I don’t know what was harder. Crawling up Hautacam in 33 degree heat or dragging ourselves away from the lodge for the airport with the aroma of something utterly delicious wafting from the kitchen, knowing we won’t be there to tuck in tonight.

We spent three amazing days feasting on ‘beyond categorisation’ climbs like Luz Ardiden, Cauterets and the Col de Peyresourde fuelled by ‘beyond categorisation’ vegetable lasagne, chicken chausseur and pulled pork. All home-made by Niamh and Mark.

The perfect hosts, they thought of everything. Even La Vuelta highlights with dinner. We’ll definitely be returning to this comfortable, friendly haven with spectacular views of the ancient Abbey and mountains beyond. We have unfinished business with Superbagneres.

And the blackberry crumble.

Superbly run cycling lodge in a great location. Mark and Niamh are great hosts and have a good knowledge of the local cycling routes. The breakfast and 3 course evening meal were fantastic and the honesty bar with a good selection of reasonably priced beers was a welcome sight after a long day on the bike. Perfect location for climbing the Aubisque, Tourmalet, Hautacam and quite a few others that we didn't have time to ride. We will definitely be back!

We've stayed at this lodge 3 times in the past 4 years. For our needs, the lodge is prefect. The location is central to all the great Pyrenees climbs and the village of Saint-Savin is quiet, well located and charming. New owners Niamh and Mark continue the high standards of the previous owners, and offer a genuinely warm welcome to guests. Nothing is too much trouble. They are experienced and enthusiastic cyclists who give good advice about the local rides, and meeting other cyclists from around the world creates a cheerful and relaxing atmosphere at the lodge. It's not a 5-star hotel, but it's comfortable and has everything you need, including a washing machine! The breakfasts and dinners are great too. We look forward to our next visit to the Pyrenees; we wouldn't stay anywhere else.