No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Haritzaga is a traditional Landais-style house, just a short drive to the popular beach resorts of Capbreton and the surfing mecca, Hossegor. The village centre of Benesse-Maremne is just a 5 minute walk from the house where you will find, tennis courts, tabac, pharmacy, hairdresser, excellent boulangerie and mini-market. Just 7kms away is St Vincent-de-Tyrosse, ideal for restaurants, bars and shops, it also has a cinema and a weekly market on Fridays.
Its combination of facilities and location has proved very popular for both families and groups of golfers or surfers. The heated private swimming pool is excellent for younger kids, especially outside the main summer weeks. The chalet provides self-contained studio accommodation, ideal for accommodating grandparents, as it gives independence but is very much part of the rental property.
View of Haritzaga & chalet across the pool
Haritzaga Landaise cottage
Living room
Haritzaga Landaise cottage
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Landes region
Aquitaine has the longest stretch of coastline in Europe and offers an amazing variety of activities, such as golf, surfing, cycling, sailing, hiking, bird-watching and horse riding, to name but a few. It is also full of culture and history, there are medieval villages and hill-top towns to visit, plus châteaux, museums, markets and regular festivals.
It is home to some of the world's most famous wines and its regional cuisine is noted even in France for its variety. It is also home to the French Basque Country, an ancient land with its own language, culture, sports, festivals and architecture.
Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, both beautiful, sophisticated resorts are 30-45 minutes' drive south. Both provide excellent beaches, cuisine and up-market shopping as well as a good introduction to the Spanish-influenced Pays Basque. If you have time, drop into the regional capital, Bayonne. Famed for its ham and its chocolates, Bayonne was under English rule for 300 years. It is much under-rated and worth a trip to see its cathedral and walk its ancient streets.
Spain is close enough for a day trip - visit beautiful, chic San Sebastian, historic Pamplona or Bilbao's Guggenheim. The Pyrenees are within easy reach for wonderful walking and some of Europe’s most exotic wildlife, including vultures and brown bears. There are over 30 freshwater lakes, for peace and tranquillity too.
The South West coast of France is one of the sunniest locations in Europe but it's rarely as oppressively hot as the Mediterranean coast or Provence. You can expect summer highs of 25-30 degrees Celsius – pleasantly warm rather than hot, although the further inland you go the hotter it generally gets.
Benesse Maremne area
Nearby Hossegor is a fabulous town that has a lot to offer; boutique shopping, great bars and restaurants, world-famous surfing beaches, a lovely golf course ranked in the Top 50 in France and a beautiful lake for safe bathing. Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks that connect between the towns along the coast and make sure to watch a game of Pelota played at the fronton in Hossegor. A short drive up the road is Seignosse golf course, a real monster ranked in Continental Europe’s Top 50. There are other great courses within 45 minutes drive including Moliets and Biarritz le Phare.
There are many lakes which provide safer bathing for children, apart from the local Lac d'Hossegor, there are others nearby, Blanc Soustons and Léon. From Léon you can canoe from the lake along the serene Courant d'Huchet to the ocean's edge.
Capbreton and neighbouring Hossegor are seaside towns whose populations swell in the high season. The remarkable thing is that both resorts are something of a French (and Spanish) secret; unless you're a dedicated surfer, the chances are you won't have heard of either place.
Capbreton sea-front is a great place for a seaside stroll. The jetty, known locally as l'estacade offers excellent coastal views. There's normally a few locals here trying to catch a fish for supper - there's a fresh fish market as well as many excellent seafood restaurants.
Capbreton & Hossegor regularly hold major surfing competitions; the whole Aquitaine coast is a perfect venue for surfers but at Capbreton the presence of an offshore hollow in the sea-bed gives the waves here that extra edge. The beaches at Capbreton are generally a little less fierce than at Hossegor where the swell can really pick up. This makes Capbreton a good option for family beach holidays.
Cyclists can enjoy the many safe forest tracks that connect between the towns along the coast. Sailing enthusiasts should head for the Capbreton Marina.
How to get there
By train: Biarritz railway station for TGV or village station for SNCF
By air: Biarritz airport is the closest (30 kms). Pau, Bilbao and Bordeaux are also good alternatives.
Directions to the property: Exit the autoroute A63 at junction 8 Capbreton / Benesse-Maremne. When you come through the payage take a right turn in the direction of Bennesse, Labenne and St Vincent Tyrosse - you will go back over the motorway. At the junction of the N10 turn left in the direction of St Vincent de Tyrosse. After about 400 metres, take the left turn Route d’Angresse then first right which is the Allée d’Aouce. Haritzaga is a short distance on your right, number 459.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Biarritz: 29 km
Railway:
Biarritz: 29 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 694 km
Activities near Benesse Maremne
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Double size living room combining dining area and lounge. The living room has a corner fireplace and each area has a set of French doors accessing the front garden. Two of the 3 bedrooms are on the ground floor, 1 double and 1 single. The upstairs master bedroom has en-suite shower room. The first floor accommodation is accessed via a polished wooden staircase with open-tread steps - some care might be needed using the stairs. The chalet is adjacent to the pool and provides self-contained studio accommodation including kitchenette, double sofa-bed plus shower room with WC and sliding doors leading to the decked terrace by the pool.
Further details outdoors: Haritzaga is situated on a residential road which runs parallel to the RN10. There is sufficient distance from the RN10 - plus there is screening by large trees - for the main road not to be a concern. The front gardens are totally enclosed. Gravel driveway leads to the side of the house where cars can be parked. There is plenty of lawn for ball games. Pool toys available.
Conditions
No smoking inside the house or chalet Sorry no pets Exit clean can be arranged - to be paid locally Babysitting can be arranged - to be paid locally Security deposit required and is refunded either on departure or by post within 14 days of departure Winter heating available at 75 EUR pw Arrival time between 4p.m. and 6p.m. Departure time 10a.m Changeover day is Saturday in the high season.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A 10% special offer currently applies to this property for guests paying in GBP Pounds Sterling.
A reservation deposit of 35% is required to secure a booking. The balance is required 8 weeks before your holiday starts.
Guestbook for Haritzaga
Alan Davis 2008 - returned his holiday questionnaire giving a score of `excellent' for the property, value for money and the destination.
"The ease of access to the motorway meant day trips to Biarritz and Spain plus towns to the north very simple. The bakery in the square in the village made the best bread and croissants we have tasted in France and we have been going for 25 years." -Richard Mathieson 2007
“The location was excellent and the house was ideal – we had a wonderful holiday.” -Felicity Maxwell, 2006
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 74835
Name:
Justin Ashby
Company:
Alternative Aquitaine
Tel:
+44 (0)1395 576655
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