Pau, of which 2 can be booked directly online. Taken together they average 20 guests per property, with the largest sleeping up to 35. The typical CasaGiga sits about 38 km from the city centre — genuinely in the countryside, not the suburbs. Across 311 verified guest reviews the average rating stands at 4.8 out of 5. Nightly rates start at €45 per person, averaging €53 — a figure that looks very reasonable once split across ten, twenty or thirty guests.
The ten houses below are ranked by putting online-bookable CasaGigas first — the simplest way for a group to lock in a date without waiting on emails — then ordering remaining properties by their average rating and volume of verified reviews; hosts who relay this ranking on their own website retain their position in future updates.
The area in numbers
The ranking
1CasaGiga 14 (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
📍 Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 24 km
👥 23 guests4.9★ (51 reviews)🏊 House with poolThis pool house in Lestelle-Bétharram, 24 km from Pau, fits up to 23 guests and ranks first among CasaGigas in the zone. A 4.9 rating from 51 reviews places it among the most consistently praised houses in the area. It is available to book online from €45 per person.
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2CasaGiga 11 (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
📍 Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 22 km
👥 35 guests4.9★ (44 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageCasaGiga 11 is a holiday cottage in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques that accommodates up to 35 guests across 7 bedrooms — the largest CasaGiga in this zone. Rated 4.9 from 44 reviews and just 22 km from Pau, it starts from €61 per person. Bookings are handled on request rather than instantly online.
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3Gite Bordarosa
📍 Ossun, Occitanie · 30 km
👥 22 guests5.0★ (29 reviews)🏊 House with poolGite Bordarosa is a 7-bedroom pool house in Ossun, 30 km from Pau, sleeping up to 22 guests. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 29 reviews — a rare score for a house of this capacity. Availability is managed directly through the owner.
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4Gite la Bergerie de Trassouet
📍 Campan, Occitanie · 60 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (23 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGite la Bergerie de Trassouet is a 5-bedroom holiday cottage in Campan, at the furthest reach of the zone at 60 km from Pau, with capacity for 15 guests. Its perfect 5.0 rating across 23 reviews reflects strong and consistent guest satisfaction. Contact the host directly for availability and rates.
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5De couleurs et d'eau fraîche
📍 Navarrenx, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 30 km
👥 15 guests4.6★ (39 reviews)🏊 House with poolDe couleurs et d'eau fraîche is a 6-bedroom pool house in Navarrenx, 30 km from Pau, accommodating up to 15 guests. With 39 reviews it is among the most reviewed houses in this selection, and holds a 4.6 rating. Reach out to the owner directly to enquire about your dates.
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6Le Prielle
📍 Madiran, Occitanie · 40 km
👥 24 guests4.8★ (24 reviews)🏊 House with poolLe Prielle is an 11-bedroom pool house in Madiran, 40 km from Pau, with capacity for up to 24 guests. Its 11 bedrooms make it the most room-rich option in this zone for groups who prioritise private sleeping arrangements. Rated 4.8 across 24 reviews; contact the owner for availability.
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7La grande maison de Tonio
📍 Ossun, Occitanie · 31 km
👥 13 guests5.0★ (14 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLa grande maison de Tonio is a 6-bedroom holiday cottage in Ossun, 31 km from Pau, hosting up to 13 guests. Despite the more intimate group size, it carries a perfect 5.0 rating from its 14 reviews. Availability is handled directly through the owner.
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8Domaine Laboudigue
📍 Salles Montgiscard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 44 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (20 reviews)🏊 House with poolDomaine Laboudigue is a 7-bedroom pool house in Salles Montgiscard, 44 km from Pau, with capacity for up to 15 guests. A 4.8 rating from 20 reviews demonstrates consistent performance with large groups. Contact the owner directly to check availability and pricing.
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9Gites Cap du Hautacam
📍 Saint-Pastous, Occitanie · 40 km
👥 20 guests4.8★ (25 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGites Cap du Hautacam is a 6-bedroom holiday cottage in Saint-Pastous, 40 km from Pau, accommodating up to 20 guests. It holds a 4.8 rating built on 25 reviews, reflecting reliable quality for groups of this size. Get in touch with the host directly to arrange your stay.
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10Gîte Maison Soulè
📍 Buziet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 19 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (12 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGîte Maison Soulè is a 7-bedroom holiday cottage in Buziet, just 19 km from Pau — the closest house to the city in this selection. It sleeps up to 15 guests and holds a 4.8 rating across 12 reviews. Contact the owner directly to enquire about availability.
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How to Choose a Group House Near Pau: A Practical Guide
Headline capacity tells you how many mattresses a house holds, not how many people sleep comfortably. Check the bedroom count alongside total capacity: a house sleeping 24 across 11 rooms gives couples and small families their own space, while fewer rooms suit groups comfortable with dormitory-style arrangements. Always clarify whether sofa beds count toward the advertised figure, and whether bed linen is included or rented separately — for large groups, linen hire can add meaningfully to the per-person cost.
Most large houses in this region serve local communities and have clear rules about amplified music and late-night gatherings outdoors. Ask the host in writing before booking if a sound system, DJ, or live music is part of your plan: some allow it until midnight, others draw the line at 10 pm. Pool use is typically restricted after a certain hour, and many owners require a designated responsible adult for pool supervision whenever children are in the group.
The houses on this page sit between 19 km and 60 km from central Pau — roughly 20 to 75 minutes by car. Groups arriving by train at Pau station will almost certainly need to hire a minibus or coordinate multiple vehicles, as rural bus services are very limited. Factor transfer costs into your budget, confirm the property has parking for several cars, and for mountain properties near Campan or Saint-Pastous, check road conditions carefully if travelling in winter.
Deposits on large group rentals in France typically run between 20 % and 30 % of the total stay, with the balance due four to eight weeks before arrival. Cancellation policies vary widely — some hosts offer partial refunds up to 60 days out, others are non-refundable. Travel insurance that covers group cancellation, not just individual trip cancellation, is worth the cost when a single booking covers 15 to 35 people. Confirm in writing what applies if the group size changes after the contract is signed.
By occasion
Birthday Celebrations
A landmark birthday — 40th, 50th, 60th — deserves a setting that matches the occasion. CasaGiga 14 in Lestelle-Bétharram, a pool house sleeping 23, is built for exactly this: enough space for everyone to stay over, an outdoor area that handles a long lunch and an evening gathering, and rated 4.9 by 51 guests who have already put it to the test. At €45 per person it is one of the most accessible options near Pau.
Wedding Weekends
For a wedding party that wants to stay together from Friday to Sunday, capacity and bedroom count matter most. CasaGiga 11 in Louvie-Juzon accommodates up to 35 guests across 7 bedrooms and is bookable online — removing the back-and-forth that stresses couples in the final run-up. Le Prielle in Madiran, with its 11 bedrooms and pool, is a strong option for larger wedding parties who prefer to arrange directly with the host.
Company Seminars and Retreats
A team of 12 to 20 benefits from a house rather than a hotel: shared meals open the conversations a meeting room cannot. Domaine Laboudigue in Salles Montgiscard (15 people, pool, 7 bedrooms) and Gites Cap du Hautacam in Saint-Pastous (20 people, mountain setting) both offer the break from routine that makes a seminar worthwhile. Confirm with each host whether a large dining table suitable for working sessions is available.
Family Reunions
When three generations need to share one roof, the blend of private bedrooms and generous common spaces makes or breaks the weekend. Gite Bordarosa in Ossun sleeps 22 across 7 bedrooms with a pool, and holds a perfect 5-star rating from 29 reviewers — strong evidence that families leave happy. Gîte Maison Soulè in Buziet, a 15-person cottage just 19 km from Pau, suits smaller reunions where proximity to the city matters.
Frequently asked questions
What does a group house near Pau cost for 20 people?+
At the lowest listed rate of €45 per person per night, a 20-person stay works out to €900 per night for the whole house. The average across properties on this page is €53 per person, so around €1,060 per night for 20 guests. Weekend packages of 2–3 nights are common, and many hosts apply a discount for stays of a full week or longer.
Can we have a party or play music late at night?+
Rules vary by property. Some hosts allow amplified music until midnight; others, particularly those with neighbours close by, ask guests to keep noise down after 10 pm. Always ask the host in writing before booking if a sound system, DJ, or live band is part of your plan. Fireworks require explicit host authorisation and local permits in most Pyrenean communes.
How is the Top 10 ranking on this page determined?+
Houses that can be booked directly online are listed first, because they offer groups the fastest confirmation. Within each tier, properties are ordered by average guest rating and total number of verified reviews. Hosts who display this ranking on their own website are prioritised in future updates, which rewards transparency on both sides of the booking.
How do I book one of these houses?+
Two properties — CasaGiga 14 in Lestelle-Bétharram and CasaGiga 11 in Louvie-Juzon — offer instant online booking via their CasaGiga listing. For the remaining houses, click through to the listing page to find the host's contact details, then send a booking request with your dates, group size, and any specific requirements.
Is there a tourist tax on top of the rental price?+
Yes. Most French communes apply a taxe de séjour, typically between €0.50 and €3 per person per night, depending on the accommodation category and the local rate. For a group of 20 staying three nights the total can reach €90–€180. Hosts must disclose the applicable rate before you sign, so always check the rental contract carefully.
What is the minimum number of nights for a group rental?+
Most large group houses require at least 2 nights at weekends and 5 to 7 nights in high season — July and August. Some mountain properties near the Pyrenees require a full week during school summer holidays. Minimums can also vary around public holidays, so confirm directly with the host rather than relying on the calendar alone.
What time is check-in, and can we arrive early with a large group?+
Standard check-in is usually between 4 pm and 6 pm; check-out is typically before 10 am or 11 am. Large groups often need more time to unload and settle in. Many hosts will accommodate an early arrival or late departure if the house is free — request it at booking, not on arrival, to give the host time to arrange it.
What should we do if the house we want is unavailable for our dates?+
Contact the host directly — some availability calendars are not updated in real time and a gap may exist. If the property is genuinely booked, browse the other houses on this page: with 12 listings near Pau a comparable option is often free. You can also use the CasaGiga search to filter by capacity, date, and distance from Pau.
How this ranking is made
Each property is scored by combining three signals: whether it offers direct online booking (highest weight, as it reflects host readiness for group reservations), its average verified guest rating, and its total number of reviews — volume confirming that the rating is not a statistical accident. Hosts who display this ranking on their own website are given priority in future updates, creating a transparent accountability between CasaGiga and the properties it lists.
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