Walnut Lodge, Espas

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Walnut Lodge, Espas

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Holiday Destination in South West France. Relax, unwind and enjoy everything about this french area, tailored all inclusive retreats and self catering holidays.

20/08/2026

One of the lovely things about living in the countryside is that when someone has a glut, it rarely goes to waste. 🍑

Our own Mirabelle tree produces a modest crop, but our friends’ tree had other ideas this year — so they very kindly shared some of their abundance with us.

Armed with 3 kilos of beautiful Mirabelles, we set about turning them into chutney.

After picking and stoning came the big pan: fruit, vinegar, sugar, spices and a few other bits and pieces, all left to slowly bubble away.

At first it looked rather alarmingly like fruit soup. 😄 But given time, the kitchen filled with the smell of warm spices and caramelising fruit as everything gradually transformed into a rich, dark, sticky chutney.

Then into the sterilised jars it went, ready to be tucked away and allowed to mature.

There’s something rather wonderful about preserving a little of the summer harvest to enjoy during the colder months — especially when that harvest began with the generosity of friends. ❤️

Now comes the hardest part…

Not opening a jar too soon.

04/08/2026

One happy duck boardwalk complete.

During the hottest part of the day our ducks love cooling off in the pond, but there wasn’t much shade once they were in the water.

So yesterday’s project was to build them their own little jetty where they can sit over the pond, enjoy the breeze and escape the afternoon sun.

Sometimes it’s the smallest projects that make us smile the most. Trouble is they like it so much we can’t get them to bed!

04/08/2026

Some birthdays are measured in candles. Ours are measured in empty pans. 🥘🎉

A warm summer evening, wonderful friends, plenty of laughter and a giant pan of homemade Thai green chicken curry.

Judging by the state of the pan at the end of the evening, I’d say it was a success!

One of the things we love most about Walnut Lodge is gathering people around one table. Whether it’s a creative retreat, a walking holiday or simply friends sharing good food and local w**e, those moments together are often the ones everyone remembers.

Here’s to another year… and to cooking for people we love.

❤️

02/08/2026

Some of the best evenings in south-west France begin with “We’ll just stay for one drink…”

A little local w**e.

A leisurely meal under the trees.

Plenty of conversation.

Somehow, before you know it, the sun has disappeared and nobody is in any hurry to leave.

That’s one of our favourite things about life here.

02/08/2026

Hello from Walnut Lodge! 👋

We realised that we’re usually the ones behind the camera, so here’s a rare photo of both of us together.

This was taken just before one of our favourite summer traditions—a local w**e tasting followed by a long meal under the trees with friends and neighbours.

It’s one of the many reasons we love living in this corner of France.

Whether we’re preparing a retreat, tending the vegetable garden or simply sharing recommendations for places to explore, we look forward to welcoming guests to our little corner of the Gers.

We hope to meet some of you soon.

29/07/2026

🌻 Singing in the Sunshine 🌻

Just a few hundred metres from Walnut Lodge, the lane disappears into a sea of sunflowers.

Every summer they transform these rolling Gers hills into waves of gold, following the sun from dawn until dusk. It’s one of those simple pleasures that never gets old, even after all these years.

On a morning walk you can hear the bees busy at work, feel the warmth of the sunshine and, if you’re anything like me, find yourself humming a tune as you wander along the lane.

Sometimes the best holiday moments don’t need a plan at all.

If you could walk through these fields with one person, who would it be? 🌻

28/07/2026

The site foreman arrived.

Closely followed by the assistant foreman.

Neither contributed much practical help, but both insisted on inspecting every stage of construction.

🦆🦆

27/07/2026

Every important construction project starts with careful planning…

…and, as you’ll see tomorrow, some rather opinionated supervisors.

Another little improvement at Walnut Lodge is underway.

26/07/2026

🥂 Our annual village meal brought friends and neighbours together for an evening of laughter, good food and plenty of conversation. These events are one of the things we love most about village life.

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Lieu-dit La Pouche
Espas
32370

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